PATCHWORK TWEED (pic)

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I had one of these in my reckless youth, in the exact model (Corbin, Columbia a 2 button sack) as pictured. Corbin made some of the finest tartan & patchwork clothing I have seen. The only rival would be old pre-marks Brooks, also made by Corbin. Did my weekly net search for "patch+work+tweed" & found this beauty- on ebay in a 38r, this just made me ill. Wish my old one still fit.
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Well, isn't that just something else.

 

Joe Tradly

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#3 · Dec 1, 2006

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That elicits a "wowee" from me.

Wowee.

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#4 · Dec 1, 2006

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Personally, I think it's worth the extra money to get one with all just one fabric. :icon_smile:

 

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#5 · Dec 1, 2006

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A knockout

I'm almost tempted to buy just on the off chance one of my sons will end up (or pass through) 38R.

 

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#6 · Dec 2, 2006

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I can certainly relate to your reaction. Just seeing it makes me ill.

 

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#7 · Dec 2, 2006

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Oh boy...

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that is some jacket-I wonder how much Andover shop wants for one now-and for that matter who makes it for them-

worse yet - I wonder how long ago I wore a 38.....
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#9 · Dec 2, 2006

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Foggie,

You're missing the ring.

Here's a hint---JPRESS

An adult can wear the one they sell. Check it out.

 

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#10 · Dec 4, 2006

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I spent a half-hour in Andover Shop this Saturday. In addition to such jackets, they have an entire couch in the shoe section covered in such patchwork fabric! They also had couch pillows and scarves. Nice stuff!

Off topic, I was very jealous of some lucky guy whose wife was buying anything the helpful sales people could suggest to put together an outfit for him for Christmas.

 

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#11 · Dec 4, 2006

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Haven't quite found the nerve to order or wear such a jacket.

I did, however, get a baby blanket for my new nephew. They did a nice job on it.

 

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#12 · Dec 4, 2006

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Sorry to have to admit it

Rocker said:

Personally, I think it's worth the extra money to get one with all just one fabric. :icon_smile:

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I wish I understood why I am the way I am.
I love most patchwork Madras clothing.
Yet I am repulsed by tweed or tartan patchwork.

Is there something deeply wrong with me?

 

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#13 · Dec 4, 2006

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dpihl said:

I wish I understood why I am the way I am.
I love most patchwork Madras clothing.
Yet I am repulsed by tweed or tartan patchwork.

Is there something deeply wrong with me?

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I am teh same way (so there's nothing wrong with you).

Madras is more casual, summer attire, and therefore more tolerable in patches.