Corrib by Magee 1866 — our all-time favourite returns in new Donegal tweeds: smart, substantial, pure wool herringbone, classic raglan tailoring — and as warm as a built-in stove!
Original price was: £685.00.£479.00Current price is: £479.00.
A biting wind across a racecourse, a frosty morning in the country, or a particularly disagreeable November day in London: these are the occasions for which the Irish invented proper overcoats. And few are more reassuring than the Magee Corrib coat, one of CountryClubuk’s all-time favourites.
The Corrib returns in handsome new Donegal herringbone tweeds, with the Oat Herringbone particularly catching our eye. Its richly textured weave combines warm oatmeal, beige and brown tones, subtly varied in the manner of traditional Donegal cloth. It is a splendid colourway for town or country, equally at home over a dark business suit or a favourite tweed jacket.
Named after Lough Corrib, the great Irish lake famous for its wild brown trout, this is a coat with a thoroughly Irish pedigree. Magee has been weaving and tailoring in Donegal since 1866, and the Corrib is a fine example of what happens when good cloth, sensible design and generations of experience come together.
Available to Members, subject to stock and size availability. For full details, please read on . . .
Cut from substantial pure wool Donegal tweed, the Corrib has that wonderfully reassuring weight and softness which modern lightweight overcoats so often lack. The traditional raglan sleeves give plenty of room for a jacket underneath, yet the straight, elegant cut avoids any suggestion of bulk. Indeed, one of the Corrib’s more remarkable qualities is that it seems to suit almost every gentleman who puts one on.
The collar buttons right up against the neck to keep out the wind—no fashionable open lapels admitting an icy draught—while concealed front buttons preserve the clean, classic line. Deep side pockets accommodate cold hands, adjustable cuffs provide a little extra protection, and a rear vent allows freedom of movement. Inside, the contrasting burgundy lining, with its quilted upper section, adds an unexpectedly rakish touch.
This is a real gentleman’s overcoat: handsome enough for lunch in St James’s, practical enough for a winter’s day at the races and substantial enough for a country weekend when the weather turns distinctly unfriendly. It will not look dated in five years, or ten, and with proper care should give pleasure for many winters beyond.
And, as we have always maintained, the Corrib is as warm as a built-in stove. Although considerably better dressed.
The Oat Herringbone is Magee style 0055330. The Corrib is generously cut to be worn over a jacket; gentlemen intending to wear it principally over lighter clothing may wish to consider sizing down. Our Member Services team will be pleased to advise on current sizes and availability.
Magee RRP £685. CountryClubuk Member price £479 — saving £206 (30%).
The Magee heritage
Established in Donegal in 1866, Magee is one of Ireland’s most distinguished names in weaving and tailoring. Its reputation was built on the distinctive character of Donegal tweed, with its rich textures and subtle flecks of colour, and on an enduring preference for natural fibres and clothes designed to outlast passing fashions.
The Corrib embodies that philosophy rather splendidly. It is the sort of overcoat one buys with the intention of wearing for years — and then discovers one has very little reason to buy another.
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