The Burberry Trench Coat
The quintessential British coat, a global fashion icon. Created by Burberry founder Thomas Burberry over 100 years ago – inspired by our heritage, whilst embracing modernity.
Explore our silhouettes
The Trench Fit Guide
Our classic trench and car coats are cut to five silhouettes – the Kensington, Chelsea, Waterloo, Camden and Paddington – each style as individual as the London location they’re named after.
The Kensington
Regular Fit
Our most popular silhouette, the classic cut is heroed for its versatility. In three colours – honey, coal blue and black – and available in three lengths.
The Waterloo
Relaxed Fit
Designed for layering, a relaxed silhouette with soft-shouldered raglan sleeves. In three colours – honey, coal blue and black – and a long length.
The Chelsea
Slim Fit
Our closest, body-skimming fit with narrow shoulders and a nipped-in waist. In three colours – honey, coal blue and black – and available in three lengths.
The Camden
Regular Fit
A softly tailored car coat with raglan sleeves and a concealed button-up front. In three colours – honey, coal blue and black – and available in a mid-length.
The Kensington
Regular Fit
Our classic trench cut to a neat fit with squared shoulders. In three colours – honey, coal blue and black – and available in three lengths.
The Paddington
Regular Fit
A straight cut with set-in sleeves and exposed buttons. In three colours – honey, coal blue and black – and available in three lengths.
The Burberry Trench Coat
The quintessential British coat, a global fashion icon. Created by Burberry founder Thomas Burberry over 100 years ago – inspired by our heritage, whilst embracing modernity.
Style Inspiration
Our Icon, Your Way
Innovative styling by our Burberry community brings a fresh sense of modernity to archival designs and new interpretations of the trench.
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Revolutionary for Over a Century
An Iconic Design
Made in Castleford, Yorkshire for over 50 years and cut from gabardine – a revolutionary fabric that Thomas Burberry invented in 1879. Polished and practical, a beautiful water-resistant cotton that remains at the heart of Burberry. The trench coat evolved from the Tielocken coat, patented by Thomas Burberry in 1912.
Design Details
A revolutionary fabric that’s lightweight and breathable. Before gabardine’s invention, traditional water-resistant fabrics were waxed or rubberised to repel water – making them heavy, stiff and uncomfortable to wear.
A design born from function to protect the military during the First World War. Its unmistakable epaulettes originally displayed an officer’s rank, while the belt’s metal D-rings were used to attach equipment.
Collar Construction
It takes one year for each specialist tailor to learn the stitching of the trench coat’s collar – the most intricate part of its construction. More than 180 stitches are sewn by hand to create a fluid curve that sits perfectly on the neck.
A simple yet refined shape that adapted over the years to become the instantly recognisable Burberry trench coat.
An Icon Individualised
Trench Bespoke
Design your own truly exclusive trench coat with Trench Bespoke – our digital personalisation service. Customise one of our signature silhouettes with an offering of motifs, monograms and embroidery. Available at selected stores only.
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For a Lifetime
Treasure Your Trench
Each trench coat tells a story – one that is made to last. Discover how you can ensure your trench always looks its best, thanks to our dedicated specialists.
