Our reimagined trench is the season’s shining star – a slick, utilitarian coat tailored in wet-look cotton, one of the newest innovations from a time-honoured mill in Italy. Then there’s its very precise cut – the outsized lapels, the shaping of the sleeve, its craftsmanship and versatility. Put simply: dream item. Here, we show you our favourite ways to wear it.
FRESHEN UP WITH WHITE
The straightforward appeal of a trench is undeniable. Add in clean white accents – a fresh buttoned-up shirt or the new Jerome Baguette – and it lends the look a modernity and brightness, but also amplifies the fabric’s shine.
WEAR IT WITH COLOUR
The easiest way to navigate colour? Experiment with a soft pastel palette: make a personal statement by matching the khaki trench with subtle shades of lemon, chartreuse, peach and mint, or try a more casual approach by way of denim and trainers for boy-meets-girl cool.
GO CLASSIC WITH BLACK
An on-the-go formula for upping the trench coat’s glamour quotient? Turn your eye to classic black accessories – try a bold-buckle Frida bag or an elegant mini tote with statement-making jewels to take you from day to night.
THE FINAL TOUCH
A modern trench looks supremely polished when topped with an artful silk scarf, nonchalantly knotted at the neck. The result? A new kind of nostalgic cool.
