Quote Originally Posted by Sherry
One would assume it would have to do with the quality of the materials & the workmanship.

There are various quialities of wool, & polyester or acetate may be subsituted for silk on the lapels.

Quality workmanship involves much more hand sewing & takes longer to complete. Also, the more expensive jackets should be at least semi-tailored, if not made-to-measure.

Sherry
Excellent points, Sherry -- you really do "get what you pay for". When I buy an article of clothing from a long-established business, such as Brooks Brothers, T.M. Lewin, Barbour, L.L. Bean, etc., then I know that I am dealing with a reputable company that has worked for many years to establish a quality reputation behind it -- and that's not to say that newer firms do not, but it gives a peace of mind that I am spending my money wisely.

Cheers,

Todd