J.G. Hook built this coat the way coats used to get built — 100% pure wool in a tight brown herringbone, double-breasted front, and an ILGWU union tag sewn into the plum satin lining. Made in the USA when that line on a label still meant a specific kind of garment factory. The silhouette is long and structured, the kind of coat that looks right whether you're walking into a restaurant or out of a train station in November.
Details
Brand: J.G. Hook
Size: M (estimated from proportions)
Era: 1980s
Material: 100% Pure Wool
The Piece
Rich brown herringbone weave with subtle warm undertones
Double-breasted button front
Wide notched lapels
Two front flap pockets at the hip
Full plum/eggplant satin lining
ILGWU union label — Made in U.S.A.
Full-length silhouette, hits below the knee
Condition
Very Good — The wool is clean and the herringbone pattern reads sharp across the entire coat. Lining is intact with no tears or staining. All buttons present and secure. Minimal signs of wear for a coat of this age — this one was either rarely worn or well maintained.
