Show off the sports coats.

[esteban68]

Ebay Eddie . there's always a few buckles on there for a couple of quid!

 

[Eddie Derbyshire]

Dh66 - thanks! Yes it does have something similar to those Hollywood jackets - which would make sense it being 1980s/1990s with the 1950s revival that went on. I thought Norfolk jacket originally, but it's got those peaked lapels that are pretty unusual really.

Esteban68 - goodo thanks! I'll get searching

I'd been searching all summer for a nice summer-weight jacket...then just as summer is coming to a close I find one. Oh well!

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Dinerman]

Schulmans


J Press

 

[Dirk Wainscotting]

I rather like that J.Press coat.

 

[Fading Fast]

The fabric on the Schulman's jacket is beautiful - is that pattern called "broken herringbone?"

 

[Giftmacher]

It's rather modern, but I like it.

 

[Matt Deckard]

That Pal Zileri is pretty nice.

 

[Metatron]

I've had some luck lately.
1950s American Harris Tweed:









three roll two, patch pockets, single vent.
Very balanced and proportionate cut with minimal shoulder padding.
A bit tight on me, so it will soon be in the classifieds. About a 38/40.


I had been looking for some grey jackets, as I am sure many vintage fans know the feeling of owning a wardrobe overwhelmingly in shades of brown.
This fulfills that need nicely, a 1952 dated Montague Burton Harris Tweed in speckled grey.











Modestly padded shoulders, ticket pocket, unusual khaki buttons and double vented.
Aero offer a pair of trousers in seemingly the same Harris Tweed colourway, perhaps there is a chance of them matching and creating a suit.

I also received a third Harris Tweed, 1940s, Canadian, which I will post once it is back from the cleaners.

 

[Fastuni]

You made some terrific finds there! Particularly the rust-brown tweed is incredible.

 

[Mathematicus]

Very impressive finds, Metatron. I love the complexity of the weaves, so lively when confronted with the modern colours.

 

[dh66]

Very impressive finds, Metatron. I love the complexity of the weaves, so lively when confronted with the modern colours.

Totally agree....on both points.

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[Dirk Wainscotting]

The vintage Burton stuff is always extremely well made. They used good quality, heavyweight bemberg linings, rather than the papery rubbish you so often see today.

 

[Metatron]

Glad they were of interest, gents. Dirk, I agree, the construction is incredibly robust on this jacket.

 

[Eddie Derbyshire]

I've had some luck lately.
1950s American Harris Tweed:









three roll two, patch pockets, single vent.
Very balanced and proportionate cut with minimal shoulder padding.
A bit tight on me, so it will soon be in the classifieds. About a 38/40.


I had been looking for some grey jackets, as I am sure many vintage fans know the feeling of owning a wardrobe overwhelmingly in shades of brown.
This fulfills that need nicely, a 1952 dated Montague Burton Harris Tweed in speckled grey.











Modestly padded shoulders, ticket pocket, unusual khaki buttons and double vented.
Aero offer a pair of trousers in seemingly the same Harris Tweed colourway, perhaps there is a chance of them matching and creating a suit.

I also received a third Harris Tweed, 1940s, Canadian, which I will post once it is back from the cleaners.

Both are superb! Interested in the labels too - surprised to find that other than colouring not a lot is different. I've been looking for a good Harris Tweed to replace my 1960s ones. I've a picture of my grandfather in one in the late forties. I really want to replicate it. Let me know if you come across any that are a bit big for you

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[MrCairo]

I practically gave up on suits, unless the occasion strictly requires it (and even then one can easily get by with a more conservative jacket/odd trousers pairing, say navy and charcoal). Love the simplicity and endless combination possibilities of jackets + odd trousers. Here are some of mine:

 

[Dirk Wainscotting]

Odd jacket and trousers has been bread and butter for most chaps for many years; especially "off duty". The problem nowadays is that folk pay a lot of attention to the coat and less to the trousers, which tend to be boring and/or not half as stylish as the coat.

The plethora of low-rise cotton trousers does not do a good coat justice.

 

[Mathematicus]

Odd jacket and trousers has been bread and butter for most chaps for many years; especially "off duty". The problem nowadays is that folk pay a lot of attention to the coat and less to the trousers, which tend to be boring and/or not half as stylish as the coat.

The plethora of low-rise cotton trousers does not do a good coat justice.

This is so true, often I spot men wearing very beautifully cut neapolitan coats and I'm so disappointed when I see the low rise and skinny creased legs with chunky sport shoes.

 

[Metatron]

MrCairo, great outfits, especially the first one. Very nice gentle colours. the hat/glasses/scarf are on point.

 

[Mean Eyed Matt]

This one I already posted at the "German Suits" thread:
German belt back sport coat; SB with 3 buttons; I think mid/end 30's. It is a light wool fabric, grey checkered with blue windowpane.
The label says "Ihr Kleiderberater (your Outfitter) Lennartz & Plein Stuttgart": It was founded in 1931 as a fashion store, in 1934 they got their own tailoring.

Original buttons are lost: what do you think of these?