1930s “Wear Well Clothes” Overcoat

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

http://www.ebay.com/itm/271093599332

This vintage overcoat was made in the 1930s by “Wear Well Clothes” It is a classic double breasted style, with sharp peak lapels, and a 4×6 buttoning. It has a pleated and belted back, and a nicely tailored nipped waist. Functional breast pocket. It is half lined. The coat is in very condition- a bit of fraying to the label, and some light overall wear. It is a heavy navy blue wool. The 44″ chest means it should fit a 36, 38 or 40, depending on the layering underneath.

Chest: 22″ (doubled = 44″)

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/2″

Shoulder to Shoulder: 18″

Length (collar to hem): 48″

1930s Alpaca Overcoat J.C. Penney Co.

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

Now on eBay!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281006677243

This vintage overcoat was made for the J.C. Penney Co. in the 1930s. It is an elegant double breasted style, with a six button front. The lapels are razor sharp, and sport keyhole buttonholes. The coat has flapped patch pockets and a belted back. It is half lined. If worn without a jacket, this coat would measure a 42, if worn with, it is in the 38-40 territory. Despite being in the territory of 80 years old, the coat is in very good shape. The fabric has the distinctive nap of an alpaca wool blend, extremely popular on nicer overcoats of the day.

Chest: 23″ (doubled = 46″)

Sleeve: 25-1/2″

Length: 51″

Shoulder to Shoulder: 17″

1930s men’s alpaca overcoat

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

This vintage coat was made in the 1930s and was sold by Aune and Thune of Redwood Falls, MN. It is made from an alpaca and wool blend, in an unusual stone green color. The coat is not in the best of shape, with a lot of wear wear to the top buttonhole and surrounding fabric, and moth damage to the surface of the fabric, particularly near the bottom hem. The manufacturer’s label also shows heavy wear. The coat is a classic six buttoned double breasted cut. It has cuffed sleeves, contrast caramel colored buttons, and a belted back. Chest: 22″ Sleeve (center to cuff): 33″ Length (collar to hem): 48″

Customer Shots- Lassi

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

Ties by vintage-haberdashers, Fintage style by Lassi Patokorpi.
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Overcoat Preview

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

Coming fall/winter 2012.

This is just a sample. There are even more that have yet to be photographed. There’s something for everyone. Coats from the ”30s, ’40s, ’40s and ’60s. Double breasted, Single breasted. Wool, leather, fur, it’s all here.

Albert Richard – 1951

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

Some cool winter jackets here. Leather, mouton collared, nylon or gabardine, take your pick.

New Looks

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

I may be dealing in vintage, but you still always have to keep an eye on fashion. Sometimes Style comes back into Fashion.

White Linen an the Silver

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

belt back 1930s Linen suit jacket at the AFI Silver Theater and at the Quarry House in Silver Spring, Maryland.

1943 Double Breasted Suit Jacket

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Spencer Stewart

This double breasted pinstripe jacket was made at the height of WWII. It has, unfortunately, lost its trousers.

WWII Swedish leather jacket