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The Original Mac

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When we hear the word 'mac' we automatically think of a simple raincoat. We may even associate it with the likes of Burberry or some kind of sleazy detective. But 'mac', which stands for Macintosh, is the true inventor of this versatile raincoat.

Glaswegian Charles Macintosh was the first to use rubber and cotton as an outerwear garment and created the world's first formal waterproof fabric, today known as the mac, or raincoat.

Macintosh is a truly classic brand built on craftsmanship and strong heritage. All garments are made by hand in much the same fashion as they were 200 years ago. Already at cult status in Japan, the influence of Mackintosh is everywhere, from commissions by Louis Vuitton, to Gucci and Celine, to Hermes and Stella McCartney.

A new London store opening later this year will have a made-to-measure service and will see a union of classic pieces with limited edition prints and contemporary styles. With the British weather going sour, there is no better time then now to rediscover this classic brand.

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