Double breasted jacket in a charcoal coloured, worsted wool fabric. Jacket has peak lapels, each with a button hole; a nipped in waist; and padded shoulders. There is a hidden dart under each of the lapels. Six bakelite buttons are found at the front of the jacket, with two of them used for fastening. The jacket has jetted pockets on each side of the waist with a dart leading from the chest to each pocket. A smaller coin pocket can be found inside the right pocket. There is a welted breast pocket on the left side. On the inside, there is a button on the left side, just above the waist which fastens to one of two button holes on the front of the jacket which are hidden when the jacket is closed. Originally there may have been two inner buttons which would have fastened to these button holes. Four buttons can also be found on each of the cuffs. The inside of the jacket is lined with a satin fabric, the main body in black and the sleeves in cream. '207 / V / WEL' is written twice in black ink on the lining of the right sleeve near the shoulder. There are two inner pockets; a standard breast pocket on the right side and a smaller pocket on the left side at the waist. A seam runs down the centre at the back of the jacket and there is no back vent.
Admiration Clothes
Suit trousers in a heavyweight, grey wool fabric. Trousers are front fastening via a button fly and have a high waist at the back.
Designer unknown
Heavyweight waistcoat in a grey woollen fabric. Waistcoat is front fastening via six buttons. There are three, welted pockets at the front; two waist pockets on either side of the opening and a smaller, watch pocket which sits above the waist pocket on the left side. The inside of the waistcoat is lined in a striped fabric.
Designer unknown
Tuxedo jacket in a black woollen fabric. Jacket has a shawl collar in a silky fabric and is front fastening by a single plastic button. The jacket has three pockets; a welted, breast pocket on the left side of the opening, and two jetted pockets at the waist. A 22.5cm dart runs up from the inner edge of each of these pockets. At each cuff, there are four silk covered, shank buttons. There is no vent at the back of the jacket. The inside of the jacket is lined and there are jetted pockets on either side of the chest.
Selfridges
Tuxedo trousers in a black woollen fabric. Trousers are front fastening via a zip with a double hook and eye fastening on and extended waistband tab. There is a dart on either side of the fly. On either side of the waistband, just back from the side seams, there is a pair of small buttons and a tab with a buttonhole. This tab can be fastened depending on how much stability is needed. On the inside of the lined waistband there are three pairs of white buttons to allow braces to be worn. The trousers have four pockets. two angled pockets at the waist and two jetted pockets with a button closure at the reverse. The edge of the waist pockets are finished with black ribbon. This ribbon runs the length of the side seam of the trousers to the hem. On the inside of the trousers, the pocket bags are stamped repeatedly with 'Nylon Reinforced, Extra Strong Pocketing.'
Selfridges
Waistcoat in a grey tweed fabric with a blue over check. Waistcoat has a high closure and three, welted pockets; two on the left side of the front and one on the right. Waistcoat has a cinch back which consists of a buckle and two belts which are hand stitched to the back of the jacket. The waistcoat is lined in a pinstripe fabric.
Designer unknown
Single breasted jacket in a grey woollen tweed fabric with a blue over check. Jacket is front fastening via four buttons, has a short, square lapel and a two button cuff. There is an angled, welted breast pocket on the left side of the chest. Flat pockets are on either side of the waist Above the waist pocket on the left side is a smaller, welted pocket [likely for a pocket watch]. The inside of the jacket is lined and has a large button up pocket with two buttons [called a flat cap pocket or poachers pocket].
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Single breasted two button brown pin stripe wool tailored jacket (part of a three piece bespoke suit). It has a slightly rounded wide collar and lapels, two flapped pockets at the hips and one angled welted pocket at the left chest. Button hole in the left lapel and two side back vents. Cuffs have four small brown buttons. Label on the inside: Stovel & Mason Ltd, London.
Country of Design: England
Stovel & Mason Limited
High waisted trousers in a charcoal coloured, worsted wool fabric. Trousers have a button fly comprising of four bakelite buttons on a concealed button placket. For added stability, there is an additional button on the inside of the waistband that fastens to a button hole on a concealed tab at the top of the fly. On the inside of the waistband their are six additional buttons that enable braces to be worn. On the outside of the waist are six drop loops, hanging 1cm below the waistband and through which a belt can be threaded. The legs of the trousers are very wide from the crotch to the knee and then taper from the knee to the ankle. At the hem of each leg sits 2.5 inch turn ups. There is a crease front and back of each trouser leg, twin pleats at the front, and twin back darts which run from the waistband to the back pockets. The trousers have two, button fastened, slit pockets at the back and vertical inseam pockets at each side of the waist. The waistband of the trousers is lined in a cream satin fabric and each pocket is lined with a cream cotton fabric. '207 / V / WEL' is written in black ink on the waistband and on the lining of the right waist pocket.
Admiration Clothes
Cream trousers (part of a two piece suit) with pick stitched pocket edge, fly and side seam. The front pockets are a slightly slanted frogmouth pocket. The centre front closes with an extended tab and fastens with a visible button and a hook and bar on the inside. At the top of the fly there is a small folded tab which sits on the waistband. There are seven belt loops around the waistband and the inside is finished with a pink and blue striped lining waistbanding. There is a single pocket on the back right side, closed with a button. The suit comes with a PS Paul Smith garment bag and hanger. Designed in UK, made in Italy.
Paul Smith