Trench coat

A long, belted, water-resistant coat distinguished by features such as shoulder straps and a storm flap. It originated as military outerwear associated with World War I trench warfare.

Gabardine: A tightly woven, durable fabric with a steeply ridged surface, often made from wool or cotton. Thomas Burberry developed gabardine as a weather-resistant fabric used in early trench coats.
Thomas Burberry: An English clothing designer and entrepreneur who founded the Burberry company. Burberry’s firm developed gabardine and produced early coats associated with the trench-coat design.
Raincoat: A coat designed to protect its wearer from rain. The trench coat is a distinctive, military-derived type of raincoat.
Pea coat: A short, heavy wool coat traditionally worn by sailors, with a broad collar and double-breasted front. Its naval origins and warm wool construction differ from the trench coat’s rain-oriented design.
Storm flap: An overlapping panel on a garment that helps shed rain and shield an opening. This panel helps keep rain from entering through the coat’s back shoulder seam.
British Army: The land warfare force of the United Kingdom. British Army officers wore coats that helped establish the trench coat’s military identity.
Outerwear: Clothing worn over other garments for warmth, protection, or style. The trench coat belongs to this broad category of protective clothing.
Duffle coat: A hooded coat traditionally made from thick wool and fastened with toggle closures. Its distinctive toggles and heavy fabric contrast with the trench coat’s belt and lighter shell.
Epaulette: A shoulder strap or ornamental piece attached to a garment, historically associated with military uniforms. The shoulder straps echo military uniform details and could secure equipment.
World War I: A global war fought from 1914 to 1918, involving major powers across Europe and beyond. The coat’s name and military associations stem from the war’s trench fighting.

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Flight jacketCompared with: Its long cut and rain protection contrast with the flight jacket’s compact warmth.