I have a beautiful Men's VICUNA Overcoat made by Burberry's of London, complete with a silk lining. Not only do I have no clue what the VALUE of this material is (it's condition is as flawless as the day he bought it), but HOW do I determine the size?
It was my grandfather's and knowing him, he had it made for him.
Measure the waist & chest. Usually whatever the waist measures that is the size.
For example: If the waist measures 44" and the chest measures 46" I would say it was a size 44.
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posted on August 31, 2000 05:11:45 PM
If you don't know the size, measure the chest, waist, sleeve lengths, and length of coat from shoulder to bottom hem. Post all this info. The shoppers can figure it out from there.
You may also take the measurements to a men's shop and figure out a size.
Usually, a chest measurement is a good size indication for men's clothes.
Sounds like a great coat. Vicuņa is a very fine material, very expensive.
check the list of BANNED articles ... they are a wild species related to llamas (have to be shot to get the wool) and I think trafficing in clothing made from vicuna is still prohibited.
posted on August 31, 2000 05:49:33 PM
I have a catalog of clothing items made of vicuņa from an American importing company, so selling a coat of that material should be OK.
The wool from a vicuņa is sheared, just like sheep wool, from a living vicuņa. It doesn't hurt them. You are right about them being related to the llama. The only difference between the 2 animals is the tail and ears.
We don't normally see vicuņa here in the states because it is so expensive, and the South Americans want to keep the good stuff to themselves!
posted on August 31, 2000 06:00:13 PM
mzalez -
Interesting ... maybe they have domesticated some herds of it. They were almost driven into extinction for their wool in the early 1900s, and are still endangered.
posted on August 31, 2000 06:05:30 PM
I have been monitoring the Ended Auctions for VICUNA and have seen not only Vicuna Wool Coats, but even a pelted blanket (which surprised me).
My biggest concern is that this is NOT an item I want to "throw away." I've been told these coats can run from $6,000 - $10,000, and I'd be MOST afraid of losing it for $300!
On the one hand, I want to "test-market," yet I don't need to throw away listing fees with a Reserve Auction that never makes it, or a higher starting bid where noone bids
>sigh< this is the part I don't like... Decisions, decisions....
posted on August 31, 2000 06:31:58 PM
rigdon -
Check the fancy men's magazines for vicuna coats (ads and articles) to see what they are selling for. Or call the closest REALLY EXPENSIVE menswear store.
posted on August 31, 2000 07:45:28 PM
(edited for double post... not only did I screw up the link, but did it twice!)
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posted on August 31, 2000 07:46:50 PM
Sorry, I can't figure out how to post the pic... feel free to email me if you'd like me to send you a photo.
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