A great sport coat announces itself the moment you walk into a room — and the Onward Reserve Barberis Captains Windowpane Sport Coat in Captains Blue does exactly that. Crafted from the finest Italian fabric by the legendary Vitale Barberis Canonico mill — one of the most respected names in European woolens for over three centuries — this jacket is built on a foundation of fabric excellence that simply cannot be replicated at any lower price point. The bold windowpane pattern in a rich Captain’s Blue brings a nautical confidence and classic Southern elegance to the sport coat silhouette that makes it equally at home at a wedding, a yacht club dinner, a Kentucky Derby watch party, or a first-class seat somewhere warm.
The 100% wool lightweight construction is the secret to this jacket’s year-round versatility — light enough to wear comfortably in warmer months, polished enough to anchor any formal occasion, and breathable enough to keep you comfortable through a long evening without the stuffiness of heavier tailored cloth. The windowpane check is rendered in a scale that reads as confident without overwhelming — structured enough to pair with tailored trousers and a dress shirt, relaxed enough to wear over a casual white tee with dark chinos for a smart-casual evening that doesn’t look like it’s trying too hard.
Why you’ll love it:
- Vitale Barberis Canonico Italian Fabric — woven by one of the world’s most storied mills, this is the kind of fabric that discerning dressers recognize immediately by its drape, hand feel, and the way it moves. There is no substitute.
- 100% Wool Lightweight Construction — elevated comfort and breathability in a season-spanning weight that wears as beautifully in April as it does in October.
- Captains Blue Windowpane Pattern — a bold, nautically-inspired colorway that brings personality and visual interest to the classic sport coat without ever crossing into loud or overdone territory.
- Open Patch Pockets & Side Vents — classic, functional details that give this jacket its relaxed, approachable character and allow easy freedom of movement through any evening.
- Available in Regular & Long Sizing (40–48) — a proper range of tailored sizes with precise measurements across chest, waist, length, sleeve, and shoulder for a fit that works as hard as the fabric does.
At Bering’s, we’ve been a trusted family-owned destination for quality goods in Houston since 1940 — and the Onward Reserve Barberis Captains Windowpane Sport Coat is the kind of investment piece that earns its price with every compliment it receives. This is how a Southern gentleman dresses when the occasion calls for it.
Sport Coat Sizing
| Size | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 43″ | 44″ | 46″ | 48″ | 50″ |
| Waist | 40″ | 42″ | 44″ | 46.5″ | 48.75″ |
| Length | 29.5″ | 29.75″ | 30″ | 30.25″ | 30.5″ |
| Sleeve | 25″ | 25.5″ | 25.75″ | 26″ | 26.25″ |
| Across Shoulder | 18.5″ | 19.5″ | 20″ | 20.5″ | 21″ |
*Longs +1″ in length




