Men's Raincoats and trench coats

A classic trench coat is an investment piece that will take you from season to season for years to come. British heritage brand Burberry will be the first port of call for many with its iconic double-breasted, cotton-gabardine trench coat in sand, navy or black. For contemporary city style, look to luxurious Alexander McQueen leather trench coats and pared-down rain coats by Lanvin and Thom Browne.

What is a trench coat?

In 1901, Thomas Burberry designed a practical, lightweight rain coat for officers in the British army, a design which is still very relevant today. Roomy enough to wear over suits, it is an invaluable item of outdoor clothing for cooler, rainy days. The trench coat, named after the trenches of World War One, is a belted, double-breasted style which is effective against the wind and rain. Shoulder straps add decoration while the buckled straps at the cuffs can be adjusted to help keep the wind and rain at bay. Army accessories originally attached to the metal D-ring.

When to wear a trench coat?

The trench coat is traditionally made of gabardine, a distinctive ribbed cotton twill with a breathable quality that makes it incredibly comfortable to wear. Many of today's raincoats are made of various lightweight fabrics including easy-care polyester and cotton, cashmere and laminated leather. They can be too warm to wear in the summer unless the weather is cold and wet, then they're effective at keeping you dry. Although some have detachable linings, they're not usually heavyweight enough to combat the freezing temperatures of the winter months but for the cooler temperatures of spring and autumn, they couldn't be more perfect.

What are the flaps on a trench coat for?

Thomas Burberry's design includes flaps at the front and back. The rear double cape or storm shield assists rainwater to run from the shoulders and onto the floor, keeping the wearer's back comfortably dry. The buttoned flap at the front is often referred to as a gun flap or capelet and was originally designed to protect the main body of the garment from wear and tear when firing weapons but also to provide extra weather-proofing. Today's wearers of this versatile rain coat appreciate the way the front flap helps to divert rain away from the neck and the front buttoning.

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