The range
Double-Breasted – the trench with a posture
Wide lapels, two rows of buttons, a shaped waist – the most architectural coat a wardrobe can hold, in black and camel.
A double-breasted trench does not whisper. The Marlow carries two full rows of horn-look buttons, wide peak lapels that sit flat when the coat is open, and a front storm flap that keeps the line unbroken. Cut with a gentle waist suppression, it holds its shape belted and falls into a clean V worn open – the rare double-breasted coat that works both ways without styling gymnastics.
Black is where the architecture reads clearest: a flat, true black that stays deep under office lighting. Camel is the heritage shade, cut modern so it reads as taste rather than costume – warm without yellow, deep enough to hold its own against black shoes and navy scarves.
The honest fit note: double-breasted fronts need room to close flat. If you plan to wear heavy knits underneath, take the larger size – the fit notes on both product pages say exactly how much room the cut already allows.
Wear it with
Over eveningwear without irony; over jeans and a white tee without effort. Belted with the collar popped for presence, open over a roll-neck for ease.
Specifications
The details that matter
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cloth | Cotton gabardine, densely woven, shower resistant |
| Length | Mid-calf (108-114 cm by size – see length table) |
| Closure | Double breasted, six buttons, front storm flap, self belt |
| Pockets | Two flapped hip pockets |
| Lining | Fully lined in smooth viscose |
| Colours | Black · Camel |
| Price | £279 |
| Care | Professional dry clean · do not crush the lapels in storage |
Quick answers
Asked about this line
Which should I buy first, black or camel?
Camel if your wardrobe leans pale and mid-tones; black if you live in dark tailoring. The Marlow’s shape matters more than its shade – both cut the same.
Will the buttons feel heavy?
They are firmly sewn horn-look buttons chosen for balance – present in the hand, not dragging the front.
Does it work for petites?
Yes with a hem plan – see the length table in the Trench Fit Guide; the mid-calf length lands differently below 5 ft 4 in and a tailor can adjust cleanly.