Introducing the New Prep: flaunt it while you've got it
On another note, I hate Baltimore rain. In this city, when it rains, it pours. And what can you possibly do when you're caught in what seems like a flash flood and your pants are wet to the thighs? Well, you can sit in class feeling like an idiot for ever leaving your room, or we can prevent this situation. It's a miracle that designers are producing more men's rain boots than ever. I, unfortunately, do not see college men owning rain boots anytime soon, so I'll skip to a related subject: Raincoats. I've talked liberally about trench coats and Thomas Burberry, so I'll talk about something else this time.
"Mackintosh is a brand of modern heritage built on true craftsmanship and a two hundred year history. In 1823, Charles Macintosh (without the 'k') developed the process of spreading rubber onto cotton to create the world's first waterproof fabric, signaling the arrival of the original Mackintosh coat."
That's what their Web site says. Absolutely riveting stuff, no? "The Mac" has been around for a while, and like the trench, is a popular choice when it comes to raincoats. Unlike the trench, however, it has no lapels, no belt and no epaulets.
While I prefer the utilitarian look, I'm sure others prefer a more subdued and minimalist style. Lucky for you, Macs are everywhere now, whether or not produced by the actual Mackintosh raincoat company.
They come in a variety of colors, where as trenches are mainly in tan, black and navy. So, along with the New Prep trend, (I'm coining the term) make sure you pickup a nice Mac because while it may be scorching outside the next few days, the chance of a flash flood in Charles Village is still extremely high.
"Mackintosh is a brand of modern heritage built on true craftsmanship and a two hundred year history. In 1823, Charles Macintosh (without the 'k') developed the process of spreading rubber onto cotton to create the world's first waterproof fabric, signaling the arrival of the original Mackintosh coat."
That's what their Web site says. Absolutely riveting stuff, no? "The Mac" has been around for a while, and like the trench, is a popular choice when it comes to raincoats. Unlike the trench, however, it has no lapels, no belt and no epaulets.
While I prefer the utilitarian look, I'm sure others prefer a more subdued and minimalist style. Lucky for you, Macs are everywhere now, whether or not produced by the actual Mackintosh raincoat company.
They come in a variety of colors, where as trenches are mainly in tan, black and navy. So, along with the New Prep trend, (I'm coining the term) make sure you pickup a nice Mac because while it may be scorching outside the next few days, the chance of a flash flood in Charles Village is still extremely high.
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