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Friday, October 24, 2014

Mackintosh x Band of Outsiders Coat in Black Watch

Mackintosh x Band of Outsiders Coat in Black Watch

Mackintosh x Band of Outsiders Coat in Black Watch


Mackintosh x Band of Outsiders Coat in Black Watch
Um, yes.  This is just about the best thing I've seen all season in terms of rain coats/outerwear. Mackintosh and Band of Outsiders collaborated on a whole line of goodies. The subtle fading of black watch at the bottom, the green cuffs, the classic silhouette, what's not to love?!

History--Charles Mackintosh developed a unique cloth that spread rubber over cotton. In 1823 it became the world's first formal waterproof cloth and the original Mackintosh coat.  It seems to have garnered a bit of attention: here

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3 comments:

  1. That is a totall beauty isn't it, love the fad check thing going on. And the green ribbed cuffs too. Knowing these two brands most people can't even dream of affording this, but nice to imagine.

    Buckets & Spades

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  2. I would have to see this on someone. could be really cool. it does have all the right ingredients for a nice piece of clothing :)

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