Much like denim jeans or an LBD are the foundation to any good fashion wardrobe, the trench coat is a spring season must.
words by GRACIE LIVINGSTON • Fashion
Much like denim jeans or an LBD are the foundation to any good fashion wardrobe, the trench coat is a spring season must.
Trench coats have a storied history. Although most people believe the coat gained notoriety in World War I, some form of the trench coat has been around since the early 1800s.
As early as 1823, rubberized cotton was being used to make weatherproof outerwear for British men – both civilian and military. But the unique cotton had its shortcomings and many clothiers tried to create their own versions of the fabric – including Thomas Burberry.
Burberry founded his eponymous menswear label in 1856 and shortly after designed the iconic Burberry trench coat. Although the classic trench is over 150 years old, the style remains ever relevant; a timeless and versatile style staple adorned by icons including Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.
Designers continue to develop the traditional silhouette and play with color, fabric, and shape to produce fun, and inspiring takes on the beloved wardrobe staple.
Here are 22 Spring 2019 trench coats proving just that!
The Classic Trench
BURBERRY The Long Westminster Heritage Trench Coat, Available at Burberry
BALMAIN Double-breasted gabardine trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
TOTEME Pisa trench coat, Available at FarFetch
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Shell Sleeve Trench, Available at Alexander McQueen
STELLA MCCARTNEY Ruffle-Trim Cotton Trench Coat, Available at Neiman Marcus
PRADA Studded collar trench, Available at FarFetch
ROKH Oversized convertible cotton-gabardine trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
The Modern Trench
FENDI Double F print plastic cotton blend trench, Available at FarFetch
MARC JACOBS Trench Coat with Belt, Available at Stylebop
TIBI Hani trench coat, Available at FarFetch
GANNI Hazel cotton trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
ROKSANDA Lennix striped cotton-blend trench, Available at MatchesFashion
LOEWE Tie-front leather-trimmed linen-blend coat, Available at Net-A-Porter
PREEN LINE Ara cropped cotton-twill jacket, Available at Net-A-Porter
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Blazer-panel trench, Available at MatchesFashion
The Cape & Drape Trench
BURBERRY Printed silk-paneled cotton-gabardine trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
KHAITE Donna cape-effect cotton-twill trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
JW ANDERSON Oversized cotton-gabardine trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
LOW CLASSIC Unbalance asymmetric draped wool-voile trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
SACAI Asymmetrical trench, Available at FarFetch
CHLOE Draped checked woven trench, Available at Net-A-Porter
VETEMENTS Reversible scarf-panel cotton trench, Available at MatchesFashion
