If there is any wardrobe essential capable of effortlessly navigating the trans-seasonal in-between, it has to be the trench coat. Just like the fine knits, jeans and loafers we automatically reach for when its too cold for spring dresses and too mild for faux fur, the trench is one of the easiest items to cleverly layer up (or strip down) when needs be.
And yes, I agree, there isn’t necessarily anything new about a classic trench, but don’t be quick to write off this staple–it is anything but boring. Glossy or matte, camel or coloured, even longline or cropped, the trench coat is still as relevant as ever, and the key to its universal appeal and sheer timelessness is its versatility. (Ask any fashion editor, and I promise you, they’ll say the same). In fact, I’d go as far as to say there is likely a trench in the wardrobe of all of fashion’s best dressed, and if Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, and Kate Moss’s trench coat outfits are anything to go by, this easy-but-effective piece manages to elevate a simple outfit from good to great.
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