Gothic Trench Coat
Gothic Trench Coats.
The gothic trench coat is often associated with visions of anarchy and rebellion, and while in some instances this may be true, it is not always the case.
The gothic trench coat is worn by someone who is making a statement, they are not afraid to stand out in the crowd, and do not want to blend away into insignificance.
The gothic trench coat first became popular in the late 1970’s to early 80’s. The music of that era included ‘Punk’. The ‘Punk’ image was all about ‘bucking the trend’, and refusing to conform. Razor blade earrings and safety pins through your lip were a way of saying, I don’t care what you think!
Many ‘Punks’ began to wear a long black trench coat, and soon the Gothic style appeared on the scene.
In the 1980’s more and more young people were favoring the Goth image, and the gothic trench coat was an essential part of their wardrobe. It still remains a central part of Goth culture.
Mens gothic coats were seen in many horror films and vampire movies of the 80’s and 90’s, and were worn by both hero and villain. Even the most scary character was seen as exciting and sexy in his trench coat. Men were keen to adopt this type of image and sales quickly started to rise.
Edward Scissorhands, The Matrix, Blade, etc. can all be associated with this style of coat.
A gothic coat can be made from a range of fabrics and a variety of materials.
Black gothic leather coats, black hair, and black make up are often the image that springs to mind when we think of the typical Goth. But although many Goth’s do opt for wearing a leather trench coat, there are many who prefer the smooth velvet gothic coat.
The gothic trench coat is usually slim fitting and very long. It may be covered in zips and D rings, or the buttons could be skull shaped. There may be slashes, safety pins, or studs dotted around the body area.
A gothic trench coat may have buttons, a zip, or hook and eye fastening. There is usually a deep vent at the back, making movement and sitting down more easy. Some designs even include a hood.
Some Goth coats have corset lacing down the back, a fish tail hem, and they may be made from heavyweight cotton, twill, PVC, or faux fur.
Some gothic trench coats have a hint of ‘S&M’ and are termed ‘bondage coats’. This is usually because they have tapes or chains which connect the sleeves to the main body of the coat.
Many gothic trench coats for men have a skeleton, crucifix, or skull on the upper back section of the coat.
The Goth style trench coats are often referred to as Emo trench coats, Punk trench coats, Vampire trench coats, Matrix style trench coats, Gothic Priest Vampire coats, and Pirate trench coats.
There are many top designer brands with Gothic Punk, Tripp, and Lip Service being very popular.
There is no doubt that there is a huge range of designs and materials to choose from, and that the gothic trench coat makes a statement all of its own.
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