From her own line, my mate Victoria Beckham wore a duster coat in Paris on Friday. Yes, a duster coat. Do you even know what that is? It has been so long since duster coats were in mainstream circulation, you should feel no shame about no knowing. VB is here to help. And lead us all in fashion.

A duster coat was invented, probably in Texas, so that cowboys could keep the dust off their clothes as they rode. It features an ankle length, a rear slit from hem to hip and is usually belt-able. They are made from lightweight cotton, although originally they were waxed to repel rain and dirt. They were worn as fashionable garments at the turn of the last century, as protection when riding in open motor vehicles but have since become very rare in fashion terms. Although it can be mistaken for a trench, it is much longer and softer. Now you know.

Vicky was in Paris to launch her new line of handbags for SS14. She removed her coat for the presentation. I would be very happy to take home any of those bags. I have my eye specifically on the hot pink with geometric print. Wow.