Trench Coat Guide - How To Wear & Buy A Burberry or Aquascutum Trenchcoat

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Click here to get to the full trench coat guide: http://gentl.mn/ultimate-trench-coat-guide Check out our in-depth review on Burberry trench coats, both modern and vintage! https://gentl.mn/2hluCM1 If you like the Knit tie I am wearing, click on the link below Knit Tie in Solid Pale Yellow Silk: https://gentl.mn/2lGkY6q 00:00 Introduction Today, we discuss the 15 hallmarks of a quality authentic trench coat, how to buy it, and everything you need to know about this iconic garment. 00:34 Today, the trench coat is popular with men and women all over the world. Just like with many other garments, it is unclear what the exact history of the trench coat is. Basically, we have Aquascutum, Macintosh, and Burberry all in there. Today, you can find a trench coat in all kinds of variations from different companies in different qualities and different details. The goal of this video is to help you find a trench coat that is as authentic as possible that suits your style. 01:09 So what are the 15 hallmarks of an authentic trench coat? 01:15 1. Today the most popular type of trench coat material is called Gabardine which was invented by Thomas Burberry around the middle of the 19th century. It's a tightly woven fabric that is supposed to withstand rain and keep you dry. Another option that's very popular especially with Burberry's coats is 51% cotton and 49% polyester. This material has a great track record of standing up to the elements and therefore, it's also recommended. 02:11 2. When it comes to color, the iconic trench coat has this kind of khaki, camel color. However, you also find trench coats in navy, black, red, green, and basically, any other colors. 02:39 3. Sleeve style. Trench coats come with many different sleeve styles. The two most popular ones are either the raglan sleeves and it's characterized by the fact that the sleeve goes all the way over the shoulder and is sewn together at the back of my neck. The alternative has a shoulder seam right at the shoulder. 03:35 4. Double-breasted trench coat. 03:53 5. Epaulets. Epaulets are these little tabs on the shoulder. This is something that highlights an authentic trench coat. 04:11 6. Gun flap. Originally was used to prevent the garment from getting wet or to actually button over your trench coat like so to prevent the water from running inside and getting it wet. 04:31 7. Hook and the throat latch. It truly allows you to keep everything really closed so you are protected. 04:40 8. D rings on the belt which were actually little rings on the belt of the trench coat which were used for all kinds of things like water bottles, grenades, and anything else that you wanted to carry. 04:52 9. Sleeve straps. They are simply there to make your sleeves tighter to keep out the wind and keep you warm. 05:01 10. Deep yoke back. The reason to have a deep yoke back is to keep the water away from you and to keep you dry. 05:10 11. Wedge back - helps to keep the wind out even if you unbutton it and the buttons are there so you can close it. If you want you can open it if you need a greater range of movement. 05:32 12. Pockets. A real trench coat should have accessible pockets from outside and from the inside. That way, no matter if you wear it buttoned or unbuttoned, you can always reach your pockets. 05:45 13. Leather buckles. Sometimes you can find trench coats with metal buckles but usually they are always covered in leather. Brown or black or whatever works but look for leather buckles. 05:59 14. Checked lining. For example, Aquascutum has a famous blue and kind of mustard yellow lining versus Burberry has a so-called nouveau check which is black, red, and beige and white. 06:47 15. Made in England. If you want to buy a genuine, made in England trench coat, I suggest you go with trench coats pre 1999 from Burberry. One big problem when buying a trench coat is sizing so if you want to buy one, especially on eBay or on other places remotely, make sure you know the measurements. Now you may wonder which kind of trench coat should I buy? There are a number of different ones out there. You can get one from Acquascutum, from Macintosh, from Burberry and personally I think, the old Burberry and Acquascutum are the most authentic ones and those are the ones I would buy. ================================================= To never miss any of our videos again, sign up here for free: http://gentl.mn/1RYMTNa Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/thegentlemansgazette ================================================= Gentleman's Gazette http://gentl.mn/1W7VTQ4 http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/gentlemansgazette Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/gentlemansgazette/ FREE EBOOK: http://gentl.mn/1RYMTNa