from the trenches to the starry heights of Hollywood
Harking back to its origins, the trench coat was cut from a lightweight gabardine cotton and
water resistant, created as an army-issue piece of outerwear for the troops in the First and Second World War.
In 1942, the actor Humphrey Bogart wore a belted version in the film, Casablanca, giving this military garment instant on-screen elegance.
It was the German actress, Marlene Dietrich that followed suit, introducing this coat into her scandalously menswear-inspired wardrobe.
Since then, the trench coat has remained unisex. Despite its British nationality, the trench coat was also used in the French kit, and in the collective imagination.
a timeless design
Retaining the signs of its illustrious past, any trench worthy of its name is constructed with shoulder epaulettes and matching adjustable cuffs,
a buckle belt, a ten-button double breasted closure, and a characteristic colour (often beige mastic). Just as fashionable yesterday as it will
be tomorrow, the trench coat is considered timeless, the perfect mid-season design with the ability to protect you from the elements without sacrificing on style.
An undeniable classic
Of course, the trench coat can be adapted to suit changing trends, colours and shapes.
However, there’s nothing better than a classic trench coat (especially for a 1st purchase):
an iconic design, notably at Comptoir des Cotonniers, it’s an investment piece that can be passed down from mother to daughter.
