Dear Lorraine
My wife had a boutique for many years and would stock single texture fashion macs from a number of suppliers, including:-
David Marsh. For example 'Exeter' (gents) and 'Sandringham' (ladies).
Mackintosh of Cumbernauld
Raincheetah. These were more fashionable and colourful than DM - and also less expensive. Some were seconds ie returned with minor defects - and there were some famous labels inside that had to be cut out.
Rainmac. Good range of ST macs. 'Knightsbridge' (ladies).
For a time I was travelling abroad a lot on business and a mac like this can be a useful and pleasant companion.
Riding macs were quite different of course, nothing to do with fashion. In fact they were part of the Army uniform (in the UK) - for officers: mine came from Gieves.
Yours sincerely,
Richard
Dear Richard
Thanks! I know the other names you mention quite well, but can't quite get a handle on Raincheetah - is there / was there a single rainwear company with this name, or several? And is there a popgroup with the same name? Or a song? I've found one nice rainweary ad at any rate (below), maybe this was the supplier your wife dealt with?
Best
Lorraine
Pic courtesy the fantastic archive of rainwear ads on Flickr curated by Mae'r Cwfl
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