Why all gentleman need to invest in a trench
Words: India Gladstone
The trench coat is the ultimate: it’s timeless, stylish and goes with absolutely everything in a gentleman’s wardrobe. Investing in a trench coat is like investing in a car (we know that sounds extreme, but hear us out) – it’s an absolute failsafe and is the quickest and easiest way of upping your style game. Any gentleman should know the importance of making a proper investment when it comes to outerwear and we can guarantee that you won’t regret purchasing a trench. Why? Read on, gentlemen.
THE HISTORY
So, the trench is a classic – but why? Not only is it highly fashionable, but also because there is so much history behind it. Thomas Burberry first designed a coat intended to keep the rain out in the 1850s – and so the trench started as a functional piece long before it was a sartorial staple. British and French soldiers wore the trench in the First World War as an alternative to the heavier coats on offer. If it was good enough for them, it’s good enough for you.
THE WEARABILITY
The beauty of the trench is that it’s the type of item that goes with quite literally everything a gentleman could have in his wardrobe – from the suit to the most casual of outfits. The two classic colours of beige and navy are up there with the easiest to wear colours on the spectrum and we quite honestly can’t think of a more functional and wearable item in the world.
THE DURABILITY
If a gentleman fighting in the war could get maximum functionality and durability out of the trench, we’re pretty sure you can take it to hell and back and that it would still survive – the design of the trench has barely been altered since it’s advent. While we would never recommend a gentleman goes over the top in an expensive piece of clothing, we can guarantee that a trench is going to last you a lifetime – no matter what you put it through.
THE FASHION
This is a style recommendation, so it would be wrong to leave you without talking about the stylishness of this item. A trench is up there with – if not at the top of – the list of the most fashionable and stylish items a gentleman can own. You’re going to get serious style points by owning a trench, from men and women alike, and if you’re in the market for a new coat, this is your guy. Here are our top three picks.
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