Mackintosh

In Glasgow in the early 1800s, Charles Macintosh (without the 'k') spread rubber onto cotton (the kinky bugger) to create the first waterproof fabric. Far too stylish for your average flasher, Mackintosh now makes much more than just kit to keep the wind and rain out.

Aspiring mafiosi will love the new three-quarter-length coat in alpaca wool. There's also a waxed-cotton tartan Harrington, a field jacket with a lush velvet collar lining and a slim trenchcoat that's cut to kill

The big check story also continues with garments in houndstooth and Prince Of Wales. For minted lads the Mackintosh store in London's Burlington Arcade offers a bespoke service that boasts a whopping 379 detail combinations! Mackintosh also manufactures for the likes of Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gieves & Hawkes, just in case you're doubting its credentials.

Mackintosh is also available at The Butcher of Distinction in London, Drooghi in Cardiff and Oi Polloi in Manchester.