{"product_id":"british-royal-navy-80s-ventile-windproof-deck-smock","title":"British Royal Navy 80s Ventile Windproof Deck Smock","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 3 fit L\/XL \u003cbr\u003eColor: Navy blue\u003cbr\u003eYear: 80s \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Vintage beautiful fade and marks give character to the piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn any given day, the Royal Navy Ventile “Foul Weather” Deck Smock is one of the most sought-after vintage designs we come across. But this particular example is exceptionally special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smock itself is a gorgeous and intricately engineered piece, constructed from heavy-duty, rich navy Ventile cotton — an exceptionally high-grade, expensive-to-produce fabric renowned for its natural windproof and water-resistant properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in excellent condition and, unusually, in a highly wearable size, approximately a Medium. These smocks are most commonly encountered in truly gargantuan sizes, making this one particularly appealing for both collectors and those who actually want to wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment is highly adjustable, with drawstrings and straps at the hood, waist, hem and cuffs, allowing it to be cinched and secured to keep the elements firmly out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all traditional military smocks, it is designed to be worn with a deliberately loose fit — both for ease of putting on and taking off, and to allow for multiple layers underneath in cold and foul-weather conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely exceptional piece of Royal Navy history, and one of the earliest examples we have ever come across.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Tags","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54676819575111,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/5003\/3735\/files\/DE18CF33-3A0A-4B97-8DB0-EF8E13D349FE.jpg?v=1787160156","url":"https:\/\/vintage-tags-2.myshopify.com\/products\/british-royal-navy-80s-ventile-windproof-deck-smock","provider":"Vintage Tags","version":"1.0","type":"link"}