On Our Radar: Aquascutum Vintage

FabSugar — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:30:33 -0700

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. The luscious coats, which run from approximately $2000-$5600, will be made of fabrics like napa leather, duchesse satin, and double cashmere - serious luxury!

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On Our Radar: Aquascutum Is Coming to America

FabSugar — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:00:22 -0700

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.

“I think there is a huge desire from the American consumer for us, so it’s a very good time for us to be going in,” said president and chief executive officer at Aquascutum, Kim Winser.

The Aquascutum London line will feature blouses, wool skirts, and silk graphic dresses with pricing around $780. The vintage collection will include designs inspired by Aquascutum’s archives, such as a hot pink wool swing coat priced at $3,940. Steep, but fabulous I'm sure . . .