Mackintosh

A legacy of innovation spanning two centuries ties Scottish chemist Charles Macintosh, often cited as creator of the first truly waterproof material, to Mackintosh, contemporary avatar of the same time-tested fabrication techniques used to handcraft bonded cotton outerwear. The brand underwent a revival in the mid-90s as fashion houses including the likes of Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, and Comme Des Garçons looked to Mackintosh to produce their rainwear designs. The now Japanese-owned label continues to incorporate new design motifs while retaining an emphasis on craftsmanship, lending a contemporary minimalist aesthetic to classic styles grounded in its profoundly British heritage. The line’s range of men’s ready-to-wear favors the simple cuts, clean volumes, and restrained silhouettes typical of the military and public agency use-cases that became synonymous with the prototypical mackintosh coat over the course of the 20th century.