Camel Hair Coat

[chloe]

Hi everyone:
Spotted two camel hair coats at a nearby store...wondering how to determine the age of them? They were in great condition. What do I need to look for as far as lining, buttons, etc. Thanks!

 

[Tomasso]

The problem with camel hair coats is that they become thread worn at the cuff, collar and pocket much sooner than the rest of the garment. Same thing with cashmere.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Camel hair overcoats have been around for a long time. It's fairly easy to find vintage ones from the 1960s and '70s. Once in a long while, a camel hair overcoat from the 1930s will pop up on eBay.

As for camel hair sportcoats, they're a fairly new phenomenon. The oldest ones I've come across are from the 1970s. Most of the ones in vintage clothing stores and thrift stores are from the 1980s.

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[mikepara]

didn't even realise

they where vintage. Thought 70's at best. learn something new everytime I visit.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Here's one from the mid-1930s, Mike:

 

[chloe]

Marc:
That is a nice looking coat. I'm gonna go back and check those coats out.
Thanks.