![]() London Fog Industries, was set to emerge from bankruptcy after shedding more than $100 million in debt in 2001. In 2000, most of London Fog's offices moved to Seattle, Washington, although the distribution center in Eldersburg remained in operation until 2002. London Fog had to file for bankruptcy protection in the fall of 1999, they also had to close over 100 stores. In 1994, the company briefly left Eldersburg for Darien, Connecticut, but returned after less than a year. The factory was then moved to Eldersburg, Maryland, on Londontown Boulevard in 1976. The original location of the London Fog Factory was in the Meadow Mill area of Baltimore, Maryland. Ultimately the company was renamed to London Fog Inc., īy 1976, Interco bought London Fog, then in a Wall Street take over, they leveraged a buyout that then pushed the company into bankruptcy in 1991. London Fog expanded internationally during the 1990s selling in places like the United Kingdom and China. At the time two-thirds of all raincoats sold in the United States were London Fog. By the 1970s the company had its own stores and was manufacturing not only raincoats but also other types of clothes and accessories. The coat originally sold for $29.95, and named as a "Maincoat" by Myers so it could be worn all year around. London Fog introduced its first Maincoat and was found/sold in Saks Fifth Avenue in 1954, being one of the first companies to sell the raincoats and trench coats. Myers started experimenting with different fabrics in 1951, working with blends of cotton and polyester to help make a waterproof fabric. These coats, which were the first to have a patented removable liner, were sold in Philadelphia, where they became very popular. Following the war the company partnered with DuPont to make material for use in raincoats. Accessories include handbags and umbrellas.ĭuring World War II the company was known for making waterproof clothing for the United States Navy. Products manufactured by London Fog include trench coats, raincoats, jackets, parkas. ![]() ![]() The company was founded in 1922 as the Londontown clothing company by Israel Myers. London Fog is an American manufacturer of coats and other apparel. Trench coats, raincoats, jackets, parkas, handbags, umbrellas ![]()
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