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2. Thomas Burberry - Wikipedia

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   In 1900, Burberry was approached by the British War Office, and was asked to design a coat to replace the military's current heavy coats.This request led Burberry to create the famous gabardine trench coat: "a lightweight cotton raincoat with a deep back yoke, epaulets, buckled cuff straps, a button-down storm flap on one shoulder, storm pockets, and D-ring belt clasps for the attachment of ...

3. The Burberry Trench Is an Icon—and Rightfully So - AOL

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   The original Burberry gabardine trench coats were likely worsted wool, proofed with lanolin before weaving into a twill so tight that it was nearly impenetrable by rain. That’s great if you’re ...

4. Gabardine - Wikipedia

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   Gabardine Closeup view of gabardine fabric. Gabardine is a durable twill worsted wool. It is a tightly woven waterproof fabric and is used to make outerwear and various other garments, such as suits, overcoats, trousers, uniforms, and windbreakers. Thomas Burberry created the fabric in the late 1870s and patented it in 1888. [1]

5. Burberry - Wikipedia

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   A Burberry gabardine jacket was worn by George Mallory on his attempt on Mount Everest in 1924. [ 7 ] Adapted to meet the needs of military personnel, the " trench coat " [ 5 ] was born during the First World War; it was worn by British officers in the trenches. [ 8 ]

6. 10 Outerwear Pieces That Will Help You Transition Into Spring

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   Burberry’s Gabardine trench coat is crafted with water-resistant fabric that will get you through the worst of April showers. This timeless piece is also extremely versatile, so you’ll have ...

7. The Timeless Trench Is the Only Coat You Need This Fall ... - AOL

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   What started as a military must-have during the early 20th century quickly became an indispensable wardrobe staple for all. Shop the best trench coats here.