This classic of classics was born when British brands Aquascutum and Burberry started using sturdy water-resistant materials for their outerwear collections more than a century ago. Worn by soldiers in both World Wars, immortalized on the silver screen by leading man Humphrey Bogart and femme fatala Greta Garbo, the trench coat has seen many subtle style reincarnations over the years. Yet the original design elements and silhouette have stood the test of time. In The Trench Book Nick Foulkes connects all the dots and explores the history of this iconic garment.