Trench Coats

If you are looking for a classic, iconic style with new and modern twists, the trench coat is the perfect option for you.  The trench coat has undergone a reinvention in the past few seasons, with designers such as Michael Kors taking the trench coat under their wing and granting it fresh new ones of its own.  While the trench coat has an extensive yet oft-mottled history in folklore and fashion, this style now enjoys popularity in its many different incarnations.  When stars such as Angelina Jolie show up on the red carpet wearing a leopard-print trench coat paired with jeans and fire-engine red flats and happens to look absolutely smashing, you know this style has arrived, and thousands will be snatching them up the next day in the hopes of looking so fabulous.

Like every tall, dark, and mysterious stranger, the trench coat wasn’t always for everyone.  While it is similar to the pea coat and the duffle coat in that it grew in exposure because of its association with the military, the trench coat picked up some unpleasant fans in its history as well.  German SS officers incorporated black leather trenches into their images in order to get the desired intimidating and terrifying effect, while school shootings perpetrated by bullied and unpopular students also brought a negative light onto the trench coat, as these students tended to favor the very same style of trench coat, black leather.  As a coin toss, the trench coat was also prominent in many comic books and sci-fi stories, which may have helped diminish the appropriateness of the style for a formal or business setting.

However, it was the trench coat’s association with the good guys, the detectives like Sherlock Holmes and Columbo, which kept this style from being miscast or forgotten completely.  These associations and images offset the comic book stigma, and kept the trench coat in the running as a fashion do, not a fashion don’t.  The trench coat is extremely versatile, one of the only styles that can go from formal settings, such as a night at the theatre or opera, to casual and relaxed settings like stepping out with friends.  It is also a very attractive and slim style, with its warmth coming from its length and lining, not any exceptionally thick fabrics or paddings.  No matter where you’re going, the trench coat can go where you go.

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ELLOS Short Trench Coat
ELLOS Short Trench Coat
£21.00


Mavi Jackets
Mavi Jackets
£22.47


Mid-Length Trench Coat (83 cm) in Showerproof Cotton
Mid-Length Trench Coat (83 cm) in Showerproof Cotton
£22.50


Only Jackets
Only Jackets
£22.90


Teen Girl’s Short Trench Coat
Teen Girl’s Short Trench Coat
£23.00


Mavi Coats
Mavi Coats
£23.97


Mens Trench Coat
Mens Trench Coat
£24.00


Men's 'Just One More Thing' Columbo T-shirt
Men's 'Just One More Thing' Columbo T-shirt
£24.99


Women’s Trench Coat
Women’s Trench Coat
£27.30


Pleat Detail Trench Coat
Pleat Detail Trench Coat
£29.00


ELLOS Trench Coat
ELLOS Trench Coat
£35.40


Pussy Deluxe Coats
Pussy Deluxe Coats
£35.90


Trench Coat
Trench Coat
£37.50


Love Label Anabel Belted Trench Coat, Blue
Love Label Anabel Belted Trench Coat, Blue
£39.00


ELLOS Trench Coat
ELLOS Trench Coat
£39.00


Stella McCartney Kids Alexa Girl’s Hooded Trench Coat
Stella McCartney Kids Alexa Girl’s Hooded Trench Coat
£39.00


Women’s Belted Trench Coat
Women’s Belted Trench Coat
£39.50


Purple short trench coat
Purple short trench coat
£40.00


Light cream short trench coat
Light cream short trench coat
£40.00


Light cream short petite trench coat
Light cream short petite trench coat
£40.00


"Janey Trench Coat"

£40.00


ELLOS Trench Coat
ELLOS Trench Coat
£41.40


Pleat Detail Trench Coat
Pleat Detail Trench Coat
£42.00


Pleat Detail Trench Coat
Pleat Detail Trench Coat
£42.00


Twill Weave Trench Coat in Teflon® Treated Poly/Cotton
Twill Weave Trench Coat in Teflon® Treated Poly/Cotton
£42.50


Mango Trench Coat, Navy
Mango Trench Coat, Navy
£43.92


Mango Trench Coat, Black
Mango Trench Coat, Black
£43.92


Mango Belted Trench Coat, Brown
Mango Belted Trench Coat, Brown
£43.92


Double Cloth Trench Coat
Double Cloth Trench Coat
£45.00


Per Una Water Repellent Belted Trench Coat
Per Una Water Repellent Belted Trench Coat
£45.00


Trench Coat
Trench Coat
£45.00


Petite black trench coat
Petite black trench coat
£48.30


Petite camel trench coat
Petite camel trench coat
£48.30


Check Trench Coat
Check Trench Coat
£48.94


John Lewis Women Harriet Short Trench Coat, Black
John Lewis Women Harriet Short Trench Coat, Black
£49.00


Frill Hem Trench Coat
Frill Hem Trench Coat
£49.00


Frill Hem Trench Coat
Frill Hem Trench Coat
£49.00


Double breasted trench coat
Double breasted trench coat
£49.00


Women’s Trench Coat
Women’s Trench Coat
£49.00


Volcom Uzwill 3/4 Trench coat - Stone
Volcom Uzwill 3/4 Trench coat - Stone
£49.99


Trench Coat
Trench Coat
£52.00


Stone Gold Button Mac
Stone Gold Button Mac
£52.00


Pleat Detail Trench Coat
Pleat Detail Trench Coat
£52.00


Black quilted trench coat
Black quilted trench coat
£52.50


Camel quilted trench coat
Camel quilted trench coat
£52.50


Black trench coat
Black trench coat
£52.50


Camel trench coat
Camel trench coat
£52.50


Trench-Style Coat, Length 90 cm
Trench-Style Coat, Length 90 cm
£53.40


Trench Coat
Trench Coat
£53.40


Piped Trench Coat
Piped Trench Coat
£55.00


South Quilted Trench Coat
South Quilted Trench Coat
£55.00


So Fabulous Piped Trench Coat, Black
So Fabulous Piped Trench Coat, Black
£55.00


Black belted trench coat
Black belted trench coat
£55.20


Camel belted trench coat
Camel belted trench coat
£55.20


Brick red belted trench coat
Brick red belted trench coat
£55.20


Tall camel belted trench coat
Tall camel belted trench coat
£55.20


Green short trench coat
Green short trench coat
£56.00


Anabel Belted Trench Coat
Anabel Belted Trench Coat
£59.00


Indigo Collection Pure Linen Trench Coat
Indigo Collection Pure Linen Trench Coat
£59.00


Pure Cotton Trench Coat
Pure Cotton Trench Coat
£59.40


Taupe Trench Coat
Taupe Trench Coat
£63.20


Frill Hem Trench Coat
Frill Hem Trench Coat
£65.00


Petite Cotton Rich Pleated Trench Coat with Belt
Petite Cotton Rich Pleated Trench Coat with Belt
£65.00


Ben Sherman Coats
Ben Sherman Coats
£65.70


Top Stitch Trench Coat
Top Stitch Trench Coat
£68.02


70s Belted Trench Coat
70s Belted Trench Coat
£68.51


Trench coat
Trench coat
£69.00


Trench-style coat.
Trench-style coat.
£69.00


Pure Cotton Water Resistant Belted Trench Coat
Pure Cotton Water Resistant Belted Trench Coat
£69.00


"Frochickie Trench Coat"

£69.00


Fawn Stormflap short trench coat
Fawn Stormflap short trench coat
£71.20


Mango Hooded Trench Coat, Off White
Mango Hooded Trench Coat, Off White
£71.92


Per Una Double Breasted Water Repellent Trench Coat with Belt
Per Una Double Breasted Water Repellent Trench Coat with Belt
£75.00


Trench Coat
Trench Coat
£75.00


Belted Trench Coat
Belted Trench Coat
£79.00


Belted Trench Coat
Belted Trench Coat
£79.00


Double Cloth Trench Coat
Double Cloth Trench Coat
£79.00


Quilted Trench Coat
Quilted Trench Coat
£79.00


Black Sophia ankle boots
Black Sophia ankle boots
£79.00


Belted Trench Coat
Belted Trench Coat
£79.00


Holly Willoughby Belted Trench Coat, Cream
Holly Willoughby Belted Trench Coat, Cream
£79.00


Autograph Weekend Double Breasted Long Sleeve Trench Coat
Autograph Weekend Double Breasted Long Sleeve Trench Coat
£79.00


Phase Eight Flannel Knit Coat, Graphite
Phase Eight Flannel Knit Coat, Graphite
£79.20


St. Martins Jackets
St. Martins Jackets
£79.90


Warehouse Multi Stitch Coat, Dark Grey
Warehouse Multi Stitch Coat, Dark Grey
£80.00


BANDE ORIGINALE Trench Coat
BANDE ORIGINALE Trench Coat
£83.30


Black double cloth trench coat
Black double cloth trench coat
£84.00


Petite black double cloth trench coat
Petite black double cloth trench coat
£84.00


Men’s Trench Coat
Men’s Trench Coat
£85.00


2TWO Trench Coat
2TWO Trench Coat
£85.00


Fitted Trench Coat
Fitted Trench Coat
£85.00


Leather Trench Jacket
Leather Trench Jacket
£88.09


Trench Coat
Trench Coat
£89.00


Autograph Essentials Double Breasted Trench Coat With Belt
Autograph Essentials Double Breasted Trench Coat With Belt
£89.00


Mango Double Breasted Trench Coat, Black
Mango Double Breasted Trench Coat, Black
£91.92


Jaeger London Italian Merino Roll Neck Jumper, Burgundy
Jaeger London Italian Merino Roll Neck Jumper, Burgundy
£92.00


Jaeger London Italian Merino Roll Neck Jumper, Charcoal
Jaeger London Italian Merino Roll Neck Jumper, Charcoal
£92.00


Belted trench coat
Belted trench coat
£95.00


Mango Funnel Neck Coat, Red
Mango Funnel Neck Coat, Red
£95.92


Warehouse Fit and Flare Coat, Dark Red
Warehouse Fit and Flare Coat, Dark Red
£96.00


John Lewis Women Twill Trench Mac, Black
John Lewis Women Twill Trench Mac, Black
£96.00


Short Trench Coat
Short Trench Coat
£98.00


Short Trench Coat
Short Trench Coat
£98.00


Trench Style Coat, Woolcloth
Trench Style Coat, Woolcloth
£99.00


Belted Trench-Style Coat
Belted Trench-Style Coat
£99.00


Autograph Shower Resistant Trench Coat with Belt
Autograph Shower Resistant Trench Coat with Belt
£99.00


John Lewis Men Mac Trench Coat, Black
John Lewis Men Mac Trench Coat, Black
£100.00


kew.159 Double Breasted Trench Coat, Parchment
kew.159 Double Breasted Trench Coat, Parchment
£104.00


Kookai Classic Belted Trench Coat, Brown
Kookai Classic Belted Trench Coat, Brown
£104.00


Kookai Classic Belted Trench Coat, Sand
Kookai Classic Belted Trench Coat, Sand
£104.00


Pure Cotton Trench Coat with TEFLON Treatment
Pure Cotton Trench Coat with TEFLON Treatment
£105.00


Mango Coat, Black
Mango Coat, Black
£107.92


Jaeger London Italian Merino Roll Neck Jumper, Black
Jaeger London Italian Merino Roll Neck Jumper, Black
£115.00


Ben Sherman Double Breasted Wool Trench Coat, Navy
Ben Sherman Double Breasted Wool Trench Coat, Navy
£120.00


John Lewis Women Shetland Wool Mix Trench Coat, Brown
John Lewis Women Shetland Wool Mix Trench Coat, Brown
£120.00


John Lewis Women Twill Trench Mac, Camel
John Lewis Women Twill Trench Mac, Camel
£120.00


Esprit de Corp Trench Coat
Esprit de Corp Trench Coat
£125.00


John Lewis Men Mac Trench Coat, Brown
John Lewis Men Mac Trench Coat, Brown
£125.00


Mens Belted Trench Coat
Mens Belted Trench Coat
£126.00


COLLECTION, John Lewis Women Reversible Trench Coat, Beige
COLLECTION, John Lewis Women Reversible Trench Coat, Beige
£129.00