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| Brown Glen Check Tweed Jacket by Ralph Lauren |
I had been on the hunt for a brown Prince of Wales tweed jacket for a while now and had just not been able to nail down an example at a price point that I could justify. However, recently perusing the offerings on Ebay.co.Uk, I came on just the thing. Best of all, it was a made in Italy (by Corneliani) from Ralph Lauren in NOS unworn condition still with the tags on! After working out shipping to me here in Germany with a very kind and accommodating seller (Thank you Sarah), This beauty arrived at my door.
Of course, being in NOS condition this jacket overall including the lining was in perfect condition:
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| Brown Glen Check Tweed Jacket by Ralph Lauren - the back |
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| Brown Glen Check Tweed Jacket by Ralph Lauren - the lining |
Nice deep brown leather buttons are my favorites on tweed sports coats:
The Weave Close-ups:
Provided for my own enjoyment and for that of my tweed obsessed brethren: The pattern of this tweed weave is sort of a classic brown Glen Check (aka Prince of Wales) tweed with the major pattern carried out in deep browns on a tan background and featuring a really subtle, but wonderful over check with green (horizontal), light blue, burnt orange and burgundy (all vertical). All these colors mean that matching this jacket with other wardrobe items is a snap. The overall color and pattern of this jacket gives off a wonderfully old monied traditional vibe.
Overall Design and tailoring:
In addition to great traditional design by Ralph Lauren with flapped patch pockets and a very nice 2/3 roll button stance that is perfect for my 6' 2" frame, Corneliani (Ralph Lauren's Italian manufacture partner for premium tailoring starting in the late 1990s) has really done a spectacular job constructing this jacket and it got a marvelous premium feel from the first time one slips it on. These jackets by Corneliani for Ralph Lauren are very highly regarded by men's clothing aficionados and I can now certainly understand why
Listed as a 44 regular but actually wears closer to a traditional 42 regular. I would say generally it's not quite as close-fitting as many modern cut 44R jackets, but certainly not as generous as a traditional 44R. I think the fit is about perfect for me and gives enough room to wear a sweater or a waistcoat without the feeling that it is at all confining. Of course, I requested detailed measurements from the seller so that I was assured that the jacket would be a great fit with little or no need for adjustments, To see my guide to buying pre-worn jackets online, please follow this link:
I love all the details given on the Original Manufacturer's tag:
Here wearing the jacket with:
College strip wool scarf by Ryder &Amies
Silk Repp Tie by Smart Turnout London
Blue and White Stripe button-down shirt by Samuel Windsor
Navy Merino V-neck sweater by Lochcarron of Scotland
Chinos with Black Watch Flannel lining by Lands End
Silk hunting motif silk pocket square by Cordings Piccadilly London
Eyewear by Persol
Tan leather Brogues by Gordon & Bros
Overall, this jacket fills a nice nitch in my wardrobe and I will look forward to wearing it for many, many years to come!
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