Full Length Leather Trench Coat

Full Length Leather Trench Coats.

The full length leather trench coat has its origins way back in the 19th Century.

The original double breasted trench coat was manufactured in materials such as gabardine or wool, and was worn by members of the Armed Services whilst serving in the trenches (hence the name).

There was a time when clothing was a necessity and the word ‘Fashion’ just hadn’t been invented. All forms of clothing had to be hard wearing, long lasting and practical.

The full length leather trench coat was a welcome piece of outerwear, as leather was robust, long lasting, and was an incredibly warm material too. Zip out linings were invented to add or remove, depending on the climate.

The long length meant that it was suitable for many situations, especially where the wearer wished to have the maximum amount of his body covered.

For instance, the early driver of the motorcar and motorbike had little protection from the harsh weather and dirty road surfaces that were common in those days. The long trench coat covered most of his body, thus giving him the uttermost protection, and it was often referred to as a duster coat.

The full length leather trench coat soon found its way into the movies, with many Hollywood screen idols wearing such a coat in the movies and in their leisure time. It was soon seen as symbol of sophistication, and movie fans quickly wanted to emulate their screen heroes and anti heroes.

The 1960’s saw many changes throughout the world, and the introduction of fashionable clothing was one of them. Clothing was no longer purely functional, it was also decorative and fun.

The full length leather trench coat which had always been seen in traditional black, was soon being manufactured in brown, beige, white, and a host of bright and vivid colors including orange and purple. Detachable fur collars were often seen on both women and mens trench coats, and patchwork leather trench coats were a big seller.

Today, there is a huge variety of full length leather trench coats available, both in terms of color and design. Softer finishes are on offer such as lambskin leather, and thicker firmer finishes are there for those who prefer them.

The full length leather trench coat started its journey as a practical version of a topcoat, and today it stands as a luxurious smart form of fashion wear, loved by young and older generations alike.