The Trench Coat is a key staple in my wardrobe. I love its sum of parts; the buckle cuffs, storm patch, hooked collar, belt and double breasted buttons. It works in all seasons as you can layer it up or strip it back. For me the Trench particularly shines in Autumn when we are transitioning in to shorter days, the weather is not too cold - though temperamental - and the leaves are turning.
Nowadays there are so many styles and colours of Trench to choose from many are a reworking of the original form, the sleeveless, the dress version (see Duchess of Sussex!) cropped, deconstructed …. Personally my favourite remains a classic trench - here are a few of my favourite ways to style…