Luxury Rain Gear — Burberry Trench in a Downpour

The Burberry Trench coat, priced at $3,000, stuns in form but fails in function: its modern dry-clean-only label means a raincoat that can't handle rain without risking fabric damage. Originally designed for WWI trenches using water-resistant gabardine, today's version sacrifices utility for luxury. Outperforming #5's tie in pure aesthetic appeal, it nonetheless costs 10 times more than the average waterproof jacket while offering worse weather protection. A single dry-cleaning run, at $15–$25 per visit after a downpour, can dwarf the cost of a budget alternative within a year.