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What is the name for a jacket w/ a vent in the upper back?

post #1 of 7
10/28/11 at 9:33am
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I can't remember where I've seen jackets in this style (I thought it was David Tennant's Doctor Who), but I found it quite cool-looking and wanted to learn more.

 

I don't know what this style is called, and I can't find any pictures. I've mocked it up here.

It's essentially extra fabric in the upper back, such that if you extend your arms out it won't bunch up. But if you stood normally the fabric folds in.

 

Suit Diagram.jpg

 

I've tried to show where this vent would be. Does any of this make sense to anyone? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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post #2 of 7
10/28/11 at 10:06am
On the center back seam it is referred to as "back with inverted pleat"

Pleats along the side seams up to the shoulder is a "bi-swing back" and sometimes you hear "action back"
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post #3 of 7
10/28/11 at 10:17am
I believed it is call a Norfolk jacket, it is commonly used for causal, countryside and shooting occasion

Please corrective me if I am wrong

http://www.tweed-jacket.com/GALLERY%20PAGE/Full%20Norfolk%20Jacket/index.htm

There are various way to do the upper back vent, either a vent in each back arms or middle

Hope this helps
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post #4 of 7
10/28/11 at 10:28am
As seen in the Steve Harvey collection.

As worn by Jack Nicholson as Jake Gittes in 'Chinatown'.
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post #5 of 7
10/28/11 at 10:31am
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You are wrong, Norfolk is a different animal
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post #6 of 7
10/29/11 at 7:09am
When a coat has a "back with inverted pleat", as referred to by Despos above, what's the preferred feature - two side vents or a center vent? What kinds of coats or jackets have this inverted pleat feature? Would appreciate to be apprised on this.
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post #7 of 7
10/29/11 at 8:48am
Most that I have seen have a single rear vent and a belted back as well. I think this features looks better on overcoats. It looks out of place on a sport coat.
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