A nice one -
http://www.oipolloi.com/store/Gloverall-FullyLinedReeferFrenchNavy-999.html#
Also by Gloverall at OiPolloi:
http://www.oipolloi.com/store/Gloverall-MontyDuffleCoatBeige-1163.html
http://www.oipolloi.com/store/Gloverall-NewMontyCoatNavy-1077.html
j.
The genuine USN pea coats have a long centre vent, at the back.
On such a short jacket, this easily flaps open in windy weather.
I was gonna say Schott?
And i wondered it that was just too `obvious`.Still Made in USA, and a history of manufacturing peacoats for the US Navy.I just checked up on the site again and they now state that the wool of their naval style peacoats is `75 percent reprocessed wool, 20 percent nylon and 5 percent other fibers`. Ouch...!
I`m interested and just a little intrigued by this Melton wool car coat.
http://www.schottnyc.com/wool-clothing/mens-car-coat.htm
It`s a single breasted peacoat. Quilt lined, and Made in Canada. And you can have it in any colour you want as long as it`s black! Reminds me of one of those donkey jacket type Reefers that the great Kevin Rowland and crew wore in that `There there my Dear`vid posted by Brother Jack recently.
I like the style of both the Schott & Marc's jacket above - Mine is a six button (I think the 8 is too much) from the Monoprix (a kinda nothing special French supermarket). 100% Dark Navy wool.
I find all the authentic ones, although they have a certain style and are indeed authentic, not quite as cool as some of the better copies.
I have a pal who has this (Chris_H first brought this to his attention):
http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/product/B000RAH646/sr=1-7/qid=1196754649/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&node=43427030&m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&keywords=&mnSBrand=core&size=9&rh=&page=
It looks great. Really nice lapel line & detailing.
Not 'authentic', but I think like my Monoprix one it looks more stylish than the real McCoy.
All depends what you want really...
j.
That is a fantastic price.
So many different styles:
http://www.monstervintage.com/Vintage_Clothing/Mens/Militarywear/Vintage+Pea+Coats/list_026_000.html
New from Buzz Rickson...
http://historypreservation.com/hpassociates/BulletinMain_2.php
http://forums.filmnoirbuff.com/viewtopic.php?id=3390&p=31
The last post, this is the best example of a pea coat in my eyes, high buttoned, nice details, and timeless, often imitated never equalled (unless copied and charged through the nose)
That is a good one. I've got one from my grandfather like it. Made at the Naval Clothing Factory in Baltimore I think. The thing that really separates the good ones from the mediocre is that fabric. It's amazing stuff. I doubt they could offer something like it anymore. I've seen coats for a few thou. that have material less nice.