Primark customers are buzzing after the retailer launched a ‘classy’ trench coat that could easily be mistaken for a pricier designer brand. The budget-friendly store has wowed shoppers with its dark brown Croc Effect Trench Coat.
Although the coat’s £42 price tag might seem steep for Primark, it’s a fraction of the cost of similar high-end designs. Stella McCartney, for instance, is selling a brown Crocodile Embossed Trench Coat for a whopping £5,000 – which could easily be confused with Primark’s version at first glance.
Brown trench coats are all the rage this season, seen on the catwalks of big brands like Hermes and Ami. Swedish supermodel Elsa Hosk recently posted a photo of herself donning a long brown trench coat on Instagram, much to her followers’ delight.
Like Stella McCartney’s £5,000 coat, Primark’s £42 double-breasted trench coat features a lapel collar, slip pockets, and a croc-effect design. However, there are some differences besides the price. McCartney’s coat is made from an apple-based vegan alternative to animal leather, while Primark’s coat is 100% polyurethane.
With chilly weather persisting and more snow and frost predicted for parts of the UK, keeping your wardrobe stocked with practical, warm clothing is crucial, reports the Mirror. Even better, if you’re in the market for a new coat, Primark’s offering could be perfect for those wanting a touch of luxury without breaking the bank or compromising on practicality.
Primark is touting its £42 Croc Effect Trench Coat as the ultimate fashion statement, claiming it’s “perfect for making a statement” and that it “pairs beautifully with tailored trousers for a polished look or goes effortlessly over a casual dress for a more relaxed vibe”. Ideal for both office chic and weekend brunches, this coat is designed to add a dash of sophistication to any ensemble.
Excitement has bubbled up among shoppers on TikTok too. A user with the handle @TheScouseStylists shared a clip showcasing the coat in her local store. She asked her followers: “Is this not the perfect chocolate brown trench coat?”
She continued to praise the item, saying: “I love this, this is gorgeous. Love the details on there. You can tie it in at the waist and style it with jeans. I’d even wear that out.”
In the comments, one person responded: “Need to go back and get it.” while another chimed in with: “Love this”. Those eager to snag the coat can do so online through Primark’s Click and Collect service.
Elsewhere at Primark, shoppers can buy a pair of ‘unreal’ flares that feel ‘so comfy’ and ‘go with everything’ for £11, Lancs Live reports. One customer has been so impressed by the trousers that she is urging fellow shoppers to ‘run’ to the store to get their hands on them.