Gothic Trench Coat For Men
Gothic Trench Coats For Men.
The gothic trench coat for men is the preferred coat of the confident self assured individual. Someone who is happy to be noticed but doesn’t care whether you approve or disapprove of his image.
The punk rock movement of the late 1970’s saw the introduction of this style of topcoat. If fitted perfectly with their other apparel such as ripped clothes and bondage trousers. Jewelry usually included safety pins and razor blades, and it was intended to shock.
The gothic trench coat for men has many designs, one of which is the bondage coat. This design has tapes or chains running from the sleeves to the main body of the garment. It creates a rather sexual and sensual image.
Other designs that are very popular include the ‘Vampire’ and the ‘Emo’ trench coat. They are usually very similar to the traditional gothic trench coat for men, but the fabric may be slightly different.
Leather, velvet, PVC, cotton twill, and faux fur are just some of the materials that are commonly used to make the coats, but the PVC and the full length leather trench coat are definitely the most popular.
The fitting of the coat can vary from straight figure hugging, to fitted to the waist and widening towards the hem. A long back vent is included to enable the wearer to easily sit down.
Originally the gothic trench coat always had a single or double row of buttons. However, as fashions changed later models began to have a hook and eye or zipper fastening. Indeed, some models even have lacing on the rear upper part.
The gothic trench coat for men can be spotted on many a leading actor in both old and new movies. You are just as likely to see the hero and the villain both wearing one. That’s because Hollywood screen writers know the appeal of this style of coat. Everyone can picture The Matrix in his full length gothic trench coat.
The fans of the gothic style are known as ‘Goths’. They usually wear dark clothing, black eye shadow and eye liner, have black or red lips, and black hair.
As with any group, gang, or cult, they present a mysterious image that can often be quite intimidating to the older generation. However, one should remember that the ‘Teddy Boys’ of the 50’s, the ‘Mods and Rockers’ and ‘Hippies’ of the 60’s all created a similar image. And they turned out alright, didn’t they?
With every generation come new designs, new ideas, and new ways to shock and surprise the older generations.
The gothic trench coats for men are all about standing out in a crowd of people. They are about showing that you won’t conform and blend away.