Picture this: a damp, windy day that makes you want to cocoon in a jacket as tough as it is stylish. Enter the latest creation from Carhartt and Mackintosh, a powerhouse pairing in partnership with END. Clothing. Together, they’ve cooked up a collaboration that’s dripping with heritage and utility—nine pieces of weatherproof armor cloaked in a surprisingly stylish shell. Imagine Carhartt’s blue-collar grit layered with Mackintosh’s centuries-old waterproof finesse. The result? A collection that straddles practicality and luxury with all the swagger of an old-school brawler in a freshly pressed suit.
Front and center is the “Borness Mack” Jacket—the love child of Detroit’s rugged soul and Dundee’s rainproof legacy.
It’s not just a coat; it’s a bold statement that says, “I’m ready for anything, rain or shine.” Carhartt’s famed Detroit jacket gets a Mackintosh makeover here, extended into a full-length masterpiece that’s equal parts utility and sophistication. It’s like putting a hard hat on a royal: unexpected, but it just works.
And let’s not ignore that corduroy collar—adjustable, no less—which is practically begging for a second glance.
This isn’t your average rain jacket; it’s a raincoat with a résumé, soaked in two centuries of heritage and just enough modern edge to stand out in a sea of wannabe workwear.
Carhartt’s Detroit DNA pulses through every seam of the collection, from the classic double-knee pants to the coziest of vests. But it’s the Borness Mack, which dropped on November 8 at END., that’s truly the crown jewel here.
With its water-resistant fabric, oversized utility pockets, and subtle co-branded patch, this jacket is ready to conquer the great outdoors and the street-style scene alike. In a fashion world that’s currently seeing everyone from Miu Miu to Junya Watanabe tipping their hats to workwear, this jacket stands tall as a symbol of authenticity. It’s the OG—no runway bells and whistles needed.
And it’s more than just clothing. This collab is a sartorial shout-out to all the unsung heroes of everyday grit. Carhartt and Mackintosh aren’t here to cater to passing trends—they’re here to anchor them. With the Borness Mack and its fellow pieces, they’re proving that style rooted in functionality is the real luxury, no matter how many times fashion cycles come and go.
So, if you’re on the hunt for a jacket that’ll survive both a downpour and a fashion critic’s gaze, Carhartt and Mackintosh’s capsule has got your back—literally.
When you slip into the Borness Mack, you’re quintessentially donning a piece of history, reimagined and ready to rumble. It’s high time we all got a little wetter and a lot wiser—because with Carhartt and Mackintosh, the storm has never looked so good.
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Words by AW.
Photos courtesy of END.