The Overcoat Thread

[clee1982]

she is fine with raglan coat, though by the look of it the weight is probably not to her liking (she think everything I have is too heavy)

 

[WoolyLamb]

she is fine with raglan coat, though by the look of it the weight is probably not to her liking (she think everything I have is too heavy)

A looooot of womens coats are light because they are either too short or made with a high synthetic materials count. Outside of cashmere and camel hair they will feel much heavier.

 

[ppk]

kinda cool, wonder if my wife would wear this actually

*SOLD* BELVEST teddy alpaca raglan db coat - size 46 (fits 46/48)

Superlative BELVEST deep pile alpaca coat (with some mohair thrown for a bit of luster) in a nice muted taupe brown/grey. Great raglan double breasted design. Subdued opulence, something you'll often see at a brand like Hermès (and made by the...

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You would look fabulous in this!

 

[DorianGreen]

kinda cool, wonder if my wife would wear this actually

*SOLD* BELVEST teddy alpaca raglan db coat - size 46 (fits 46/48)

Superlative BELVEST deep pile alpaca coat (with some mohair thrown for a bit of luster) in a nice muted taupe brown/grey. Great raglan double breasted design. Subdued opulence, something you'll often see at a brand like Hermès (and made by the...

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And what about you? I like it for a man.

 

[clee1982]

The texture is probably one of the appeal but I’m kind on a fence abour that especially in this brown

 

[DorianGreen]

The texture is probably one of the appeal but I’m kind on a fence abour that especially in this brown

Come on, it's made for you.

 

[ppk]

Come on, it's made for you.

I completely agree! I think this would be amazing.

 

[clee1982]

what's with you guys and try to enable people...

 

[ppk]

what's with you guys and try to enable people...

You know you have unknowingly enabled me. Your posts announcing something is available on eBay or Mercari have led to the damn thing being delivered to my mailbox. 🤣

 

[DorianGreen]

Overcoat in dark brown Casentino wool by Sartoria Vestrucci.

 

[DorianGreen]

what's with you guys and try to enable people...

You certainly don't need any enablers and encouragement, as I see.

Jokes aside, I really think that the coat suits perfectly your style. It looks great and is the perfect substitute for a fur coat, that obviously can't be considered.

If I were younger and more adventurous, I will wear it myself.

 

[sipang]

kinda cool, wonder if my wife would wear this actually

*SOLD* BELVEST teddy alpaca raglan db coat - size 46 (fits 46/48)

Superlative BELVEST deep pile alpaca coat (with some mohair thrown for a bit of luster) in a nice muted taupe brown/grey. Great raglan double breasted design. Subdued opulence, something you'll often see at a brand like Hermès (and made by the...

www.styleforum.net

For anyone interested, mention this thread and I'll give you a discount

 

[hbk320]

This #polocoat is a recent acquisition and one of my most amazing garments for several reasons.
First of, it is a vintage heavyweight worsted cashmere. I have my preference on cloth's weight and weave. I don't throw the term heavyweight around easily. This overcoat clocks in around 9lbs (approximately 4kgs!) It is also worsted cashmere and very dense. There are some moth nibbles which I am guessing the moths just gave up because of how dense and thick the cloth is

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Second, this is more important. It belonged to WW2 veteran Colonel James R. Perry, Jr.! (RIP!) He flew the B-24 during the war. He retired as a Colonel from Westover AFB in Massachusetts in June 1965. He commissioned this polocoat from the UK and probably in the 1970s. The cloth label has "West of England Cashmere manufactured by Strachan and Co, Ltd. established in the coaching days." It has another label with "needled on Savile Row," with beautiful handwork throughout.
I purchased this from his daughter and she was a joy to work with (Thank you Michelle!)
I was wearing it without any alterations, please witness how this polocoat fit and draped on me in the recent snowstorm. It is heavy, warm, and most importantly, has a story I honor on my shoulders.

 

[comrade]

This #polocoat is a recent acquisition and one of my most amazing garments for several reasons.
First of, it is a vintage heavyweight worsted cashmere. I have my preference on cloth's weight and weave. I don't throw the term heavyweight around easily. This overcoat clocks in around 9lbs (approximately 4kgs!) It is also worsted cashmere and very dense. There are some moth nibbles which I am guessing the moths just gave up because of how dense and thick the cloth is

.
Second, this is more important. It belonged to WW2 veteran Colonel James R. Perry, Jr.! (RIP!) He flew the B-24 during the war. He retired as a Colonel from Westover AFB in Massachusetts in June 1965. He commissioned this polocoat from the UK and probably in the 1970s. The cloth label has "West of England Cashmere manufactured by Strachan and Co, Ltd. established in the coaching days." It has another label with "needled on Savile Row," with beautiful handwork throughout.
I purchased this from his daughter and she was a joy to work with (Thank you Michelle!)
I was wearing it without any alterations, please witness how this polocoat fit and draped on me in the recent snowstorm. It is heavy, warm, and most importantly, has a story I honor on my shoulders.
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Elegant scarf too.

 

[hbk320]

Elegant scarf too.

tyvm!
It is also one of my most favorites. Pashmina/silk so it is both soft and warm.