I picked four trench coats that are great to casually throw on for an early autumn outing: Moia's layered trench coat (tiedye), Low Tide's LAYERED TRENCH COAT [BEIGE] - Low Tide, INSILENCE's 라이트웨이트 트렌치 코트 CREAM, and MARGESHERWOOD's WASHED SINGLE TRENCH COAT_beige. Today's lightweight trench coats tend to move away from the stiff tarpaulin feel and focus on a silhouette that wrinkles softly and flows along the body.
The trench coat Audrey Hepburn wore in the pouring rain during the ending scene of the film Breakfast at Tiffany's also naturally tied the waist belt instead of using a standard buckle, accentuating a slim waistline. It is a signature scene where the trench coat shed the ruggedness of men's military uniforms in the trenches and transformed into the attire of a romantic city woman. That silhouette, flowing elegantly along the body even while getting soaked in rain, carries over into the charm of today's lightweight coats.
Rather than buttoning them up completely, the clothes on this list also show their natural texture nicely when lightly tied with a belt or draped over the shoulders. Shall we look within 10 to KRW 200,000, or narrow it down first to comfortable cotton materials or cream and beige tones?
↳ In the 10 to KRW 200,000 range
To fit the 10 to KRW 200,000 budget, I selected five outerwear pieces that are great to lightly throw on in spring and autumn: INSILENCE's 라이트웨이트 트렌치 코트 CREAM, [UNISEX] 피그먼트 워시드 발마칸 코트 GREY BEIGE, and 워시드 수티앵 코트 ASH BROWN, as well as Low Tide's LAYERED TRENCH COAT [BEIGE] - Low Tide and LAYERED TRENCH COAT [BLACK] - Low Tide. Unlike the heavy waterproof outerwear of the past, the coats that make the list these days lean toward highlighting a naturally flowing silhouette by adding washing to lightweight fabrics.
Seeing the name grey beige used for the balmacaan coat brings to mind the "greige" aesthetic established by Giorgio Armani. Starting from the late 1970s, Armani highlighted this subtle color—an exquisite mix of grey and beige—showcasing restrained urban elegance instead of flashy ostentation. In an era when black and primary colors monopolized attention, this neutral shade evoking stone and sand made the viewer focus on the wearer's demeanor itself rather than the clothes.
Shall we narrow down the list's vibe further? Please let me know whether you'd like to look at subdued colors, or lean toward cotton blends or layered details.
![LAYERED TRENCH COAT [BEIGE] - Low Tide](https://img.hmmm.pub/brands/lowtide/products/765ffae2-4de2-4739-914a-889ac8e04aac/0-320.jpg)
![[UNISEX] 피그먼트 워시드 발마칸 코트 GREY BEIGE](https://img.hmmm.pub/brands/insilence/products/3cb8987c-7891-400f-b8a9-1afe77f7adea/0-320.jpg)
![LAYERED TRENCH COAT [BLACK] - Low Tide](https://img.hmmm.pub/brands/lowtide/products/4df9cb6b-3308-4791-a19e-e0e46084e5c7/0-320.jpg)
↳ In subdued colors
To match subdued tones, I picked Low Tide's BACK LOGO COATING BLOUSON [BLACK] - Low Tide. Because it uses coated fabric with a subtle sheen on the surface, its texture does not feel flat or dull even in dark black, and the large logo on the back keeps the rear view interesting.
The history of coating fabrics with oil to repel moisture began on the rough seas during the Age of Discovery. At the time, sailors applied linseed oil to sails to prevent them from becoming heavy when wet from waves, and later, they cut and tailored that waterproof cloth into outerwear, creating waterproof coats known as oilskins. To resolve the early stiffness and discoloration, people like Helly Hansen and Barbour refined them by blending wax, establishing them as the functional coated fabrics that block wind and rain today.
Outerwear that lightly repels the wind is bound to be the first thing you reach for whenever the weather is ambiguous. Shall we narrow the list down a bit more from here? Would you like to look at nylon materials, go with a printed design, or keep it under KRW 200,000?
![BACK LOGO COATING BLOUSON [BLACK] - Low Tide](https://img.hmmm.pub/brands/lowtide/products/651c810f-c6d9-4ecc-8341-611441f49b81/0-320.jpg)
↳ In nylon material
Since you were looking for nylon material, I chose Low Tide's BACK LOGO COATING BLOUSON [BLACK] - Low Tide. With a subtle coating added to the surface, its gloss comes alive, and thanks to the large logo on the back, it leaves an impression that is not plain even when lightly thrown on. Unlike in the past when nylon only rustled stiffly, today it is loved again as a material that provides both lightweight style and practicality.
In the 1980s, Miuccia Prada presented bags featuring a restrained triangular metal logo on Pocone nylon, a waterproof material originally used for military parachutes and tents. In an era when only genuine leather was regarded as luxury, this bold attempt highlighting a durable, lightweight synthetic fiber resonated with the minimalism trend weary of flamboyance, gaining sensational popularity. It was the turning point that elevated nylon from a mere industrial material to the rank of modern luxury fashion.
This blouson also possesses both that characteristic lightness and practical style. Aside from the item you just saw, shall we look again at trench styles, or narrow it down to options without a logo?
↳ I'll look at trench styles again
Long outerwear in a trench style is not currently on the list. While it is a shame the silhouette you were waiting for is missing, instead I picked Low Tide's BACK LOGO COATING BLOUSON [BLACK] - Low Tide, which is great to casually throw on even on gloomy days. With a smooth coating applied to the surface, it repels light wind and rain, and its roomy fit makes it suitable as transitional outerwear.
The heavy trench coat worn by Rick Deckard in the movie Blade Runner (1982) was also a functional raincoat meant to endure a futuristic city where acid rain falls endlessly. Adding a futuristic collar detail to the lonely atmosphere of a classic noir detective, it is a garment that left a major influence on modern cyberpunk and techwear styles. Outerwear that protects against bad weather always holds a distinct cool, sturdy charm.
Even though it isn't the classic trench you wanted, the modern impression given by the deep black fabric and coated texture feels quite similar. Next time, shall we filter to look only at coats, or narrow down the material or color first?
Final Selected Products
