The Amazing Trench Coat

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It's trendy, stylish, amazing and uber-chic -- the trench coat that's not your grandmother's coat!

Yes, the trench coat has come into its own!  I wouldn't expect to see MY grandmother in the trench coat.  She's not been with us for a number of years, so I don't know, maybe I'd see her in the trench coat.  Now, I'll have to ask my mother to weigh-in with her opinion; I'll let you know!

The coat pictured here is the Adrienne Landau patent double-breasted trench raincoat.  It has a self belt and belt detail on sleeves; and is water-resistant polyester with a polycarbonate resin coating.  This was spotted at Bloomingdales for $399.00.  This particular trench coat is an example of an ultra-modern, uber-chic trench coat! 

Trench Coat -- Patent Leather 

Pamela McCoy Water-Resistant Patent-Finish Trench Coat & Handbag Set

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The Traditional Trench Coat 

This cool trench coat was originally spotted at eLuxury for $525.00--very reasonably priced. It is currently out of stock, but definitely NOT out of style!

It's the Derek Lam Trench Coat with Blouson Sleeves. It is made in Italy--I'm a big fan of Italian fashion!

52% polyester, 39% lana wool, 16% silk. Tonal topstitching. Wide notched collar. Banded pockets. Three-quarter blouson sleeves with inverted pleats on banded cuffs. Self-tie belt with belt loops. Triple-pleated back. Tented shape.

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Trench Coat -- Traditional Styling 

Kenneth Cole Reaction Women's Classic Trench Coat

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Traditional Trench Coat Style ~ Elizabeth and James Convertible Trench Coat Dress 

Two styles in one -- a coat and a dress!

Elizabeth and James Convertible Trench Coat in Bone

Elizabeth and James Convertible Trench Coat in Bone


Elizabeth and James Convertible Trench Coat in Black

Elizabeth and James Convertible Trench Coat in Black

This classic style is so in demand. It is functional as a trench coat and can be worn as a dress. I love the ever popular double-breasted style which includes a fold-over collar. At the front is a 5-button closure with 5-button detail. At the waist is a buckled belt. It converts to a sleeveless dress with the detachable storm flap and sleeves. It measures 36" long from the back center. Shell: 85% cotton/15% flax. Lining: 100% polyester. Dry clean. Imported.

A Twist on the Traditional Trench Coat -- Plaid 

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Very Special Trench Coats 

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Film Sightings of the Trench COAT 

The trench coat was a standard feature of the hardboiled detective in countless film noirs.
  • Blade in Blade Trilogy is often shown wearing a unique ankle-length trench coat, black with a red liner.
  • Brandon Lee as Eric Draven wore a trench coat as part of his wardrobe in the film "The Crow".
  • Kevin Smith's character creation Silent Bob always wears a green trench coat.
  • Lemony Snicket, fictitious author of the book series A Series of Unfortunate Events, is often shown in photographs wearing a brown trench coat.
  • Carmen Sandiego wears a red trench coat and a red fedora as her main costume.
  • Creeper, in the movie Jeepers Creepers, would wear a trench coat that disguised himself.
  • The characters Mark and Ken Gor of the A Better Tomorrow films are also famous for their long, dark trench coats known as "dusters".
  • In the animated/live-action film Osmosis Jones, the evil Thrax (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) wears a black ankle-length trench coat.
  • Christian Bale and Sean Bean play the tetragramaton clerecs in the film Equlibrium wearing trench coats.

Trench Coat -- Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Black Short 

Alas, this beautiful Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Short Trench Coat is no longer available at the site where I originally spotted it -- Luisa Via Roma!

It had a price tag of Euro 1049.00.

Be sure to check out the gorgeous coats over at Luisa Via Roma.

Trench Coat -- Dolce & Gabbana 

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Trench Coat -- Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Black 

Yes, you might have guessed it! This is a WOW! It's the Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Trench Coat in Black, spotted at Neiman Marcus for $1,850.00.

Ruffled shawl collar, placket, and hem. Button front. Yoked back (see below). Tie waist with logo plate on back (see below). Long sleeves. 100% polyester. Dry clean only. Made in Italy.

I seriously heart Italian fashion; how about you?

Trench Coat -- Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Gray 

OMG, this is a WOW! I adore this. It's the Dolce & Gabbana Ruffled Trenchcoat spotted at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,995.00.

Sophisticated design in crisp cotton lavished with ruffles on every edge and lined in leopard. Double-breasted style. Front and back yoke shields. Removable belt, wide belt loops. Removable button-tab with logo patch on back of belt. Leopard-print lining. About 41" from shoulder to hem. Italian cotton; dry clean. Made in Italy.

To know me is to know that I heart Italian fashion and ruffles!

Trench Coat -- Runway Fashion 

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Trench Coat -- Moschino Tiered Trench Coat 

Don't you just love Moschino? I know I do. This very stylish tiered trench coat was originally spotted at net-a-porter.com in October 2006, but it sold-out in a hurry!

Sand double-breasted felt tiered trench coat with epaulettes on shoulder and gunflap detailing. Moschino coat has intentionally raw edged tiers, a pocket on each hip and buckle fastening straps on cuff.

Check out net-a-porter.com for stylish coats.

Trench Coat -- Bebe Wool 

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Trench Coat -- Jean-Paul Gaultier Coated Gabardine 

Now, this trench coat is a hot little number. Last September 2006, it was spotted at eLuxury for $1,896.00, but it's sold-out!

It's the Jean-Paul Gaultier Coated Gabardine Trench Coat which is so cool, I don't know where to start! It is a bit of a swing coat too.

Coated gabardine. Double-breasted with four buttons down. Wide notched collar with extended tab. Buttoned epaulettes. Full pleated skirt with smooth front. Adjustable waist belt with buckle. Long sleeves with buckled cuffs. Buttoned side pockets. Blue silk lining. Made in Italy.

Trench Coat -- Marc Jacobs 

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Trench Coat -- Swing Style 

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Trench Coat -- International Concepts® Double-Breasted 

Take a close look at this cool trench coat and note the neat trim!

It's the INC International Concepts® Double-Breasted Trench with Patent-Leather Trim which is show paired with a Silk Top & Belted Miniskirt. This was spotted at Macy's for $129.00!

Wow, you can't do better than this!

This seriously chic look combines the sleek double-breasted trench coat, the supple silk halter top and the sexy belted miniskirt.

Trench Coat -- International Concepts® 

INC International Concepts? Double-Breasted Belted Satin Trench Coat

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INC International Concepts? Belted Leopard-Print Trench Coat

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Trench Coat -- International Concepts® Short Giraffe Print 

Oo Oo Oo! I heart this because of its giraffe animal print!

This is the INC International Concepts® Animal-Printed Short Trench Coat that is paired with a Seamless Tank & Slim-Leg Ankle Pant. It was spotted at Macy's for $129.00.

Fashion at its most fierce! Get the look when you pair the animal-printed short trench coat, seamless tank and the slim-leg ankle pant.

Trench Coat -- Animal Print 

DG2 Animal Print Denim Belted Trench Coat

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Jessica Simpson Women's Rasheen Satin Double Breasted Trench Coat

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Via Spiga Women's Leopard Print Trench Coat

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Trench Coat -- Rachel Roy 

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Trench Coat -- Runway Style 

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Trench Coat -- Stella McCartney Fall R-T-W 

This trench coat is from the Fall Ready-to-Wear collection of Stella McCartney.

This was spotted at Style.com.

It's an updated, modern take on the classic trench.

Trench Coat -- Jean-Paul Gaultier Yellow Plaid 

OMG, this is quite a hot little number! It's sassy, edgy and a fashion-statement.

It's the Jean-Paul Gaultier Technical Tartan Trenchcoat as spotted Saks Fifth Avenue for $4,135.00. A pretty sweet piece of change, mind you!

Beat the weather with verve and style in this eye-popping plaid design with a full pleated peplum skirt. Fringe detail. Tab and button closure at collar. Tab and button detail on shoulders.
Double-breasted button front. Patent leather belt.
Slash pockets. Belt and loop detail at cuffs. Pleated side and back skirt. Silk top lining; black laquered coated bottom lining. Wool; dry clean. Made in Italy.

Trench Coat -- Plaid 

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Trench Coat -- Jean-Paul Gaultier Red Plaid 

This trench coat surely makes a fashion-statement! If you are "mad about plaid," then this is right up your alley.

It's the Jean-Paul Gaultier Tartan Back Bow Train Trench Coat. It was spotted at Luisa Via Roma for Euro 1870.00. It's 100% wool.

Jean-Paul Gaultier is known for his edgy fashions; this trench coat is no exception!

Trench Coat -- Burberry Tweed Plaid 

This is the Burberry Tweed Check Trench Coat. When you think of traditional styling in trenches, you undoubtedly think of Burberry! This coat sells for $1,495.00--not bad when you consider it's a Burberry, it's wool, and it's made in Italy!

single breasted tweed check trench coat. Button closure. 42" long. Wool. Dry clean. Made in Italy.

Trench Coat -- Burberry 

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Trench Coat -- Burberry Tweed Windsor 

This is the Burberry Windsor Double-Breasted Tweed Trench Coat which sells for $1,295.00. Again, considering it's a Burberry, wool, and made in Italy, this price is great!

Double breasted tweed trench coat with high collar. Contrasting tweed patterns. Button closure. 40" long. Wool. Dry clean. Made in Italy.

This is very classic styling for a trench and even more classic for a Burberry.

Trench Coat -- Tweed 

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Trench Coat -- Bubble Leather 

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Trench Coat -- Kenneth Cole Reaction Kimono-Style 

This style of trench coat is very trendy as it incorporates the latest trend of kimono sleeves. It's the Kenneth Cole Reaction Double-Breasted Kimono-Sleeve Trench Coat.

This was spotted at Macy's for an incredible price of $169.00.

Kenneth Cole Reaction infuses the trench coat with an attitude of uptown chic! Polyester / spandex; Lining: polyester. Machine washable. Imported. Oversized straight collar. Kimono Sleeves. Button closures. Belt loops with removable self belt at waist. Off-seam pockets at hips. Lined. Hits just above knee.

Trench Coat -- Kenneth Cole Reaction 

Kenneth Cole Reaction Women's Classic Trench Coat

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Trench Coat -- For Men 

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Drop me a note ... 

Do you love trench coats? Do you own one? If you could pick just one of these, which would it be?

ElizabethJeanAllen wrote...

I like trench coats. They remind me of spies and gangster movies.
Great lens
Lizzy

ReplyPosted October 11, 2008

poutine wrote...

When I was in my 20's it was very fashionable to wear a trenchcoat. Mine was a London Fog.

Poutine

ReplyPosted October 06, 2008

 
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