Estimated 1970s Burberrys, single raglan rider coat.
A special arrival.
Made in England.
Moreover, this is a double name collaboration with JENS SORENSEN & CO., which is quite rare.
A distinctive example with single sleeve and lined interior.
Where Balmacan coats are common, this is a belted rider coat.
At first glance the difference may seem subtle, but when you draw the belts at the sleeves and waist, the silhouette transforms entirely, giving the piece a completely different character.
With standard Burberrys coats, you typically find either set-in sleeves or raglan sleeves (two-piece construction), but if not worn at precisely the right fit, the shoulders rise unnaturally, creating a padded shoulder effect.
The single sleeve, by contrast, is celebrated for its naturally graceful shoulder line.
With a standard two-piece raglan sleeve, seams run along the top of the sleeve and underarm—two points of construction.
A single sleeve, where one continuous piece wraps around the arm, has only one seam at the underarm.
This seemingly minor difference has profound consequences for the silhouette.
Because the sleeve fabric hangs perpendicular to gravity, it creates a truer drop shoulder—a more refined line.
This quality makes single sleeves sought after, even when worn oversize; the contemporary ease combined with elegant proportions appeals to many.
Single sleeves are remarkably rare, found in roughly one of every thousand coats—approximately one percent of all examples.
This example is constructed in cotton-poly blended fabric.
While many search exclusively for 100% cotton, the cotton-poly blend offers a soft hand and wears beautifully, making it equally worthy of consideration.
Pure cotton pieces will develop distinctive wear patterns as they age—surface marks across the coat.
For casual styling this poses no concern, but when paired with formal dress, a cotton-poly example like this maintains cleaner lines without the coat competing for attention. The neutral development keeps it refined regardless of context.
While beige tones dominate most examples, this piece displays a notably rare mocha-brown—a brown-based single sleeve is seldom encountered.
The lining too is not the ubiquitous check pattern, but rather a more subdued check found only on certain examples from earlier decades, lending an unmistakable period character.
The cut runs generous in size, accommodating most builds with ease.
The single sleeve construction means that even with extra volume, the silhouette remains composed and elegant.
There is some wear consistent with age, but no damage that compromises wearability. The piece remains entirely ready for use.
When coat season arrives, single-sleeve Burberrys become increasingly scarce, often disappearing from circulation.
If you have been searching, this may be the moment.
【Size】
Tagged 52 REG
Length 116cm
Shoulder width —cm (raglan construction, not measurable)
Chest width 67.5cm
Hem width 98.5cm
Sleeve length 88.5cm
※ Measurements approximate.
【Condition】
Used
※ Minor staining present.
※ Belt missing.
【Fit Reference】
Model: 165cm, 50kg
【Returns & Exchanges】
Due to the nature of vintage goods, returns and exchanges are not accepted.
Please review the listing carefully before purchase. If you have questions, we encourage you to inquire.
Wear, patina, and age-related changes are not defects and are not grounds for return.
Color in photography may vary from the physical piece; this is not a basis for return.
Sizing concerns or expectation misalignment are not returnable. We ask only that those who understand and embrace vintage pieces make a purchase.
【Inquiry Code】
C054
