Womens Burberry Trench Coats
While originally designed for practicality, a women’s Burberry trench coat today is a symbol of sophistication, loved in all corners of the world for its versatility. From the Kensington and the Chelsea in durable, honey-hued gabardine to the Camden, Castleford and Burberry Waterloo trench coat lined in Burberry Check, the brand’s heritage icons are legendary in terms of style and status. If beige isn’t your colour, a Burberry navy trench coat is just as classic, with the signature double-breasted front, shoulder epaulettes, belted waist and storm flap still standing strong. A cropped trench coat allows you to show off your latest women’s Burberry top, while a longline mac in a medley of bright colours will prove more trailblazing than timeless. Despite its many variations, the prototype’s core properties have remained, meaning you can always head out the door in your trusty Burberry ladies’ trench coat – just don’t forget to grab your favourite women’s Burberry bag and spritz your chosen women's Burberry perfume first.
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Get to Know Your Burberry Trench Coat
A classic Burberry trench coat is characterised by its traditional military-inspired silhouette, functional details and – of course – the tightly woven gabardine fabric from which it’s made.
The Burberry trench coat captures the British spirit, with its roots planted in functional military outerwear. The style often has a starring role in films and regularly features on runways and wish lists alike, but the first Burberry trench coat was actually commissioned by the British Army due to the impressive water-repellent, lightweight and breathable properties of the signature cotton gabardine.
The fabric used to make classic Burberry trench coats was invented by founder Thomas Burberry in 1879: the gabardine fibres are individually waterproofed before weaving, making it lightweight and breathable but still water- and wind-repellent.
The heritage styles of Burberry trench coats reprised every season are the Kensington, Chelsea, Waterloo, Camden and Paddington, but a wide variety of cuts, lengths and prints in premium materials are available, including silk, wool, cashmere, suede and leather.
Burberry trench coats may not be fully waterproof, but the signature cotton gabardine material is water-resistant thanks to its open, reticular weave that offers breathability while repelling the wind and rain. We recommend taking care to avoid wet weather when opting for wool, silk and cashmere styles. Choose suede and leather trench coats that have a garment-treated wax coating if this feature is important to your lifestyle.
A Burberry trench coat is the perfect warm layer for spring and autumn. Designed with the unpredictably of British weather in mind, the classic cotton gabardine trench coats keep out light winds while remaining breathable in sunshine. You can even button a ‘pork chop’ to the neck for extra insulation, and many styles are also lined, often with the Burberry Check. Opt for a longline cashmere, suede or wool trench coat for maximum warmth.
Most heritage Burberry trench coats are made in Yorkshire, England, at the Castleford mill. Each style is created from 80 pieces of cotton gabardine stitched together over a rigorous four hours. The collar alone needs at least 180 hand-sewn stitches to create a curve that smoothly contours the neck, and it’s no easy feat – a tailor trains for a year to perfect the specialist technique. Leather Burberry trench coats, including the suede trench with daisy cut-outs and the shearling-trim, floor-length calfskin trench coat, are made in Italy due to the country’s expertise in leatherwork.
With proper care and dedication, a Burberry trench coat is designed to last a lifetime, becoming an heirloom for the next generation. We recommend dry cleaning your coat but always follow the individual garment’s care instructions. The official ReBurberry service can help restore and protect pieces to ensure longevity: its Trench Refresh is a three-step process where your coat is cleaned, repaired and re-weatherproofed using non-toxic products. Tailoring alterations are also available with ReBurberry.
There are infinite ways to style a trench coat: they are designed to be versatile while maintaining a polished style. Its original function was a coat that 20th century military personnel could adapt to their needs: for example, the epaulettes originally showed rank, and the D-ring – now often a B-ring – on the belt was used to attach equipment. As such, this coat is both a canvas to build your look around and the perfect finishing touch, layering just as well over jeans and T-shirts as atop tailored three-piece suits. Of course, you can never go wrong with popping the collar and tying the belt in a stylised knot.