Non traditional sport coat sleeves

[howiesjc]

Just purchased an unstructured italian sport coat. Are buttons and button holes the only option? Is there an alternative option of leather lacing? Or would that be ill-advised? That I should just stick with the traditional finishing with buttons and button holes?

 

[KotaB]

Are you talking about a knit cuff similar to say a bomber jacket sleeve cuff?

 

[howiesjc]

Not exactly. Thinking of something like three leather lace X's instead of button holes. Or a smooth leather edge or fine leather blanket edging. Too wild?

 

[KotaB]

Man that's pretty wild but I dig your imagination, I think the small xs would look badass. Maybe on a leather sport coat or something. It might look a little too out of place on a classic menswear type of sport coat. I'd recommend thrifting a jacket and experimenting with your ideas at a tailor to see how you feel about the finished product. A black leather jacket with red xs. Man I want to do that now. Lol

 

[howiesjc]

Thanks for the encouragement. I liked the concept but I haven't hit on the execution yet.

I like the black or gray leather sport coat with gray or black trim

 

[KotaB]

Anytime Howie, if you end up going through with it I'd be interested in seeing the final product. Welcome to Styleforum and happy Holidays!