…………………………The TRENCH COAT, A267875, is back, and some of you didn’t hesitate to place your orders, and I believe some have already received it! The coat is scheduled to be shown in September, but heck why hold it back when so many want it now!……….For those of you who already own the OLIVE, or NAVY or WINE or maybe more then one….I don’t have to tell you what a SUPERB garment this is. The WORKMANSHIP and DETAILING is just as precise as coats that cost well over $2000, and you all know what I am referring to………….Let me digress for a moment. For those of you who do not know the origin of the “Trench Coat” I will tell you the story. During WW1, the British army commissioned a menswear company to design a coat for the men fighting in the “TRENCHES”. That very staid and classic company was Burberry….[they’ve come a long way baby]……ALL trench coats are derived from that original coat…….The coat had many functional details starting with the HOOK and EYE at the collar which closed the coat giving more protection. The epaulettes were used to hold the strap of their rifles close to their bodies leaving their hands free, or sometimes a convenient place to keep their gloves. The trench flaps, front and back helped keep the rain from soaking through the coat. The original belt had metal loops stitched into it from which they could hang their canteens and shovels. The waist belt and sleeve straps also were used for added protection from wind and rain………………the coat has been around almost 100 years and is still going strong!
……………………..I will be offering two new colors plus I am bring back the OLIVE due to demand……………The first color is the BRITISH TAN…..with BLACK accents. To make this a successful color combination the fabric has to be substantial enough so there is no grin though of the black, which it is. The sewing has to be PERFECT, which it is. Above all else it is CHIC beyond words. As you can see from the photos above this is a gorgeous coat. The DETAILS are countless from the BLACK facings down the front and belt straps. the authentic removable epaulettes to the double belt loops……so if you are short waisted or have a longer waist there is a loop that should work for you…….. Yes, I know you have tons of coats in your closets, but this is not a coat you want to pass. It is timeless and will be in style for another hundred years and more. A true INVESTMENT piece…………………….enjoy………………………much Love……………………Louis
