In 1911, an apparel manufacturer from Manchester, England established a factory for raincoats/trench coats in Milan, Italy. At about the same time, he launched the VALSTAR brand and introduced the "Valstar Blouson," which became a historically famous model. The appeal of this brand is its solid production that combines the British style of quality and rigidity with the outstanding craftsmanship that only Italy can offer. It is a brand that is attracting attention and becoming a standard item worldwide.