$182?!?!

[resortes805]

This suit was sold for $182?! Just a couple of weeks ago a beltback coat alone went for +$130.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

This same suit was offered on German eBay (www.ebay.de) a few short months ago.

For decades, the Germans favored a scalloped yoke on the backs of their country/shooting suit jackets and leather coats. Americans tend to associate this yoke with western/cowboy wear; hence, it's not so favored by the "Savile Row" vintage crowd.

In short, this type of suit was probably not so attractive to vintage-wearing Americans, who are heavily into details. That may be why it sold for such a paltry sum.


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[Hemingway Jones]

It looks rather like the Peterman jackets with that yolk, vent, and belt combination.

I love that suit. I would have bought it.

 

[BellyTank]

I had an option on that suit before it went on eBay.de-

It's kind of cool but it's just a little weird and has more than a little damage.
The fit and proportion are just a bit off- enough to make me not buy it.
I like those styles and their features but not this one.

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[herringbonekid]

i must admit, belt-back or not i think it's a bit ugly.
all those scalloped pocket flaps and scalloped yoke...
enough with the scallops ! we get the message !!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I agree with you. I do like the fabric, though: looks like it's whipcord.

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[resortes805]

For decades, the Germans favored a scalloped yoke on the backs of their country/shooting suit jackets and leather coats. Americans tend to associate this yoke with western/cowboy wear; hence, it's not so favored by the "Savile Row" vintage crowd.

In short, this type of suit was probably not so attractive to vintage-wearing Americans, who are heavily into details. That may be why it sold for such a paltry sum.


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That makes sense.

 

[Jay]

I dig the scalloped yokes and pleats on the back and on the front pockets, but the ****** pocket is kind of over-kill. I mean a pleat would be cool, but the flap prevents a pocket square from going there.
I think this is post number 100, too. It's about time!