The Bloody History of the Trench Coat | The Story of Burberry

In 1911, Roald Amundsen survived the most brutal environment on Earth—the South Pole—wearing a fabric invented by a 21-year-old shopkeeper who had never even seen the ice. This is the untold story of Thomas Burberry and the 23-year obsession that led to the invention of gabardine. In this video, I break down how Burberry solved an impossible problem, outfitted the legendary explorers of the Heroic Age, and engineered a survival coat for the nightmare of World War I trenches. Discover how a coat designed for slaughter quietly evolved into one of the most recognizable, billion-dollar luxury fashion icons on the planet. 💬 Which iconic brand should we uncover next? Drop your suggestion below! I read every single one. #Burberry #TrenchCoat #BusinessDocumentary #HistoryFacts #FashionHistory #Gabardine #Innovation #RoaldAmundsen #WWIHistory