Mens Double Breasted Trench Coat
Mens Double Breasted Trench Coats.
A man has always felt special in either a traditional single breasted or mens double breasted trench coat.
When we think of the trench coat we think of spies, bad guys, good guys and mystery all portrayed by stars of the cinema in sinister plots. Men enjoyed wearing a trench coat because it gave them that classic look of elegance and mystery, and sometimes a sinister feeling.
Trench coats were first worn in World War I, not by stars of the cinema, but by British officers and Warrant Officers Class 1. The trench coat had all of the necessary accessories such as shoulder straps and D rings for carrying equipment. There were tales circulating that the D ring was for hanging grenades on when in truth, they carried map cases. They were called trench coats because they were worn in the trenches.
During World War II the trench coat (which was often called a topcoat) became an important part of the uniforms of the armed forces of the United States, Soviet Union and other European countries. Shortly thereafter the women of the British Armed Forces adopted the trench coat as a part of their uniform. The first company to manufacture trench coats in the U.S. was London Fog in Britain it was Burberry.
Today, the mens double breasted trench coat is a fashion statement and in addition to the classic or traditional design there are short, long, and mid length versions available in assorted fabrics.
The casual short men’s trench coat is double breasted and made of cotton twill. It is often detailed on the back of the collar and sometimes has ribbed cuffs. Although it looks much more like a jacket than a coat, it is still based on the original design of the double breasted long trench coat.
Other double breasted trench coats are made of leather such as lambskin or pigskin or made of fur either faux or real. Some of the trench coats are water repellent and others have zip out linings to accommodate the weather and protect the wearer. But whatever they may be made of or however they may be made the thrill of owning a trench coat prevails.
In the good old days the mens double breasted trench coat as well as the traditional trench coat came in two colors, black or tan. Today, the modern more fashion conscious man has a variety of colors to choose from ranging from the traditional black or tan to colors as vivid as red and bright purple. The color depends on the statement the man wants to make when wearing his trench coat. If he wants to say “I am a conformist and want to look casual but elegant,” or if he wants to say “hey, I’m not a conformist and wish to be noticed” there is a trench coat available in a color and style to help him make that statement.
The popularity of the mens double breasted trench coat remains and will remain for many years to come.
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