Did Burberry invent the trench coat?
Thomas Burberry founded his eponymous label in 1856, after being a fabric salesman in Hampshire. He applied a waterproof method to each strand of cotton or wool individually creating the Burberry trench coat fabric. At the moment of its invention ,1879, it was the most breathable garment, it became popular amongst adventurous men. Burberry claimed to have invented the trench coat, even though it was invented back in 1820 by Charles Macintosh and Thomas Hancock. Nevertheless, the trench coat is a big part of Burberry’s heritage and has kept this classic garment updated.









