tweedydon
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I have 18 wonderful blazers and tweeds available today, as well as the Belvest and tapestry tweed in other threads--including a gorgeous and luxurious pure cashmere vintage jacket that utterly 1960s, some other vintage 3/2 sacks, a beautiful double-breasted blazer from Norman Hilton, an exquisite Anglophile windowpane tweed from Korn of France, 3/2 sacks from The English Shop of Princeton, a Donegal Mist from Magee of Ireland, some lovely Italian tweeds--and more! Sizes range from c. 36 to c.50, so there's something for everyone here!
As always, I offer FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING IN THE UNITED STATES; International inquiries are also welcome, with shipping at reduced cost!
Also as always, ALL OFFERS ARE VERY WELCOME!
Please PM with interest and offers!
1) CLASSIC Brooks Brothers 3/2 sack with THREE PATCH POCKETS!
SOLD
This is something of a rarity--a classic 3/2 navy blazer from Brooks with three patch pockets (including the rare patch breast pocket) in a large size! This classic blazer is half-canvassed and half-lined, and features the classic "dead sheep" BB buttons. It is cut as a 3/2 sack, has a single centre vent, and two button cuffs.
I thought that this was all wool until I checked the interior label--this is actually a "Brooks Blend" blazer, in 60/40 wool and polyester. But you really couldn't tell this, although this would be excellent for travel. It does need to be re-pressed--at the moment it leans towards being a 3/1!--and so it'sin Very Good condition. It was, of course, Union made in the USA.
Asking just $35, or offer.
Tagged 50R. Measurements:
Chest: 25
Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+2)
Shoulder: 21
Length: 31 1/4
2) Classic Two-Button Navy Blazer from Burberry
SOLD
This is a classic, basic navy blazer from Burberry! Half-canvassed and fully lined, this is a contemporary two-button front model with four button cuffs. It has a single centre vent, is darted, and was Union made in the USA. It's in excellent condition.
Asking just $29.
Measurements:
Chest: 23
Sleeve: 24 1/4 (+1 3/4)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 30 1/2
3) LOVELY Donegal-esque tweed in lichen green with flecking throughout!
This is a lovely, lovely jacket! Cut from a Donegalesque tweed in a lovely and subtle lichen green, this is flecked throughout with berry red, loden green, forest green, gorse yellow, cream, peat black, sky blue, Royal blue, and pumpkin orange--this is a tweed that's perfect for Fall and early Spring! Made in the USA, this is a contemporary two button front model, with subtle darting. It has three button cuffs, a single centre vent, and is fully lined. The buttons are leather-covered, metal-shanked football buttons in a lovely shade of mapelwood, perfect for the colourway of this tweed. This is in excellent condition.
Asking just $29 > 26, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/4
Sleeve: 26 1/4 (+1 3/4)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 32
4) GORGEOUS The English Shop of Princeton 3/2 sack in Glen Plaid
SOLD
This is absolutely beautiful! The English Shop of Princeton was one of the Big Four Ivy League clothiers of Princeton, and was one of the leaders in TNSIL style during its Golden Age. It closed its doors for the last time in the 1990s. But there are still many examples of its classic wares available--such as this wonderful glen plaid 3/2 sack tweed!
At first sight, this appears to be a classic black and white glen plaid, but closer isnpection reveals a very subtle, single-thread overchecking of burnt umber and sky blue, as well as subtle colour flecking throughout. The lapel roll is wonderfully elegant, and this jacket is fully canvassed and half-lined, with a single centre vent. It is, of course, Union Made in the USA, and is in excellent condition.
Asking just $45, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+2 1/4)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 31 3/4
5) BEAUTIFUL Double-Breasted Blazer by Normal Hilton!
SOLD
This is a great example of the Ivy classic, the double-breasted blazer! made by Normal Hilton, the sole remaining Princeton clothiers from the Big Four of the TNSIL heyday, this beautiful blazer features peak lapels and a 6/1 button configuration. It is fully canvassed and fully lined. It has a single vent, and features four button cuffs. All of the buttons are original, and feature the Weathervane Sheep of Hilton. It does has a small wrinkle on the left lapel, but otherwise this is in excellent condition. It was, of course, Union made in the USA.
Asking just $50, or offer.
Tagged 44L, this measures:
Chest: 22
Sleeve: 26 1/2 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 31 1/4
6) BEAUTIFUL Anglophile Guncheck, Made in France by Korn of Paris!
This is absolutely exquisite! Made in France by Korn of Paris, this jacket exemplifies the French love of the upper-class English country look. Cut from a beautiful British country lane green twill with a perfectly complementary windowpane overcheck in rich chestnut and bracken, the patterning and colourway of this wonderful little jacket are perfect. It's a contemporary two button model with darting and three button cuffs. It features and Anglophilia twin vent, is fully canvassed, and fully lined. It's in absolutely excellent condition!
Asking just $45 > 42, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/8
Sleeve: 22 3/4 (+2)
Shoulder: 19 1/4
Length: 29 3/4
7) BEAUTIFUL Autumnal Plaid Tweed
This is lovely! Cut from a wonderfully heathery tweed, the colourway and patterning are utterly autumnal; a beautiful medley of greys and browns and brackens. This is a contemporary two button model with very subtle darting; it has four button cuffs and a single centre vent. It was Made in the USA, and is in absolutely excellent condition!
Asking just $40 > 38, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 25 7/8 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 32 1/2
8) MADE IN ITALY Houndstooth jacket
SOLD
This is a lovely jacket in the classic houndstooth of black and cream. Made in Italy, this is a contemporary two button model with darting. It is ventless, in Flusser-approved style, and is in absolutely excellent condition--the two front exterior pockets are still basted shut.
Asking just $35, or offer.
Tagged EU50R, US40R, this measures:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 23 (+2 1/4)
Shoulder: 19
Length: 29
9) Hildreth and Herricks Larger Tweed!
This is lovely tweed for the larger Trad! Made for Hildreth & Herricks, this is cut from lighter mid-weight tweed in a classic greenish-brown herringbone, with a subtle overcheck of chestnut (vertically) and mustard (running horizontally). This is a contemporary three button model with darting; it is also unvented, in Flusser approved style. It has four button cuffs, and is in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $35 > 32, or offer.
Tagged 50Ex.Long, this measures:
Chest: 26 1/2
Sleeve: 28 1/2 (+ 1 3/4)
Shoulder: 21 1/2
Length: 35
10) Lauren Chocolate Cord with Paisley lining
This is a great cord jacket--I'm certain it's unworn! Cut from a lovely milk chocolate cotton corduroy, this is a two button model with darting and a single centre vent. It's in excellent condition--the front breast pocket is still basted shut. And the lining is lovely! Imported--just as Brooks would say!
Asking just $35 > 32, or offer.
Tagged a 44L, this measures:
Chest: 23 1/2
Sleeve: 26 1/4 (_ 1 1/2)
SHoulder: 21
Length: 33
11) Wonderfully Stalwart Harris Tweed with suede elbow patches!
This is a lovely classic Harris Tweed in grey and brown herringbone, with the classic Harris vertical striping in chestnut running throughout. This jacket features suede elbow patches, and classic leather-covered football buttons with metal shanks. It is half-canvassed and half-lined, and has a single centre vent. It has a two button closure and subtle darts. It was Made in the USA, and is in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $45 > 40, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 20 3/4
Sleeve: 24 3/4 (+1)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 28
12) Brooks Brothers MADE IN ITALY Brown Herringbone in lambswool.
This is a lovely, classic jacket! Cut from very soft lambswool in a classic dark brown and black herringbone pattern, this was Made in Italy. It is half-canvassed and fully lined, and features a contemporary two button front with subtle darting and a single centre vent. It is in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $40 > 35, or offer.
Tagged 43L, BUT IS SMALLER, this measures:
Chest: 21
Sleeve: 26 (+1)
Shoulder: 197/8
Length: 32 1/2
13) MADE IN ITALY herringbone tweed with striking overcheck!
The patterning and colouring of this jacket are simply wonderful! This is a classic cream and grey herringbone, but with a striking overchecking in burnt range and Royal blue, with flecking of green and yellow throughout. My pictures really don't do this justice, but do see the close-up! This is a contemporary two button front model with darts and a single centre vent. It appears half-canvassed, and it's fully lined. Note that this is a wool blend, although this was not apparent at all until I saw the interior label. This lovely jacket was Made in Italy, and is in excellent condition.
Asking just $29 > 25, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+ 1 3/4)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 28 3/4
14) STUNNING 3/2 sack in camelhair from The English Shop of Princeton!
This is absolutely wonderful--my pictures really do NOT do this jacket justice at all! This is from The English Shop of Princeton, one of the Big Four Ivy clothing retailers in Princeton during The Golden Age of TNSIL style. Although there is no fabric content listed, this is clearly camelhair, in a lovely honey tone of camel. This is also that rarity--a camelhair jacket in absolutely wonderful condition; this was clearly either never worn, or worn very, very sparingly indeed. It is a classic 3/2 sack, and is half-canvassed and half-lined. It has a single centre vent. It has three button cuffs, and all the buttons appear to be natural horn. It was, of course, made in the USA.
This is a steal at just $50 > 45, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+3)
Shoulder: 19 1/4
Length: 32
15) VINTAGE 3/2 jacket with jetted pockets and twin vents.
This is a lovely vintage piece, showing a mixture of styles all bundled up in a great 1960's piece! First, this has a classic 3/2 lapel roll--although it has subtle darts, so it's not a sack. It also has jetted pockets--so beloved of the 1960s'--and twin vents, showing the English influence on later 1960s fashion. There's no country of origin, but this is clearly an American jacket. It's also half-canvassed and fully lined. The patterning and colourway are wonderful--a classic dark grey and cream barleycorn, with a subtle overcheck in mustard and chestnut. This is also a heavier tweed, and so could readily be used as outerwear. It's in excellent condition, except for two small frays in the lining where it appears that the locker look was removed.
Asking just $45 . 42, or offer, for this very cool jacket!
Measurements:
Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 24 (+2)
Shoulder: 18 1/4
Length: 29
16) VINTAGE Pre-1962 CLASSIC 3/2 sack with NARROW LAPELS!
This is absolutely wonderful! This jacket dates from between 1949 and 1962, given the interior Union label; judging by the Wallach's label inside this dates from the latter part of the 1950s. Where to start? First, the cut; this is a classic 1950s tweed, with a high roll 3/2 lapel and a sack cut, with beautifully narrow lapels--the sort that the current imitators try so hard to get right and so rarely do. This has three button cuffs and a single HOOK vent. This is fully canvassed and half-lined. It has a very natural shoulder.
The colourway is also wonderfully mid-century, being the drab, conservative earthtones that are hardly ever seen anymore. And it's a houndstooth, the pattern beloved of the original 1950s-era hipsters..... It was sold by Wallach's, a store that later morphed into a respectable purveyor of tradly items to the New York suburbanites--precisely the sort of people who commuted in Mad Men! Alas, its continued respectability led to its doom... Wallach's has long gone.
This jacket has no flaws, but it could use a dry clean--and since I'm always conservative in vintage pieces, this is in Very Good condition.
This would cost a fortune on Etsy or on one of the "specialist" online retailers of original TNSIL clothing, but I'm
Asking just $40 > 38, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 23 1/4 (+1 3/4)
SHoulder: 18
Length: 28 1/2
17) FANTASTIC VINTAGE PURE CASHMERE JACKET! UTTERLY 1960s!
This jacket is simply AWESOME! First, this is a a real CASHMERE jacket, dating from a time when cashmere was CASHMERE--thick, soft, and wonderfully luxurious, not the thin stuff that's so common nowadays. And this jacket has lost none of its softness--this was clearly worn very, very sparingly! Second, the cut--this is an utterly 1960's jacket! It has beautifully narrow lapels with a classic 1960s shaping, a SINGLE button closure, and jetted pockets--this jacket was the epitome of expensive cool c. 1966. It also has single button cuffs--both intact! This jacket is fully canvassed and fully lined, and is unvented, in Flusser-approved style--and completely appropriate for a cashmere jacket of this quality. The colourway is also very 1960s--a complex weave of black and chestnut.
This is an awesome jacket!
It was sold by Arnold Constable's flagship store at Fifth Avenue--the "Palace of Trade", which served New York's elite, including Grover Cleveland, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, J. P. Morgan, and John D. Rockefeller. Constable's was thus no ordinary department store, but something seriously special--including being the oldest department store in America when it closed in 1975, having opened in 1825.
This jacket is in very Good/Excellent condition; its only flaw is a small fray in the shoulder lining, as shown.
Asking just $60 > 50, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 23
Sleeve: 25 (+ 3/4)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 29 3/4
18) BEAUTIFUL Donegal Mist Jacket by Magee! Made in Ireland. For the LARGER Trad!
Donegal Mist is absolutely wonderful fabric--it's no surprise it was the fabric chosen by J. Press for its signature tweeds. It's a blend of 60% Donegal wool, 35% kid mohair, and 5% cashmere. It's handwoven using traditional methods in Ireland, and each Mist jacket carries the signature of the individual weaver who wove the fabric the jacket is made of--in this case, R. Sweeney.
While Donegal Mist is the top of the line fabric in Ireland, Magee are the top clothiers, making standout tweed jackets from Donegal tweed and Mist. This jacket was made by magee for clothiers in Co. Clare, Ireland--and so it has the perfect provenance!
This is a lovely, classic grey and cream herringbone Mist. It is half-canvassed and fully lined in magee's signature lining. It is a contemporary two-button model with subtle darts. It is in excellent condition, except that it is missing one cuff button--easily fixed, or else ignored.
This is just $50 > 45, or offer.
Tagged 50R, this measures:
Chest: 24 1/2
Sleeve: 26 3/4 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 21
Length: 31 1/4
As always, I offer FREE SHIPPING ON EVERYTHING IN THE UNITED STATES; International inquiries are also welcome, with shipping at reduced cost!
Also as always, ALL OFFERS ARE VERY WELCOME!
Please PM with interest and offers!
1) CLASSIC Brooks Brothers 3/2 sack with THREE PATCH POCKETS!
SOLD
This is something of a rarity--a classic 3/2 navy blazer from Brooks with three patch pockets (including the rare patch breast pocket) in a large size! This classic blazer is half-canvassed and half-lined, and features the classic "dead sheep" BB buttons. It is cut as a 3/2 sack, has a single centre vent, and two button cuffs.
I thought that this was all wool until I checked the interior label--this is actually a "Brooks Blend" blazer, in 60/40 wool and polyester. But you really couldn't tell this, although this would be excellent for travel. It does need to be re-pressed--at the moment it leans towards being a 3/1!--and so it'sin Very Good condition. It was, of course, Union made in the USA.
Asking just $35, or offer.
Tagged 50R. Measurements:
Chest: 25
Sleeve: 24 1/2 (+2)
Shoulder: 21
Length: 31 1/4
2) Classic Two-Button Navy Blazer from Burberry
SOLD
This is a classic, basic navy blazer from Burberry! Half-canvassed and fully lined, this is a contemporary two-button front model with four button cuffs. It has a single centre vent, is darted, and was Union made in the USA. It's in excellent condition.
Asking just $29.
Measurements:
Chest: 23
Sleeve: 24 1/4 (+1 3/4)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 30 1/2
3) LOVELY Donegal-esque tweed in lichen green with flecking throughout!
This is a lovely, lovely jacket! Cut from a Donegalesque tweed in a lovely and subtle lichen green, this is flecked throughout with berry red, loden green, forest green, gorse yellow, cream, peat black, sky blue, Royal blue, and pumpkin orange--this is a tweed that's perfect for Fall and early Spring! Made in the USA, this is a contemporary two button front model, with subtle darting. It has three button cuffs, a single centre vent, and is fully lined. The buttons are leather-covered, metal-shanked football buttons in a lovely shade of mapelwood, perfect for the colourway of this tweed. This is in excellent condition.
Asking just $29 > 26, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/4
Sleeve: 26 1/4 (+1 3/4)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 32
4) GORGEOUS The English Shop of Princeton 3/2 sack in Glen Plaid
SOLD
This is absolutely beautiful! The English Shop of Princeton was one of the Big Four Ivy League clothiers of Princeton, and was one of the leaders in TNSIL style during its Golden Age. It closed its doors for the last time in the 1990s. But there are still many examples of its classic wares available--such as this wonderful glen plaid 3/2 sack tweed!
At first sight, this appears to be a classic black and white glen plaid, but closer isnpection reveals a very subtle, single-thread overchecking of burnt umber and sky blue, as well as subtle colour flecking throughout. The lapel roll is wonderfully elegant, and this jacket is fully canvassed and half-lined, with a single centre vent. It is, of course, Union Made in the USA, and is in excellent condition.
Asking just $45, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+2 1/4)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 31 3/4
5) BEAUTIFUL Double-Breasted Blazer by Normal Hilton!
SOLD
This is a great example of the Ivy classic, the double-breasted blazer! made by Normal Hilton, the sole remaining Princeton clothiers from the Big Four of the TNSIL heyday, this beautiful blazer features peak lapels and a 6/1 button configuration. It is fully canvassed and fully lined. It has a single vent, and features four button cuffs. All of the buttons are original, and feature the Weathervane Sheep of Hilton. It does has a small wrinkle on the left lapel, but otherwise this is in excellent condition. It was, of course, Union made in the USA.
Asking just $50, or offer.
Tagged 44L, this measures:
Chest: 22
Sleeve: 26 1/2 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 31 1/4
6) BEAUTIFUL Anglophile Guncheck, Made in France by Korn of Paris!
This is absolutely exquisite! Made in France by Korn of Paris, this jacket exemplifies the French love of the upper-class English country look. Cut from a beautiful British country lane green twill with a perfectly complementary windowpane overcheck in rich chestnut and bracken, the patterning and colourway of this wonderful little jacket are perfect. It's a contemporary two button model with darting and three button cuffs. It features and Anglophilia twin vent, is fully canvassed, and fully lined. It's in absolutely excellent condition!
Asking just $45 > 42, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/8
Sleeve: 22 3/4 (+2)
Shoulder: 19 1/4
Length: 29 3/4
7) BEAUTIFUL Autumnal Plaid Tweed
This is lovely! Cut from a wonderfully heathery tweed, the colourway and patterning are utterly autumnal; a beautiful medley of greys and browns and brackens. This is a contemporary two button model with very subtle darting; it has four button cuffs and a single centre vent. It was Made in the USA, and is in absolutely excellent condition!
Asking just $40 > 38, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 25 7/8 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 32 1/2
8) MADE IN ITALY Houndstooth jacket
SOLD
This is a lovely jacket in the classic houndstooth of black and cream. Made in Italy, this is a contemporary two button model with darting. It is ventless, in Flusser-approved style, and is in absolutely excellent condition--the two front exterior pockets are still basted shut.
Asking just $35, or offer.
Tagged EU50R, US40R, this measures:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 23 (+2 1/4)
Shoulder: 19
Length: 29
9) Hildreth and Herricks Larger Tweed!
This is lovely tweed for the larger Trad! Made for Hildreth & Herricks, this is cut from lighter mid-weight tweed in a classic greenish-brown herringbone, with a subtle overcheck of chestnut (vertically) and mustard (running horizontally). This is a contemporary three button model with darting; it is also unvented, in Flusser approved style. It has four button cuffs, and is in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $35 > 32, or offer.
Tagged 50Ex.Long, this measures:
Chest: 26 1/2
Sleeve: 28 1/2 (+ 1 3/4)
Shoulder: 21 1/2
Length: 35
10) Lauren Chocolate Cord with Paisley lining
This is a great cord jacket--I'm certain it's unworn! Cut from a lovely milk chocolate cotton corduroy, this is a two button model with darting and a single centre vent. It's in excellent condition--the front breast pocket is still basted shut. And the lining is lovely! Imported--just as Brooks would say!
Asking just $35 > 32, or offer.
Tagged a 44L, this measures:
Chest: 23 1/2
Sleeve: 26 1/4 (_ 1 1/2)
SHoulder: 21
Length: 33
11) Wonderfully Stalwart Harris Tweed with suede elbow patches!
This is a lovely classic Harris Tweed in grey and brown herringbone, with the classic Harris vertical striping in chestnut running throughout. This jacket features suede elbow patches, and classic leather-covered football buttons with metal shanks. It is half-canvassed and half-lined, and has a single centre vent. It has a two button closure and subtle darts. It was Made in the USA, and is in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $45 > 40, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 20 3/4
Sleeve: 24 3/4 (+1)
Shoulder: 18 3/4
Length: 28
12) Brooks Brothers MADE IN ITALY Brown Herringbone in lambswool.
This is a lovely, classic jacket! Cut from very soft lambswool in a classic dark brown and black herringbone pattern, this was Made in Italy. It is half-canvassed and fully lined, and features a contemporary two button front with subtle darting and a single centre vent. It is in absolutely excellent condition.
Asking just $40 > 35, or offer.
Tagged 43L, BUT IS SMALLER, this measures:
Chest: 21
Sleeve: 26 (+1)
Shoulder: 197/8
Length: 32 1/2
13) MADE IN ITALY herringbone tweed with striking overcheck!
The patterning and colouring of this jacket are simply wonderful! This is a classic cream and grey herringbone, but with a striking overchecking in burnt range and Royal blue, with flecking of green and yellow throughout. My pictures really don't do this justice, but do see the close-up! This is a contemporary two button front model with darts and a single centre vent. It appears half-canvassed, and it's fully lined. Note that this is a wool blend, although this was not apparent at all until I saw the interior label. This lovely jacket was Made in Italy, and is in excellent condition.
Asking just $29 > 25, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+ 1 3/4)
Shoulder: 18 1/2
Length: 28 3/4
14) STUNNING 3/2 sack in camelhair from The English Shop of Princeton!
This is absolutely wonderful--my pictures really do NOT do this jacket justice at all! This is from The English Shop of Princeton, one of the Big Four Ivy clothing retailers in Princeton during The Golden Age of TNSIL style. Although there is no fabric content listed, this is clearly camelhair, in a lovely honey tone of camel. This is also that rarity--a camelhair jacket in absolutely wonderful condition; this was clearly either never worn, or worn very, very sparingly indeed. It is a classic 3/2 sack, and is half-canvassed and half-lined. It has a single centre vent. It has three button cuffs, and all the buttons appear to be natural horn. It was, of course, made in the USA.
This is a steal at just $50 > 45, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 25 1/4 (+3)
Shoulder: 19 1/4
Length: 32
15) VINTAGE 3/2 jacket with jetted pockets and twin vents.
This is a lovely vintage piece, showing a mixture of styles all bundled up in a great 1960's piece! First, this has a classic 3/2 lapel roll--although it has subtle darts, so it's not a sack. It also has jetted pockets--so beloved of the 1960s'--and twin vents, showing the English influence on later 1960s fashion. There's no country of origin, but this is clearly an American jacket. It's also half-canvassed and fully lined. The patterning and colourway are wonderful--a classic dark grey and cream barleycorn, with a subtle overcheck in mustard and chestnut. This is also a heavier tweed, and so could readily be used as outerwear. It's in excellent condition, except for two small frays in the lining where it appears that the locker look was removed.
Asking just $45 . 42, or offer, for this very cool jacket!
Measurements:
Chest: 20 1/2
Sleeve: 24 (+2)
Shoulder: 18 1/4
Length: 29
16) VINTAGE Pre-1962 CLASSIC 3/2 sack with NARROW LAPELS!
This is absolutely wonderful! This jacket dates from between 1949 and 1962, given the interior Union label; judging by the Wallach's label inside this dates from the latter part of the 1950s. Where to start? First, the cut; this is a classic 1950s tweed, with a high roll 3/2 lapel and a sack cut, with beautifully narrow lapels--the sort that the current imitators try so hard to get right and so rarely do. This has three button cuffs and a single HOOK vent. This is fully canvassed and half-lined. It has a very natural shoulder.
The colourway is also wonderfully mid-century, being the drab, conservative earthtones that are hardly ever seen anymore. And it's a houndstooth, the pattern beloved of the original 1950s-era hipsters..... It was sold by Wallach's, a store that later morphed into a respectable purveyor of tradly items to the New York suburbanites--precisely the sort of people who commuted in Mad Men! Alas, its continued respectability led to its doom... Wallach's has long gone.
This jacket has no flaws, but it could use a dry clean--and since I'm always conservative in vintage pieces, this is in Very Good condition.
This would cost a fortune on Etsy or on one of the "specialist" online retailers of original TNSIL clothing, but I'm
Asking just $40 > 38, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 21 1/2
Sleeve: 23 1/4 (+1 3/4)
SHoulder: 18
Length: 28 1/2
17) FANTASTIC VINTAGE PURE CASHMERE JACKET! UTTERLY 1960s!
This jacket is simply AWESOME! First, this is a a real CASHMERE jacket, dating from a time when cashmere was CASHMERE--thick, soft, and wonderfully luxurious, not the thin stuff that's so common nowadays. And this jacket has lost none of its softness--this was clearly worn very, very sparingly! Second, the cut--this is an utterly 1960's jacket! It has beautifully narrow lapels with a classic 1960s shaping, a SINGLE button closure, and jetted pockets--this jacket was the epitome of expensive cool c. 1966. It also has single button cuffs--both intact! This jacket is fully canvassed and fully lined, and is unvented, in Flusser-approved style--and completely appropriate for a cashmere jacket of this quality. The colourway is also very 1960s--a complex weave of black and chestnut.
This is an awesome jacket!
It was sold by Arnold Constable's flagship store at Fifth Avenue--the "Palace of Trade", which served New York's elite, including Grover Cleveland, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie, J. P. Morgan, and John D. Rockefeller. Constable's was thus no ordinary department store, but something seriously special--including being the oldest department store in America when it closed in 1975, having opened in 1825.
This jacket is in very Good/Excellent condition; its only flaw is a small fray in the shoulder lining, as shown.
Asking just $60 > 50, or offer.
Measurements:
Chest: 23
Sleeve: 25 (+ 3/4)
Shoulder: 19 3/4
Length: 29 3/4
18) BEAUTIFUL Donegal Mist Jacket by Magee! Made in Ireland. For the LARGER Trad!
Donegal Mist is absolutely wonderful fabric--it's no surprise it was the fabric chosen by J. Press for its signature tweeds. It's a blend of 60% Donegal wool, 35% kid mohair, and 5% cashmere. It's handwoven using traditional methods in Ireland, and each Mist jacket carries the signature of the individual weaver who wove the fabric the jacket is made of--in this case, R. Sweeney.
While Donegal Mist is the top of the line fabric in Ireland, Magee are the top clothiers, making standout tweed jackets from Donegal tweed and Mist. This jacket was made by magee for clothiers in Co. Clare, Ireland--and so it has the perfect provenance!
This is a lovely, classic grey and cream herringbone Mist. It is half-canvassed and fully lined in magee's signature lining. It is a contemporary two-button model with subtle darts. It is in excellent condition, except that it is missing one cuff button--easily fixed, or else ignored.
This is just $50 > 45, or offer.
Tagged 50R, this measures:
Chest: 24 1/2
Sleeve: 26 3/4 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 21
Length: 31 1/4
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