1950S/1960S HONG KONG MADE DARK GREY BESPOKE vicuña OVERCOAT BY NORTON TAILOR. SIZE CA EU 46-48 (US/UK 36-38)
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DESCRIPTION
This coat was bespoke made in Hong Kong, most likely sometime during the 1950s or 1960s. Unfortunately, it is not marked with a date. Online research into the tailoring firm yields very little information. Inside, it is labelled “wool & vicuña”. Vicuña wool refers to the hair of the South American vicuña, a smaller relative of the better-known llama. This wool is considered the most exclusive in the world, with fibres that are the finest of any known animal – approximately twice as fine as cashmere. Unfortunately, it is impossible to determine the exact proportion of the two fibres used in this coat. The cloth is dark grey in colour and noticeably softer than typical overcoat cloth.
The coat is single-breasted and fastens with three buttons. It has horizontal front pockets with flaps. The back is straight and features a vent. Inside, it is fully lined and has two inner pockets, one on each side.
As for the condition, there is very little to remark upon. There are no obvious signs of wear or use, and the overall condition is therefore excellent. Please study the photographs and form your own view of the condition.
Photo credit: Marshallhenrie - CC BY-SA 4.0
SIZE
In terms of size, this coat falls between an EU 46 (UK/US 36) and an EU 48 (UK/US 38). Please scroll down for the exact measurements.
| COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION | MATERIAL |
| Hong Kong | 100% wool and vicuña |
MEASUREMENTS
Chest (A) : 58 cm
Waist (B) : 60 cm
Sleeves (C) : 66 cm
Shoulders (D) : 47 cm
Total length (E) : 115 cm (112 cm measured from neck seam)
Our extensive collection of overcoats mainly consists of Swedish tailor-made and ready-to-wear coats from the 1960s and earlier. We also carry some British and a handful of American coats.
