The Overcoat Thread

[DorianGreen]

Ralph Lauren Purple Lable.

 

[Guy369]

Does anyone have any information on this overcoat?
I inherited it and am looking for more information on; where it was made, potential cost, etc

Thanks in advance

 

[Bric3d]

Seems like the fabric would at least be made in Biella, Italy, but hard to say much about the coat iself. Looks like it is in a pretty good shape though.

 

[Guy369]

Seems like the fabric would at least be made in Biella, Italy, but hard to say much about the coat iself. Looks like it is in a pretty good shape though.

It’s pretty much brand new.

Is Biella fabric high end?
Can’t find any info on a coat like this, hoping someone can ballpark its price

Thanks.

 

[comrade]

That's a beautiful classic coat with great details, e.g. the swelled edge on the lapels,
the stitching on the pockets. Tesutto Italiano means "Italian Fabric"

 

[Bric3d]

Is Biella fabric high end?

Biella is just one of the manufacturing centers in Italy, to know whether it is high end or not you would need to know more about which specific manufacturer made the cloth I think.

 

[classicalthunde]

Biella is just one of the manufacturing centers in Italy, to know whether it is high end or not you would need to know more about which specific manufacturer made the cloth I think.

even then, I'm sure a specific manufacturer has the ability to produce low, medium, and high end fabrics to designer spec...tough to assume that since it comes from Factory A which produces for XYZ that your particular fabric would necessarily be up to those standards...

 

[Guy369]

Found this label on the inside pocket.

Does this help with valuing it?

 

[classicalthunde]

Found this label on the inside pocket.

Does this help with valuing it?

To be honest, I'd worry less about its monetary value and its likely tough to figure absent a brand label
I'd focus more on a) can you swing the current cost, b) do you like the style/does it work well with your wardrobe/will you get a lot wear out of it, and c) does it appear to be in good condition.

If it doesn't meet criteria A, B, and C then its a fools errand to try and figure out if its 'worth something'

 

[Guy369]

To be honest, I'd worry less about its monetary value and its likely tough to figure absent a brand label
I'd focus more on a) can you swing the current cost, b) do you like the style/does it work well with your wardrobe/will you get a lot wear out of it, and c) does it appear to be in good condition.

If it doesn't meet criteria A, B, and C then its a fools errand to try and figure out if its 'worth something'

I am looking to potentially sell it

It is in near new condition
I don’t think I’ll ever wear it

 

[eazye]

Hello, that coat is not valuable. It looks like something you could probably grab from Macy's 20 years ago. I hope that helps!

 

[Guy369]

It does help. Thanks for the input

 

[DorianGreen]

Probably I wouldn't wear it, but it doesn't prevent me to admire.

By Husbands Paris, in Japanese wool twill.

 

[Jamesbond1]

 

[DorianGreen]

Just a Chinese factory overcoat that makes my made to measure garments
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That huge flap on the breast pocket is a big turnoff for me.