Micawber
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Somewhat unusual, a recent purchase from Sir RBH a heavy DB from Bedford Riding Breeches, London.
herringbonekid said:Micawber are those first two of yours early 1900s ?
Micawber said:The black one is a heavy woollen hunt coat which could be 50-70 years old.
The tweed is basically a similar frock coat cut and was bespoke made for a member of hunt staff around 30 years ago.
Hunt coats are still constructed in the frock coat style much as they have been since the 19th Cent.
I have a relatively modern (~20 years old, maybe) American made RTW tweed or two from Norman Hilton with the latch storage buttons in the same place. It's a great feature.Alan Eardley said:Note the latch stored buttoned onto the lining of next to the inside pocket of the grey number (second one down). A nice and useful feature - clearly a wearer who knows what they wanted.
Alan Eardley said:Note the latch stored buttoned onto the lining of next to the inside pocket of the grey number (second one down). A nice and useful feature - clearly a wearer who knows what they wanted. Thanks for pointing out that these styles are still current - I don't think anyone believes me.
Alan
AlanC said:A throat latch will allow you to turn the collar up and then button the lapels/collar together thus closing up the front of the coat for protection from the elements.
Prairie Dog said:Hey Benny from down under, is that the Target logo in the ad you've just posted.
I didn't know that Target went global!:eusa_doh:
Anyway those print tees and shorts are not so bad for "Skateboarders" and "Surferdudes".
Great graphics though!
Jovan said:Rover: '60s? I like it whatever era it's from.
Micawber: You'd only see that many buttons on a women's coat nowadays, for some reason. I don't normally like more than three buttons, but when done right and with the right accessories, it can be a pretty jaunty alternative from what I've seen. Very nice. We don't see many things from that period here.
Marc Chevalier said:
benstephens said:Here are some of mine, I think I have posted these before. I have some more at home, all very British!
This one was Tailor made for the Marquess of Cholmondeley in 1938.
http://www.sevcvc.com/l2s2007 035.jpg
A bit hard to see, but this one is an off the peg from a mens outfitters, I would say late 1930s, but hard to be sure, has nice warm orange lines running through it.
This one is a 1940s CC41 labelled Jacket. Very Bold check. No Makers mark. I will try and get some better photographs.
Ben
I see where you are going with that idea. Thinking along the same lines... how about brown, black, or dark green linen for a material contrast in the pants?Baron Kurtz said:Once upon a time i would have agreed. These days i'd lean towards maximum fabric contrast and pair it with a glossy silk tie. Possibly a neckerscarf or cravat.
bk