Check out these wonderful photos on the Flickr account of the British embassy in Washington, DC, documenting their recent Savile Row exhibition. There are some shots of the event’s opening day, as well as the jackets themselves. Included is this special driving jacket, which is a collaboration piece between Gieves & Hawkes and Bentley. More than just a sport coat, it features an angled pocket for easy entry when you’re driving, a hidden zippered pocket under the right lapel, and shooting pleats behind the sleeves, so you can comfortably extend both your arms. The lapels can also be lifted up to give extra protection, while the interior has a detachable, quilted bib. You can see more of the jacket on Davide Taub’s blog, who works as the head cutter at Gieves & Hawkes. He also has other great posts worth checking out. This coat is particularly awesome.
