What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Fonzie]

That’s a perfect fit if I ever saw one and the coolest jacket.
You've hit jackpot. Congrats.

 

[dubpynchon]

The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool.

Ha, very good. Great jacket and perfect fit.

 

[ton312]

Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility. View attachment 185187 View attachment 185186 View attachment 185188 It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

$98!???? Perfect fit. No need to even mention. But $98!!!!!

 

[JMax]

Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility. View attachment 185187 View attachment 185186 View attachment 185188 It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

This had my chuckling, well done on both the stellar jacket and the stellar review.

 

[Benny Holiday]

I still need to lose another 5kg to hit my goal
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I think the weight loss has actually made you look younger Thuggee.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

This had my chuckling, well done on both the stellar jacket and the stellar review.

Yeah, @Bfd70, “speechless”.
Nothin like a jacket that all you can say is “oh wow” for a few months!!
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[Trenchfriend]

Beige cotton fieldjacket.

 

[Dav]

ELC Irvin, yes it was a bit warm

 

[Hh121]

Lee storm rider

 

[Boyo]

LVC Einstein Jacket..

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Fivestar "capeskin" a-1.could probably take a size lager, but this will mainly be a summer jacket.

 

[thor]

Five Star Leathers russet goatskin M-422a with the Gordon & Ferguson label (the left pocket is slightly wider than the right as per G&F originals). The red lining they’ve used is cotton, not rayon or sateen.
While certainly not 100% accurate, it’s very well made and has the overall look and feel of a WWII M-422a. The russet goat is very thick and substantial yet soft and easy to wear right out of the box. Beautiful grain and the stitching is done with a light khaki thread for contrast. I also had them add an inside wallet pocket. A great value for the money.

 

[navetsea]

Black goatskin, now more dark grey than black

 

[Thuggee]

Good thing I’m typing because I’m basically speechless.
I received this Vanson CR today off the bay. Lone bidder. $98+10. Listed as vintage VGC. There was some speculation on the “how many new..” thread that it would date to the early nineties or earlier based on the Talon zipper. What ever era it is from, they got the sleeves right then. Many current Vanson have bodybuilder bicep sleeves. These are snug but not so much as to limit mobility. View attachment 185187 View attachment 185186 View attachment 185188 It is, in short, amazing. THICK hide. Soft as a 5 yr old grass cutting sweatshirt. Wear marks and patina in all of the right places. Not a stich popped. The grain on the leather looks like the oldest, meanest elephant on the savanna. The only odor is the satisfying aroma of enduring cool. I shall not mention the fit as I don’t wish to well up with tears of happiness. Bless you previous owner. I hope it was nominal weight gain from a life well enjoyed that has forced you to pass this on. Rest easy. I’ve got it from here.

Awesome jacket & fit


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[Trenchfriend]

Beige cotton fieldjacket, again.

 

[Hide'n'seek]

Beige cotton fieldjacket, again.

Is the point of this thread not a visual reference?

 

[Seb Lucas]

LVC Einstein Jacket..

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Boyo - possibly your best fitting jackets. Nice work.

 

[Monitor]

Is the point of this thread not a visual reference?

Lol, don't. This has been attempted several times already, to no avail. Trench is entrenched on this matter.

 

[JMax]

Lol, don't. This has been attempted several times already, to no avail. Trench is entrenched on this matter.

Yep, it's part of his standout charm. I like it.

Spent the week in Minneapolis for work and got the chance to take the Chips with me. Now back in the office and it is still with me...

 

[Imuricecreamman]

More of the same today. Layering With a thickish sweater. Needs a lot of wear to be a cool jacket, but we will get there.