J Press switched their Canadian sport coat manufacturer from S Cohen to Empire in the 2018 season I believe. The shoulder quality on those jackets has been immensely better in my opinion. I have had no issues with length either.
J Press Blazer
Has anyone, by chance, laid eyes or hands on this J Press blazer? https://jpressonline.com/collections/blazers/products/navy-tropical-wool-blazer
I'm looking to purchase a new lighter weight blazer, but I can't get a good read on the shoulders just from the picture
Looking back through old posts, I know there had been shoulder issues with Canadian made jackets from Cohen, but also that some Press jackets from Canada are Empire and have a nice shoulder. I'm not sure which one made this one, though.
I'm looking to purchase a new lighter weight blazer, but I can't get a good read on the shoulders just from the picture
Looking back through old posts, I know there had been shoulder issues with Canadian made jackets from Cohen, but also that some Press jackets from Canada are Empire and have a nice shoulder. I'm not sure which one made this one, though.
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I have the prior version of this blazer (shoulders were bad but fixed nicely by a great tailor). If the material is the same vitale barberis canonico tropical wool, I have found it to be quite nice and serviceable in Tennessee summers. The wrinkle resistance of wool seems to hold, and it is good for travel. As others have pointed out before, the full lining limits its cooling properties. I avoid it on the hottest days or when I'll need to be in the hot sun. I recently wore a 50/50 wool/linen blend jacket with 1/4 lining, and it was cooler in those conditions.Just came today. Overall, I like it. The shoulders are fine. The length is fine. It's a little bit darker than it appears on the website, but not too dark for spring/summer.
This is my first experience with tropical wool. It's a little bit smoother and shinier than I was expecting. But, the weight is just what I was looking for - noticeably lighter than my hopsack blazer. I live in Tennessee, and jackets between May and mid-September are an iffy proposition unless you just love being hot and sweaty. This jacket will work well on days (and nights) when the humidity and temp stay below 90. Here in the south, it would work well from spring through fall.
Of course, with the lightness you lose a lot of the drape, but that's the necessary trade off, I suppose.
I might post some pictures after I've had a chance to take it to my tailor.
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