An estimated 1970s Burberrys single raglan double-breasted coat.
A remarkable arrival.
Made in England.
A dual-branded piece with LODEN-FREY commission—one that many connoisseurs seek.
A rare single-piece sleeve specimen.
With typical Burberrys coats, the distinction lies between set-in and raglan sleeves—both constructed from two pieces. When not worn in an exact fit, the shoulder creates an unnatural rise, mimicking the effect of shoulder padding. The single-piece sleeve, by contrast, is celebrated for its exceptional shoulder fall and proportion.
A standard two-piece raglan sleeve features seams at two points: the upper sleeve and the underarm. The single-piece sleeve, however, wraps the arm in one continuous panel, with only a single seam beneath the arm. This subtle difference yields profound consequences for the silhouette. The fabric descends vertically against gravity, creating a true dropped shoulder—a line of uncommon grace.
Even when worn oversized, the single-piece construction allows for contemporary ease without compromising proportion—a quality many seek.
The rarity of single-piece sleeves is significant. Perhaps one in a thousand; possibly just one percent of all specimens.
This piece is constructed from a cotton-poly blend fabric. While some pursue pure cotton, the blend offers genuine advantages: a softer hand and exceptional wearability.
Pure cotton develops distinctive patina throughout extended wear. For casual styling, this character reads clearly. For formal application, the cotton-poly specimen maintains its composure without the coat asserting itself unnecessarily—a more refined approach to dressing.
Our first acquisition of a double-breasted coat of this caliber.
Candidly, it is our first encounter with the piece.
At first glance, it suggests a trench coat. It is not. Absent are the epaulets characteristic of that silhouette—here instead, an almost austere simplicity in design.
Yet within this restraint lies deliberate elegance: a substantial collar, two parallel rows of buttons, an extended length. A coat of breeding and presence. To wear it is to assume the bearing of an adult.
The color is a foundational beige—versatile across nearly any styling. A coat one reaches for repeatedly across seasons, indifferent to fashion's variations.
The proportions are generous, accommodating larger frames without compromise. The single-piece sleeve ensures that even in a larger size, the silhouette remains resolved.
Evidence of wear and use is present. A waist belt is absent. No damage impairs its function. It remains fully wearable.
As seasons turn toward coats, interest in single-piece-sleeve Burberrys pieces intensifies. Supply becomes sparse.
A Burberrys for a lifetime. Without question, circulation in the market remains extraordinarily limited. An object approaching museum-grade rarity.
This is not merchandise one acquires through expenditure alone. Future availability cannot be assured.
As an element of wardrobe or as a collector's piece, it demands consideration.If you have been seeking such a coat, this moment merits attention.
