The trench coat never goes out of style. For more than a century, this jacket has moved through the eras without ever losing its relevance. Originally designed for British officers in the trenches of the First World War, it had to protect against wind and rain while remaining light enough to be worn on the move. A demanding specification, which explains why the trench coat has remained a reference in the men’s wardrobe.
The M67 model by Coulange 1918 takes up this standard without betraying it. Made with care, this men’s jacket is cut from water-repellent cotton — a material that repels water without stifling the fabric. Rain runs off, the garment breathes. The lining, in natural cupro, adds a discreet fluidity: it glides over other layers without ever catching, making the trench coat pleasant to slip on and to wear in all weathers.
The khaki green shade is no accident. It is the original colour of the military trench coat, the one that blends into the landscape and has crossed the twentieth century without ever looking dated. On the M67, this deep khaki leans towards olive — a nuance difficult to capture in a photograph, but which, when worn, goes with almost everything: raw denim, grey flannel trousers, beige chinos. It softens the silhouette without erasing it.
The details of the cut are those of the classic trench coat: epaulettes that structure the shoulders, adjustable straps at the cuffs, a lapel collar that turns up against the wind, a belt to mark the waist. Every element serves a purpose — nothing is there for decoration.
What sets this piece apart day to day is its ability to adapt. Worn open over a light sweater in transitional seasons, it accompanies changeable days with natural ease. Closed and belted when the cold bites, it protects without giving the impression of gearing up for an expedition. The water-repellent cotton does its work quietly: an unexpected shower compromises neither comfort nor style. In winter, the generous cut allows a thick sweater underneath without sacrificing the line.
Like every garment that leaves the workshop, this trench coat is made in France, in keeping with the making methods that have built the reputation of Coulange 1918. No visible logos, no passing fashion effects: a considered cut, materials selected one by one, controlled production from the first stitch to the last. It is an approach to clothing that runs counter to disposable fashion, and belongs to a French tradition of textile excellence.
The khaki green trench coat M67 is not a piece bought on impulse. It is a jacket chosen in the knowledge that it will last for years — faithful to its military history, faithful to the man who wears it.