The Burberry fashion shows always host the most iconic of front rows, but I'm not sure we've seen one as cool as the recent Spring/Summer '26 LFW show, with Absolutely Fabulous stars Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders. The pair took to the FROW alongside Jonathan Bailey, Twiggy and Anna Wintour and in true Dame Joanna fashion, she wore an outfit that is not only chic, but bang on trend too.
Joanna, 79, wore an iconic Burberry trench coat with a twist. Rather than opt for jacket in the classic beige shade we're accustomed to seeing, she wore a trench in the shade of the season - burgundy. Think a deep, wine red with flecks of chocolate brown. Stunning. Priced at £1,860, Joanna's Short Gabardine Fitzrovia Trench Coat is definitely an investment buy but one you can recreate with ease on the high street.
- Joanna Lumley, 79, made an iconic appearance on the front row of the Burberry SS26 London Fashion Week show, alongside Ab Fab co-star, Jennifer Saunders.
- Dame Joanna wore an on-trend dark wine trench coat.
- I've found an incredible version of her Burberry trench at M&S for £1499 or at Debenhams for £83.
© GettyLet's back pedal a touch, to look how Joanna styled her trench. The pull would be to wear similar red, brown pieces with this trench but I love how Joanna bucked that monochromatic feel and went for an equally autumnal trouser. Joanna wore a pair of khaki green kick flares, which paired beautifully with the colour of her coat. A pair of flat black loafers and black shades completed the look, and is an easy vibe to recreate.
It's also an easier shade to wear than the traditional trench in light tan. This darker, autumnal shade is super flattering for all skin tones and types, and acts as a neutral against most colours including black and white. Burgundy and grey are a match made in heaven, and I love burgundy with denim - the rich, deep colour elevates even the lightest wash of jeans.
If Joanna's exact trench is a stretch out of your price range, head to the high street and snap up these incredible lookalikes. At M&S, the retailer stocks a few brilliant lookalikes include a Nobody's Child trench coat, gorgeous in its hue and silhouette. And a practical version from Seasalt Cornwall, similar to Dame Joanna's in colour and shape but with the added bonus of a hood - genius.
For a mid-length trench in burgundy, Pull & Bear has an almost exact replica for £49.99.
Just like Joanna's, it has a belt, is double breasted and a lapel collar. This also has pockets (dreamy) and is available in sizes XS - XL. The brand recommends sizing down, as it runs a little large, so check the sizing and fit before you order.
For a short trench, I found a gorgeous deep red piece at Stradivarius for £45.99. This is more of an above the knee length, and a brilliant transitional jacket for these in-between weather days. This one comes in tan too, if you want to stay traditional, but I think the deep red is a stunning shade in this shape.
Karen Millen has a wine red version, interspersed with light red panels and Next has a berry red version for £79. As does Nobody's Child with their longline version, currently on sale at M&S and I rate the Debenhams fitted trench, a more sexy trench if ever we saw one.
© Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/Getty IIf you're looking for a coat to wear right now, with the British weather what it is, a trench is always a good option. They're typically lightweight, and always flattering - you can cinch in the waist as much as you like with the belt, or leave open and tied at the back for a more relaxed aesthetic.
