adambparker
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I've been looking around Ebay for a vintage tweed jacket and am befuddled by the wealth of options out there.
So I turn to you for thoughts about what I should be looking for in a vintage tweed odd jacket.
90% of the vintage stuff on Ebay is by brands with which I am unfamiliar. Are there any particular names out there that might signify quality in a 30-40+ year old jacket?
What is important to know about the fabric? I have seen many jackets with fabric tags from the "Harris Tweed Assocation Ltd" -- is Harris tweed similar to Sea Island cotton, i.e. a mark that is exclusive and indicative of quality?
What expectations should I have of such a jacket in terms of canvassing and other construction details?
Any stylistic details that go beyond mere personal preference? Obviously lapel size, gorge and button stance are all subject to the whims of various periods and are something I will pay attention to in terms of my own preferences. What about 2 v. 3 buttons? # of cuff buttons? Vents?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated, as would reference to other threads that I have overlooked in my searching.
Thanks!
So I turn to you for thoughts about what I should be looking for in a vintage tweed odd jacket.
90% of the vintage stuff on Ebay is by brands with which I am unfamiliar. Are there any particular names out there that might signify quality in a 30-40+ year old jacket?
What is important to know about the fabric? I have seen many jackets with fabric tags from the "Harris Tweed Assocation Ltd" -- is Harris tweed similar to Sea Island cotton, i.e. a mark that is exclusive and indicative of quality?
What expectations should I have of such a jacket in terms of canvassing and other construction details?
Any stylistic details that go beyond mere personal preference? Obviously lapel size, gorge and button stance are all subject to the whims of various periods and are something I will pay attention to in terms of my own preferences. What about 2 v. 3 buttons? # of cuff buttons? Vents?
Any thoughts would be much appreciated, as would reference to other threads that I have overlooked in my searching.
Thanks!