When we think trench coat, our minds instantly go to Burberry. The brand's namesake invented gabardine, a heavy-duty and water-resistant fabric, in 1879 for the British army, and to this day ...

I’m of course talking about a classic trench coat ... First created for the military in World War One as a lighter and waterproof alternative to heavy army coats, it has never strayed too ...

From the enduring luxury of a Burberry 'Kensington' to something a little more sleek and simple, the allure of a hearty trench coat is hard ... from Victorian and military history.