Let’s face it, ‘the beast from the east’ might have packed his bags and returned home, but your summer dresses might be trapped in your closet for yet another month or so. However, finding the perfect outfit in the tricky gap between winter and spring is a challenge even for the best fashionistas, but The River has the answer to your fashion prayers. Let us introduce you to the ‘oh so’ classic trench coat that knows no limits of occasion or season.
Fashion is all about what’s hot and what’s not, but some things never goes out of fashion, and the trench coat is a forever favourite. They are classic, easy to wear and the perfect go-to piece when you want to look fab, cool and perfectly chic.
The trench coat has years of history on its shoulders, dating all the way back to 1879 and Burberry’s first coat was submitted as a design for an Army officer’s raincoat. In other words, the trench coat has tackled some heavy battles in the past and is more than ready to save you from the raindrops and the windy afternoons.
The original camel coat is the first to pop into our minds while thinking of the trench coats. But there is no reason for you to think that you are left with only one choice. Trench coats come in a range of colours, textures and shapes, so why not go for something different this time around?
Need some inspo? We’ve found the coolest trench coats of the season on a student budget, because there is no reason for you to limit your wardrobe just because your wallet is on a diet.
Megan Kelly 
Maurizio Kayonjo