Marks and Spencer has launched a new trench coat for spring 2026, now available in stores and online across the UK, marking a confident return to one of fashion’s most enduring classics.
The high street retailer has introduced what it calls “the trench”, a reworked version of a long standing customer favourite that blends heritage design with modern performance at a price of £95.
The move comes as demand for trench coats continues to surge, with searches for women’s trench coats up 110% year on year on the M&S website and more than 1.2 million annual searches for the term “trench” on Google.
Few garments carry the same quiet authority as the trench coat, with its roots stretching back over a century and its place cemented in popular culture through figures such as Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn.
Marks and Spencer has drawn directly from its own archives in Leeds to shape the new design, revisiting styles from the 1920s onwards to create a coat that feels both familiar and current.
The result is a clean, confident silhouette made from sustainably sourced cotton twill, paired with a reimagined heritage check lining that nods to the brand’s past while keeping its eye firmly on today.
Built for British weather rather than just the shop floor, the coat features water resistant Stormwear technology alongside practical details such as adjustable cuffs, a back vent, internal pocket and polished buttons.
It is designed as a piece that works just as well on a wet Highland street as it does in a city setting, with a focus on durability and everyday wear rather than short lived trends.
Maddy Evans, Director of M&S Woman, said:
“With the launch of the trench, we wanted to create more than just a coat, we wanted to create an icon.
“A classic that will never go out of style.
“Rooted in heritage but refined for today, inspired by style and designed for the British weather.
“Featuring elegant lines, thoughtful detailing and a confident, authentic fit.
“It’s a coat that moves effortlessly between moments.
“An investment piece with exceptional quality and perfectly showcases our commitment to delivering standout style, quality and value on the high street.”
Mitch Hughes, Director of M&S Menswear, said:
“A coat isn’t just an accessory but a statement.
“The kind of quiet authority that elevates even the simplest of outfits and this classic design honours that, while making it feel completely right for now.
“Our menswear trench focuses on modern proportions, clean structure and durable fabrics to create an iconic style that feels premium, purposeful and easy to wear every day.
“It’s timeless but not traditional.
“A piece that works just as well in the city as it does beyond it.
“Celebrating British style, made accessible for a new generation and we’re not only delivering style and quality, but a product with truly incredible value.
Available in light camel and black, the trench is offered in a full range of sizes for both women and men, reinforcing its position as an accessible staple rather than a niche fashion item.
At a time when value and longevity matter more than ever, Marks and Spencer is clearly betting that a well made classic still has the power to cut through the noise.
A British icon returns with purpose as Marks and Spencer launches its modern trench coat for 2026, blending heritage design, sustainable materials and everyday practicality at a price point aimed squarely at real world wardrobes.
