Melbury belted houndstooth wool jacket
PURDEY's coats and jackets release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,190, quality lands at 80/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · PURDEY
- Category · Coats and Jackets
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Quality Analysis 80/100
This elegant jacket, crafted from 100% houndstooth wool, offers good durability for everyday wear, especially with its mid-weight fabric and genuine buffalo horn buttons. The "Dry clean" care instruction is typical for wool and doesn't indicate fragility.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This elegant Melbury jacket, crafted from 100% houndstooth wool, is described as a mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric. While its slightly loose fit offers some ease, the lack of stretch suggests it might feel less adaptable to movement than garments with elastane.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This elegant jacket is crafted from 100% wool, a natural fiber, but the use of buffalo horn buttons and the lack of traceability or welfare information for the animal-derived materials prevent a higher sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Shoulder | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| small | 96 cm | 43 cm | 92 cm | 46 cm | 71 cm |
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Editors’ Notes: Purdey's heritage lies in British country sports, and this 'Melbury' jacket is informed by traditional field styles. It's tailored elegantly from houndstooth wool with pointed flap pockets, a raised collar and a coordinating belt to cinch the waist.
Editors’ Notes: Purdey's heritage lies in British country sports, and this 'Melbury' jacket is informed by traditional field styles. It's tailored elegantly from houndstooth wool with pointed flap pockets, a raised collar and a coordinating belt to cinch the waist.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slightly loose fit, use the belt to cinch in at the waist Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a size Small Model measurements: Bust: 78cm/ 31" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 90cm/ 35.5” View size guide
Details & Care: Multicolored houndstooth wool Concealed button fastenings through front 100% wool; buttons: 100% horn (Buffalo); lining: 100% viscose Dry clean Designer color: Clay
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