Vintage 70s Men’s Brown Check Safari Jacket

Vintage 70s Men’s Brown Check Safari Jacket

£68.00

1970s men's check safari jacket in lightweight wool blend – tailored yet relaxed for a polished retro look with utility flair. Ideal for layering.

Made from Toray Modifil – a Japanese mid-20th century superfine wool blend known for its durability, structure, and subtle sheen. Woven selvedge text confirms its boutique-level quality.

  • 1970s utility/safari style influence

  • Military-inspired epaulettes and structured collar

  • Loose, slightly boxy silhouette with back belt detail

  • Tweed-like wool blend with muted brown check and red overcheck

  • Large plastic buttons on front, chest, and hip pockets

  • Structured beige cotton interfacing from shoulder to hem

  • Bound armhole seams; raw sleeve seams; hidden edges throughout

  • Neat folded and topstitched back pleat

  • Pointed cuff tabs with button detail and internal shoulder pads

  • Unlined, lightweight feel — ideal for layering

  • Gender-neutral cut typical of the era

  • Likely dated circa 1974–1978

Size

  • Chest: 42”

  • Waist: 40”

  • Hips: 42”

  • Length: 29”

  • Sleeve length: 17”

  • Back (shoulder to shoulder): 16”

Brand

Brand unknown; brand label not present.

Condition

Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age. Fabric remains intact with clean interior finish, all buttons and seams secure. A well-made piece.

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