RARE and WILD 1930s Sportcoat !

[Marc Chevalier]

Here’s something you’ll virtually never see outside of a 1930s men’s clothing catalog: a vintage late ‘30s tweed sportcoat with a pleated chest, and a pleated back that’s not belted! Who else but “MOVIECRAFT – STYLED AND TAILORED IN HOLLYWOOD” would make such a gem?


The green tweed fabric has a large herringbone pattern enhanced by red, white and blue flecks.


Pictures worth a thousand words:

 

[Johnny J]

Wow Marc! Where did you ever find that one?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Where? In an antique mall in Reno, Nevada.

 

[Benny Holiday]

As you say Marc, the pictures are worth a thousand words. Great to see the detail in the fabric, which catalog scans, valued though they be, can't depict like a photo of the actual garment. Thanks for sharing this very cool find!

 

[Mario]

That's some rare beast alright! Have to say, though, in all due honesty, that I found it a bit confusing at first. Very interesting find.

 

[flat-top]

Just amazing!!

 

[Tomasso]

That's a beaut!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Nice. I have one with the pleated front, but nothing like that fabric! Wow.

bk

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Love the fabric would love a hat made from fabric like that. You just do not see that style made anymore.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

[huh]Oh I don't even care anymore. You have all the luck :eusa_doh:

 

[dhermann1]

Why do I somehow see Tyrone Power in that jacket? Tres cool.
Edit: Make that Tyrone Power in that jacket, with an ascot around his neck.

 

[LuckyKat]

Let me know when you're ready to sell...great coat

 

[resortes805]

Let me know when you're ready to sell...great coat

Me first!

 

[YETI]

That jacket looks like it could've been displayed in the Lundberg(RIP) Haberdashery...

 

[Dan'l]

One of the most beautiful sportcoats I've ever seen. I love the look of that pleated chest and back... and the fabric... and the color...and anything else I've failed to mention.
Thank you for sharing.

 

[yorkshirechap]

That's one great jacket, I don't suppose the like will ever be found in the UK.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

 

[LoveMyHats2]

Have to ask, what size is this? It is in great condition and looks very nice.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Have to ask, what size is this? It is in great condition and looks very nice.

The eBay auction for it goes up tonight at 8:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time. All measurements will be provided there.

 

[thunderw21]

Upper right jacket: