Vintage Burberrys Prorsum 100% Cashmere Sport Coat
This vintage Burberrys Prorsum men's sport jacket dates approximately to the 1980s and is made in the USA from 100% cashmere. Tailored for McQuade’s, it combines a traditional checked pattern with the softer hand and lighter feel associated with cashmere.
The fabric has a small-scale houndstooth check in brown, tan and dark navy, overlaid with a larger windowpane check incorporating muted rust and blue - the overall appearance, to me, is a greenish tone, but you may perceive more of a gold/brown tone.
The jacket has a two-button front, notched lapels, welt breast pocket, two flap hip pockets, three-button cuffs and a single vent at the back. It is fully lined in a tan satin-finish lining.
The interior retains its original Burberrys label with the equestrian knight trademark, together with a 100% Cashmere label and a separate Tailored for McQuade’s label. An ACTWU (Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union) label identifies the jacket as American made.
There is no size indicated, so please refer to the measurements below. Based on the measurements, it would likely correspond approximately to a men's US size 44, depending upon the desired fit.
Measurements
Shoulders: 20 inches across seam-to-seam
Sleeves: 25 1/2 inches long
Sleeve inseam: 16 1/2 inches
Chest: 48 inches around, taken under the arms
Waist: 44 inches around
Overall length: 31 1/2 inches, measured flat at the back from the neck seam
Material: 100% cashmere
Made in: USA
Date: Circa 1980s
Condition: Very good condition with no notable wear, tear, soiling, staining or odour.
Brand/Vendor:
Burberrys
Colour:
Brown / Tan / Navy
Material:
Cashmere
Era:
1980s