A single-breasted gabardine trench coat with a check undercollar. Invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879, cotton gabardine is a tightly woven, weatherproof fabric that protects against the elements. A Kensington modern fit, the trench coat is tailored to the body with slim set-in sleeves. Heritage details include epaulettes, storm shield and belted cuffs. A throat latch and hook-and-eye collar provide further protection from the weather.