Posts Tagged ‘trench coat’

Eternal Trend: The Trench Coat

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Fashion is fleeting and ever evolving, but there are some staples that remain in vogue season after season. The trench coat is one of those. A classic go-to for spring and fall, this jacket was invented during WWI to keep soldiers warm and dry, and now we wear it for the same reasons—but mostly for its undeniable style, of course. Even in its timelessness, the trench has been reconstructed in a variety of ways this season. From ruching to ruffles, the designs may not be totally traditional in form, but they’re no less fabulous. Whether you’re looking for your first trench, an upgrade, or a new style for your collection, spring 2010 is bringing us loads of options that pack wearability and flair, with all the chic connotations the trench implies.

Clockwise from upper left:

1. Classic trench in khaki from Banana Republic ($198)

2. Gray linen-blend trench coat from Old Navy ($50)

3. Mike & Chris “Marlton” trench with detachable hood ($341; Fix; 1101 W Fulton Street)

4. White trench with full skirt by Contrarian ($538; SHE Boutique)

5. Purple “Duchesse Silk Knotted Epaulette” trench coat by Burberry ($2,795)

6. “Ink Trench Coat” by ASOS ($111)

7. J.Crew‘s “Icon Trench” in light khaki ($298)

By Meghan Turner

Images courtesy of Banana Republic, Old Navy, Fix Boutique, SHE Boutique, Burberry, ASOS, and J.Crew

Tags: ASOS, Banana Republic, Burberry, Contrarian, Fix Boutique, J.Crew, Mike & Chris, Old Navy, She Boutique, trench coat, Trends
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Burberry Exclusive for Colette

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

When the mercury starts climbing, Chicago fashion seems to revolve around the trench coat. This classic outerwear is instrumental in getting us through spring’s rainy days, and, as of late, our fascination with the trench has become increasing more intense. We blame Burberry’s creative director, Christopher Bailey, and the label’s very addicting street-style blog, Art of the Trench. Just when we thought we couldn’t spend any more time scrolling through those thousands of Burberry trench coats, we learned about Christopher’s limited-edition trench collection, which will be sold exclusively at Colette, Paris’ infamous boutique. This lust-worthy line—with rock star studded collars and intricate orgami shoulders and hems—will be available February 22 through 27, with prices ranging from $2,900 to $3,630. With one of these trenches on your back, you’ll look forward to all those rainy days!

By Meghan Turner

Images courtesy of Materialiste

Tags: Art of the Trench, Burberry, Christopher Bailey, Colette, Materialiste, Paris, trench coat
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