Burberry marks its 170th anniversary with a refined update to one of its most enduring signatures: the trench coat. This latest release introduces lightweight tropical gabardine, the lightest fabric developed by the house, designed specifically to meet the demands of warmer climates while preserving the performance qualities the brand is known for.
The collection revisits core silhouettes, including the Kensington, Waterloo, and Fitzrovia trench coats, alongside the streamlined Camden car coat. Each piece is presented in a seasonal palette that balances softness and versatility, with light sugar pink and stone beige across the range, complemented by graphite grey options in the men’s offering. For women, a cropped reinterpretation of the Mayfair trench coat introduces a sharper, more tailored proportion, while the Bloomsbury jacket offers a modern take on the classic Harrington style for men.
This evolution is rooted in a long history of innovation. Thomas Burberry pioneered gabardine in 1879, creating a fabric that was lightweight, breathable, and water-resistant—qualities that quickly defined the trench coat as both functional and forward-thinking. By 1893, the material was already being produced in multiple weights, allowing customers to adapt to varying climates in England and beyond. The Tropical Trench continues this legacy, adapting the original concept for contemporary global wear.
Each garment in the collection is crafted from rain-resistant cotton, woven at Burberry’s historic mill in Keighley, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to British manufacturing. Inside, the coats are finished with the iconic beige Burberry Check lining, drawn from the house’s archive, grounding the modern update in heritage.
