River Island shares unique statement trench coat you’re about to see ‘all over your gram’ but fans are divided

Date01 April 2021
Published date01 April 2021
The flattering, chic staple is a must-have for most wardrobes, based on the iconic Burberry trench originally designed to be an Army officer’s raincoat in the 1850s.

Since then, it’s become a unisex wardrobe staple, and is the perfect piece to dress up a relaxed spring/summer look, or to wear to the office, once they reopen.

However, River Island’s new take on the classic may not quite be one to wear to work.

Their striking new item is certainly eye catching -a traditional trench covered in block lettering.

The words ‘London’, ‘House’, ‘Soho’ and ‘Chelsea’ are printed across the trench itself, and it’s belt.

Most fans can’t get enough of the bizarre item online, with one fan joking: “This needs to stop coming up on my feed until I’m...

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