Burberry Kensington Trench for Men vs Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat: which one should you buy?

Where they differ

The Burberry Kensington Trench for Men wins on heritage gabardine trench made in England. The Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat answers with coat in Zegna’s Oasi cashmere. Fabric: Cotton gabardine on the Burberry Kensington Trench for Men, Oasi cashmere on the Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat. Length: Mid-thigh to knee on the Burberry Kensington Trench for Men, Knee on the Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat. Fit: Regular on the Burberry Kensington Trench for Men, Regular on the Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat. Made in: England on the Burberry Kensington Trench for Men, Italy on the Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat.

Reasons to buy the Burberry Kensington Trench for Men

Iconic, Durable, Made in England. What to accept: not warm alone. Usual price: $2,490–$2,890. Our verdict: buy. Read the full Burberry Kensington Trench for Men review.

Reasons to buy the Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat

Superb fabric. What to accept: pricey. Usual price: $4,500–$5,900. Our verdict: buy. Read the full Zegna Oasi Cashmere Coat review.

Neither one?

Our list of the best men’s overcoats and trench coats has every other piece with its own call. Length: just above the knee is the most versatile; it covers a suit jacket without overwhelming shorter men.

Also consider the Loro Piana Cashmere Overcoat ($7,500–$9,500): single-breasted overcoat in Loro Piana cashmere. Buy it if you want the finest overcoat and wear it often.

Also consider the Brunello Cucinelli Wool Cashmere Overcoat ($5,500–$7,000): wool and cashmere coat with soft shoulders. Buy it if you want refined, relaxed tailoring.

Buyer tip

Navy and camel overcoats are bought for a decade, so buy them full price if needed; fashion colors drop heavily in January.

Buying in Europe: Italian tailoring uses chest sizes such as IT 48 or 50 (about a US 38 or 40), while knitwear and outerwear use S–XL or IT sizes depending on the house. A European tailor can adjust sleeves and hems on any jacket.

Luxury prices move in a different rhythm from everyday shopping. The great houses (Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Rolex) raise prices once or twice a year, often in January and in spring, and almost never discount their icons. Seasonal pieces, colors and many shoes, coats and knitwear drop 30–50% in the end-of-season sales in January and from late June. Watches from brands such as Omega, TAG Heuer, Longines and Breitling, and most fragrance, see the best prices around Prime Day and Black Friday. Judge any deal against the usual price we show.