Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[MooDeng]

Endgame jacket in the vintage game.

Why it’s end game? What is so special about this label? I see too vintage collectors go crazy about this label a lot

 

[erwinkn]

Just received a beautiful wool gabardine half-belt in the mail, likely from the 1940s (according to the seller). I'm not an expert, but it looks similar to some Pendletons I've seen.
It needs a few small repairs to the lining and one hole on the shoulder, but overall in pretty mint condition. Really looking forward to wearing it this spring

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[AHP91]

Why it’s end game? What is so special about this label? I see too vintage collectors go crazy about this label a lot

The particular jacket might not be end game, but if you search “Ralphs Pugh” you will find a thread of this maker. Here’s a couple of quick examples of what they produced.

 

[AHP91]

 

[tmitchell59]

Couple of LA Sportogs ads. LA Sportogs made some fine jackets on the West C

This one is 1952

 

[tmitchell59]

I sure would like to find this one. From the 1943 Sears catalog. Button front rough out. Don't see this style, may be a reaction to wartime shortages.
Never seen one outside the catalog.

 

[NeutronStar]

I sure would like to find this one. From the 1943 Sears catalog. Button front rough out. Don't see this style, may be a reaction to wartime shortages.
Never seen one outside the catalog.
Love the contrasting lapel, lining, half belt

I sure would like to find this one. From the 1943 Sears catalog. Button front rough out. Don't see this style, may be a reaction to wartime shortages.
Never seen one outside the catalog.


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Wow, the contrasting lapels, plaid lining, half belt…whew…what a beautiful jacket