Argyll Jackets: When is a pattern too much?

[Lime]

I don't think they do. I remember contacting them several years ago about kilt jackets and was told that they don't generally carry them. You might want to check again, though.

I believe they have two arms: one vintage (through ebay) which does sell some Vintage Highland Wear and their made to measure side which sell through their own website. This sells a few specific styles (Hacking/shooting/Norfolk jackets) in a variety of cloths and with various "bespoke" style options but none of a specific "Highland" nature.

I suspect it may be possible to have a very short hacking jacket made which could work with the Kilt but we may struggle if we ask for anything fancy.

I've long thought that they should get into the Highland market as the basic idea of well made tweed jackets to a few patterns and to measure in a wide variety of tweeds is excellent. If I had the "get up and go" attitude I would do it myself!

[Tobus]

I agree, too. I want one like the one you have in your avatar, Tobus. Does anyone know a supplier that has a tweed like that one, and could make me one?

You know, I've looked around everywhere I can think of, and can't find that exact tweed being produced any more. My jacket is vintage, so it was probably a pattern that has long since been discontinued. I did see another jacket just like mine (but with Crail cuffs) sold on eBay just a few weeks ago, and almost considered buying it. My thought was to disassemble the jacket and try to get enough fabric to make a waistcoat to match my existing jacket. But the cost would have been a bit much just to end up with a waistcoat.

Anyway, there are plenty of companies out there that will make you an Argyll jacket from tweed, and as long as you could find the fabric, it would be a go. While I can't seem to locate that exact pattern, here's one that's pretty darn close (pattern DWHO37): http://www.tweedtime.co.uk/html/std_...ed_images.html I'm posting another photo of my jacket, showing the back, for comparison. I suspect that this is virtually the same colour, but the different lighting between the two photos makes them look different.

[Tim Little]

Looks like a good start, but of course there's no substitute for a real swatch of the cloth itself.

[JSFMACLJR]

I believe they have two arms: one vintage (through ebay) which does sell some Vintage Highland Wear and their made to measure side which sell through their own website.

Yes, quite right, Lime. I remember that now. Thanks!

[Tobus]

My most recent eBay purchase is here! This is a pretty bold pattern, although I have to say that the pics seem to "wash out" the pattern a bit and make it look more muted or subtle than it really is. At any rate, the reason I like this one is because I think it complements my Reproduction Colquhoun kilt very well, both in terms of colours and as an attractive companion pattern (for lack of a better phrase). The overall effect is less bold than I thought it would be, actually!



When seen up close, the pattern really jumps out.




Too much? Not in my book.

[frank_a]

I like it Tobus! Good catch!

Frank

[Pinkrose]

Well, from my experience, standing in the shade can make even the brightest colors seem subdued. It would also appear that your close up had a lot more front light involved (like from a camera flash).

[xman]

So many great jackets here gents. Thanks for sharing.

[OC Richard]

Wow Tobus that jacket is fantastic, as is the entire "look"!

[Tobus]

Well, from my experience, standing in the shade can make even the brightest colors seem subdued. It would also appear that your close up had a lot more front light involved (like from a camera flash).

Indeed. I took some photos in the sunlight, but the harsh Texas sun just tends to wash out colours and patterns, and the shadows make everything look harsh, as you can see below. I actually find the best environment for photos involving colour is outdoors on an overcast day, where the sun provides natural, soft, ambient light but there are no shadows. Unfortunately, we don't get a lot of overcast days here! And I usually avoid using the flash too, for the same reason (harsh lighting). But it's useful for close-ups of flat nonreflective surfaces.

Wow Tobus that jacket is fantastic, as is the entire "look"!

Thanks! I actually take a lot of inspiration from the old photos that you you like to post.