The trench coat has crossed the eras without aging a day. Born in the trenches, it has become the everyday jacket, the one you put on without thinking and keep for years. At Coulange, we make it in France, in a water-repellent cotton that protects from the rain without ever feeling like a technical garment.
Our khaki green trench coat M67 is designed for the man who likes clothes with a story. The cut is straight, clean, without frills. The water-repellent cotton has that particular feel found only in quality fabrics: supple to the touch, structured when worn. It protects from light showers while remaining breathable, a transitional-season companion that does not smother you the moment the sun returns. Wear it open over a shirt, or closed when the wind picks up. Its belt lets you adjust the silhouette according to the day and the temperature.
The lining is cupro, a natural fiber derived from cotton, chosen for its softness and its ability to follow the movements of the body. It glides over a shirt without catching and insulates without weighing down. It is the kind of detail you do not see, but feel every time you put the garment on.
Khaki green is a color that has proven itself. It pairs with raw denim, flannel trousers, a white shirt or a turtleneck. Neither too loud nor too staid, it has the discreet elegance that marks well-considered pieces. A trench coat in this shade is the assurance of never getting it wrong, whatever the occasion.
Making a trench coat takes time. Each seam is sewn one by one, each finish checked. There is no assembly line, no imposed pace, just the precise gesture of a workshop that knows its trade. It is this patience that gives the garment its structure, its longevity, that sense of being in its place from the very first day.
We do not make a collection every season. We make clothes that last, in materials that age well. The M67 trench coat is one of them: worn, it takes on a patina; washed, it softens; put away, it waits for the next shower without losing its shape. A garment that stands the test of time, faithful to those who wear it.