The Wallace Jacket

[piperdbh]

Hmm. Sandy, we could end up looking like Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum if we're not careful.

Which is whom? Or, who is which?

I really like that jacket. How would it look without the waistcoat?

[pdcorlis]

So... not this Wallace jacket then...



Seriously, Nice jacket Matt!

[JSFMACLJR]

Which is whom? Or, who is which?

I really like that jacket. How would it look without the waistcoat?

I was thinking the same thing!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'm giving some serious thought to the poacher tweed, Matt. I've admired it from afar for some time now. Maybe...

That's a really nice tweed. I've sold a standard Argyle jacket in it to someone to wear with the muted Maclaine of Lochbuie tartan and it looks fantastic. I think the colors in it go equally well with a lot of muted and ancient tartans.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Which is whom? Or, who is which?

I really like that jacket. How would it look without the waistcoat?

I don't have any pics of it being worn without the waistcoat. We are offering it as a set, so I wore the waistcoat in all the pics. But I certainly think it would work. I'll have to get some pictures and post them for you.

[HeathBar]

Matt,

Thank you for making these jackets available. I think the giftshop has the most jacket options of any retailer this side of the Atlantic. You really look out for us and I appreciate that.

I do have one question or suggestion. Have you considered seeing if someone would make these jackets in summer/tropical weight fabric? The tweeds are lovely and very traditional, but not very practical for our Southeastern Summers.

[KFCarter]

Matt,

Thank you for making these jackets available. I think the giftshop has the most jacket options of any retailer this side of the Atlantic. You really look out for us and I appreciate that.

I do have one question or suggestion. Have you considered seeing if someone would make these jackets in summer/tropical weight fabric? The tweeds are lovely and very traditional, but not very practical for our Southeastern Summers.

Seconding that!! I have been discussing this idea with a designer/seamstress at the menswear store I use in Savannah. They do bespoke work and are very familiar with tropical weight materials (for obvious reasons) They've been really interested in looking at my kilt jackets and various photos (including the "vintage" thread on X Marks) with an eye to doing a custom job for me... I don't wear my kilt to work much in the summer... NOT because of the kilt, it's perfectly comfortable... but because of the jackets... the tweed or barthea is too warm and the jackets are cut too snugly. We intend to come up with something that addresses both issues. If I had two such jackets I'd be kilted everday at work during the summer!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Heath,

I've been having similar thoughts. One problem I am encountering is that our jacket makers right now are all in Scotland and they just don't seem comfortable making jackets from lighter weight materials. I had them make one from a lighter weight wool once for a client and they were hesitant to even do that.

If I could find a jacket maker that was familiar with tropical weight materials and was also willing to make a kilt jacket, you bet I'd add it to the line!

[McFarkus]

Matt, you are an EVIL influence (on my bank account). Just as I think I don't have anything to pant over, you find new ways to tempt me.

[HeathBar]

Heath,

I've been having similar thoughts. One problem I am encountering is that our jacket makers right now are all in Scotland and they just don't seem comfortable making jackets from lighter weight materials. I had them make one from a lighter weight wool once for a client and they were hesitant to even do that.

If I could find a jacket maker that was familiar with tropical weight materials and was also willing to make a kilt jacket, you bet I'd add it to the line!

I can understand that. The weight of the material would affect how the jacket would hang and look, just like it would for a kilt. And I guess they just do not want to compromise their reputation with an inferior looking product. Even if it was built with the same standards. I'm sure you would feel the same way about making a kilt out of 10oz material.