ethan’s grails | a little bit of rest

The Barbour Jacket

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Ethan

I know I’ve said repeatedly that I’m “calming down” on purchases, but sometimes you just gotta have it.

Especially when it’s a Barbour.

The L.L. Bean Sport Vest

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Ethan

Is it a vest? Is it a jacket? Who knows- it’s rad as hell though. Maybe even trad, given the maker.

The Brown Checked Sportcoat

Posted on November 15, 2020 by Ethan

This has been one of my grails. And like my Aldens, I wear it as much as I can.

But honestly, it’s less about the grail itself and more so the concept of it. The concept of the best sportcoat you could have. Move over, navy hopsack!

Ethan’s Grails: The 1930’s Unstructured Navy Flannel DB Belt Back Jacket

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Ethan

Phew. That title is a mouthful, isn’t it?

As I continue to be more intentional in my buying (instead of buying random thrifts for the sake of tailoring), I’ve decided that my money could be better used on obtaining grails, both for wear and use in a bespoke reproduction. One of the first ones was the 1930’s brown SB patch pocket suit (with gorgeous lapels). This jacket was the next one.