SET 2! 12 SUMMER SPORTS JACKETS, Sz. 38 - 46. Bespoke, Vintage,Polo, Armani, Cashmere, Hilton ++!

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SUMMER JACKET FEST PART II!

I have lots of lovely summer jackets to pass on today!

As always, I offer FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA; International inquiries welcome, with shipping at reduced cost.

Also as always, ALL OFFERS ARE VERY WELCOME!

Please PM with interest and offers!​

1) WONDERFULLY RARE COLOR!

Almost-Mauve 3/2 summer sack from The English Shop of Princeton!

Made for The English Shop of Princeton--one of the Big Five Ivy League clothiers of The Golden Age of Ivy Style--the first thing that you'll notice about this wonderful jacket is its incredibly pleasing and highly unusual color--a wonderful, soft, subtle almost-mauve of the sort that's rarely seen outside of Victorian sepia postcards!

The second thing that you'll notice is that this is a classic 3/2 sack with a lovely fluid lapel roll. Cut from a lovely lightweight wool, this has two front patch pockets, three button cuffs, and a single center vent; all of the buttons are brass heraldics. The jacket is half-canvassed, half-lined, and perfect for a summer lawn party at a professor's house in Princeton, c. 1967!

This was Made in the USA and is in excellent condition, apart from a small mark in the lining, as shown.

Asking just $39, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Measurements:

Chest: 22
Sleeve: 25 1/2 (+2)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 31





2) Lovely Unstructured Summer 3/2 jacket by Polo!

A lovely casual jacket, this is cut with a 3/2 label, together with darting--a feature that is necessary on a jacket as unstructured as this to give the garment some shape. Cut from a lovely summer cotton in classic navy blue, this features three front patch pockets, gauntlet cuffs with four buttons and faux buttonholes, and a single center hook vent.

It includes a fully functional throat latch (presumably, since this is a summer jacket, as protection against tornadoes or water pistols) and the collar is pleasingly lined in hickory stripe cotton. This is unlined, and utterly unstructured.

This is in excellent condition.

Asking just $29, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Tagged XXL, this measures:

Chest: 24 1/2
Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+1)
Shoulder: 22 (this slouches into the sleeve)
Length: 32

 

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3) STUNNING! MTM Silk-Linen Summer jacket by Michael Duru Tailors.

Michael Duru is a third-generation tailor located in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, who specializes in MTM clothing featuring lots of handwork.

This jacket is a lovely example of his craft. Although there is no fabric content listed this is clearly a luxurious blend of silk and linen, in a wonderfully textured weave in summery baby blue. The jacket is cut as a standard two button model with darting. It features a LOT of handwork, with pick stitching on the lapels and placket, throughout the lining, and on the pocket flaps. Naturally, the four button cuffs feature working surgeon's buttons, and all of the buttonholes are hand-sewn.

The lining is absolutely wonderful--a kaleidoscope whirl of silvery-blue paisley that perfectly complements the soft blue exterior. It is unvented.

This jacket is fully lined, and fully canvassed. It was, of course, Made in New Jersey!

Apart from a single loose thread on the lapel (easily fixed!) it is in excellent condition, being virtually unworn. The original owner (a real estate magnate) received this jacket in May 2014 (aged 85), and unfortunately died in November 2014, having worn this summer jacket only a handful of times. (The front breast pocket is still basted shut.)

This thus represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fantastic jacket at a very low price.... as I'm asking just $45, boxed and shipped in the USA!

Measurements:

Chest: 23
Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+2)
Shoulder: 19
Length: 31 1/2









4) Brooks Brothers Summer Glen Plaid Jacket

A lovely example of a summer Glen Plaid jacket from Brooks Brothers, with a dark cream base and overchecking in slate blue and the light brown of young bark.

This is cut as a contemporary two-button jacket with subtle darts, and dates from the Brooks label era of capital gold letters on a dark blue background. It has three button America cuffs, and a single center vent. It is half-canvassed, fully lined, and was Union made in the USA. It has lovely natural shoulders.

It is in excellent condition.

Asking just $35, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Tagged 42L, but measures smaller. Measurements:

Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/2
Shoulder: 17 1/4
Length: 31 1/2

 

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6) STUNNING Bespoke Norman Hilton Lightweight 3/2 sack Guncheck Jacket!



Made for the coach of the US Olympic Rowing team!​

This is absolutely gorgeous! Made by Norman Hilton--the man who can justly lay credit to have developed and promoted much of what we now know as "Ivy Style"--this was a bespoke jacket made for the coach of the US Olympic rowing team. Cut from lighter mid-weight cloth that would be perfect as a transitional weight between Summer and Fall this is an absolutely splendid guncheck pattern, with shades of russets, slate, browns, and barks.

Cut as a 3/2 sack with a beautifully liquid lapel roll this is fully canvassed and fully lined. It has a single centre vent. The cuffs are fully working surgeon's cuffs--and all of the buttonholes are hand sewn in Elizabeth, NJ.

Made in the USA--indeed, it was entirely made in Princeton and finished in Elizabeth--this is in absolutely excellent condition.

Jackets of this quality rarely appear--so grab this while you can if it's anywhere near your size!

Asking just $75, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Measurements:

Chest: 22 1/8
Sleeve: 26 (+1)
Shoulder: 20 1/2
Length: 33

 

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7) VINTAGE 1960s 3/2 Summer Sack by Gordon of Philadelphia.​

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This is lovely! Made in Philadelphia in the mid 1960s by Gordon of Philadelphia--one of the great trad. clothiers of the Ivy League look--this is cut from lightweight yet sturdy cotton, and is cut as a classic 3/2 sack. The colour is wonderful--a beautiful vibrant salmon that's perfect for an Ivy summer!

The jacket is half-canvassed and half-lined; the lining is a rich cream to complement the vibrant exterior. This jacket features two deep patch, flapped, pockets, and a single center vent. The buttons are also rich cream to contrast with the jacket's vibrancy. This jacket was, of course, Union made in the USA.

It does have a flaw--there's a couple of small dark marks near the lower button on the front, as shown. These might well be removed or lightened by dry-cleaning, and in any case aren't that noticeable. But, because of these, this lovely classic jacket is just $25, or offer, shipped in the USA!

Measurements:

Chest: 19 1/2
Sleeve: 24 (+2)
Shoulder: 18 1/8
Length: 29 3/4

8) Bespoke Lightweight Guncheck Jacket by Ernesto of Philadelphia.



LOTS OF HANDWORK!​

A long-standing traditional tailors in Philadelphia Ernesto is a second-generation family business, specializing in bespoke clothing for executives and athletes.

This jacket is a lovely example of their craft! Cut from a beautifully lightweight woolen cloth the patterning ande colourway of this jacket are both wonderful--a bracken and bark overcheck laid on top of miniature checking in blue, bark, and taupe.

The jacket is cut in the Continental style with a high lapel and a three button front with British military shoulders. It has a dual vent, and is both fully canvassed and fully lined. The cuff buttons are all fully functional. There is lots and lots of handwork in this jacket--the buttonholes are all hand-sewn, and the lapels, pocket flaps, and lining have an abundance of hand-done pick stitching.

This jacket is in absolutely excellent condition, and is a bargain at just $45, or offer--especially since the original retail was c. $700. Naturally, this includes boxed, insured shipping in the USA!

Measurements:

Chest: 21 1/4
Sleeve: 25 1/2 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 20 1/4
Length: 33

 

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9) PURE CASHMERE Armani jacket.



Made in Italy!​

Although founded in 1975 Armani's heyday was undoubtedly the decade that spanned the late 1980s to the early 1990s. In part, this was because the new prosperity of those years enabled people to afford Armani... and in part it was because of the success of films such as *The Untouchables* which featured gorgeous 1920's-inspired clothing designed by Armani, and intended (by Armani!) to showcase the beauty of his signature flowing silhouette. It didn't hurt that the 1920s-style overcoats that were the *real* stars of the show swirled dramatically when their wearers opened them rapidly to deploy the shotguns they'd concealed underneath!

This jacket was made quite a bit later than Armani's heyday... But with its high lapels, three-button front, and autumnal brown colouring it has more than a hint of Armani's vision of the Prohibition era. Cut from pure cashmere, this is wonderfully soft and luxurious, with a lovely hand and drape.
Made it Italy, this is half-canvassed and fully lined. It is unvented, in Flusser--approved style, and has jetted pockets at the front. It also features three button cuffs with kissing buttons.

It is in absolutely excellent condition; the two lower front pockets are still basted shut!

Asking just $45, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Tagged 38. Measurements:

Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 24 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 29 3/8

10) Double-Breasted Armani Summer Jacket

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Made in Italy, this is a lovely light grey glen plaid jacket that would be extremely versatile for all four seasons. Cut in a 4/1 configuration, this is cut from lightweight wool cloth, and is unvented. It has peak lapels--appropriate for an unvented jacket--and jetted pockets. It has three button cuffs and was, of course, Made in Italy.

It is in excellent condition, and is a bargain at just $35, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Tagged 40L. Measurements:

Chest: 22
Sleeve: 26 1/4 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 32 1/4

 

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11) Double-Breasted Armani Autumnal Jacket

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Made in Italy, this is a wonderful autumnal brown wool twill double-breasted jacket that would be extremely versatile for all seasons but summer. (Please note that the brown of this jacket is considerably richer than my pictures show!)

Accented with peat black vertical striping that adds interest and depth to the cloth this cut in an unusual 6/1 configuration, and is unvented. It has peak lapels--appropriate for an unvented jacket--and jetted pockets. It has three button cuffs and was, of course, Made in Italy.

It is in excellent condition, and is a bargain at just $35, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Tagged 40L. Measurements:

Chest: 22
Sleeve: 26 1/4 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 32 1/4

12) WONDERFUL Harvard COOP Summer jacket in Donegal-esque pepper-and-salt silk!

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This is absolutely wonderful--and comes with a perfect Ivy provenance, having first been sold by the Harvard Coop!​

Cut as a regular two button jacket with subtle darting, the cloth of this jacket is striking. Although there is no fabric content listed it is clearly pure slubby silk that's been woven in a classic Donegal tweed patterning and pepper-and-salt colourway. The jacket is half-canvassed and fully lined, and has a single center vent. It has four button cuffs, and all of the buttons are a lovely rich cream to complement the Donegal-esque fabric.

This jacket was Union Made in the USA. It is in excellent condition, except for two small flaws; it has some water staining to the lining, and one of the buttons on the right-hand sleeve is folded in half! This could be an easy fix--just convert the American cuffs to three button cuffs, rather than four, and you've solved this issue and acquired a spare button! (I can arrange for this minor alteration if you wish.)

Asking just $39, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA!

Tagged 42R, this measures:

Chest: 20 3/4
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 30 1/2

 

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5) Pure Silk Summer Jacket

Formerly the property of an Italian mannequin model... and last worn in January 2016 on a fashion shoot in Hawaii!

J. G. Hook was founded in 1974 by Max Louis Raab, who wanted to bring back the Ivy Style/preppy look of the 1950s. He succeeded so well in this that his was described as "the dean of the preppy look" in the New York Times in March 2017--an accolade that he certainly had a claim to, since in addition to J. G. Hook he also founded Rooster ties.

This jacket is a lovely example of Raab's Ivy-inspired menswear. Cut from lovely slubby textured silk the color of antique ivory this is a two-button front jacket with very subtle darting. It has three button cuffs and a single center vent. It is fully lined, and in excellent condition.

And, as mentioned above, it was last worn on a fashion shoot on Hawaii!

Asking just $39, or offer, boxed and shipped in the USA.

Measurements:

Chest: 21
Sleeve: 25 (+1 3/4)
Shoulder: 19
Length: 30 1/4

 

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BUMP! OFFERS VERY WELCOME!!