Ring in Spring with a Timeless Trench

The Fashion Crew weighs in on the iconic trench coat. Dating back to World War I, the trench coat was developed as an alternative to the heavy watch coat worn by British and French soldiers. Because the garment was worn primarily by soldiers fighting in the trenches, the coat was dubbed the “trench coat”. Becoming fashionable after the war, the style gained recognition partly because of its appearance in a number of classic Hollywood films: Casablanca and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

With its effortless look, the trench is a staple item from the streets of New York to the runways of Milan. As a wardrobe mainstay for decades, the investment is practical as the trench takes you from one season to the next. Each year, designers update the traditional design with new colors, fabrics and details. Nautica takes a spin on the standard khaki by adding dark hues for men and brights for women.