A typical of the '70s: vintage polo coat. This one made by UTEX ( well known company during the 70s and 80s).
With an elegant-daily casual appeal, polo coats were initially created in England, imported to US by Brooks Brother in 1910, where they became an all time American classic. This season they reign supreme.
This one is made of thick wool blend (60% pure wool, and 40% rayon).
The coat is in excellent condition. Seems to have been gently worn, but did not affect the fabric, since it is a very dense weave with sturdy stitches. It appears to be mostly handmade (which was common in eastern Europe's manufactures during the 70s). Which is a great vintage quality, and it will cost a lot today. This is also why vintage coat are also very exquisite and reliable. They are made to last. The color and cut: absolutely "must have" these days. It's versatile and with proper care, can last many more years, looking perfect.
Size 40. Pls review the measurements (laying flat) since sometime vintage sizes could be different:
* arm pit to arm pit, approx. 23 inches
* center back length, approx. 41 inches
* sleeve length, from arm pit to end, approx. 25 inches
Buy with confidence, I'm specialized in hard to find or unique, excellent quality, new or like new, vintage items.
NOTE FROM SELLER:
Q: “Why buy Vintage?"
A: "Quality is key!"
"So yes, our vintages are not NWT, but the important thing is that they look as have never been worn. The main reason for this is that better fabrics and techniques were used in the past than are used today. Most fabrics of the past, if correctly cleaned and stored, could and should last a life time. There was a lot more emphasis on clothing being well made because clothes had to last longer since people did not buy new clothing as often as we do today. There was a lot more done by hand in the manufacturing of vintage clothing, whereas the same procedures, like adding buttons and detailing, are done by machines today, during mass production. Overall many vintages are quality superior of many “fast fashion” items from retail, as we know them - today"
