Thanks. Yes, it was an ebay find - a bit of a steal realy as they go for stupid money now. It's in near perfect nick too.

Last edited by Harpo (2014-01-26 09:36:16)

Homerun, Harpo! Looks killer on you man.

Just noticed the darts on close inspection... that would make a killer sack jacket though. I still very much dig!

Cricketeer Sack Jacket - Size 40

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VTG-70s-Blazer-Mens-3-Button-Skinny-Jacket-Plaid-Blues-Yellow-Cricketeer-185-/331111416191?pt=US_CSA_MC_Blazers_Sport_Coats&hash=item4d17c7417f

I've been teetering on the edge with this jacket, but there's something funny with the shoulders...

https://www.etsy.com/listing/153647848/vintage-red-black-1960s-steegan-100

I tried in vain to get more info from the seller but he doesn't answer questions properly and doesn't really seem to know what he's talking about (blaming the 17.5" shoulder measurement, etc.) He sent many photos of the jacket turned inside out and it still looks weird to me...

https://img0.etsystatic.com/033/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35614296_grhcpgo73zkswcsw8swc.jpg
https://img0.etsystatic.com/039/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35614308_135cu0bg8wyokwwcksoo.jpg
https://img1.etsystatic.com/035/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35622141_j2j8883xdjc40cgg4s8c.jpg
https://img0.etsystatic.com/022/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35614386_jh1vqcxgnlcs080s4sws.jpg
https://img1.etsystatic.com/026/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35622235_edx2qkbwbfw4sggws080.jpg - (what the hell is going on there?)
https://img0.etsystatic.com/023/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35614388_s7011pdqt80ssokggwgk.jpg - (??)
https://img1.etsystatic.com/034/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35622363_9uo87v8ib4sggs448owg.jpg
https://img0.etsystatic.com/025/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35617136_a7gkzdx2b5s00o8oc0s8.jpg
https://img0.etsystatic.com/027/0/8090896/icm_fullxfull.35617140_5xyeqsyr01c8cc0sc44o.jpg

I think I'll probably pass on it because of the shoulder construction (can't tell if it's padding, extra fabric, bad alteration) and I'm not partial to double vents.

I'd pass Oliver. It's a neat piece to look at, but it is quite hideous IMO.

Haha, it would strictly be cocktail attire. Not for everyday wear. I used to have a tropical batik jacket that I bought at a vintage shop in Miami. I guess I'll stick to madras at the tiki bars these days!

Last edited by Oliver (2014-01-29 09:53:19)

I already have a perfect cord sack so it's been sitting in my favorites too, Wooly. You can probably knock a few bucks off the top as I've been speaking with the seller and there's a bit of discoloration to the cord across the back; looks to be from hanging storage. I still may go for it as I like the thin needlecord pattern. It's easier to dress up then a wider wale corduroy.

Nice Cricketeer with tags here, maybe not to worn in Wimbledon?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GREEN-CRICKETEER-IRISH-GREEN-SPORTS-COAT-JACKET-BLAZER-42-LONG-HEIRONIMUS-MEN-/301074378774?pt=US_CSA_MC_Blazers_Sport_Coats&hash=item46196e7016