Show off the sports coats.

[Two Types]

You mentioned that you didn't quite know where the inspiration for those lapels came from-how did you specify them? Or is it a standard shape that Bookster offer?

It isn't a standard style. On my previous jacket I sent photos (taken from the FL) showing the style of lapel I wanted. They made a brilliant job of recreating them. This time I asked for the same lapel, but it appears they added more 'belly'. So it wasn't exactly what i had asked for, but I actually prefer them. So let's call it an inspired error!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

As bonsey says, they look like something that would have been made back in the day.

I must say I'm not sold on them though … [huh]

 

[Two Types]

Can't please all the people all of the time ...

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yes, exactly. I think they look good on that jacket in the full length shot. I think they would look silly on a sparrow's chest like mine, which is why I'm ambivalent. Same deal with "cult of youth" 20s styles.

 

[Two Types]

I think they look good on this jacket becasue of the patch pockets. I'm not sure they would work so well on a suit jacket. I think the informality might be incongruous.

 

[BR Gordon]

A question for those more knowledgable than I. I have never worn tweed sport coats for casual late afternoon wear, is it considered appropriate? Typically, for me, tweed represents out of door daytime wear.

 

[Tomasso]

I have never worn tweed sport coats for casual late afternoon wear, is it considered appropriate?

Today, absolutely. Back in the day, in elite circles, not so much.

 

[BR Gordon]

Today, absolutely. Back in the day, in elite circles, not so much.

Thanks, that's what I thought, but it's good to have confirmation.

 

[Guttersnipe]

HBK & Mario: Yes, the lapels are rather unsual. They weren't quite what I was expecting. The previous jacket they made for men had a lovely, broad but straight peaked lapel. I saw this and thought 'They look odd!'.

Then I tried the jacket on and immediately fell in love with the lapels! I thought to myself 'They look continental' but don't have any reference points for why I would say that.

I'm just waiting for someone to post pictures from a vintage brochure proving 'That's exactly how Spanish tailors cut lapels between 1928 and 1931.' (Oh, where is Mr Chevalier when you need him?)

It also occurred to me that one of Matt Deckard's early Deckard Apparel suits has similar lapels. I hope Matt doesn't mind me re-posting this picture from his Deckard's Guide blog:

Perhaps he can chime in regarding the inspiration / origin of this particular dramatically curved, heavy bellied lapel.

 

[Matt Deckard]

I thought it looked a little more opulent and 1930s with a dash of 1800s.

Something a bit different than this straiter 1930s Gable look.

Which, as dressy as it is... has a more modern relaxed feel with the straiter lapel.

Also, a bit of curve helps me draw attention from the fact that I don't have the Gable physique.

 

[Fastuni]

A German summer sports coat, late 1930's, made of apricot-white cotton fabric with darker "sprinkles". Elastic waist at back and stonenut bowl-buttons.
It was offered as a "RAD (Reich Labor Service) Uniform" jacket (of course it is not). It was also badly wrinkled and quite dirty... but a good wash and ironing brought it back to life...

 

[Mario]

That one again! Had it only been a wee bit larger you'd have found me to be a determined contester...

 

[Two Types]

Very nice fabric and style (not keen on the elasticated back, though).

 

[Fastuni]

Elastically gathered backs apparently were very popular in Germany/Central Europe while AFAIK being very uncommon in the US and UK. At least I have never seen (personally, on photos or illustrations) an American/British example.

I kind of like how a sportive back is achieved without much effort by the mere addition of an elastic strip.

 

[herringbonekid]

there's an elasticated back jacket on this page that i used to own:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?22255-Show-off-the-sports-coats./page63

 

[Fastuni]

Nice front and curious to see a elasticated back plus half-belt. Rather odd.

You mentioned it as possibly being a reproduction...
it somehow strikes me as being Continental/German in appearance.

 

[herringbonekid]

Fastuni, when i owned that jacket i hadn't really seen anything similar. i've since seen several German jackets with elasticated waist and similar cut so it could very well have been German.

 

[thunderw21]

Gorgeous 1950s sports coat with some shape in the waist.

 

[DamianM]

SO JEALOUS RIGHT NOW!!!!! :eeek::eusa_clap

 

[thunderw21]

It'll be going up for sale soon.