I will have photographs of the second coat taken this week as it represents a further step forward in construction, again without an increase in price so far as I know. There is lining in the sleeves and upper back, as well as three interior pockets (there are also some elbow patches that I wish were not there but that is easy enough to change).
Unstructured jackets work well for travel and in the country generally as they function much like a Norfolk made for moderate weather. Left to my own devices I believe I would settle on a feature set in between the two that I mention here, that being a safariana minus the belt and epaulets but with interior pockets. Not that I need any more of them.
Made to an individual pattern without a fitting at prices beginning around $600 and increasing to twice that for cashmere. Allow 10-12 weeks.
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Can't wait to see the second jacket. I would be interested in a moleskin or suede jacket w/o epaulets or a belt with a conventional lapel and interior pockets quarter lined.
I love that jacket. Keep the epaulets for me, if the belt can be removed or secured behind the coat, I would leave it. I am rather partial to the lapels also. 1/4 lined moleskin also sounds perfect. Nicely done.
I'm liking this project, I too like the idea of a belt that could be secured behind the jacket in some way, perhaps buttons and dually functional as an adjustable back belt. No epaulets for me as well. Looking good!
Great story in the Economist about the history of the suit.
http://www.economist.com/node/17722802?story_id=17722802
The very popular 4 large front pocket look. See it on the subways all the time. The color, however, is not something you see everyday. Safari meets cigars?
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