The fashion retailer has discounted a trench coat that resembles a luxury version
River Island has reduced a trench coat that resembles a pricier alternative. The high street fashion retailer has reduced its Relaxed Wrap Trench Coat from £65 to £30, with two colours available.
Shoppers can choose between beige and khaki trench coats. The khaki trench coat arguably looks similar to End Clothing’s St. Agni Relaxed Trench Coat, another khaki style. However, River Island’s take on the trend is a fraction of the cost, as the high-end coat currently retails for £535.
Several similarities exist between the double-breasted trench coats, as they share a midi length, belted waist, and relaxed style. However, there’s a subtle colour difference and the silhouettes are not identical.
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The materials differ too. River Island’s style is 100% Nylon, while the pricier equivalent is 66% Cotton, 31% Recycled Nylon, 3% Spandex. Nonetheless, fashion fans could style the coats with similar outfits and create comparable looks with either style, which are easily identifiable as trench coats.
While River Island does not offer a product description with details about the popular style, the End Clothing product description highlights its universality, which has been loved for decades. The description says : “From war-time waterproof to byword for sophisticated city style, the trench coat is one of the most enduring styles of our time.
“Australian brand St. Agni has offered up a contemporary take with its signature luxe-minimalist touch. Softly-structured, it’s cut from an organic cotton blend and features a single-sided storm flap and a dramatic lapel collar.”
As such, there are plenty of options for shoppers looking for alternatives. A few examples include New Look’s £54.99 Khaki Double Breasted Trench Coat, Next’s £65 Khaki Green Shower Resistant Trench Coat, and Marks and Spencer’s £179 Cotton Rich Belted Longline Trench Coat.
For shoppers with their heart set on the River Island Relaxed Wrap Trench Coat, the Khaki style is usually available in sizes XS to L, but not all sizes were in stock at the time of writing. In bad news for those who like to read reviews before they buy, there are no reviews.
However, shoppers can find reviews for the retailer on Trustpilot, where River Island has an average rating of 3.3./5. One happy customer commented: “River island shoes and clothes are true to size and I only shop from River Island. I shop from River island at least twice a month.”
Another shared: “Great range of quality clothing. Sizing is accurate and store staff are always helpful. Love shopping here!” A third added: “I always have a positive experience in-store but have recently also used their online service and ordered to collect in store. The items arrived promptly and you can return easily to the store. Really pleased.”
However, someone with less positive feedback wrote: “Just think River Island has gotten ridiculously expensive. Also a suit I bought was reduced in price a week later. Couldn’t return as I had worn it.”
They added: “I’ve shopped at River Island for as long as I remember as quality is great, its always being my number one choice. But I won’t pay ridiculous prices.”
A different shopper thought: “Sizing is awful!!! I’m a size 10 normally so I ordered some high waisted shorts in a 10. Couldn’t get them to do up at all!! Ordered a 12 and the exact same thing!! Went straight back. The only good thing is their delivery times and their refund time. Won’t be ordering from here again.”
Meanwhile, someone claimed: “They sent me the wrong dress and it took me a week to get through to someone on customer service to arrange a free return. Once my order got back to them, my card got charged for the dress again and I was sent an email saying I would be charged £8 for the return… Avoid.”
But another shopper praised customer service for resolving their problem, commenting: “Great experience ordered an item half price next day didn’t turn up for few days online chat resolved this same day getting the item to me quicker also refunding delivery charge will shop again good experience.”