I am not really a fan of patchwork tweed jackets, but this version from Huntsman does require one to take a second look. Without question, one must not doubt the quality of this jacket due to its maker, but the selection of tweeds gives this coat an inspirational look. What are your thoughts?
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Absolutely not.
Ah, yes, Richard. Do tell us about Huntsman. When in your travels did you first encounter the fine craftsmanship of a Huntsman jacket? I'd love to hear that tale of internet-ing glory.
Hmmmm, I'm indifferent on this one. I think I would have to see it in person.
-ATH (exceedinglypreppy.blogspot.com)
Looks like a mess....pass.
Yuk.
No, no and no! Too trendy, absolutely trying to hard. Huntsman smelling the money in the oh so en vogue preppy business? Hope theyre just ironic and funny.
I agree with Laguna Beach Fogey
"absolutely not"...unless you can carry it off..and there are about three people who can....I know I am not one of them.
well as long as you don't step foot out of Fairfield County I guess it would be OK
Let's put it this way -- Lord Darlington wore a lot of tweed, but he wouldn't be seen dead in this one.
Nice as a parody of the traditional tweed jacket, but this presumes that the people you encounter understand the 'concept' and tradition of the more usual, original Harris (or other) tweeds to appreciate this kind of thing. A Londoner just might.
IMHO, this is the problem with the more eccentric elements of WASP attire, interesting though they are. Too few outside the subculture of cognoscenti get it.
I like a few of the Tweeds in the background, though.
I can afford bespoke, but not whole cloth. Patch work it is!
Also, I have no taste!
Not with a ten-foot pole, unless you live in Pasadena.
Even Heywood Hale Broun would have passed on this one.
This jacket would look great on Keith Richards worn over jeans and with an Indian prayer scarf or perhaps worn by Pete Doherty with a pint of single-malt scotch peeking out of one of the pockets. But the innate funkiness that makes it great for eccentric British rockers makes it not so greart for WASPs and staid neo-traditionalists. Perhaps I will get one and wear it when the Stones come to town next year.
When would you ever wear a tweed patchwork jacket?
As my boss once told me: "I don't like your tie, that's a beach tie".
Same idea here; good for some guys in summer ....but those colors, in tweed? No thanks.
What should a gentleman WASP wear under his clothes?
In my humble opinion, its not even worthy of serious consideration. If you must have a patchwork tweed sport coat, connect with Charlie Davidson of The Andover Shop for some wise counsel. Otherwise stick with more tasteful conventional "Trad" garments.
It's very witty.
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