FASHION
The Trench, Reinvented
Elegant, timeless, discreet, the trench has been the perfect companion since Thomas Burberry created it as an essential part of the English Army uniform in World War I.
The water-repellent light coat has gone on to become one of an iconic staple – think Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca or Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain, both of whom cemented the trenchcoat’s status when they wore it in filmdom’s most memorable scenes. More than a century after its commercial launch, Ricardo Tiscci, the brand-new Creative Director at Burberry, brings a modern twist to the brand Ìs bestseller. A new shape, new proportion and new silhouette with subtle details that make the difference. Lighter, warmer and trendier than ever, Burberry Ìs new trench mixes urban style with its traditional and superb tailor-made cut. His talented and slightly irreverent approach will refresh the house’s collections.
Long live the trench!
• burberry.com
