Mac Attack: Aquascutum to April Showers

Like so many others, we were devastated to hear the news that Aquascutum has gone into administration this week. As one of Britain's long standing luxury brands, it comes as real blow. Created during WW1, the label's classic trench coats have enjoyed a glittering roll call or wearers from old school royalty and top politician, through to modern day celebrity and teeny bop icons.

This week we've decided to pay tribute to the mac as a year round wardrobe staple. The fact that it's been raining pretty much non stop for the past seven days also makes it a perfectly timely topic!

First up we're honouring Aquascutum with a few Hollywood faces that provided the brand with some of it's classic glamour and esteem; Michael Cain, Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant.

And a couple of newer celebrity faces, Harry Stiles and Alexandra Burke, both looking casual yet stylish at the labels AW12 catwalk show.

But just how does one go about finding the ideal mac for those rainy days? Well here comes the fun part!

Whether taking your inspiration from the classic trench shades of beige (Burberry, Aquascutum).....

perhaps with some added sophisticated detailing (all Burberry)....

maybe a bolder, brighter burst of colour (Oscar de la Renta, Liz Claiborne, Burberry).....

or really pushing the boat out with these gorgeously decadent animal prints (Micheal Kors, Emanuel Ungaro, Alice & Olivia) 

The world really is your oyster when it comes to mac's. This timeless classic can be so many things; belted, double breasted, edged, full skirted, simple, embellished. It's really up to you to add your own style to the mix. Here at Get Waisted we can make you a bespoke mac, truly unique and tailored to your exact size, shape and specifications. Luckily for us (!) the rain doesn't just come in spring time, giving us ample opportunity to get endless wear out of our mac's, making it the ultimate investment piece too.