London Fog Trench Coats.
The London Fog trench coat is as loved today as it was when it was first produced over 100 years ago.
It was originally a purely practical garment worn by soldiers in order to keep them dry, and their uniforms clean. During World War One high ranking servicemen had the luxury of wearing such a coat.
London Fog was the name of the company who manufactured the coats, and the name trench coat originated because the soldiers wore them in the trenches.
There were several small design changes in the early days, mostly to make them more practical for use on the battle front.
The length of the London Fog trench coats were soon offered in different lengths other than the original full length coats. They were also then made available to the lower ranks, for which they were very grateful.
By World War Two began, armed services around the world were all wearing the trench coat, and that even included women. Wool and cotton twill were the favorite materials of the day for making most styles of trench coats.
Straps on each shoulder held accessories such as berets and gloves in place, while D rings allowed small items of equipment to be safely hooked on to the topcoat.
Many movie starts have been spotted over the years in London Fog trench coats, both on and off the film set. It soon became quite trendy to own one, and this caused sales to take off in a big way.
Although the original London Fog trench coat may have rarely been seen in any color other than traditional tan, today’s trench coat is available in a choice of colors to suit men and women equally.
With many top designer clothing companies producing their own specific versions of either the mid length trench coat or the long trench coats, some companies may have felt threatened.
However, the London Fog company have continued to be one of the top choices when it comes to trench coats, and they sit alongside the Burberry company when it comes to popularity.
The London Fog company is now famous worldwide for its quality range of outerwear and accessories for men and women from every generation.
Fashionable fedora’s and short trench coats stand side by side with the traditional looking full length trench coat.
The company continues to update its range to meet the needs of the modern customer base, but it will always be famous for the original London Fog trench coat.