Outstanding early 1930s overcoat !

[Marc Chevalier]

A great one, made between 1933 and 1935. Large size. Black wool with a 'Persian lamb/Astrakhan' texture: rare as hens' teeth.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mid...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item3f0d3e4aed

 

[Tomasso]

My, you're quite the shill these days.




BTW, somebody (You) should write about the prominence of Jewish haberdashers in America. From big cities to small towns, they were everywhere....with the goods.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

My, you're quite the shill these days.

There's a good reason for it.

FWIW: unless I say otherwise, none of these auctions are mine, and I don't know the sellers whose auctions they are.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

My, you're quite the shill these days.

Please clear your PM box, Tomasso. I'll send you a message.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

But they don't go up as much as I expected. Nobody bid on the brown overcoat and it was dirt cheap. (more expensive with shipping overseas but still)

 

[Marc Chevalier]

But they don't go up as much as I expected.

Here's why.

In terms of inspiring people to acquire things, Fedora Lounge is a powerhouse for fedoras. It is much less so for vintage men's suits, ties, shirts, coats, shoes, and workwear.

This isn't to say that Fedora Loungers don't like the look -- many of them do. It's just that, sooner or later, they find out that 'the look' is difficult to put together: larger sizes are scarce, certain items are scarce in any size, a lot of time and knowledge are needed, and the prices can be prohibitive. As a result, many Fedora Loungers give up trying, or don't even start to. Better to stick to hats and leather jackets, and maybe a Hawaiian shirt and spectators.

This place is, at its center, the Fedora Lounge. Always has been that way, and probably always will be.

 

[avedwards]

Here's why.

In terms of inspiring people to acquire things, Fedora Lounge is a powerhouse for fedoras. It is much less so for vintage men's suits, ties, shirts, coats, shoes, and workwear.

This isn't to say that Fedora Loungers don't like the look -- many of them do. It's just that, sooner or later, they find out that 'the look' is difficult to put together: larger sizes are scarce, certain items are scarce in any size, a lot of time and knowledge are needed, and the prices can be prohibitive. As a result, many Fedora Loungers give up trying, or don't even start to. Better to stick to hats and leather jackets, and maybe a Hawaiian shirt and spectators.

This place is, at its center, the Fedora Lounge. Always has been that way, and probably always will be.

I won't complain about that as it means there's a lot less competition for the really good vintage stuff. I'm lucky already as I have a preference for early to mid 50s suits which are a lot less scarce and a lot less sought after than their 30s counterparts. Over the two years that I've been wearing this sort of gear I've aquired enough together for a reasonable wardrobe and the few pieces I can't find vintage (mostly shirts) I can always have custom made when I have the do$h.

Thank you for posting these pieces anyway. Whilst it may serve to drive up demand it also shows people like me things we might otherwise not find. Unfortunately that overcoat is too big for me as it's just the sort of overcoat I'm after.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I won't complain about that ...

Clearly you're not a seller

 

[avedwards]

Clearly you're not a seller

I have a few things I've tried selling to vintage shops before but won't even bother trying on here as it's mostly 50s and 60s things which there seems little demand for on the Fedora Lounge.

You're right though, I'm principally a buyer so comparatively low interest in suits is something I'll never complain about.

 

[Mario]

Nobody bid on the brown overcoat and it was dirt cheap. (more expensive with shipping overseas but still)

I did. And I stole it, too!

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Truth be told, I think this overcoat would look better if the collar and lapels alone had that 'persian lamb' texture.