Yes, but you’re not in Austria (a place I wanted to live when I was in high school) you’ll be in Tennessee. As much as I like it and might even buy one if I were in Vienna, you will probably stand out. But sometimes that’s good. So it may work for you Maurilio. nLooks like I’m conflicted doesn’t it!?! Let us know in the fall how it’s going when you get feedback on the jacket.nBlessings,nDave

I lived in Austria for 6 years and often admired these Jackets for their streamlined clean look. As an expatriate, I was never sure if it would be appropriate for me to wear one, and not being fashion adventurous at the time, I never bought one. I like the look and wish I had one now.

Maurilio,nFabulous that you brought one of these home to TN. At Christmas in the Alps in Austria, it seemed every man wore one, especially to church. Combined with a traditional Alpine hat and lederhosen, you’d be runway ready! But a Western shirt under the jacket would complete the migration of Austrian fashion to Tennessee. I love the Austrian traditional styles–this jacket is something to wear, and keep, and pass on as an heirloom. Thanks for sharing!n-Jennifer

I love it, but I feel it’s like ‘skinny jeans’. You are built to wear it. But beer belly men need to stay away from this.

Yes, I second the notion for you to complete the look with a traditional Alpine hat and lederhosen. It would serve to add authenticity and genuine Austrian flavor for whenever you spontaneously burst out in your special musical rendition of “the Sound of Music.” I hate to be the one to tell you this, but your version of “You are 16 going on 17,” just isn’t as convincing when you wear skinny jeans and ostrich skin cowboy boots.

I love the jacket. I am going to acquire one this week. Tennessee will then have a new fashion in development.

timeless style… i’m heading for e-bay now !

Great! Yet another thing for me to add to my “Covet List”.nn…and I beg to differ on the beer belly issue. I say guys wear a tube top underneath the jacket. It’s the new sexy!

Every time I see these coats all I can think about is Captain Von Trap from the Sound of Music. That being said, I’d wear one w/ a sweater like the last photo.

I love those jackets, about the only mandarin collar I care for. Beautiful stuff.

I like the leather one.

Dave, my take is always the same: if you can’t wear it proudly and confidently, don’t buy it.

You know the store and you have friends in Vienna. Get them to send you one.

I’m not sure about the Alpine hat and lederhosen, but by the look of some of the legs I saw in Vienna, mine would actually look ok.

Thanks for the vote of confidence, Laurinda.

You always know just what to say. I must say you have the spiritual gift of ridicule.

Yes, we are brothers.

I want to get pics when you get one.

That mental picture just made me lose my lunch.

Yes. It’s the same style.

The collar is what got my attention at first.

Me too, but I opted for the more traditional at first.

Wasn’t this the jacket the Captain wore in “The Sound of Music” ? I think if you sing “Edleweiss” anytime you wear it, you’d be a huge hit!

This will definitely broaden out the Brazilian scope of fashion. An Austrian german vocabulary is a must to go with the coat.

It was. I should sing it here since the Austrians are not fans of the movie.

Unfortunately my Austrian/German vocabulary is limited to mostly “nein!”

I like the leather one…it could be very versatile

That’s going to be my next one.

I was thinking this is a style trend that I could actually get in on the front of … but then you mentioned that it’s been around for hundreds of years. I like it. Let me know when you start importing.