Hi everyone!
I own a sandringham trench coat in extra long (honey) but it’s very fitted (uk 8).black-ish horn buttons, 12 buttons etc. The entire coat is “the outfit” really, especially when buttoned fully as it’s so striking.
I wanted a second trench that would have all the latest design changes they did in the recent years and be classic at the same time, while being different enough to what I already own to be justified.
I stumbled across the Islington in Medium/knee length (honey). To my surprise, the uk 6 in this fits great and looser than my sandringham 8. Pic attached!
I would love to hear people’s knowledge and or opinion. This is a mix of questions and differences I found - which I thought was very interesting and I couldn’t find much (or anything really?) on this on here yet:
I was unsure at first but now LOVE how it’s so classic and yet different enough from my other trench so I can switch things up depending on the outfit
I own a sandringham trench coat in extra long (honey) but it’s very fitted (uk 8).black-ish horn buttons, 12 buttons etc. The entire coat is “the outfit” really, especially when buttoned fully as it’s so striking.
I wanted a second trench that would have all the latest design changes they did in the recent years and be classic at the same time, while being different enough to what I already own to be justified.
I stumbled across the Islington in Medium/knee length (honey). To my surprise, the uk 6 in this fits great and looser than my sandringham 8. Pic attached!
I would love to hear people’s knowledge and or opinion. This is a mix of questions and differences I found - which I thought was very interesting and I couldn’t find much (or anything really?) on this on here yet:
- Is this a recent style? Anyone know when it came out or if it’s still part of the standard line?
- This is a heritage trench, right?
- Anyone know more about it in general? (Designer, why they made certain details different etc.)
- It’s still sold on the Burberry website but only viewable if you look for “Islington”.
- Same garbadine as the sandringham, Kensington etc.
- Same leather Details on sleeves and belt
- New vintage check pattern inside
- Underside of collar is plain (no check)
- It has more belt loops bringing it in further to the waist
- The back vent flap is larger and not sewn down in the middle
- Shape of collar is different (larger)
- it has a double breast flap/wind shield that is buttoned down instead of just one on one side
- Instead of clasps the neck has a cotton flap that can be closed to protect from wind
- Buttons are NOT real horn but a specific kind of plastic (ok for me, not a fan of horn)
- Buttons are brown and cream speckled instead of very dark brown black
- Metall details: Matte bright Gold instead of a darker shiny brownish gold
- Price wise: same as Kensington etc etc.
- It’s slightly lighter than the sandringham but just a tiny bit
I was unsure at first but now LOVE how it’s so classic and yet different enough from my other trench so I can switch things up depending on the outfit