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Casual knit sport coat?

sfo423

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I've been unsuccessful in finding a casual knit (or the like) sport coat. I've seen some 'sweater blazers' but most look like something from grandpas closet. Ideally, a roll lapel, single or two button, patch pocket and some good sweep to the lowers. Just something to bump up some jeans or cords with a collared shirt.

I'd hate to have to try and commission one when they must exist........
 

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Barena, Sunspel??

Or maybe I'm just talking BS.

(also possibly something from the more forward Neopolitans)
 

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That is the direction but I hate the box / 90 degree cut of the lowers. I am looking for something more swept open.
 

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Suitsupply had them a few years ago made in Dondi jersey knit. You can probably still find them new on eBay.
Edit. Found them here
 

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Thanks. I'll set up an auto search on eBay
Suitsupply had them a few years ago made in Dondi jersey knit. You can probably still find them new on eBay.
Edit. Found them here
 

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Isaia makes an amazing one if you have the build for it. Tried one on about a year ago and would have bought it if I had a need for a casual sport coat (which I don't)
 

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Are you in the Bay Area? Wilkes Bashford used to stock Maurizio Baldassari that make really nice knit blazers.
 

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Are you in the Bay Area? Wilkes Bashford used to stock Maurizio Baldassari that make really nice knit blazers.

Yes, SF. Neiman's carries that brand.

I've seen a few labeled as a "swacket." A good Google term....
 

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I'll echo the mention of Barena, Boglioli. Look on Yoox.
 

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I tried on one of these knit blazers today at a local shop. Holy crap American brand sizing has gotten out of control / bloated. Had to size down to a small and it was way out of proportion.

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Link here: Faherty
 

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