Recent content by jb2004me

Me, I'm usually a medium but I've been working out, hence the big shoulders.:D The coat is tagged 38.

Hi All, Another one I thought you all might be interested in. Hard to pin down a date on this one, maybe late 40's early 50's. If it weren't a little tight in the shoulder area it would be my jacket for the next 6 months or so - nice and heavy - suitable for a Canadian winter :rolleyes: All...

Awesome! From a guy that bought a vintage Singer but 2 years later still cannot sew a straight line: WOW! That is one helluva job!

Hey all, Just a quick note: Selling my L.L. Bean A2 size 42L in case anyone's interested. ebay Item number: 280285484379 Thanks! JB

Hey All, Found this really neat suede blazer that looks like it's from the early 60's. Super soft leather in a style you would be hard pressed to find these days (however, suede blazers have made a resurgence of late - check Google). Lots of other neat stuff ending Thursday as well, including a...

Hey all, Parting with yet another classic Dior trench. This one's near new: Ebay item number: 280176623907 http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280176623907&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=018 Thanks, JB

VICTORIA DAY SALE Victoria Day is a Canadian statutory holiday celebrated on the last Monday before or on May 24 in honor of both Queen Victoria's birthday and the current reigning Canadian Sovereign's birthday. This week my eBay auctions feature fine quality English couture from Burberry...

Hey all, I've shrunk; My coat stayed the same size - up for bids on Ebay: Saks Fifth Avenue 100% Cashmere Long Top Coat Navy 38R (#280092870039). http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280092870039&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=018 A ton of other items ending this week as...

Hey Guys, Here's another of my finds I thought you all might be interested in. Best, JB Brooks Brothers 100% Cashmere Long Top Coat - Navy 39 R <table bgcolor=336699> <tr> <td> <p align="center"> <img src="http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/jb2004me/top2.jpg" width="622"...

Found another one :) http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280050134685&rd=1&rd=1 From my description: In great condition, this sophisticated Caulfeild classic belted smoking jacket never goes out of style. Clearly vintage, this...

Vinatge Red Burgundy Brocade Stripe Smoking Jacket Robe L/XL Hey all, parting with an old smoking jacket I thought you all might be interested in. Hoping to get it back from the cleaners soon to take better pictures. From my item's description: In great condition, this sophisticated classic...

Awesome, thanks for your help! I'm not used to details such as these, being raised in mass-market duds for the most part.

Thanks for the info! The gussett is in the centre of the back, and is like a slit with a backing, sort of allowing for expansion without tearing at the centre seam. I have it pointed out in blue below...Not sure if there's a term for it or not.

True, but I'm in Newfoundland, Canada so it serves as all season wear here - icebergs, snow in May, etc. :) What do you call that "gussett" mid-shoulder blade? Is it an "action back" as I've seen here?

Hey All, My earlier post was removed. Reviewing previous sticky posts I think I know why (rhymes with "me gay"). My intention was to get some feedback on my 2 favorite jackets that I'm parting with. What do you think about these? Any ideas on the J. Peterman one? I can't seem to find info...