DROP! IVY GRAIL! SMALLER SIZE Chesterfield Topcoat with Velvet Collar from LANGROCK OF PRINCETON! Fr

[tweedydon]

IVY GRAIL!

Chesterfield Topcoat from Langrock of Princeton--THE Ivy Store!​

I don't use the term lightly, but this most definitely qualifies!

This Chesterfield was made for Langrock of Princeton--THE Ivy Clothiers of the Golden Age of Ivy Style. Situated on Nassau Street in Princeton, Langrock was the Mecca of Ivy Style--so much so that when Nick Hilton proposed the possibility of their selling a darted suit in the Princeton store he was almost thrown out of the store for insulting Langrock's customers! This coat comes from Langrock's store in New Haven; built in 1927 to fit in with Yale's architecture, this was designed specifically to house Langrock in a manner suitable for such a great store--a picture of the building is here:

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Information about Langrock from Bruce Boyer can be found here:

http://www.ivy-style.com/boyer-on-langrock-princetons-legendary-campus-shop.html

Langrock is now long gone, but owing to the incredible quality of its wares many still exist, and are starting to command some seriously premium prices, in part owing to their sheer quality, and in part owing to their connection with the history of Ivy Style.

This topcoat shows why Langrock was so important and famous. Cut from a classic charcoal grey woolen cloth, this beautiful coat features the classic Chesterfield velvet collar. As you'd expect from Langrock, this is fully canvassed, and also fully lined. It has four button cuffs, and a single centre vent. It has has a concealed placket, and a deep interior security pocket. And, of course, it has lovely natural shoulders. This is a truly beautiful, classic coat--really a lovely wearable piece of Ivy history.

It was, of course, Made in the USA.

This is in absolutely excellent condition; the sole flaw is some looseness to the stitching holding the interior Langrock label.

This is a steal at just $95 > 85, or offer.

Measurements:

Chest: 19 7/8
Sleeve: 25 (+1 1/2)
Shoulder: 18 1/8
Length: 43 1/2

 

[clee1982]

Interesting stuff

 

[chenzhongbi]

^Agree.
Wish it were shorter much much shorter to be wearable for a hobbit like me.

 

[tweedydon]

SOLD--thank you!