Atrench coat (ortrenchcoat) is a type of outdoorclothing. Trenchcoats are longcoats made from stiff material, like heavy-dutycotton. They were invented for soldiers to wear inThe First World War to keep them warm. Most trench coats also protect the wearer againstrain.
In the 1950s, trench coats became a popular fashion item. In the 1980s and 1990s, trench coats were worn bypunk rock musicians andgothic rock musicians. There have been many remodels of it.
