Show off the sports coats.

[thunderw21]

This is a real showcase item, congrats!

Thank you, I'm quite happy with it. Wore it today, actually.

Nearly forgot to post the tag. Made in Mexico.

btw, this jacket reminds me of pre-war casual German jackets with its slanted front yokes, slanted breast pocket flaps, and gusseted patch breast pockets. Am I alone on this?

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Topman

Looks like it's been stolen from the designs of a certain hbk:

 

[herringbonekid]

i'd sue if it was as good.

 

[flat-top]

i'd sue if it was as good.

It's not even in the same stratosphere as yours HBK.....but I'll take what I can get!

 

[Tomasso]

Some type of hunt/paddock coat?

 

[Dinerman]

Some type of hunt/paddock coat?

Doesn't seem to be. Color scheme is right, but the detailing is wrong.
'60s from a tailor in Montreal. The stuff coming out of Montreal at that time was always a bit out there.

 

[Tomasso]

Doesn't seem to be. Color scheme is right, but the detailing is wrong.
'60s from a tailor in Montreal. The stuff coming out of Montreal at that time was always a bit out there.

Being that it's bespoke (I was going to ask) then I'd bet that it's a hunt coat. While there are classic hunt coat styles, there is a fair amount of latitude allowed in the detailing. I vaguely recall seeing pretty much the same cut (sans velvet collar) in the wild, back around the time this coat was issued. The 'paddock' style button stance/closure calls for both buttons to be buttoned.

 

[Dinerman]

In keeping with the contrast collar theme, here's a panel jacket from a hong kong tailor. Black back, sleeves and contrast detailing, gold metallic paisley front.
Pretty hilarious. It'd be good on stage.

 

[Tomasso]

YIKES!......Yeah, the great thing about bespoke is that you can have just about anything you can think up.....though it can also have its pitfalls...

 

[YETI]

Not Mine....But Damn!

More 50s rock n roll gear going for insane prices.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50s-Sz-46-P...gUQorjbqqVm376ZE3Y62QCk=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

 

[Chowderhouse]

More 50s rock n roll gear going for insane prices.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50s-Sz-46-P...gUQorjbqqVm376ZE3Y62QCk=&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

One of those two-person bidding wars that all sellers pray for.

 

[DanWebb]

Is contrast lining cool or crass?

 

[Tomasso]

Is contrast lining cool or crass?

It would depend on the lining.

 

[MikeBravo]

That coat makes me think of a Brian Setzer song, 'Red Cadillac & A Black Moustache'

"Who you been lovin' since I've been gone?
A long tall man with a red coat on
Good for nothin', baby, you doin' me wrong
Who you been lovin' since I been gone?
Who you been lovin' since I been gone?"

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Bought this from Two Types. Needs some mending but I like it. Thanks.

 

[Mario]

Sweet! I absolutely love the fabric and the pleated pockets.

 

[herringbonekid]

great jacket Flo.

 

[Tomasso]

great jacket Flo.

Ditto!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

That's an awesome jacket Flo. Is it American? It can't be British with that fabric, right?

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