# 1970s McGregor Brown Cotton Velvet Safari Jacket – Modern Men’s M/L to L, 42 Chest

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- Published: 2026-07-03T07:31:45-07:00
- Author: russ

A strong vintage McGregor safari-style jacket in rich brown cotton velvet with a
soft plush finish and easy 1970s attitude. The color sits in a warm chocolate / 
tobacco brown, with the natural nap variation and light catching quality that makes
cotton velvet so good in motion.

The jacket features a pointed collar, front button closure, chest flap pockets, 
lower flap pockets, long sleeves, and a fully lined interior. The silhouette lands
somewhere between a shirt jacket, safari jacket, and casual blazer alternative: 
structured enough to dress up, but relaxed enough to wear open over a printed shirt
or simple tee.

McGregor was a major name in mid-to-late 20th-century American sportswear, especially
known for accessible casual menswear with strong everyday wearability. This piece
has that same foundation, but the brown cotton velvet gives it a much more elevated,
after-dark feel.

Marked size **42**. Based on Dean’s measurements and the visible fit, this best 
fits a modern men’s **M/L to L**, approximately **42 chest**, depending on desired
fit. On Dean, it fits comfortably through the chest and body with a clean vintage
jacket shape.

Shown styled with sunglasses, a red shirt, gray trousers, and a clutch. Listing 
is for the **jacket only**.

**Details**

Brand: **McGregor****
 
Era: Estimated 1970s
 
Marked Size: 42
 
Estimated Modern
Size: Men’s M/L to L, approx 42 chest
 
Size Basis: Marked size, Dean’s measurements,
visible model fit, cotton velvet jacket structure, 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 clean
vintage jacket shape
 
Color: Brown / chocolate / tobacco
 
Material: 100% cotton
exterior
 
Fabric Feel: Cotton velvet / plush cotton pile
 
Lining: Fully lined


Collar: Pointed collar
 
Sleeves: Long sleeves
 
Closure: Front button closure
 

Pockets: Chest flap pockets and lower flap pockets
 
Country of Origin: Made in 
Korea
 
Care: Dry clean only
 
Condition: Good vintage condition

**Fit Notes**

Marked size **42**. Estimated modern fit is **men’s M/L to L**, approximately **
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 chest and body with a clean vintage jacket
shape. Best for a modern men’s Medium/Large who wants an easy jacket fit, or a modern
Large who prefers a neater vintage fit.

Because Dean is tall with a 36” sleeve, the sleeve and body length are useful references
for taller wearers.

**Condition**

Good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The brown cotton velvet exterior
presents strongly overall, with natural nap variation, light surface wear, and gentle
creasing typical of vintage velvet. The interior lining shows visible age-related
wear, including small holes, seam stress, and fraying near the inner underarm/lining
area. The jacket remains wearable and visually strong, but the lining wear is part
of the condition and is reflected in the grade. Please review photos carefully.

**Styling Notes**

Wear it over a red or printed shirt with pleated trousers for full 1970s energy,
or style it more quietly with a white tee, black knit, faded denim, or cream trousers.
It also works well with loafers, boots, high-top sneakers, or a simple tank underneath.
The brown velvet pairs especially well with ivory, rust, red, denim blue, olive,
camel, black, and gray.

**Shown with**

Styled with sunglasses, a red shirt, gray trousers, sneakers, jewelry, and a clutch
for shoot styling. Listing is for the **jacket only** unless otherwise stated.

**Curation Note**

Selected for its rich brown cotton velvet, classic McGregor sportswear label, 1970s
safari-jacket shape, and excellent styling potential. It has the kind of vintage
menswear personality that can read rock-and-roll, tailored, or softly louche depending
on how it is worn.

**Authenticity Note**

Interior label reads **McGregor**, **100% cotton**, **Made in Korea**, **Dry Clean
Only**, and marked size **42**. Era is estimated based on label design, fabrication,
country of origin, pocket styling, button-front construction, and overall 1970s 
sportswear silhouette.