Walthamstow based SABEL Saddlery was approached by a local cellist to repair, revive and sensitively refurbish this fantastic jacket. An original 1960s item by Granny Takes A Trip – an iconic Kings Road boutique – it is made from William Morris furnishing fabric and lined with gold satin.

In addition to the repairs, SABEL Saddlery added hand-made leather buttons and olive green leather collar, elbow patches and cuff reinforcements.

You can find out more about the history of this jacket here, and decide for yourself whether "No one would make plush breeches when there were no flunkies to wear them".