How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[dubpynchon]

Not "new" to me but it feels new, because my vintage Lawrence cross-zip just returned from Johnson Leathers.

JL created a replacement horsehide belt with leather that is a real close match to the horsehide in the jacket body. Added a new vintage-style belt buckle that I bought off eBay (the ****py original cardboard-like belt was missing its buckle). The shape of the new buckle nicely complements the decorative studs on the epaulettes.

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JL created a snap-on mouton collar in gray, which turned out fabulous. The mouton doesn't have a thick pile, but I don't think it's necessary on this jacket. As Alan says, it's refined without the "collar brace" look. I think the color looks great.

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The stitching repairs to the coin pocket are flawless. Couldn't be happier with how this jacket turned out. It feels complete now and the additions are so well-executed, they feel original to the jacket, which is exactly what I was seeking.

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Man that is perfect. Well done!

 

[ProteinNerd]

Type 3 Denim jacket made from Cone Mills denim from some Japanese brand, should be here soon. Hopefully a better fit than my current Levi baggy sleeve version.

 

[Psant25]

Anyone see that lc king came out with a type iii in their 12 oz brown duck and pull the trigger? I got an email today from them

https://lcking.com/collections/coats-jackets/products/lc-king-brown-duck-bristol-jean-jacket

I am waiting for them to restock their denim type iii in medium.

 

[tmitchell59]

Not "new" to me but it feels new, because my vintage Lawrence cross-zip just returned from Johnson Leathers.

JL created a replacement horsehide belt with leather that is a real close match to the horsehide in the jacket body. Added a new vintage-style belt buckle that I bought off eBay (the ****py original cardboard-like belt was missing its buckle). The shape of the new buckle nicely complements the decorative studs on the epaulettes.

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JL created a snap-on mouton collar in gray, which turned out fabulous. The mouton doesn't have a thick pile, but I don't think it's necessary on this jacket. As Alan says, it's refined without the "collar brace" look. I think the color looks great.

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The stitching repairs to the coin pocket are flawless. Couldn't be happier with how this jacket turned out. It feels complete now and the additions are so well-executed, they feel original to the jacket, which is exactly what I was seeking.

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Very Nice! I like that collar.

 

[tmitchell59]

A Hercules unlike any style I have seen. Patina King. More to follow. sorta Indiana Jones style from the 50s

 

[Monitor]

Soon. Maybe even tomorrow.

 

[sweetfights]

Not "new" to me but it feels new, because my vintage Lawrence cross-zip just returned from Johnson Leathers.

JL created a replacement horsehide belt with leather that is a real close match to the horsehide in the jacket body. Added a new vintage-style belt buckle that I bought off eBay (the ****py original cardboard-like belt was missing its buckle). The shape of the new buckle nicely complements the decorative studs on the epaulettes.

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JL created a snap-on mouton collar in gray, which turned out fabulous. The mouton doesn't have a thick pile, but I don't think it's necessary on this jacket. As Alan says, it's refined without the "collar brace" look. I think the color looks great.

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The stitching repairs to the coin pocket are flawless. Couldn't be happier with how this jacket turned out. It feels complete now and the additions are so well-executed, they feel original to the jacket, which is exactly what I was seeking.

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One of a kind!! Splendid!!!

 

[sweetfights]

Soon. Maybe even tomorrow.

What is it???

That was my question. Iron Heart?
So easy to do.

 

[Monitor]

Another stupid decision.

 

[Boyo]

@Monitor Iron Heart?

 

[Monitor]

@Monitor Iron Heart?

Aye. Something long extinct. I hope it'll be good.

 

[Sloan1874]

Off to Gala tomorrow to nail down the details of my Wayfarer. They've got one that I can try on for size - it's got high arm holes, so I need to see if it's a 236 or 38 that I need.

 

[red devil]

The LW jackets are complete

 

[El Marro]

The LW jackets are complete

Me too!
I just received a UPS shipping notification Stuart decided to send me a stock CHP to check for fit before making my custom one.

 

[Blackadder]

This arrived. A Cockpit for Beams Japan 37J1

 

[Sloan1874]

My Wayfarer is incoming. Should be here Monday. Quite excited...

 

[El Marro]

My Wayfarer is incoming. Should be here Monday. Quite excited...

Wow!
That was fast man, can’t wait to see the photos.

 

[Sloan1874]

It is! But I'm told this was down to a bit of a clerical error as a result of me going to the factory rather than anything else. But, hey, I am not going to complain! We're just getting the nicer weather, so it's just in time to start working on the jacket's 'tan'...

 

[Edward]

Im curious when the "Mandarin" collar became fashionable on moto jackets? 60s Im assuming...

Certainly in the UK the 'cafe racer' as we know it is a sixties thing, though they have their origin in the one-piece riding suits of the fifties. I have seen mandarin collars on jackets as early as 30s, though - typically German bike jackets and halfbelts.

 

[Carlos840]

Certainly in the UK the 'cafe racer' as we know it is a sixties thing, though they have their origin in the one-piece riding suits of the fifties. I have seen mandarin collars on jackets as early as 30s, though - typically German bike jackets and halfbelts.

If you think about it this 30s Peter's has a mandarin collar.
It is just in hiding when the jacket is open...

Same with the Leather Togs which is also a 30s design:

The center zip mandarin collar jacket might have become mainstream in the 50s with the J-100 and similar jackets, but it started on cross zips long before that.