A bespoke Polo coat

[jlazarow]

What a great looking coat Mr. Alden. Just by looking at the picture I can tell the coat was made by a skilled hand with a love for the trade.

Would you be able to post a close up picture of the fabric please?

Thanks for sharing this great coat with us.

Best Regards,

Cufflink79

Alden-

This coat is magnificent. I really like its aura. I actually just took delivery of a camel polo coat as well and will post pictures soon. I used your previous posts as inspiration for my creation.

[alden]

This coat is magnificent. I really like its aura. I actually just took delivery of a camel polo coat as well and will post pictures soon. I used your previous posts as inspiration for my creation.

Thanks very much. The coat was a bit of a hit this summer in Italy and there are about six LL members who will be keeping warm in them this snowy winter.

I look forward to seeing your work.

Cheers

Michael

[old henry]

Michael , let us not overlook the cloth. Is that vintage? ..looks it.. Are you able to find it for customers. It looks like the old topcoating from the 1950s.

[alden]

Michael , let us not overlook the cloth. Is that vintage? ..looks it.. Are you able to find it for customers. It looks like the old topcoating from the 1950s.

HI Frank

I got the last 3 meters from the roll of cloth made in the late 70s. It is a heavyweight camel herringbone and has the feel of the cloth used to make the old Gloverall duffle coats except it is much thicker.

I buy up all the old cloth I can find a keep it in Italy for the guys to make up when they come down. I know you do the same in NY. We have to put these old fabrics to use, right?

Cheers

Michael

[old henry]

Yes , Old top coatings are very very hard to find. Cant find em any more. You should post some photos . I would love to see. They dont make them. Heavy meltons {HEBox} yes , but not camel and the like. I have a few yards of this and that.

[tchoy]

Very nice coat Michael. Any chance of a close up of the fabric?

[radicaldog]

Very accomplished, Michael. How are the seams finished?

[uppercase]

That's a great looking polo.

Beautiful design work. Nicer than Windsors.

The light camel color really highlights the lines and details. Just wonderful.

[carl browne]

Michael I think you need a few more coats to round out your wardrobe; you don't have nearly enough.

[alden]

Michael I think you need a few more coats to round out your wardrobe; you don't have nearly enough.

Like the “Billiard” pipe shape, and the plain cap toe oxford shoe, the classic overcoat is among the most challenging of designs to get right.

It is much easier to be artistic and creative in freehand than bow to the rigors of a classic, oft seen design and make it fresh, current and alive.

That is exactly what I am trying to do with my overcoats and I will continue to give my own take on these terrific coat models as long as I have talented craftsman who can realize them. I have plans for another half dozen or so.

Cheers

Michael Alden

[Slewfoot]

Michael - Gorgeous coat and I love your expression in the first photo which is one of giddy excitement.

I too have been considering having some fun overcoats made up that take slight twists and turns on the traditional styles.

In terms of fabric, how do you find the W. Bill 700 gram camelhair #35243? Do you know the one I'm referring to in their camelhair book which is the densest of the bunch? I'm curious how warm and sturdy it is especially compared to the vintage cloths of old. Any insights are appreciated. Thanks!

[dopey]

Michael - I smile seeing you enjoy your American Orthodox Polo coat. The classic Ulster is beautiful, but the stylistic changes, though few in number, turn the original into a new model that perfectly blends together casual and urbane elegance.
Congratulations. Yours is a beautiful execution.

[alden]

Dopey

Thanks very much. I am fond of the Ulster. My next one will be made from a brown Barleycorn similar to the cloth of Windsor's below.



The 8 x 3 will have a larger collar (almost reversible), and flap pockets (instead of patch.) I will be wearing it to the Pitti show in January

Cheers

Michael