“Burberrys” Late 80’s-early 90’s deep navy double-breasted chesterfield coat

“Burberrys” late 80s-early 90s deep navy double-breasted chesterfield coat

Founded in 1856 in Basingstoke, England, and having created the gabardine in 1879, Burberrys has long pursued functional craftsmanship designed to protect the body from the climate, paired with an unmistakably British, impeccably tailored finish. We are pleased to present a truly distinguished piece that allows you to fully enjoy the architectural beauty of a classic double-breasted silhouette.

With a deep navy shade that can appear nearly black at first glance, this piece delivers a commanding presence while keeping decoration understated. The sharp peak lapels, the double-breasted front with six buttons, and the straight silhouette that extends all the way to the hem create an understated yet unmistakable impact.

First among its charms is the exquisite color. It is deep navy that is not as rigid as pure black, yet not as light as typical navy—resulting in a gravitas that retains the richness of a classic chesterfield coat, while also creating an expression that fits effortlessly into today’s wardrobe.

The front features a double-breasted construction with six buttons arranged in three tiers on each side. The refined placement naturally guides the eye from the chest down to the waist, so even with its long length, the overall balance does not feel stretched out. The result is a configuration that makes the body look beautifully elongated.

From there, the peak lapels continue up to the neckline, with an appropriate width and sharply extending tips outward. By creating clear lines from the shoulders down to the chest, the silhouette holds its shape even when the front is left open, giving the impression that the coat itself is an expanded, tailored jacket in both poise and structure.

Even around the shoulders, the coat does not drop in an ambiguous way—it is shaped relatively properly, and from there the sleeves fall naturally downward, creating a poised structural presence in the upper body. At the same time, from the waist to the hem it avoids excessive shaping and maintains a long straight line, allowing the strength of a masculine tailoring and the elegant beauty of vertical lines to coexist naturally.

And what makes this coat even more appealing is its brand heritage, distinctly characteristic of the Burberrys era. Inside, you can still find a woven label from the historical Equestrian Knight Design where a knight holds up Prorsum’s banner, along with an old Burberrys listing. Since the name was reorganized into today’s Burberry in 1999, owning this old label is itself a testament to the period before the maison was substantially restructured into a modern fashion house.

We date it to the late 1980s to early 1990s. Taking into account the old Burberrys brand notation, the label specifications that weave the knight crest into the dark-colored ground, the outdated handling markings, the structured shoulder line and broad-open lapels, and even the very long double-breasted silhouette, this piece shows strong consistency as a classic overcoat from that period.

Especially in Burberrys from this era, there are wool overcoats that allow you to enjoy British tailoring itself—different from the iconic trench coat. This piece is also highly appealing because it does not use checks or a large brand logo on the exterior; instead, it establishes Burberrys’ distinctive sophistication through form and tailoring alone.

Therefore, it is especially recommended for those who are looking for a coat to wear for a long time without strongly asserting “vintage,” while naturally pairing it with contemporary luxury wear. The double-breasted construction that resists passing trends, along with the deep navy that can even read as black, will quietly elevate your everyday styling.

For styling, you can enjoy a British classic by pairing it with a shirt and high-gauge knit and polished slacks. Alternatively, combining it with wide trousers or a long skirt creates an elegant, genderless look that makes beautiful use of the coat’s vertical, elongated line. If you throw it on over a jacket or a set-up, you can keep the dignity expected of an overcoat while finishing in a MOOD-like, fashion-forward mode with an elegant balance.

Please take advantage of this opportunity.