Sherlock Irish Tweed Coat
Style
The Sherlock Coat is a raglan style overcoat, so named for its raglan sleeves which curve around the shoulder to meet the collar. This shoulder construction was named for Lord Raglan who devised the style to make a coat easier to slip on and off. When the Prussian collar was later added, the style became known as a Balmacaan - deriving its name from the Scottish estate where the two features were first put together.
Sherlock is the longer cousin of our Watson coat, reaching around mid-calf for someone of average height. This longer length not only makes the coat warmer and more practical in inclement weather but also elongates the figure. The fit is a tad slimmer than our Watson coat, but still full and relaxed with enough room for a suit or thick piece of knitwear. The short Prussian collar neatly frames the face, looking as good turned up as it does turned down. Large internal hip pockets are practical for everything from gloves and a scarf to a paperback and notebook.
Fit
Sherlock is a relaxed fit with raglan shoulders, we suggest ordering your usual size. This style is around mid-calf length for someone of average height.
Design Features
- Raglan shoulders.
- 5 button single breasted closure.
- Short Prussian collar.
- Single rear vent with button closure.
- Plain cuffs with adjustable straps.
- Two external slash hip pockets.
- Two large internal hip pockets.
| SKU | sherlock-ct-it-hb-dn-charcoal |
|---|---|
| Product Code | 25SHITME0003 |
| Colour Code | E16 |
| Style Name | Sherlock |
| Gender | Mens |
| Pattern | Herringbone |
| Colour | Greys |
| Material | Irish Donegal Tweed |
| Fabric Weight | Midweight |
| Exchange period | 30 days |
| Return & Refund period | 30 days |
Fabric
Irish tweeds are characterised by their Donegal fleck pattern. These small speck or "neps" are made by mixing shorter, colourful yarns into the base wool during the spinning process. Historically done to reduce waste and use up otherwise unusably short fibres, these contrasting specks and the fuzzy tweeds they were woven into have gained a cult following. Woven by a historic mill in Ireland, these tweeds have similar characteristic to Harris Tweed, oweing to their shared history as a working mans cloths, designed to survie the frigid north atlantic climate.
Fabric Details
- Weight: 400-430 grams (Midweight)
- Woven in Ireland
- Outer: 100% Pure New Wool
- Lining: 100% Viscose
Fabric Care
- Dry clean only.
- Do not iron.
- Do not tumble dry.
For small marks, we advise the use of a damp cloth and a small amount of clean water. A clothing brush or lint roller will remove dust or pet hair.
Herringbone
Herringbone, also called broken twill weave, describes a distinctive V-shaped weaving pattern. It is distinguished from a plain chevron by the break at reversal, which makes it resemble a broken zigzag. The pattern is called herringbone because it resembles the skeleton of a herring fish.