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post #316 of 1330
11/3/11 at 7:47am
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Originally Posted by Cuttingboard View Post

If it is Harris Tweed it should be pretty good quality, especially at that price point. I'm not sure if I would pay original price without being able to inspect it in person. Check the return policy for sale merchandise.

their "sale" price is their regular price...they're kinda like JAB in that their merch is always marked down from the "original" price. Their return policy is really good too - maybe I'll take a stab at this.
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post #317 of 1330
11/3/11 at 7:58am
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Originally Posted by Beatlegeuse View Post

I'm looking for a tweed jacket similar to this one. I don't know much about the quality of CT jackets though...does anybody know if this is actually worth the price or if there's something similar of better quality in the same price range? I really like the side vents, which I feel is pretty rare for tweed jackets - most of the ones I've seen are single vent.

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Both are Harris Tweed and at just £59.00 each, many more sililar on website ... mwink[1].gifcolgate.gif
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post #318 of 1330
11/3/11 at 8:50am

Here is a Glorious Twelfth cloth by Porter and Harding

 

Suit by Charles Campbell Bespoke Tailoring - www.charlescampbellbespoke.co.uk

 

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post #319 of 1330
11/3/11 at 8:56am
^ do those have side vents or a single vent?
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post #320 of 1330
11/3/11 at 10:13am
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Originally Posted by culverwood View Post

I have just received a coat made in the Moss Rust Check Lambswool Magee Donegal 5001 by Bookster. It is a great tweed

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As ever the photo does not reveal the true colour which is a darker more brown colour. It has a lovely soft texture.
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post #321 of 1330
11/3/11 at 10:16am
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Originally Posted by Beatlegeuse View Post

^ do those have side vents or a single vent?

Is single vent considered more acceptable on tweed? I seem to remember there being some advantage to a single vent when riding or shooting or something, and therefore single vent is more traditional on tweed jackets than it would be on city wear...is this true or am I making this up?
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post #322 of 1330
11/3/11 at 10:20am
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Originally Posted by culverwood View Post

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As ever the photo does not reveal the true colour which is a darker more brown colour. It has a lovely soft texture.

I like this! Is the cloth still available?
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post #323 of 1330
11/3/11 at 11:15am
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Originally Posted by unbelragazzo View Post

Is single vent considered more acceptable on tweed? I seem to remember there being some advantage to a single vent when riding or shooting or something, and therefore single vent is more traditional on tweed jackets than it would be on city wear...is this true or am I making this up?

yeah, I don't know if this is right or not, but I assume there has to be some sort of reason, because I feel like at least 90% or all tweed jackets I see (more like 100% when looking at vintage tweed) have a single vent. It's really annoying for me because I don't like the way single vents fit me..for some reason they never seem to look right, so I've been looking for a side-vented tweed jacket with not much success yet. I may try that CT jacket I posted the link to earlier.
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post #324 of 1330
11/3/11 at 11:25am
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Originally Posted by unbelragazzo View Post

Is single vent considered more acceptable on tweed? I seem to remember there being some advantage to a single vent when riding or shooting or something, and therefore single vent is more traditional on tweed jackets than it would be on city wear...is this true or am I making this up?

Double vents are always found on riding jackets. They were made so that the rider can have the flap move freely through jumps.
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post #325 of 1330
11/3/11 at 12:37pm
From Die Workwear!

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La Vera Sartoria Napoletana
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post #326 of 1330
11/3/11 at 1:09pm
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Originally Posted by bourbonbasted View Post

Double vents are always found on riding jackets. They were made so that the rider can have the flap move freely through jumps.

Traditionally hacking (i.e. riding) jackets typically have three buttons and deep single vent, as this falls better and covers the upper leg when mounted. Though there is sometimes a difference between show/event coats and daily riding coats, and foxhunting is different altogether, closer to a frock coat.
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post #327 of 1330
11/3/11 at 1:10pm
^ see that guy's got side vents! Where can I get a jacket like that??
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post #328 of 1330
11/3/11 at 1:11pm
btw both the above coats are gorgeous - the rust bookster & the glorious twelfth.
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post #329 of 1330
11/3/11 at 1:51pm
Lambswool washable tweed jacket (Barbour):

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Available from Orvis for $799.00
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post #330 of 1330
11/3/11 at 1:55pm
Me.

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My first tweed suit I have made for myself, loving it so easy to wear and kick around in here in NYC.
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