New & Lingwood Brown Wool-Twill Fawn Covert Coat

Discover the New and Lingwood Brown Wool-Twill Fawn Covert Coat, one of the most quietly authoritative garments in the canon of British outerwear, executed here with the unhurried confidence of a house that has never needed to explain itself. The fawn covert cloth is the definitive colour for this particular coat, a warm brown-tan that has looked correct since Victorian gentlemen first wore the style to the races and the hunting field, and continues to look correct now. The wool twill is tightly woven with that characteristic density that gives covert cloth its gentle weather resistance and its clean, smooth surface, the kind of fabric that holds a pressed edge with conviction and improves visibly with age and wear. The silhouette is everything a covert coat should be: single-breasted, mid-length, structured through the shoulder and clean through the body, with the rows of stitching at the cuff and hem that serve as the style's most recognisable signature.

New and Lingwood has occupied its position on Jermyn Street, and in the affections of the properly dressed Englishman, for long enough that its connection to classic British tailoring feels less like heritage marketing and more like simple fact. The covert coat sits at the heart of what the house has always done best: English country dress translated into something that works equally well in the city, without compromise in either direction. In a fawn wool twill, it is a coat that carries the weight of a very specific and very enduring tradition, made by people who understand that tradition from the inside rather than from a distance.

Composition: 100% Wool

Color: Brown

Pattern: Plain

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Fit: Fawn

Shoulder to Shoulder: 52,5 cm / 20,7 Inch

Chest: 70 cm / 27,6 Inch

Waist: 68 cm / 26,8 Inch

Center Back (excluding collar): 110 cm / 43,3 Inch

Sleeve Length (inseam): 42,5 cm / 16,7 Inch

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Founded in 1865 by Elisabeth New and Samuel Lingwood as outfitters to Eton College, New & Lingwood grew into one of England's most storied sartorial houses. The brand built its reputation working with the finest British mills, weavers and tailors, and in 1922 brought that craft to London with a store on Jermyn Street. When the original premises were destroyed in the Blitz, the house rebuilt rather than fade away, a resilience that still defines it today. It maintains decades-long relationships with the same workrooms and mills, favouring fine silk, wool, cashmere and cotton velvet. Nearly 160 years on, New & Lingwood remains a byword for English tailoring done properly.

Shipping

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• Orders below these thresholds are charged based on destination

• All items ship directly from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

• Customs duties and import fees outside the EU are the customer’s responsibility

Returns

EU customers have the right to withdraw within 14 days of delivery.

• Return shipping is at the customer’s expense

• Items must be returned unworn and in original condition

• Any use beyond indoor fitting may result in a diminished refund

Orders outside the European Union are exported goods and considered final sale (no returns).

Altered or tailored items are final sale.

Please review measurements and quality control comments carefully before ordering. As a small independent boutique we encourage thoughtful purchasing. For any questions, feel free to contact us before placing your order.

To maintain the beauty of this sartorial item, we recommend professional laundering and pressing.

Unworn | Although marked as a size 52, multiple fittings suggest this jacket runs exceptionally oversized. Based on our experience and the actual measurements, we believe it is better suited to a size 54 or even 56 wearer. Please refer to the measurements provided to determine the best fit.

General Note: While we inspect each item to ensure its quality, please note that minor imperfections may be present due to the preloved nature of the garments. We strive to represent every item accurately, but subtle signs of wear may sometimes go unnoticed. We appreciate your understanding and commitment to sustainable luxury.