Despite my star-quality avatars, I’m not a cool, sophisticated person, and I pay very little attention to fashion. So I have to ask younger and more knowledgeable jellies about things that might seem obvious to them.

I recently purchased a tailored tweed blazer, the first such item that I’ve bought in probably more than ten years.

It came with a label sewn on the sleeve. The label has a brand name and something about the fabric being made in Italy.

The label seems sewn on tightly, as if it were meant to stay. I can’t think why I’d want it there. To me it’s like leaving a price tag showing.

I like the jacket, but I don’t like this label. Am I supposed to leave it on? I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone else wearing one. If I did, I’d probably think it was a mistake, like leaving the pockets sewn shut.

Topics: clothing, fabric, jackets, fashion, style, labels