175€ vs. 2000€ trench coat: what’s good quality outerwear? | Vintage Burberry, Barbour, COS – Justine Leconte officiel

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i9bHdJLvA4

Summary

### Summary
Justine compares a Cost coat with vintage Burberry coats and a men’s Barber coat in her video, highlighting the quality differences between the three. The Cost coat is made of 98% cotton and 2% elastane, while the Burberry coats use cotton and polyester mixes. Care instructions vary for each coat, with some being machine washable and others requiring dry cleaning. Justine discusses various features of the coats, such as weight, fabric choice, seams, hardware, and buttons. The quality difference between the coats is due to factors like fabric choice, labor costs, and manufacturing location.

Highlights

• Cost coat: 860 grams, waxed cotton exterior, quilted interior, zip pockets, doubled corduroy edge, heavy-duty zipper, pressure buttons
• Barber one: bigger size L, quilted sleeves inside
• Koss coat: uses cheap cotton twill fabric compared to Barbara and Burberry’s coats
• Construction differences between cost and Burberry coats affect quality and price

Key Takeaways

• The difference in quality between coats is due to factors like fabric choice, labor costs, and manufacturing location.
• Hardware used in outerwear can give hints about the quality and budget of production.
• Proper lining is essential for comfort; if not, it may require extra effort to put them on correctly.