Spring Is Here! Get into the Trenches!
This season makes me think about the up and down weather we have had and all the rain. Ive been cleaning out closets as I wait for another upcoming fashion shoot that will be focused on much more warm weather. But for today, I have been listing a lot of coats before they go off to seasonal storage.
One trend I never really saw come to full fruition in the US (or should I say NY, because I think we’re the only ones daring enough to explore this) is the inside out trench coat. What started with only Burberry coats in Japan and Asia, become just any great interior, or zip out lining of interest…specifically in a cool plaid.
When I started to see the trend, I was excited about experimenting with it and set out on my thrifting way to find a great trench. I love seeing the inner details including the finishing trim on panels, quilting, zippers and interesting pockets.
And so, I’ll be listing some potential for this, as well as plenty of traditional and non traditional trenches for the rain we’ve been having or beyond since trench has really become a widely appreciated layering piece for any season.
What do you think about this trend? How do you wear your trench?
1980s Burberrys Trench Coat with Zip out Nova Check Plaid Lining , Made in England.
Removable epaulets attached the horn buttons. Double breasted style with waist belt and sleeve belts. All belt buckles covered in leather however buckles are not in perfect condition as shown. They could be refinished at a cobbler. Waist belt has D rings. Welt pockets secure with button closures. Signature plaid lining with inside pockets. Pleat back with tab closure. Throat latch has buttons and buckle closure. Storm Flap is tacked down. Some dirt at neckline may come out with cleaning.
Nova Check Wool lining zips out and has piping trim. Small holes can be repaired as shown. Also check additional lining for sale.
Size 38R
Bust 23
Waist 24
1980s Burberrys Zip out Nova Check Plaid Lining for Trench , Made in England.
Signature plaid lining with welts to match up to pockets.
Nova Check Wool, zips in and out of a trench and has piping trim. One spot of missing thread. Also check additional lining for sale
Matches up to 38R
Vintage Trench Coat with Plaid Zip Out Lining in classic khaki.
Removable epaulets, belts at cuffs and zip out wool lining. The lining is an olive, khaki, white, navy and red houndstooth glen plaid and secures in the quilted long sleeves with a button at the inside cuff. Plaid lining has inside zip pocket. Trench is also fully lined. Welt pocket with stitched button hole details on the band. Beltless. Storm shield flap.
Picked this up vintage shopping, looking for something to try the “inside out trench styling” so popular in Asia and Japan and instantly loved it.
Designer unmarked, size unmarked. Believe it is from the 1970s. Great condition. Some missing stitching at square patch on the plaid lining is easily repairable.
Measurements
Bust 24
Waist 23
Fall 2017 Olivia Palermo X Banana Republic Asymmetrical Trench Coat
A lot of fashionistas were excited about this collab and there were a lot of great pieces from it. I was particularly into this coat because it was a little variation on the typical trench. In particular, the stitch and button detailing on the collar plus the flap, tabs and epaulet details. Khaki color.
Also love the high belt detail on the sleeve, tortoise buttons and leather buckle. Back kick pleat, welt pockets. Fully lined
Size XS Orig $228. Great Condition.
Bust 19
Waist 17
Vintage Beltless Black Trench with Stripe Lining
Single breasted style with hidden button placket, welt pockets and button tab cuffs. Kickpleat hem in back with button closure.
Very clean style with no belts, epaulets, flaps. And a gorgeous tweed lining with blue and red stripes very much in a Thom Browne style.
No size marked and only a custom label with some indication of provenance including a phone number leading back to the 1960s.
Bust 23
Waist 23
Vintage Sears Perma Prest Brown Plaid Check Rain Coat from the 60s-70s. Single breasted button down, notch collar, kick pleat with button closure. Welt pockets. Fully lined but does not have zip out lining.
Size unmarked. Excellent condition
Bust 24.5
Waist 22.5
1970s ETIENNE AIGNER NYC Reversible Trench Coat one side is traditional khaki, the other side is classic navy.
Both sides have belt loops, and a button tab for the belted sleeve to come through and attach. There is navy leather piped trim which is in contrast on the khaki side which also has piping around the welt pockets. On the back are two metal A logo rings attached on to leather trim and contrast navy panel on the underside of the collar.
The navy side has patch pockets with a contrast band at the top in khaki that is stitched in navy and metal A logo rings hanging from leather trim on each.
Tie waist belt is also reversible from navy to khaki.
Size 10
Bust 21
Waist 23
Etienne Aigner, a Hungarian-born designer and leatherworker, is the founder of the luxury brand that bears his name. The brand is known for its quality leather goods, fashion accessories, and high-end fashion. Etienne Aigner was a pioneer in the handbag industry, designing for major fashion houses like Dior and Hermès before founding his own companies in New York and Munich. The brand is still known for its signature "A" logo in the shape of a horseshoe.