Norman Hilton AW11
The resuscitation of Norman Hilton last fall by successor, and son, Nick Hilton featured a classic 3/2 roll notch lapel—one of the best I’ve ever worn—and a true natural shoulder. The 2011 autumn/winter collection continues to feature Lovat Mills’ shetland tweed constructed in New York’s garment district. Though Hilton continues to employ a pattern from 1963 found in the Norman Hilton archives, “there’s been some updating to modernize the proportions,” says accomplice Chris Callis.
As a tip of the hat to the eponymous designer’s alma mater, Princeton’s idyllic campus served as the backdrop for the sport-coats’ initial launch. For this fall, I headed to the Philadelphia countryside to photograph the handful of jackets, along with the introduction of Norman Hilton shirts and trousers. The Cannon lavender tweed sport-coat above, while unexpected, is a promising stand-out. It, along with Norman Hilton’s full collection, is available now at NormanHilton.com.
left a comment on 10/14/2011 at 5:14 PM:
Yes great fall jacket. Lapels are perfect! Would love it better with one of our knit ties, but then I have a horse in that race, LOL.
left a comment on 10/13/2011 at 11:07 PM:
At first glance I saw the coat and thought, “oh god..”, then I took a second look and the construction of this coat is superb, really. I love the natural shoulder, the collar, the fit-well done. LOVE the tie with that shirt. Really, a great look. This one is a winner.
left a comment on 10/13/2011 at 10:46 AM:
Norman Hilton is the king of collegiate cool! These are great jackets, all the polish of a suit, but with less effort! I hope NH continues to be embraces so the label will thrive.
left a comment on 10/13/2011 at 8:22 AM:
Great shot, lovely lighting, I saw a few more on the Norman Hilton site, but I hope you’re planning to reveal a few more on here, love the fishing shot.
–Josh
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Brian E left a comment on 10/16/2011 at 3:50 PM:
“Modernize the proportions?” There’s nothing less “classic” than dropping seven bills on a sport coat that will be passé when the winds of fashion inevitably change in a year or two. The Norman Hilton line is the most promising development in Ivy League clothing out there right now. Nobody, not even the old stand-bys like BB, Press and OC have a true natural shoulder 3/2 sack. I really hope they don’t ruin it by making all of their sport coats fit like boys sizes.