1960s Louis Roth Brown Textured Stripe Sport Coat for Bonney Gordon

Description A beautifully textured 1960s brown Louis Roth sport coat with subtle tonal vertical striping, a two-button front, notched lapel, flap front pockets, chest welt pocket, and a center back vent. The jacket has a warm chocolate-brown palette that feels especially strong styled with corduroy, denim, cream shirting, or printed button-downs. The interior label reads Louis Roth Clothes, Tailored in California, alongside a retailer label reading Exclusively for Bonney Gordon Store for Men. Louis Roth was a Los Angeles-based clothing maker known for higher-end California menswear, with the company established in 1926 and later associated with the relaxed but polished “California look.” apparelnews.net) That West Coast tailoring context fits the jacket’s easy sport coat attitude: structured enough to dress up, but softer and more wearable than a formal suit jacket. The fabric has a fine textured stripe with subtle dimension, giving the brown color depth without reading overly patterned. The lining is a golden jacquard with a geometric motif, a detail that adds polish and period charm. The overall cut, lapel width, two-button stance, pocket treatment, and label style point most strongly to the 1960s. Style it with wide-leg trousers, corduroys, denim, loafers, boots, or over a printed shirt as shown. It can lean academic, western, 1960s mod-adjacent, or easy California tailoring depending on the styling. Shown on TY, who is 5’10”, 175 lb, and typically wears a modern Medium top / 40R jacket. On TY, the jacket fits as a relaxed vintage sport coat with room through the body and shoulders. Styling pieces shown are not included. Details Brand: Louis Roth Clothes Retailer: Exclusively for Bonney Gordon Store for Men Era: 1960s Item Type: Men’s sport coat / blazer Color: Brown Pattern: Tonal textured vertical stripe Material: Not listed in photos; appears to be a woven suiting fabric, likely wool or wool blend Lining: Golden jacquard lining Closure: Two-button front Lapel: Notched lapel Pockets: Chest welt pocket, front flap pockets, interior pocket Vent: Center back vent Model: TY, 5’10”, 175 lb, modern Medium / 40R Size & Fit Tagged size: Not visible / not provided Best modern fit estimate: Men’s 40R to 42R, depending on desired fit Fit on model: Relaxed on TY, who wears a modern Medium top and 40R suit jacket. Based on TY’s modern sizing and the fit in the photos, this appears best for a modern 40R seeking a relaxed vintage fit, or a modern 42R seeking a closer fit. The shoulder line sits slightly broad on TY, and the sleeve length appears wearable but a touch long in some views. Condition Notes Good vintage condition overall, with visible age-related wear. Photos show small marks and minor fabric imperfections, including a small visible spot/hole near the cuff area, small specks near the lower front, and a tiny mark near the shoulder. Curation Note Each Quirk piece is hand selected by our team for quality, construction, styling potential, and point of view