A beautiful piece of vintage Americana. Not quite as famous as the Abercrombie version, but in my humble opinion, I actually prefer the four pocket design.
These appear in the Spring 1973 LL Bean catalog, titled "Rainbow Lake Jackets". The description is as follows:
"Attractive "Rainbow" fabric combines colourful corduroy panels with firmly woven poplins. Wind resistant, water repellant and dry cleanable. Practical hip length design with button front and cuffed sleeves. Comfortably pleated back, two flapped breast pockets and lower hand pockets."
With the Abercrombie version famously being worn by Hunter S Thompson, and by Johnny Depp in Fear in Loathing, these rare pieces have become much sought after by vintage collectors, archivists and Thompson fans!
Condition
This particular example worn but solid condition. The jacket has been tailored at some point, with the back panel having darted down the center. It leaves fit suited to a 38" chest with a slender body. There are a couple of areas where repairs have been made, notably near the collar and on the corner of the two left pockets - all as pictured.
Size
- Tagged a mens 38
- Fits modern mens medium
- Pit to pit 21
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shouler to cuff 25"
- Collar to hem 31"