Aquascutum

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Overview

Aquascutum is a British brand founded in London in 1851 by tailor John Emary. In its early years, it developed and patented waterproof-treated wool fabric and adopted the name “Aquascutum,” meaning “shield of water” in Latin. With outerwear such as trench coats at its core, the brand offers men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothing and accessories, including through regional licensing arrangements.

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4 brands
Founded
1851-2023
1851 Sub-brand
Aquascutum Beachwear
Clothing

A derivative line focused on resort use

A beach- and resort-oriented derivative line under the Aquascutum name, licensed and devel

A beach- and resort-oriented derivative line under the Aquascutum name, licensed and developed by Icons srl since 2023 in Europe, the UK, and Russia. It continues to sell swimwear, beach towels, quick-drying nylon swim shorts, and other items through official distribution channels, including the Aquascutum Active e-commerce site and stockists. It is operated separately from the main line, which focuses on outerwear, in terms of use and product categories.

2012 Sub-brand
Aquascutum Junior
Clothing

A junior line specializing in clothing for children

A junior line for children whose introduction was reported during the brand’s revival peri

A junior line for children whose introduction was reported during the brand’s revival period (2013–2014). Reports described it as a new line launched at the time of the revival and confirmed that items such as children’s trench coats and flannel shirts in the club check pattern were offered through directly operated stores and stockists (with examples of sales on retail websites).

2013 Sub-brand
Aquascutum WHITE LABEL
Clothing

A second line with refreshed designs aimed at younger consumers

A second line developed primarily for the Japanese market. While retaining the parent bran

A second line developed primarily for the Japanese market. While retaining the parent brand’s traditional details, it refreshes its designs by incorporating streetwear elements and casual proportions to attract younger consumers. Seasonal collections, including lookbooks, continue to be released under the White Label name. As a separate line for the domestic market, it has a distinct role from the main line.

2023 Sub-brand
Aquascutum Active
Clothing

Heritage technical sportswear

Aquascutum Active — launched in 2023 under licence to Rome-based Icons Srl — is a licensed

Aquascutum Active — launched in 2023 under licence to Rome-based Icons Srl — is a licensed sportswear sub-brand of Aquascutum. It translates the house’s trench and Club Check heritage into technical, performance-led outerwear and apparel, initially launched as a menswear-focused active line; Icons Srl also manages Aquascutum Beachwear for Europe/UK/Russia.

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