The Burberry Trench Coat: History of an Iconic Staple

Burberry founder Thomas Burberry is often credited with creating the trench coat. How exactly did the iconic fashion staple get its start? The history may surprise you. Burberry first created the water and wind proof fabric called gabardine in 1879. Using this fabric, Burberry would design the first predecessor to the trench coat. Later, the coat sold in the 1890s was perfect for field sports and soldiers during World War ... The post The Burberry Trench Coat: History of an Iconic Staple appeare...