Although it’s hard to pin down the details, the trenchcoat was invented for military officers some time in the 19th century to be worn, quite literally, in the trenches. Thanks to Hollywood noir and espionage classics, it graduated into a unisex symbol of style, but kept its name and some of its military details.
Like most things that have remained in fashion for over a century, the trenchcoat has been continuously reimagined – from the original beige cotton twill to lightweight synthetics, shiny pleather and buttery leather. It has been long and short, oversized and fitted.
