London fog overcoat
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Mens grey dress coat – single breasted three button coatsAs low as $169.00
London fog Overcoats are one of the mens staple apparel that has a long history to boast of. The outerwear has been in mens and womens use for a long time but overcoats made its mark only after the World War period. The olden capes turned more into a garment that a person can don on. They were first introduced to fight off the cold and rain by soldiers in the army overcoat and navy. While at the start only the high officials were given the honour soon it spread among the soldiers too because of its utilitarian properties. Trench coats are the ones that was the most popular among the soldiers who basically lived in the trenches while the war was going on.
Many of the basic characteristics of the trench coats like epaulettes, storm flap and the belts served to be of great purpose while fighting in the trenches thus making it almost a uniform of those soldiers. During this time many of the companies were manufacturing these London fog overcoats and providing it to the military. London Fog is one among such American company which mainly manufactured clothes and London fog overcoats for the military purposes. It was founded in 1923 by a man called Israel Myers.
London Fog was known for making coats that were waterproof that are basically raincoats for the Naval officers of the United States. This was around the time of the Second World War and this company paired along with another company called Dupoint in the manufacturing of these v overcoats. These London fog overcoats soon were patented because of the removable liner and the first one to have it. These London fog overcoats sold well during the War times and remained to be one of the most coveted one among the soldiers. London Fog soon went public when the demand for the London fog overcoats increased among the civilians after the end of the war. By the late 20th century the company had its own stores raising to be its own brand and started selling other clothes and accessories under its brand name.
By the end of the century the company had expanded internationally to the United Kingdom and even China and became still more popular. Two thirds of all the overcoats that were sold in the U.S were of this brand.
Now though not popular as previous times London Fog is one of the most iconic U.S brand in the fashion industry. This company still has a great reputation when it comes to their speciality outerwear and has a great brand recognition and unique style.
London fog overcoats are a attainable luxury and is the best choice for anyone who likes to have a sophisticated and stylish look. These London fog overcoats are available in different fabrics which you can choose from. One of the famous materials for trench London fog coats is the cotton gabardine. You would have heard about the Burberry brand and this fabric was founded by the founder Thomas Burberry himself. This fabric is of tightly woven worsted cotton and hence is light in weight but is very durable. These London fog overcoats are waterproof which is definitely a added advantage. They are also available in other fabrics like wool, rubber and leather overcoat. The main aim of using these fabrics is to provide the wearer with warmth and protect them against the adverse weather conditions. The fabrics like rubber and leather are used to aid the waterproofing qualities of these London fog overcoats.
London Fog is a brand that is famous to have quality trench coats. You can find the variety of London Fog trench coats in this site which is a must have fashion when it comes to mens fashion.
These London fog overcoats and jackets are available in a variety of colors. The traditional color of the trench London fog coats is the camel overcoat or khaki. This was designed as such since they were originally for the soldiers and thus were to be camouflaged in the dust, mud or the green of the leaves. Nowadays they are available in a variety of colors such as black, green, navy blue, sand, etc,. While these are the basic colors if you are a person who likes to try on different styles then there are options which are brighter like red and yellow too. If you are going for a vintage style look then it is better to stick with the darker shades of khaki or the sand. Also the lighter colors can easily get stained and also being an outerwear the probability of it getting dirty is relatively high.
As for the fit of these London fog overcoats they are not to be skin tight since they are supposed to be worn over other garments. The most plausible method to get the right fit is to wear the outfit which you intend to wear underneath it while purchasing for it. That way you can try it on and find whether it is comfortable when worn over it. If you are getting the London fog overcoat online which is nowadays the easiest method then you should know the measurements. If you know those you can compare it with the size chart that is available on the online sites and get the right slim fit overcoat. If you do not know the measurements already it is better to go to a shop that the London fog overcoats are in sale or a tailor and get your measurements done.
There are many sites that sell used London fog overcoats that are available in a reasonable price range. If you are thinking of a vintage one then you will have to check its authenticity before you buy it. London Fog overcoats that are available in our site are of the best quality you will find anywhere. Trench London fog coats are one of the most versatile styles among other overcoats and cam be paired with most of the outfits. They work well with both the formal and casual outfits and is one of the best ones for travel since it is lightweight and also can be used as a raincoat when the need arises.
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