Where does Hickey Freeman rank? (sport coats)

[Razeus]

I have an opportunity to pick up a navy blue, 60/40 wool:silk, sport coat, normally priced at $750 for $175 (that's 75% off). Just my size in 38R (I have a 32 waist and stand 5'9" and a skinny SOB). I've been looking for the longest for this color in a sport coat (not a blazer with those metal buttons).

Also looking at the same color in Lauren Ralph Lauren for $63, normally $250 and has a wool:silk ration of 50/50.

What do you think?

 

[Master Shake]

Hickey Freeman is an excellent make, provided it is not H. Freeman LTD, which is fused. The cut is not the sleekest, but a good alterations tailor can make it look good on you. Mine certainly does.

Lauren Ralph Lauren, in contrast, is absolute drek. Spend the extra $100 for a well-made sports jacket, which you are still getting at a terrific price.

 

[JBZ]

As long as it fits you and you like the styling, $175 for a new Hickey Freeman sport coat is a great deal.

 

[marc237]

Originally Posted by Master Shake

Hickey Freeman is an excellent make, provided it is not H. Freeman LTD, which is fused. The cut is not the sleekest, but a good alterations tailor can make it look good on you. Mine certainly does.

Lauren Ralph Lauren, in contrast, is absolute drek. Spend the extra $100 for a well-made sports jacket, which you are still getting at a terrific price.

Keeping in mind that Hickey-Freeman and H. Freeman are completely different companies.

 

[Razeus]

Originally Posted by marc237

Keeping in mind that Hickey-Freeman and H. Freeman are completely different companies.

Nope, It's Hickey Freeman definately. How should a sport coat feel across the chest? Or the how should the fit feel in general?

 

[Stax]

I have an H. Freeman that is definitely not fused.

I like my Hickey Freemans, as well, but agree they usually require some fitting.

 

[VMan]

H. Freeman has always been canvassed in my experience, and I have seen a lot of them.

Hickey Freeman is quality, and the price seems right. I'd put the construction on par with Canali, though the fabrics often times are not as fine. However, the styling of the jacket should be in style longer than the Canali.

 

[marc237]

Originally Posted by Razeus

Nope, It's Hickey Freeman definately. How should a sport coat feel across the chest? Or the how should the fit feel in general?

Sorry, but they really are two different companies. The H.Freeman Company is a considerably smaller operation established in Philadelphia and run out of Maryland. There jackets are usually canvassed. Hickey-Freeman is a far larger operation headquartered in Rochester, NY and with a major presence across the US. Hickey has many lines, some of which, such as Hickey Style, are more fashion forward. (H. Freeman tends to be more traditional in styling.

I tend to think both H. Freeman and Hickey are undervalued on ebay and I have picked up very nice pieces for a song.

I am clueless as to what you refer to as the H. Freeman fused jacket.

As to your question about fit, I am not sure what you are asking. However, the jacket ought not gap open when buttoned nor feel tight. You want a clean and comfortable look.

The highest quality sports coat I have ever worn felt like a cardigan, but you are not likely to get that with either H. Freeman or Hickey.

 

[Razeus]

OMG, this Hickey Freeman is the best damn sport coat, clothing period, I've ever freakin' owned. It looks damn good on me too and fits perfect. Feels so damn good on me. I may even take it a step further and get it tailor to the perfect fit. The best part: It was 75% off making this $700 sport coat $175 - the register rang it up as $87.50!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm taking pictures of this bad boy soon.

I got damn lucky. Suprised a navy blue color in 38R was sitting there that long. They had other colors too in my size (pink and yellow - yuck for sport coats). Don' t think I can go back to a lower quality garment ever again.

 

[Master Shake]

Originally Posted by marc237

I am clueless as to what you refer to as the H. Freeman fused jacket.
I suppose I misspoke and it is not "H. Freeman LTD" but "Hickey Freeman LTD." I recall these have white labels on the sleeve, as opposed to the gray labels that simply say "Hickey Freeman." The Hickey Freeman LTD are fused, at least all of the ones I've looked at. I've never encountered an H. Freeman, and forgot about that company. My bad.

 

[long_knives]

Great buy! If they have another one in 38 would you pick it up for me?

Originally Posted by Razeus

OMG, this Hickey Freeman is the best damn sport coat, clothing period, I've ever freakin' owned. It looks damn good on me too and fits perfect. Feels so damn good on me. I may even take it a step further and get it tailor to the perfect fit. The best part: It was 75% off making this $700 sport coat $175 - the register rang it up as $87.50!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm taking pictures of this bad boy soon.

I got damn lucky. Suprised a navy blue color in 38R was sitting there that long. They had other colors too in my size (pink and yellow - yuck for sport coats). Don' t think I can go back to a lower quality garment ever again.

 

[Parker]

Sounds like you scored. Nicely done.

On a side note: Does anyone know the quality level of the Hickey Style line? I kind of like the fashion-forward youthful direction: esp. the paisely and plaid sport coats.