Charvet was established in 1838 in Paris as the world’s first shirt shop. Its reputation soon grew high and wide, claiming royalty, statesmen, and many other luminaries as patrons. Like Hôtel Ritz just across the street, Charvet, known for offering the finest men’s shirts and ties in the world, has long become an institution of Place Vendôme.

This beautiful Balmacaan coat was made for Charvet by Aquascutum when the latter was still one of the best makers of traditional coats in the world. This vintage Aquascutum is made from a robust, dense tweed nowhere to be found nowadays.

DETAILS

Excellent condition. Top button may be a replacement
Wool tweed
Leather wrapped buttons
Raglan shoulder
Two slant hip pockets
Fully lined
Single vent
Made in England

SIZE AND FIT

Size tag missing, roughly Large

Chest: 27 in / 68.5 cm (pit to pit)
Sleeve: 34 in / 86.5 cm (from center back to cuff)
Length: 42.5 in / 108 cm (excluding collar)