What do you think of this jacket?

[kronik]

Retail of 1800, found it for 70%. I'm fond of it though I'm not sure where I'd wear it. I don't hunt or go on safari.

 

[drizzt3117]

$540? I'd pass. It looks cool but that's a bit pricey for something that would get very infrequent wear IMO.

 

[Stazy]

Good find. I am particularily fond of the pockets as well as the color.

 

[Christofuh]

Perhaps this style was inspired by Tajikistan tax police.

 

[texas_jack]

Looks like something George Costanza's dad would wear. Except much better made.

 

[mack11211]

I like it. Wear with turtleneck, or v neck and shirt and tie, for ex. Or over casual blazer.

 

[Jared]

What's it made out of? Personally, I couldn't imagine spending that much unless the odd design elements were exactly your style: I'd just get a simple tan jacket in linen, instead.

 

[WN2]

I'm having hard time deciding. I like the jacket but can't tell straight away what to wear it with.

 

[chorse123]

I don't like it. Too costumey to wear frequently, imho. If it wasn't from Loro Piana would you still be interested?

 

[edmorel]

Kronik,

If it's to be used as outwear over a sweater and cords, yes.
If it's a sportsjacket, no.

It's kinda Norfolk-ish, without the belt which I hate.

you are a Loro Piana whore!

 

[itsstillmatt]

I have seen it in the stores and love it. It is definitely over a sweater and cords. I would go for it.

 

[Cantabrigian]

I've been thinking of ordering something like that in tan or cream linen since seeing Raiders of the Lost Arc for the first time a couple of weeks ago.

Would never have thought of that styling with what looks like a heavy fabric but I think it's different in a good way.

 

[summej2]

I have a brown corduroy Polo jacket along those lines: outer limits of sport coat styling (throat latch, four buttoned patch and flap pockets, shirred back). Worn casually it's great...I wouldn't have paid $540 for it though.

 

[kronik]

Originally Posted by edmorel

Kronik,

If it's to be used as outwear over a sweater and cords, yes.
If it's a sportsjacket, no.

It's kinda Norfolk-ish, without the belt which I hate.

you are a Loro Piana whore!

Dude, I know.. I can't stop myself.

Yes to the outerwear, but I'm about 65% sold on it.. I just thought it was interesting enough to post.

If anyone is interested : here it is. http://www.vivre.com/browse/product.jsp?p=P27759