Moving On: Burberry's Not So Traditional Trenches

I know that the trench is a staple piece of any woman or man's wardrobe (if you're into that sort of thing) but as a jacket/coat fanatic it's the one style I don't really own. I have something that is sort of a trench but a bit fancier, though certainly nothing that would render me akin to a British WWI army officer.

If I was to ever decide I had to have a proper trench coat, the ultimate would obviously be an Aquascutum or Burberry, though at £500 for the most basic of the offerings of the latter, for me it's a tough sell. Never mind not having the cash, if I did I'd want a bit more bang for my buck. (I've mixed British currency with North American currency slang there. That's what you get from a Canadian living in England.) It's details that sell me and epaulettes and wind flaps just won't cut it.

Burberry's past few collections have caught my eye but more for the complementary layering and styling of the looks rather than stand-out individual pieces. But Christopher Bailey's latest re-interpretation of the trench for Resort 2010 have me standing at attention and saluting (and this time it's not a one-fingered salute). It's that familiar palette of rainy day shades but the details are undeniably bright and cheery, and definitely feminine - unevenly ruched seams, puffy sleeves and lush pleats. And they bear no relation whatsoever to a WWI army officer.

Comments

[Shrimpton Couture]

nice post! I love burberry and have several trenches- from the classic to the way out there!!

[Lauren]

I know this is off topic, but I love the crazy shoes they are modeling. Trenches are interesting when you try to categorize them as a men's thing or woman's. I would be quite interested in hearing more of your thoughts on that topic.

[Denise @ Swelle]

Shrimpton - somehow I knew you would!

Lauren - I know, aren't they fantastic? Like a socks and sandals combo that works! I was thinking of doing something on the history of the trench, I saw a BBC show and it's actually quite interesting!

xxx

[Noa]

Great pics! I love the shapes and the quietness of the colors

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[Caz]

A few years ago I never though I'd be lusting over Burberry! Bailey is brilliant.
I have a prorsum raffia coat which I love to death and a classic but quirky trench (all in the details like you say) is next on my list!
xx

[hanako66]

that last piece is perfection....I have your standard Burburry trench and I think that it was a really great investment piece!