I worked for a millionaire in the apparel industry and it was a great big eye-opener! These jackets look really good but there's a few things you might like to know about the industry that I had no clue about until I worked for Brian.

He wasn't in the league of Eve, or Pierre, or Joe Rocket. He worked the second or third tier down. Sears, Bananna Republic, etc. He would work with designers, choose the styles that he thought would sell, fly to the Far East and blast out a few hundred of every size and color then hit the fashion shows where the buyers for these companies either hit on you or dismiss you. You are either a millionaire or you go home.

The people that sew together the sample line are not the people that make the run if it goes big. They just do the samples.

It appears that these garments are from that kind of production. Nothing wrong with that or the quality of the clothes. You wanna find a hard audience - try selling clothes - for next year - to anyone. But especially professional buyers for big companies.

That all being said, be aware that these short-run shops are working for retailers around the globe. Sizes vary and so listen to the others. The seller knows this and thusly his no hassle size return policy. That's a good thing.

Some of these jackets are really good looking. If you're in the South watch for key words about perf and vents.

For a hundred bucks you can always give it to Uncle Earnie if it doesn't fit. He'll wear it three times a year and feel like a stud every time.

Hope this helps and happy hunting!