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[Burney]

In the matter of coatings, it would seem that going with the big brand name really does work. Barbour, Aquascutum, Fjallraven and Belstaff. All superb.

Do you remember when you used to be able to buy the George Graham overcoat from Aquascutum?

[Sir C]

Do you remember when you used to be able to buy the George Graham overcoat from Aquascutum?

I do not. I bought a raincoat from Aquascutum - I remember you raised it as a possible choice - but I was not offered the George Graham version.

Big pockets for brown envelopes, one imagines.

[Burney]

I do not. I bought a raincoat from Aquascutum - I remember you raised it as a possible choice - but I was not offered the George Graham version.

Big pockets for brown envelopes, one imagines.

I do remember. I think I opined that, whatever the merits of its products, 'Aquascutum' is still a terrible name for a brand.