The new Summer Vetra blazers are now available. As per last year they feature a single vent that I believe is unique to Vetra at JS.

Possibly my favourite purchase from last Summer. The heavier weight hopsack looked smarter than my other Vetras.

Shame that they're only available in the same two colours.

The ' models' obviously didn't buy their footwear from No. 46...........

The missus was in London today, went in to no. 46 and bought herself the red Mac that has been modelled by various ladies in the no. 46 doorway. It looks fantastic on her. Unfortunately can't share photos on this site. She reckons she bumped into JS as he was leaving the shop. Guess what she bought me? SFA!

Congratulations on ‘shopping your attic’ Unseen. A bit like finding a tenner in your jeans, only more so!

Robbie - have you had a good inspection of the red mac ? How do you rate the cloth used ? The reason I mention this is that I've asked the shop what the possibilities are of making me a ' Mingus' jacket in the cloth they've used for the raincoats, should hear in a week or so if it's possible, it's probably a question of if they've got sufficient cloth left over after the raincoats, it'd have to be in a navy or olive as I mostly wear khaki coloured chinos, ( 50 shades of beige...), red looks great on the ladies not so good on a man of a certain age....

AUS- great find in the attic! I'm stock taking my clothes and found a pair of olive chinos, unworn that I didn't know I had!

Stax- Good idea to get the Mingus jacket made in the Mac material. I'm still not sure about the back pocket detail on the Mingus. Is it practical or is it a design idea? Talking of pockets I have some chore jackets where my phone is always close to falling out of the jacket whereas an old Harrington with a button to the pocket keeps cards and phones secure. First world problems

Last edited by RobbieB (2023-05-07 04:38:12)

If they can make me a mingus in mac material I was going to ask (tell) them not to put that back pocket on, it's not necessary as I don't play golf.....

FlatSixC-I remember now that golf connection.I stopped playing golf when I was 20 because I wasn't good enough. I'm surrounded by golf playing family , neighbours and friends that are surprised that I don't play. I lived next to a golf course for over 30 years but only used to caddie.

Stax- A Mingus jacket without the back pocket is something I would be interested in. In an XS, in red, my missus would take a punt, as well . Keep us posted

Just a quick update on the Mingus made in the material they use for their macs..... it's do-able in navy or natural,(no red material leftover from the macs),  I'm going to the shop tomorrow to check out the material, decide what size fits best by trying on mingus jackets in other material, if I then decide to go ahead they can take the sleeve length and put the 'special order' in motion, it can be without the rear pocket, 3-4 weeks to be ready, further updates to follow !

Went to the shop this morning, checked out the fit and the material and all was good, so placed the order, I was promised a picture in the doorway wearing it but I think I'll just let them mail it to me , I said I'd collect my commission in due course on any orders they get on my new design , hahaha
Sean told me they will be having some batik print shirts in a few weeks or so, might be interesting,

The new Italian made loafers look good. Yet to see them in the flesh though.

I love Sebago beef-rolls. More substantial than Weejuns.

The problem has been that Sebago appear to have changed factories and as such the sizing can be inconsistent depending on where/when they were made.

Now we have another option to consider.

As Sebago was creeping up in price I tried other sources to get hold of them - Amazon.com and an Italian direct seller. Sadly the width was such a variable that I was unsuccessful.

Whilst I have squirrelled away a few pairs of loafers it's nice to know there is a new alternative in town.