Trench coat

The trench coat is part of that basic wardrobe that will never go out of style.

Evelina Khromchenko

An English trench coat is a type of raincoat made of waterproof material and lined with impermeable fabric or leather.

In the 50s of the last century, the famous American actress Greta Garbo appeared on TV screens in a classic men's trench coat, which caused unprecedented delight among women. Then Marlene Dietrich demonstrated her raincoat, with whose light hand the trench coat became not only a male, but also a female element of the wardrobe.

Peculiarities

Today, the trench coat is one of the most sought-after items in the world. It has changed somewhat since the First World War, but the classic model is still considered the most popular among men and women. Let's take a closer look at all the subtleties of this model:

1. High collar. It was originally intended as an element to protect from the wind, but today it is used to complement the image.
2. Epaulettes, or simply shoulder straps, previously indicated the rank of an officer, and now serve to add style.
3. Buttons in two rows.The classic model was equipped with ten buttons, today their number may vary.
4. A tissue seal in the shoulder area called a “gun valve.” The functionality of this element is obvious - to soften the recoil from using the rifle.
5. Decorative cuffs. Initially, they were often delayed, but now this function is practically not used.
6. Disproportionately deep pockets.
7. D-buckle - a small loop on the back, which was created for carrying a grenade, is now a beautiful and stylish accessory.
8. A slot is a cut in the back that allows you to take long steps if you are in a hurry.
9. A belt that can be tied with a knot not only in the front, but also in the back.

Today, trench coats are created not only by the founders of the brand, but also by many other designers. In addition to classic gabardine, these clothes are made from wool, cotton, silk and polyester. The length and color of the raincoat can also vary, but the classic colors remain beige, black and khaki.

Interesting! Few people know that it takes 100 different processes to create one unit. And the cut of the collar is so complicated that it takes more than six months to learn it.

In 2001, a new creative designer at the Burberry fashion house started a revolution of changes and proposed a new version of the raincoat, radically different from the original. Fur, leather, feathers, stones, lace and spikes became part of the new design. However, the classic model will always be in fashion!

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