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  2. Gabardine - Wikipedia

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    The original coat model produced by that commission was later updated, in 1914, in response to the harsh conditions of trench warfare during World War I. The suitability of gabardine to protecting soldiers from that environment resulted in the design's widespread recognition as a trench coat, which continues to have influence in modern fashion.

  3. 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 ...

  4. Trench coat - Wikipedia

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    British Army officer in the First World War A man wearing a short navy blue–coloured trenchcoat (2018). A trench coat is a variety of coat made of waterproof heavy-duty fabric, [1] originally developed for British Army officers before the First World War, and becoming popular while used in the trenches, hence the name trench coat.

  5. Duster (clothing) - Wikipedia

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    In colloquial Cantonese, trench coats are called Mark Gor Lau (literally, "Brother Mark's coat"). The fictional anti-hero Omar Little wears dusters both as outerwear and as a silk sleepwear coverup [7] in the HBO series, The Wire. [8] [9] The Tenth Doctor played by David Tennant wore a cinnamon brown duster coat on Doctor Who.

  6. Sézane’s Clyde Trench Coat vs. Scott Trench Coat ... - AOL

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    The brand makes two styles, the Clyde Trench Coat ($350) and Scott Trench Coat ($305). Below is my review after taking both for a spin in New York as fall has ceded its place to winter—and the ...

  7. 10 products you didn't know were invented by women - AOL

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    In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re giving credit where credit is due, and highlighting 10 products made by women.

  8. 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] After the war, it became popular with civilians. [9]

  9. Here’s Everything You Need to Shop from Zara’s Winter ...

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    If you’re anything like us, then you frequent Zara’s site and stores every winter for seasonal must-haves. Whether you’re looking for a wedding guest dress like this floral satin number ($60 ...