The Best In Trench Coat Styles

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The trench coat epitomizes sartorial elegance with its chic, versatile designs and well cut lines.A trench coat is a kind of raincoat made of leather, wool or gabardine, designed to give you the added comfort and protection from the rough elements of the weather be it rain, snow, or chilly winds.

It is knee length with an attached, buckled belt that is loosely tied around the waist. The history of the trench coat goes back to the First World War when soldiers derived immense comfort from it.

Its Origin

Thomas Burberry of the famous ‘Burberry’ design house claims to have started the trend of trench coats. He submitted a design of a raincoat to the British war office.This went on to become the classic trench coat.

The trench coats since then have come a long way and have capitalized on their colours, designs and textures. They now form an integral part dominating the autumn/winter collections of various fashion and couture houses.

Best In Trench Coat Styles

The first trench coat was basic to a soldier’s attire with shoulder straps and d-rings to permit the usage of epaulettes and various other rank insignia. It seemed that only warrant officers and officers deigned to wear it. In the Second World War the trench coat acquired centre stage position in protecting soldiers from harsh and inclement weather conditions.

The shorter version of the trench coat also known as the ‘field jacket’ became popular amongst units of field formations like para commandos.Seeing their comfort and practicality,the originally long trench coat acquired smaller proportions and came to be known as the Denison Smock.

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A typical trench coat of the yesteryears was long, double breasted and had ten buttons. It was made of khakhi or black fabric and came in tan and beige, being the more sought after colours.

The Trench Coat Today

Post 1945 the trench coat has gained iconic status with a number of Hollywood celebrities gracing its enviable styles and designs.The trench coat derives its name from the father of trench coats,Thomas Burberry who designed them primarily for European soldiers to wear while fighting in trenches.

It has now been reborn and has taken the fashion word by storm by its textures like wool, leather and snake skin. It now has stylish collars, interesting sleeves and gold buttons and rivets down its front.The modern trench coat is fitted and scrunched at the waist, thus accentuating and emphasizing a slender frame.

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The trench coat can be carried off with tailored trousers, denims,long a-line skirts and leggings having a fusion of colours for that ultra-glam look. The trench coat can hide the flaws of a significantly voluptuous frame with its voluminous designs and textures.

Trench coats since time immemorial have had a removable insulated lining that allows the wearer to adapt the garment to the surrounding weather conditions.

Celebrities Associated With The Trench Coat

The trench coat became quite a rage after it was seen on Inspecter Cloussseau of the Pink Panther series and Humphrey Bogart’s Rick Caine in ‘Casablanca’.

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