1970s Hathaway OtherWear Textured Open-Weave Shirt Jacket – Modern Men’s M/L

Description

A vintage Hathaway OtherWear shirt jacket with a great textured open-weave look in tan, brown, cream, and subtle multicolor flecks. The fabric has a coarse basket-weave texture that gives the piece a natural, earthy feel while still reading polished and structured.

The cut has strong 1970s sportswear energy: pointed collar, shoulder epaulets, chest flap pockets, side pockets, straight hem, and brass-tone snap-style buttons down the front. It wears somewhere between a lightweight jacket, safari shirt, and tailored overshirt, making it an easy transitional layer over a patterned button-down, thin knit, or plain tee.

Hathaway was best known for shirting, and this OtherWear label expands that language into casual outerwear. The jacket keeps the clean, wearable ease of a shirt while adding enough structure and texture to stand on its own.

No clear size tag is shown in the provided photos. Based on Dean’s measurements and the visible fit, this is best for a modern men’s M/L, approximately 40/42 chest, depending on desired fit. On Dean, it fits comfortably through the chest and body with a relaxed straight shape.

Shown on Dean with a printed shirt and light trousers. Listing is for the jacket only.

Details

Brand: Hathaway OtherWear
Era: Estimated 1970s
Marked Size: No clear size tag shown
Estimated Modern Size: Men’s M/L, approx 40/42 chest
Size Basis: Dean’s measurements, visible model fit, relaxed shirt-jacket cut, and 1970s sportswear silhouette
Model: Dean
Model Measurements: 6’2”, 170 lb, 15.5” neck, men’s Medium shirt, 36” sleeve, 40” chest, 40L slim-fit suit, 31/32” waist, 33” inseam, size 12 shoe
Model Fit Reference: Fits Dean comfortably through the chest and body with a relaxed straight shirt-jacket shape
Color: Tan / brown / cream with subtle multicolor flecks
Material: Textured open-weave woven exterior with smooth satin-finish lining
Collar: Pointed collar
Sleeves: Long sleeves
Closure: Front brass-tone snap-style button closure
Pockets: Chest flap pockets and side pockets
Design Details: Shoulder epaulets, textured open-weave fabric, brass-tone hardware, straight hem
Care: Dry clean only, per label
Condition: Good vintage condition

Fit Notes

No clear size tag is shown. Estimated modern fit is men’s M/L, approximately 40/42 chest.

Shown on Dean, who is 6’2”, 170 lb, wears a men’s Medium shirt, 40L slim-fit suit, has a 40” chest, 36” sleeve, and 31/32” waist. On Dean, the jacket fits comfortably through the body with a relaxed straight shape and enough room to layer over a shirt.

Best for someone who wears a modern men’s Medium and wants an easy jacket fit, or a men’s Large who prefers a closer vintage shirt-jacket fit. Sleeve and body length should work especially well for taller wearers because Dean is 6’2” with a 36” sleeve.

Condition

Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The exterior presents well overall, with the textured woven fabric, collar, pockets, and hardware looking strong in the photos. The interior satin-finish lining shows visible age-related wear, including tearing, shredding, and separation near the lower lining and side areas. The jacket remains wearable, but the lining wear is part of the condition and is shown in the photos.

Styling Notes

Wear it open over a bold printed shirt for a full 1970s look, or keep it cleaner with a white tee, ribbed tank, or thin black knit. Works well with cream trousers, worn denim, brown cords, fatigues, or tailored shorts. The textured tan palette also pairs nicely with rust, olive, chocolate brown, navy, ivory, and washed black.

Styling / Cross-Sell Note

Styled with a printed shirt and light trousers. Shirt and pants are styling pieces only and are not included unless listed separately.

Curation Note

Selected for its textured open-weave fabric, relaxed 1970s shirt-jacket shape, useful neutral palette, and strong styling potential. It has that easy vintage menswear quality that can read outdoorsy, art-school, or softly tailored depending on how it is worn.

Authenticity Note

Interior label reads Hathaway OtherWear with a Dry Clean Only care tag. Era is estimated based on the label, pointed collar, epaulets, snap-style hardware, shirt-jacket construction, textured woven fabric, and overall 1970s sportswear silhouette.