When I worked in the West End I cycled into work and to meetings during the day. I got fed up with having to take off my Moncler jacket outside clients’ offices and hide it away in a handbag. I wanted a coat that was stylish enough so that I could get straight off my bike and walk into the boardroom. I also wanted something that was long enough to keep my skirt dry when cycling, and something that was safe to wear at night. I couldn’t find anything – so I started up Water off a Duck’s Back.
Yes, all of our coats and
jackets are waterproof and breathable. Also, importantly for a cycle coat, they are machine washable. All of our coats are made in the Canada – supporting British industry.
The coats can be worn by people of all ages. We have coats for men and women – the men’s coats will be in the shops from Friday 23rd. They are smart coats so are generally bought by people who commute to work and want to look smart while they are cycling, and not have the hassle of having to shower and change when they get into work.
Thankfully the two are not mutually exclusive! When I designed the coats I made sure that as well as looking good there were well placed reflective panels. I wanted to ensure that all of my customers could be visible at night, but not to have the reflective on show during the day. So all of the refelctive elements can be hidden away. Being visible at night is very important - espcially when if comes to signaling right turns – which is where the reflective cuffs come in handy.
