The shops are full of winter coats and they are all offering five major silhouettes; Military, Parka, Puffer, Aviator and Trench ... take on the army surplus store. Buttoned down, full length ...

The classic double-breasted military-chic trench coat is said to have infiltrated civilian wardrobes following the war, when surplus stock was handed out by the government. Adopted by the well-to ...

But while parkas, field jackets, trench coats and bombers all have their origins in the air force or army, the pea coat ... when there was a surplus of them lying around, that well-dressed gents ...

Burberry isn’t the only storied fashion brand claiming it came up with the trench: Aquascutum also says it holds that honour, designing the first iconic coat in 1914 for the British military.