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Quant is one of Britain’s most well-known and influential designers. She collaborated with Alligator between 1965 and 1967. Raincapes were one of her key designs for this collaboration and are heavily featured in marketing material. This raincape is made from yellow gabardine with an exposed zipper at the front and Quant’s trademark black contrast topstitching at the hem.","physicalDescription":"A raincape designed by Mary Quant for Alligator Rainwear, 1965 - 1967. 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Since Mary Quant designed for Alligator.”\r\n\r\nQuant’s fascination with shiny, waterproof PVC is realised through her collaboration with Alligator Rainwear. Based in a mill in Stockport, near Manchester, for decades the company has produced traditional weatherproof coats in black, brown and beige to suit the British climate. By signing a licensing deal with Mary Quant, the brand takes on\r\na new lease of life.\r\n\r\nAlligator’s manufacturing expertise resolves the issues associated with her 1963 ‘Wet Collection’, allowing Quant to develop a bright new range of waterproofs in primary colours with capes, zips and contrasting collars and cuffs which combine functionality with striking visual effects. 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