🏷 ITEM

Austin Reed 40R Black Pinstripe Suit USA Union Herringbone 2pc

🔎 FABRIC WEAVE IDENTIFICATION

That is NOT plain weave. Not simple pinstripe.

🔹 Herringbone Ground with Alternating Chalk & Dotted Pinstripe

• Subtle black-on-black herringbone base weave

• Alternating red dotted stripe

• Alternating gold dotted stripe

• Fine worsted yarn structure

This is a woven stripe, not printed.

That means higher quality construction.

The herringbone understructure gives it depth and texture.

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🏷 ERA OF MANUFACTURE

Based on:

• Austin Reed London Corporate Tradition label

• Dallas, TX private label

• Union Made

• Made in USA

• Red/black label style

• Pleated cuffed trousers

👉 Late 1990s to early 2000s (1997–2004)

This was peak corporate power suit era.

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📋 DESCRIPTION

Austin Reed London “Corporate Tradition” Two-Piece Suit

Made in the USA • Union Made

A striking black two-piece suit featuring alternating red and gold woven pinstripes over a subtle herringbone ground.

This is not a standard pinstripe — the cloth has depth and texture due to the underlying herringbone weave. The colored stripe detailing adds a refined executive presence without being flashy.

Details:

• Tag Size: 40R

• Made in USA

• Union Made

• Double vent

• 2-button front

• Pleated trousers

• Cuffed hems

• Fully lined jacket

• Like new condition

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📐 Jacket Measurements (Laid Flat)

Shoulder: 18.5”

Pit to Pit: 21.5”

Waist: 20”

Sleeve: 25”

Back Length: 29.5”

Lapel Width: 3.25”

Vent: Double

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📐 Trousers (Laid Flat)

Waist: 33”

Inseam: 29.5”

Rise: 11.5”

Outseam: 40.5”

Thigh: 13.5”

Knee: 10.5”

Leg Opening: 8.5”

Pleated & Cuffed

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🧵 Fabric Notes

Fabric based on:

• Structure

• Drape

• Weave tightness

• Corporate line production

Very likely:

👉 100% worsted wool

or

👉 High wool blend (90%+ wool)

Hand and structure strongly indicate wool.