How The Trench Coat Saved Thousands of Lives During WW1

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Burberry is a high-end fashion house based in the U.K. The company’s iconic trench coat and cashmere scarves, patterned in its signature tartan, are associated with wealth and luxury.
But its founder, who was an apprentice in a curtain shop, actually made its clothes for everyday workers. They were so well-made that British soldiers packed along its coats as they left home to serve in the First World War.
As the soldiers wore the coats while guarding and crawling through the muddy trenches, the coat became more than just an accessory. It turned out to be a lifesaver for hundreds of thousands of soldiers.
This is the story of Burberry, and how they conquered the world.
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  • @hook
    @hook Жыл бұрын

    Thanks to Scentbird for sponsoring this episode! Use HOOK to get 55% off your first month at Scentbird sbird.co/3fBpGDx

  • @oscarosullivan4513

    @oscarosullivan4513

    Жыл бұрын

    You passed over the “Chav” years

  • @smi2le4ever

    @smi2le4ever

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s not how you pronounce Bette Davis name.

  • @ryeofoatmeal
    @ryeofoatmeal Жыл бұрын

    I love how garments used to be so practical and made of natural fibre... these days we treat them like garbage :/

  • @IrishAnnie

    @IrishAnnie

    Жыл бұрын

    Made in China

  • @chrisparkes2179

    @chrisparkes2179

    Жыл бұрын

    The fashion industry has convinced people that clothes should be cheap as possible, last only a short time and even if they don't fall apart in that time, be deemed to be "Out of fashion" and discarded. I used to buy the cheapest jackets I could find. They never lasted long. I got fed up of that one day, saved up and spent the most I'd ever spent on clothing in one go in a single, well made coat. I've ended up saving money as it has lasted long enough to easily recoup the cost.

  • @B601_CBML

    @B601_CBML

    Жыл бұрын

    cheap clothes have always been around

  • @mf--

    @mf--

    Жыл бұрын

    Made of garbage returns to garbage. My leather coat has worked for over a decade.

  • @h8GW

    @h8GW

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like confirmation bias and survivorship bias to me.

  • @elijahdelacruz3204
    @elijahdelacruz3204 Жыл бұрын

    Never would have thought that a luxury fashion brand started as a simple yet protective and practical wear for the everyday people and for literally saving soldiers lives. Keep up the great videos!

  • @andrewrife6253

    @andrewrife6253

    Жыл бұрын

    You should see the history of Dr Martin's and Hugo boss then lol

  • @lorddio4280

    @lorddio4280

    Жыл бұрын

    Look at how much of mens fashion is inspired by the Military.

  • @w.reidripley1968

    @w.reidripley1968

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lorddio4280 That's no new phenomenon. The puffed shoulders of 16th century menswear doublets derived from the arming-coats worn under plate armor -- padding was called for under the pauldrons. That it gave you big shoulders in contrast to a narrowed waist was just gravy.

  • @lorddio4280

    @lorddio4280

    Жыл бұрын

    @@w.reidripley1968 Really facinating when you Look at these things in deapht.

  • @_ernie

    @_ernie

    Жыл бұрын

    History of Abercrombie is also surprising

  • @Susweca5569
    @Susweca5569 Жыл бұрын

    I had a Burberry plaid jacket that my mother wore in the 1930s. Grew up in the same house she grew up in and she kept her vintage clothing in perfect condition.

  • @johnoneill6161
    @johnoneill6161 Жыл бұрын

    In the 80's I saw a Burberry Trench coat in Washington DC and lusted after it. My wife got me one for Xmas and I wore it all over the world in my business travels. It had a liner and during the winter it kept me warm and dry in snow and rain storms. I loved that trench coat!

  • @albertandrews130

    @albertandrews130

    Жыл бұрын

    What happened to it?

  • @Incredible___

    @Incredible___

    4 ай бұрын

    Do you still wear it?

  • @deezynar
    @deezynar Жыл бұрын

    $2,500 for a new Burberry trench coat today. I don't see that many farmers are buying those now.

  • @heycidskyja4668

    @heycidskyja4668

    7 ай бұрын

    I don't see why not - most farmers are among the wealthiest individuals in society.

  • @markadams738
    @markadams738 Жыл бұрын

    The original Basingstoke showroom is now a cafe bar called the 'Gabardine' . The planters nearby and the benches are painted in Burberry check. The factory /shop that burned is now a Indian food supermarket but it was also a bar in the 1990's.

  • @luxiusilluminus2844
    @luxiusilluminus2844 Жыл бұрын

    Honestly these are great life lessons for anyone looking for success and helping the world. I really like the quality content you provide us with Hook, well done!

  • @kirbymarchbarcena
    @kirbymarchbarcena Жыл бұрын

    Such an inspiring story. Burberry helped saving many lives that today's generation were not even aware of.

  • @sofiaakhter4958

    @sofiaakhter4958

    Жыл бұрын

    Well the story only has one terrible and crippling disaster

  • @iLoveBoysandBerries

    @iLoveBoysandBerries

    Жыл бұрын

    Give me a break.. They made jackets.. Move on

  • @gummy5862

    @gummy5862

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iLoveBoysandBerries I'm pretty confident that you don't own a single jacket that could withstand the test of elements that those Burberry jackets had to in the war.

  • @matriximaster
    @matriximaster Жыл бұрын

    Funny how affordibilty and utility often become the oppsite over time. I used to buy at Bannana Republic back when they sold quality military surplus recreations. Sadly the store is has become a complete failure by copying the GAP business model.

  • @w.reidripley1968

    @w.reidripley1968

    Жыл бұрын

    When BR was bought out by Gap, they weren't given a choice. In a year or two, all the khaki was gone.

  • @1057shelley
    @1057shelley Жыл бұрын

    I was introduced to Burberry in the ‘90’s when I discovered their original fragrance. It has become my signature scent after receiving so many compliments.

  • @steffenrosmus9177

    @steffenrosmus9177

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, it smells like an dead opossum.

  • @WalterWhite_2077

    @WalterWhite_2077

    Жыл бұрын

    You saw it on chavs, didn't you?

  • @LeviBulger

    @LeviBulger

    Жыл бұрын

    Burberry was one of the 4 colognes in the 90s that was on every dude. The other 3 were Curve, Drakkar, and CK One. I loved Curve but it got played out and so I ended up switching to Burberry at one point.

  • @anamedperson
    @anamedperson Жыл бұрын

    I love your guy’s videos they are so well written and produced. They also taught me things I didn’t even know. Thank you, team at Hook

  • @Topman10198

    @Topman10198

    Жыл бұрын

    They never disappoint. Everything us always spot on

  • @WalterWhite_2077
    @WalterWhite_2077 Жыл бұрын

    Burberry fans is the 40s: This is the greatest coat of all time, it literally saved out lives! Burberry fans in the 90s: Oi mate, ye got a light?!

  • @w.reidripley1968

    @w.reidripley1968

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure. Here's lookin' atcha. Which is easier in the flame of the lighter.

  • @cashmsc
    @cashmsc Жыл бұрын

    tbh burberry's older logos are so much better than the one they use now. the older ones are so much more distinctive, and the new one lacks personality especially when compared to other redesigned logos

  • @_ernie

    @_ernie

    Жыл бұрын

    Just went through a rebrand again!

  • @theoneandonlypinkypinky8245
    @theoneandonlypinkypinky8245 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I didnt know any of this! Fascinating story as usual! I have a Burberry. But I didn't buy it. My neighbors parents are rich and bought her the apartment. She threw it out so I took it!

  • @corlenwilschire

    @corlenwilschire

    Жыл бұрын

    I never understood how so many brats just throw away perfectly nice clothing.

  • @paulwolf7562

    @paulwolf7562

    Жыл бұрын

    Her loss, was your gain.

  • @NathanHarrison7
    @NathanHarrison7 Жыл бұрын

    How my family loves all things Burberry. And how I wish we could afford it!

  • @squirrelmaster2303

    @squirrelmaster2303

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @nomdeplume7537
    @nomdeplume7537 Жыл бұрын

    There are 2 brands that are timeless and classic. If I had the money, id love to build a wardrobe around both of them. Far and 4away ny favorite houses that surpass even Armani, Gucci or any other fashion line. I've dedicated my life in service to others. My Nation, Community and my fellow man. As such the cost to have a solid wardrobe was just out of reach. Now that I'm retired at 56 from being a Trauma RN for near 30 yrs, as well as being a disabled USN veteran. Affording such, is now nigh impossible. The two designers are Burberry and Brooks Brothers. They are the height of timeless elegance, that never ebbs and flows with fads in fashion

  • @damienlee1165
    @damienlee1165 Жыл бұрын

    Reminds me a bit of Palladium, they made boots for the French military post WW2 and now they're popular amongst the youth.

  • @latzhosenlars7851
    @latzhosenlars7851 Жыл бұрын

    This makes me appreciate my Trenchcoat even more. I love it.

  • @juliedang5700
    @juliedang5700 Жыл бұрын

    Back then, ppl made things with love, care and quality. Now, all they think is 💰. No quality, but a bunch of quantities, even with high end brands. I’m working with high end store for over 25 yrs and I can see the difference between then and now.

  • @nathanbond8165

    @nathanbond8165

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah it's hard for 8 year old's in china to make quality goods....

  • @lucas.s017
    @lucas.s017 Жыл бұрын

    I always look forward to your uploads!

  • @paulwolf7562
    @paulwolf7562 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone, who's studied World War 1, should at least have a passing knowledge of what the, "trench coat" was? It's one of the most fashionable garments, that has stood the test of time. Even, today theyre still being used and useful. Unfortunately, as a lifelong student of military history, that's one garment that has always eluded me.

  • @malcolmapplet4313

    @malcolmapplet4313

    Жыл бұрын

    I occasionally pine for the Ike Jacket. Back when you could get them in a surplus store, I passed.

  • @greenmachine5600

    @greenmachine5600

    Жыл бұрын

    @@malcolmapplet4313 they do look good

  • @ilikepotatoes8920
    @ilikepotatoes8920 Жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favourite informational channels of all time. Every video tells a story that I never knew about before

  • @ihateeveryjuan9943
    @ihateeveryjuan9943 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always so interesting! Thanks for sharing these stories

  • @judithcatlett8518
    @judithcatlett8518 Жыл бұрын

    Love to learn the history of fashion houses. There’s always a fabulous story behind them.

  • @kingpurple6416
    @kingpurple6416 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine if Thomas Burberry saw the new Minecraft collaboration

  • @ifeifesi
    @ifeifesi Жыл бұрын

    I live not too far from Burberry's outlet in London which sell items at discount. Nice to learn of their history.

  • @limacharlie372

    @limacharlie372

    Жыл бұрын

    Chatham Place in Hackney by any chance?

  • @ifeifesi

    @ifeifesi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@limacharlie372 yup that's the one!

  • @Pangooooo
    @Pangooooo Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t know the chav’s bling was the ww1 standard

  • @charliezhu6858
    @charliezhu6858 Жыл бұрын

    I like it how Canada has been rebranded as the US lol

  • @stevekirkpatrick1612
    @stevekirkpatrick1612 Жыл бұрын

    When the initial Hollywood exposure included Audry Hepburn, Bette Davis, and Marilyn Monroe, how could it have ever been struggling for the "young fashionable women"?

  • @corlenwilschire

    @corlenwilschire

    Жыл бұрын

    When they were making clothes for farmers and coats for soldiers, they were struggling to aim their products toward the young and feminine. It took some time after the trench war.

  • @giuliobros.123
    @giuliobros.123 Жыл бұрын

    Ur videos are great!!!

  • @NavyRev
    @NavyRev Жыл бұрын

    Very cool to listen to particularly as a military officer and considering uniform then and now. Still are issued a gabardine coat.

  • @sf14031952
    @sf14031952 Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately , only the officers had burberries !

  • @chilledoutrobot6358
    @chilledoutrobot6358 Жыл бұрын

    15:34 Ahh yes the US

  • @X1ZR
    @X1ZR Жыл бұрын

    So you're telling me these soldiers were in the trenches dripped tf out?!

  • @enguerranddemarigny
    @enguerranddemarigny Жыл бұрын

    Humphrey Bogart wore in Casablanca (1942) movie an AQUASCUTUM trench coat and NOT a Burberry one !!!!

  • @paulmentzer7658

    @paulmentzer7658

    Жыл бұрын

    And was his own coat. Warner Brothers in the 1930s and 1940s had a policy that in "Modern movies" the actors had to wear they own clothes. Warner Brothers was very cheap, by requiring actors to use they own clothes it cut costs of making the movie.

  • @enguerranddemarigny

    @enguerranddemarigny

    Жыл бұрын

    @@paulmentzer7658 Noooo ! I ignored that ! Thank you very much sir Mentzer ! I understand why Marlène Dietrich could impose her Christian Dior haute-couture clothing in some of her movies.

  • @embreybuffalo
    @embreybuffalo Жыл бұрын

    Just learned about ww1 in class today

  • @TimothyCannock
    @TimothyCannock Жыл бұрын

    Muddled-up images and facts!

  • @HFC786
    @HFC786 Жыл бұрын

    Dope storyteller!

  • @mrbluesteen
    @mrbluesteen Жыл бұрын

    Amazing !!

  • @Joshua_N-A
    @Joshua_N-A Жыл бұрын

    Interesting how well known companies used to be small businesses.

  • @madeleinbronner3943
    @madeleinbronner3943 Жыл бұрын

    Love it!!!

  • @Batman-lg2zj
    @Batman-lg2zj Жыл бұрын

    @Hook does a good job.

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop4663 Жыл бұрын

    Fascinating, thanks.

  • @BlueJazzBoyNZ
    @BlueJazzBoyNZ Жыл бұрын

    Found mine at an Op-Shop... Classic Style

  • @rileyemel9913
    @rileyemel9913 Жыл бұрын

    The start of the story almost reminds me of Patagonia in terms of durable sportswear

  • @davidandrew1078
    @davidandrew1078 Жыл бұрын

    I have a scarf and trench coat and wear them with pride.

  • @albertandrews130
    @albertandrews130 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to have a Burberry trench coat in cotton twill.

  • @watchersmith806
    @watchersmith806 Жыл бұрын

    Content was interesting. But the word “smock” is pronounced as spelled: smock (smok or smaak) Not schmock 🙄 Also the Burberry pattern is plaid. It is not a check (think of a checkerboard).

  • @abba929
    @abba929 Жыл бұрын

    🤔 Interesting that you didn't mention Christopher Bailey who worked at Donna Karan, Gucci (with Tom Ford) and then helped to revitalize Burberry in the mid 2000's. 🤦‍♂️

  • @aabidfaiyaz
    @aabidfaiyaz Жыл бұрын

    That Ai was so unexpected 😬🤣🤣🤣

  • @baule4475
    @baule4475 Жыл бұрын

    15:38 it says that canada is the usa which it is not

  • @salmamaaroufi70
    @salmamaaroufi705 ай бұрын

    Can anyone explain to me the pockets of burberry why there is a hole to the inside pocket

  • @understitchYT
    @understitchYT Жыл бұрын

    Omg WHO s your editor????

  • @18wheeler77
    @18wheeler77 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!!!

  • @cjyoung7372
    @cjyoung7372 Жыл бұрын

    Never even heard of it but now I want it lolz

  • @payconotop6070
    @payconotop6070 Жыл бұрын

    18:35 bro really pointed of Canada and said USA

  • @noahcooper9848
    @noahcooper9848 Жыл бұрын

    Ig Canada is a state now

  • @boopadin
    @boopadin5 ай бұрын

    They’re not really based in the UK anymore considering there are only 1 or 2 pieces produced there. The rest is all made overseas in Vietnam, Turkey or China.

  • @hohohaha999
    @hohohaha999 Жыл бұрын

    Imagine needing to invent.... long coats The modern world is filled with wonders

  • @starwolf3020
    @starwolf3020 Жыл бұрын

    And that's how you do Business, from the ground up

  • @blues03
    @blues03 Жыл бұрын

    4:16 What is he sitting on??

  • @squirrelmaster2303
    @squirrelmaster2303 Жыл бұрын

    They have nice cologne. I wish I could afford there clothes.

  • @HOBOLOCO13
    @HOBOLOCO13 Жыл бұрын

    "Trench" coat...oooohhhhhh

  • @dawkon990
    @dawkon990 Жыл бұрын

    15:39 USA in Canada?

  • @PaulDoodes
    @PaulDoodes Жыл бұрын

    I was born in Basingstoke. This is the first time I’ve heard that Burberry was based there.

  • @zelphx
    @zelphx Жыл бұрын

    Burberry was INDEED adventurous, going riding in UTAH and all. 🐴🐎😜

  • @sachinmistry1
    @sachinmistry1 Жыл бұрын

    They were the North Face or Patagonia of the early 20th century.

  • @NDNstrength
    @NDNstrength Жыл бұрын

    Burberry is no longer the same quality, it’s just a brand, style without the quality.

  • @wolfvoigt5497
    @wolfvoigt5497 Жыл бұрын

    Says US and triggers Canada 😁

  • @Marvel2328
    @Marvel2328 Жыл бұрын

    15:39 Today I learned I live in the United States!

  • @scottwallace901
    @scottwallace901 Жыл бұрын

    You have mispronounced some words and we don't have fire hydrants in Great Britan so where did you get your infomation from?

  • @superstar5123

    @superstar5123

    Жыл бұрын

    uu is not a word

  • @johnsmith-ht3sy

    @johnsmith-ht3sy

    Жыл бұрын

    Plus cars had not been invented, so how could a fire engine turn up?

  • @somerandomfella
    @somerandomfella Жыл бұрын

    Didn't realise the soldiers were so fashion savvy. Imagine they had Instagram!

  • @LeadLeftLeon

    @LeadLeftLeon

    Жыл бұрын

    Military makes males get their physical appearance together for discipline. Bs about real man doesn’t care about how he looks gets smacked out their heads quick

  • @somerandomfella

    @somerandomfella

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LeadLeftLeon take a chill pill snowflake. It's a joke about soldiers wearing designer coats to war.

  • @jasonmajere2165

    @jasonmajere2165

    Жыл бұрын

    Well I mean n@zi had uniform made by hugo boss.

  • @findlay234
    @findlay234 Жыл бұрын

    The original North Face!!

  • @mllegendas1319
    @mllegendas1319 Жыл бұрын

    incrível

  • @corlenwilschire
    @corlenwilschire Жыл бұрын

    "Fetch me my Burberry!"

  • @metube9541
    @metube9541 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing, and now it’s associated with Chavs.

  • @DriftingMunki
    @DriftingMunki Жыл бұрын

    Hugo boss taking notes… 👀

  • @clayjadhav4742
    @clayjadhav4742 Жыл бұрын

    im sorry but that united states pin is on canada

  • @roofcat3202
    @roofcat3202 Жыл бұрын

    15:34 sir that is not the U.S.

  • @LeadLeftLeon
    @LeadLeftLeon Жыл бұрын

    What happened to the assistant who accidentally caused the fire

  • @ambitionsskyyyy

    @ambitionsskyyyy

    Жыл бұрын

    She got ‘fired.’

  • @jamesmurray8558
    @jamesmurray8558 Жыл бұрын

    London Fog.

  • @lonelyjaco
    @lonelyjaco Жыл бұрын

    bros sponsor went for 4 minutes!?

  • @samuelcook5823
    @samuelcook5823 Жыл бұрын

    anyone notice at 15:40 the label over the United States is actually over Canada??

  • @NutsFathead
    @NutsFathead Жыл бұрын

    Caps and scarfs just remind me of chavs 😂

  • @demonrosario5398
    @demonrosario5398 Жыл бұрын

    how far they've fallen

  • Жыл бұрын

    I would love to buy Trench coat and scarf but anything else noo

  • @hoax00og

    @hoax00og

    Жыл бұрын

    no puffer? ya loss mate

  • @babyymilo
    @babyymilo10 ай бұрын

    Thumbnails says billions which is BS cuz he made millions during his life with the brand.

  • @Megadebt
    @Megadebt Жыл бұрын

    MJF put Burberry on the map.

  • @superstar5123

    @superstar5123

    Жыл бұрын

    who?

  • @Castro_C

    @Castro_C

    Жыл бұрын

    @@superstar5123 cares

  • @superstar5123

    @superstar5123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Castro_C You cared enough, smooth brain

  • @sussssss485
    @sussssss485 Жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @Angellady11
    @Angellady11 Жыл бұрын

    It saved England

  • @humanalsowritterstephanie2195
    @humanalsowritterstephanie2195 Жыл бұрын

    🌎

  • @Ranger2439
    @Ranger2439 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone notice that Canada was pinned at 15:40 and not the US?

  • @TheRealDoctorBonkus
    @TheRealDoctorBonkus Жыл бұрын

    It is so sad that Burberry now produce some god awful coats that are hideous and not at all like those coats of the 10's and 20's

  • @DRACOFURY
    @DRACOFURY Жыл бұрын

    *The More You Know* 🌈

  • @BigLMedia
    @BigLMedia Жыл бұрын

    Thankyou an North American that can say Hampshire

  • @blitzir
    @blitzir Жыл бұрын

    🎃

  • @textwallsurvivalgameplays
    @textwallsurvivalgameplays Жыл бұрын

    33th

  • @nuherbleath461
    @nuherbleath461 Жыл бұрын

    Ah yes Burberry. Definitely not the most popular fashion choice for chavs in the early 2000s

  • @pigeon6130
    @pigeon6130 Жыл бұрын

    Test