Second Collaboration with Mackintosh Arrives | BAND OF OUTSIDERS
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January 22, 2015

Second Collaboration with Mackintosh Arrives | BAND OF OUTSIDERS


BAND OF OUTSIDERS


Second Collaboration with Mackintosh Arrives!


The second collaboration between the venerable British outerwear brand "MACKINTOSH" and L.A.-based "BAND OF OUTSIDERS" is now available. The collection features more styles than the previous one, and in addition to menswear, womenswear has also been introduced.

Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu




Reimagining Mackintosh's Heritage with a Touch of Humor



This collaborative line came about when Scott Sternberg, the designer of "BAND OF OUTSIDERS," found himself frequently wearing "MACKINTOSH" outerwear. Through the lens of BAND OF OUTSIDERS, which expresses American preppy style, the concept was to "reconstruct the image of Mackintosh's traditional rubberized coats," resulting in a collection with unique color palettes and design details not found in their existing lines.


The second season, Spring/Summer 2015, draws inspiration from the clean business attire seen in "Mad Men," an American drama that meticulously recreates the social conditions and customs of the 1960s in New York's Madison Avenue. The image person for this collection is the protagonist, the shrewd creative director, Don Draper. The lineup includes items printed with yacht motifs, gradient block-check coats, and coats featuring the waterproof tape, normally found on the inside, applied to the exterior.


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A standout piece is a garment entirely covered in eyelets. Typically, rubberized coats achieve high waterproofing by manually applying waterproof tape to the inside of the seams. However, this collection uniquely reinterprets Mackintosh's heritage by scattering eyelets across the fabric, intentionally compromising the traditional waterproofing for a distinctive aesthetic.

And from this season, a womenswear collection has also been launched. It includes a striking red coat with all-over eyelets and items adorned with bug prints.


BAND OF OUTSIDERS
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