‘Coats’ Category

  1. A history of the sack cut

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    August 28, 2014 by Ville Raivio

    The sack cut is a method of cutting jackets and coats, and it stands out from the commonplace. Most contemporary …
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  2. Anatomy of the Barbour Beaufort wax cotton jacket

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    July 8, 2014 by Ville Raivio

    J. Barbour and Sons is Great Britain. It would be pointless to list the company’s three royal warrants, vast selection …
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  3. The Balmacaan coat

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    June 29, 2014 by Ville Raivio

    The Balmacaan is a long, loose-fitting single-breasted coat, usually styled with the triad of fly front, short bal collar and …
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  4. A history of Chesterfield coats

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    January 24, 2014 by Ville Raivio

    I am reluctant to write that there ever was the Chesterfield model, but rather many improvisations on a single tune. …
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  5. A history of the polo coat

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    August 9, 2013 by Ville Raivio

    The polo coat is a beige double-breasted overcoat usually made with patch pockets, wide lapels, a half-belt, set-in sleeves, turnback …
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