Karman Cowboy Coat

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RustySpurVintage

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Okay. Got another one for you ladies! I found this today at the Goodwill (Oregon) and I LOVE it! It fits me perfect too! But what is it? It must be pretty rare because I can't find anything like it online. I can find vtg shirts made by this company "Karman Outerwear" in Denver, CO. But nothing like this! Total urban cowboy! So my questions: Year? Worth? Thanks! Adam
 

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here's a page of KARMAN on etsy now:

http://www.etsy.com/search?q=karman &order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US

you might want to try "ski jacket" when you search, rather than just outerwear, even if it is on their label.

and not to burst any bubbles, but there are kazillions of ski jackets and ski jacket manufacturers...it doesn't necessarily mean it's rare if you're not finding it when you search.

does look comfy cozy!
 
Cool! Thanks! I've tried comparing tags with true vintage 70s shirts. I'm not sure if this means anything, but a lot of the 70s shirts were Made in USA and this coat was Made in Taiwan. I think that may mean that it is not too old. However, the style looks pretty retro. Most coats that I find on vintagetrends.com and other places that are styled like this are from the 70s-80s. So perhaps late 80s? Early 90s? Regardless, it fits and looks awesome. Karman evidently has a good reputation for western wear (they even have a Kenny Rogers line! Ha!). So I am a little surprised that none of the Karman sites/searches find this coat. I'm going to wear it and believe it is every bit as awesome as it looks!
 
You're right - the Made in USA labels indicate it's earlier: these days almost everything is made in China, and before that quite a bit in Taiwan.

The very detailed label breaking down the fabric composition also indicates it's more modern: in the '70s it might have just said Cotton/Polyester.

1980s styles tended to have a wider shoulder line: yours looks quite natural, putting it post '90 IMHO. Ski wear isn't as prone to fashion trends as other types of clothing.
 
I've never seen the 'clean sneaker' instructions, but I have seen down/feather coats like this advise you to put them in the dryer with some tennis balls. The action of the balls (and presumably the sneaker) hitting against the coat serves to break up the feathers and and allow them to dry and stay loose and fluffy to properly fill the coat. Otherwise feathers tend to clump up when wet.
 
DadamFo said:
In the care instructions tag, it says to put it in the dryer "with a clean sneaker." That was my first (and no I didn't.)
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oh, i've done this ~ it works great! just as Ruth explains.
 
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