Aquascutum to make comeback in USA with a limited edition collection of coats and trenches inspired by designs from the Thirties through the Fifties. The coats are based on Aquascutum pieces worn by Hollywood stars including Daphne du Maurier, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren. The collection named Aquascutum Vintage, will be sold in the USA. exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman starting in the autumn.

“This collection sets the scene for who we really are,” said Kim Winser, Aquascutum’s president and chief executive. “The brand is about high-quality luxury, glamour and beautiful fabrics.”

Aquascutum is a player in both the UK and Japanese markets and sees the USA as a natural progression.