Brioni Sportscoat with leather straps

[PTWilliams]

This is a Brioni Jacket that has leather straps on the side. It is in their "Polo classic" line. There are leather adjustable straps above the pocket, which I have never seen and think it might look better with them removed. My question is whether there a vintage style for which these straps were part? Am I right that this is a boater jacket, or a "Polo" jacket? Did the adjustment straps serve a function. Thanks

 

[intent]

Apparently Brioni used to come out with some crazy stuff as halo products before establishing itself as a traditional clothier.

 

[Journeyman]

Originally Posted by PTWilliams

This is a Brioni Jacket that has leather straps on the side. It is in their "Polo classic" line. There are leather adjustable straps above the pocket, which I have never seen and think it might look better with them removed. My question is whether there a vintage style for which these straps were part? Am I right that this is a boater jacket, or a "Polo" jacket? Did the adjustment straps serve a function. Thanks

I don't think that removing them will markedly improve the look...

 

[SpooPoker]

Thats a serious piece of equipment there.

 

[Modernist]

That is one beautiful jacket, if you can remove the straps. And yes, it seems that Brioni used to do some really out there garments back then. I think there are some old threads about some cowboy/western inspired suits and jackets.

 

[idfnl]

I wouldnt touch it. Its a nice jacket the way it is.

 

[yfyf]

I really like the jacket. I sort of like the pull strap too but the leather colour and bright stitching doesn't seem like a good match.