A very long shot, but worth a try. I'm looking for a silk trimmed velvet jacket as shown in the web images (this one was sold in the USA). It's an 1880s style - as worn by Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, WAS Benson et al.). I have another version of one already in an XL (without the ticket...
Resurrecting a very old thread, but single-/bloody-minded persistence has paid off and a beautiful example of this jacket in the largest size has turned up. The brown tweed Akinson's jacket is my favourite pattern and weight, but the size 3 (equivalent to a 40"-42") has always been very snug...
Bartender Edit: Feelings run high on this issue, but, folks, please remember that the Lounge operates a strict "no politics" rule, which will be evenly maintained on this issue as well.
This thread has been permitted to go ahead on the basis that it sticks to providing information as it comes...
I wear my Old Town wardrobe that I'd normally use for work (cotton twill overhead shirts and twill, corduroy, or moleskin trousers; jumpers or sleeveless tank tops). Practical and comfortable.
I’d suggest that you take it out of the classifieds, keep it and have the comparatively cheap remedial fix to shorten the sleeves. I have slightly shorter arms and I have to do this often with Japanese jackets (the makers e.g. FW and RM equate a larger size 42/44 with tall/long armed when...
This is the Freewheelers Jet Black Shinki deerskin, which is one of the best hides that I have owned.
Great depth of colour and a subtle fade with wear.
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