Benjamin Franklin once said: “Nothing in this world is certain but death and taxes.” But as of yesterday, I think it's safe to add Katie Holmes and her camel topcoat to that list.

Every winter, Holmes pulls out her most reliable outerwear like clockwork to combat New York's bitter cold. It's more reliable as a temperature indicator than the weather forecast or Punxsutawney Phil (that quack). When Holmes takes off his biggest, coziest coat, you might as well follow suit.

The jacket in question is a $495 style from Frankie Shoppe, famous for its simple, never-boring basics. Dubbed the Gaia Double-Breasted Wool Blend Coat, the style boasts a classy double-breasted design with contrasting black buttons and an ankle-length hem for maximum coverage.

As always, Holmes ended 2024 with a voyage in his beloved coat. As she has done so many times before, she stepped out in her caramel-colored coat on December 26. On this occasion, she paired it with another longtime favorite, the Everyday Soft Tote by Mansur Gavriel. Flared jeans, black loafers, and a Hello Kitty branded bag completed her cold weather look.

Almost a year earlier, on December 21, 2023, Holmes walked the streets in an eerily similar style coat. He wore the same black tote over his shoulder, but instead of jeans, he wore gray jogger pants and Adidas sambas. The actor would wear this staple item repeatedly in January of that year.

Their love story goes back further than their 2024 outing. In fact, they had just celebrated their second anniversary of dating. Holmes first started wearing the Gaia Coat in 2023, when she went out on December 8 with her favorite coordinated outfit. This time, he paired it with a gray sweater, tapered jeans, and western-style white boots. In the world of fast fashion and microtrends, the two are a timeless love story.

Despite Holmes' incessant promotion, the Gaia Coat is miraculously still available online. While the brown is sold out on the official Frankie Shop website, wiser shoppers can find it at other retailers such as Moda Operandi. Nevertheless, other color variations are more readily available. Ivory and black are also available, both of which can be purchased on sites like Mytheresa and Luis Aviaroma.