The finished Balenciaga floral twill travel coat is everything I hoped it would be: bold, functional, and ready for adventure. Designed with an open neckline perfect for layering a scarf, it keeps the chill out while also allowing airflow after long walks through cities like London. Deep side pockets handle gloves and guidebooks with ease, while four secret pockets—secured with discreet magnet closures—keep essentials like credit cards, ID, a phone, and even a passport safe and close at hand. I had the chance to put it through its paces on a recent London trip, and again during a surprisingly frosty January visit to New Orleans—and it handled both in style.
