
British brand Aquascutum will be expanding its territory into the the US come Fall. The company is
set to launch a line of separates named the London collection at Saks Fifth Avenue locations in August. Meanwhile, Bergdorf Goodman will carry Aquascutum's vintage collection of coats.

British brand
Aquascutum is known for inventing the first waterproof cloth in 1853 and creating the raincoat to protect the English from the unpredictable weather. Given those facts, it's not surprising the Spring collection was chock full of outerwear. The majority were simple with clean lines, functional yet stylish.

This month, traditional British brand
Aquascutum is
launching a limited edition collection of coats and trenches inspired by designs from the 30s through the 50s.
The Aquascutum Vintage collection will include pieces worn by past Aquascutum fans and icons like
Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren, and will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman.

In a world of countless burgeoning young designers,
Aquascutum by comparison is quite ancient. Founded in 1851 by John Emary - who invented the first waterproof cloth and created the raincoat, Aquascutum's name is derived from its beginnings: 'aqua' (Latin for water) and 'scutum' (Latin for shield).
155 years or so later, head designers Michael Herz and Graeme Fidler lead the brand's legacy of impeccable British tailoring into the future.