When we saw this jacket from Private White in New York at the MRkt Show we instantly knew that we had to bring this to our customers.
Private White is an English concern that pays homage to WW I hero, Private Jack White. This collection has subtle nods to its military legacy, and it represents the highest standards in British manufacturing. If you want, read about Jack White HERE. One lasting legacy of WWII British manufacturing is the fabric called Ventile. It was a fabric developed for the British RAF pilots that would increase their chance of survival should they have to ditch out over the cold ocean waters. While wearing Ventile, the pilots could maintain warmth and stay dry for periods of time until they could be rescued. It’s a fabric that is 100% cotton and it features an extremely tight weave to maintain waterproofing.
The coat we’re featuring here is part outerwear and part sport coat. Both windproof and waterproof, it is the ideal travel companion. And in a day where carry on’s and versatility are the name of the game, this coat is nothing short of perfect. It’s rugged enough for daily wear, but sophisticated enough to gain you entrance in a decent restaurant.
If you (or someone you know) is a frequent traveler, then this jacket is for you (or them.)
Shown below are three interpretations of a weekend getaway with this great coat.
Sweater – Alex Cannon / Tattersall Shirt – Overton / Pants – Hiltl / Belt – W. Kleinberg / Chelsea Boots – Dubarry / Socks – Scott Nichols
Denim – AG Denim / Belt – W. Kleinberg / Shawl Sweatshirt – Agave Denim / Sportshirt – New England Shirt / Scarf – Trumbull Rhodes / Chelsea Boots – Dubarry / Socks – Scott Nichols
Wool 5 pocket pant – Peter Millar Collection / Spread Collar Shirt – Seaward & Stearn / Tie – Martin Dingman / Sweater Vest – Alan Paine / Scarf – Chelsey / Gloves – Barbour / Chelsea Boots – Dubarry / Socks – Martin Dingman
We also carry a 3/4 length raincoat in Ventile from Private White
Agave Denim
The Beginnings of Fall
It’s hard to believe right now, but any moment the winds of fall will begin to blow in. And in typical East Tennessee fashion, the cooler temperatures will arrive and the beautiful colors of the season will emerge. It will be a time of heading to the mountains, bourbon by a fire and a Saturdays at Neyland. You will soon be thinking of sweaters, cords, flannels and these beauties.
M. S. McClellan has a healthy selection of fall suits and sport jackets from Samuelsohn, Canali, Hickey Freeman and Southwick. And we think you’ll be excited by the subtle expressions of rust, brown and blue. They’ll pair handsomly with our dress trousers from Zanella or Ballin and a nice pair of suede kicks. If you’re dressing down, then match up with a shirt from Eton and denim from Agave, 34 Heritage or AG.
There’s no doubt that you’re going to be tempted by these fall offerings that have already arrived. More are coming, but why not get a head start on the season?
And this sport coat from Hickey Freeman might just be the hit of the season!
