Old England had been a bridgehead of English elegance in Paris since the nineteenth century. Before its door at No. 12 Boulevard des Capucines was permanently closed a few years ago, Old England was the place in Paris to go for anyone who had on his mind the choicest tweed, flannel and cashmere clothing from across the Channel.

DETAILS

Excellent condition
Pure wool
Charcoal nailhead with faint brown windowpane checks

Jacket

Three front buttons
Double vent
Functional surgeon cuffs
Horn buttons

Trousers

Pleated trouser front
Zip closure
Cuff turnbacks

SIZE AND FIT
Size 38 UK/US, or 48 FR/IT

Jacket

Chest: pit to pit 21.25 inches / 54 cm
Shoulder: 17.5 inches / 44 cm
Sleeve: from shoulder seam 24 inches / 61 cm
Length: from below collar 30 inches /  76 cm

Trousers

Waist: 31 inches / 78 cm (1.5 inches to take out)
Inseam: 27.25 inches / 69 cm
Rise: 12 inches / 30.5 cm
Distance across thigh: 13 inches / 33 cm
Distance across leg opening: 9.5 inches / 24 cm
Cuff turnback width: 1.5 inches / 4cm