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A timeless classic
Trench - a unique piece of clothing. Its history goes back almost two centuries, but it still remains one of the most important trends in the fashion world. Came to us from the wardrobe military trench coat has become a model of classical style and symbol of elegance.
Classic trench refers to the military style, which for many years occupied the minds of the great designers, and remains popular among ordinary people because of practicality and convenience. It is these two qualities and spawned trench, but not for the sake of dandies. Initially, the cloak has been coined for the British Army during the First World War - he defended the soldiers in the trenches of the cold and rain (hence the name - English. «Trench» - trench).
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According to the most popular belief, the trench is considered to be the brainchild of the British fashion house Burberry. It was the first time Thomas Burberry sewed it in 1901 from gabardine fabric (which he himself and created). However, many fashion historians are inclined to believe that the pioneer in its creation was the company Aquascutum - their first trench is dated 1850, year of creation. Nevertheless, it is beige coat with a Burberry plaid lining for many years considered a model of the classic trench.
Before the trench was in closets of ordinary people, it took several decades, but it was enough time to make this article of clothing that was not only very reliable, but looked solid and elegant, will forever remain in the history of fashion. At first trench it was only a male prerogative, but, like any piece of clothing, and later fell in love and women.
1944
1963
Marlene Dietrich
Jane Birkin
Writer Nancy MacDonell explains the popularity of trench in his book "Classic mode: The real story of the little black dress and nine other iconic garments»:
You do not run the risk of looking in the trench banal. It can be buttoned, but few would guess that beneath you there is absolutely nothing.
Meryl Streep
Catherine Deneuve
Cary Grant
Brigitte Bardot
Audrey Hepburn
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Sophia Loren
Jacqueline Kennedy
Since the beginning of the 20th century and to this day remains an integral part of the trench fashion. Creation pushed Burberry trench-cats from the collections of other designers, each of which makes its own adjustments to the classic trench, changing the cut, color and decor. But whatever transformations are not subjected to trench over the years, he always remains timeless fashion - a timeless classic.
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Home Burberry trench coat, like their famous Madras print, has become the hallmark among the many fashion brands worldwide. Burberry even launched a separate website where fashionistas can post pictures of how and with what they are wearing trench. The site has accumulated more than 1,000 photos.
Alexa Chung
Kate Middleton
Emma Watson, who for several years was the face of Burberry
Street Fashion
Classic trench refers to the military style, which for many years occupied the minds of the great designers, and remains popular among ordinary people because of practicality and convenience. It is these two qualities and spawned trench, but not for the sake of dandies. Initially, the cloak has been coined for the British Army during the First World War - he defended the soldiers in the trenches of the cold and rain (hence the name - English. «Trench» - trench).
According to the most popular belief, the trench is considered to be the brainchild of the British fashion house Burberry. It was the first time Thomas Burberry sewed it in 1901 from gabardine fabric (which he himself and created). However, many fashion historians are inclined to believe that the pioneer in its creation was the company Aquascutum - their first trench is dated 1850, year of creation. Nevertheless, it is beige coat with a Burberry plaid lining for many years considered a model of the classic trench.
Before the trench was in closets of ordinary people, it took several decades, but it was enough time to make this article of clothing that was not only very reliable, but looked solid and elegant, will forever remain in the history of fashion. At first trench it was only a male prerogative, but, like any piece of clothing, and later fell in love and women.
1944
1963
Marlene Dietrich
Jane Birkin
Writer Nancy MacDonell explains the popularity of trench in his book "Classic mode: The real story of the little black dress and nine other iconic garments»:
You do not run the risk of looking in the trench banal. It can be buttoned, but few would guess that beneath you there is absolutely nothing.
Meryl Streep
Catherine Deneuve
Cary Grant
Brigitte Bardot
Audrey Hepburn
Sophia Loren
Jacqueline Kennedy
Since the beginning of the 20th century and to this day remains an integral part of the trench fashion. Creation pushed Burberry trench-cats from the collections of other designers, each of which makes its own adjustments to the classic trench, changing the cut, color and decor. But whatever transformations are not subjected to trench over the years, he always remains timeless fashion - a timeless classic.
Home Burberry trench coat, like their famous Madras print, has become the hallmark among the many fashion brands worldwide. Burberry even launched a separate website where fashionistas can post pictures of how and with what they are wearing trench. The site has accumulated more than 1,000 photos.
Alexa Chung
Kate Middleton
Emma Watson, who for several years was the face of Burberry
Street Fashion
