Description
The Combat Original Donkey Jacket Leatherette Shoulders is till an iconic peace with many different tales, from workmen to politics and fashion. The Donkey Jacket firstly got its name from the laborer’s and coal workers. Workers would lug around heavy bags full of coal on there back, like a donkey would carry grain. Subsequently naming the workers Donkeys who would wear this particular jacket. The jacket had reinforced shoulders and back panel to help carry the load. Due to the stylish look and warm comfort of the jacket it became a huge fashion statement within many different subcultures. Still is to this day our Donkey Jackets are very popular. Ben Nevis Clothing has been manufacturing these iconic jackets since 1962. Using the very best English craftsmanship, making our Combat Original Donkey Jackets the best on the market.
Our Original Donkey Jacket Leatherette Shoulders is perfect for the winter and can be worn with smart or casual attire. To this day we still use the same patterns as we did in the 1960s. We believe if its not broken don’t fix it. Especially for an amazing timeless piece like this. As the Donkey jacket was to be worn as a heavy winter jacket, the cut of the jacket is on the large side to incorporate different layers of clothing you may add underneath. Being on the big side we would recommend to look at our size chart below, as well as considering if you feel like you are an in-between size to maybe go for the smaller size. We source the very best Melton Wool fabric at the heaviest weight of 1000gsm to make sure we still keep its original style and feel.
We ship our Combat Brand all round the world and always welcome a friendly face in to our famous store Ben Nevis Clothing in London Town, Camden.
Technical Details
- Outer 70% wool 30%other fibers 1000gsm
- Body lining 65% polyester 35% viscose
- Leatherette Shoulders
- Sleeve lining 100% polyester
- Dry clean only
- Made in UK
- Traditional full tartan lining
- Inside pocket
- Two outer pockets with tartan inner lined flaps
Andre
Proper Old Skool Donkey I'd been looking for a proper old school donkey jacket for a while; opposed to some modern day fashion brand interpretation, and I found it at Ben Nevis Clothing. I'm an XL in most jackets these days and originally ordered an XL, which turned out to be too big. I had to wait a couple of weeks for L's arriving back in stock. The customer service was superb throughout and there was no problem exchanging for the correct size, which I did in store in person. The jacket itself looks the dog's bollocks; great cut and fit, and you can feel the quality of the materials used throughout. 5 Star service for a 5 Star item, no complaints whatsoever, and would fully recommend.