The fashion editor’s essential: A reworked trench

You know where you are with a trench coat, right? It’s a closet staple, a perennial classic. Chic, undoubtedly, but not exactly exciting. Until now that is. Under the watchful eye of everyone from Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen to Maison Margiela and A.W.A.K.E., the trench coat has been given the full high-fashion treatment, transformed into a coolly conceptual affair. There’s an infinite variety to choose from, with everything from shredded hems to cutaway panels getting a look in, so whether you prefer stealth design details or dramatic statement-making, you’ll find your perfect fit.