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Trends may come and go, but trench coats are forever. Seriously — the construction has hardly changed since the garment was first worn by British army officers in the trenches (hence the name). In the decades since its introduction, the coat has been canonised as a true fashion classic.
The trench coat was co-created by British outfitter Thomas Burberry, founder of the iconic, eponymous label. Burberry remains one of the longest-standing institutions in English fashion, and is still synonymous with the trench coat today.
It has been a go-to piece for style icons across the decades — from Audrey Hepburn to Kate Moss, Aretha Franklin to Princess Di — who have each put their own spin on the classic topper.
Today, wearing a trench coat is a far cry from the days of being *literally* in the trenches. It’s one of the chicest cool-weather staples around, with plenty of modern variations, from unexpected fabrics to updated cuts and colourways.
From channeling a ’90s supermodel in a sleek black leather trench to exuding rustic ’70s bohemian glamour in tan suede, we’ve rounded up 12 eternally stylish takes on the trench coat to shop as the weather cools down.
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