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

[jonbuilder]

Here are the various states of the Sears store from oldest to newest (left to right). At some point they bricked up the windows. I used to shop there all the time. It was a very easy place to purchase Levi's and Carhartt gear. Now it is a condo building with a Devery institute Of technology on the first floor.

It looks more inviting with the narrower street and the tree line walkway in the early picture.

 

[jonbuilder]

That is interesting on the First Sears Store.

I look forward to your assessment of this style. I have owned 5-6 of this low adjustment jackets. One brown the rest black, all of them steerhide.

I also have this low adjustment style in Horsehide, which does not show up too often. I've only seen it in Black. Dena did some repairs on the neck lining. View attachment 250711
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This is a low adjustment VS a more traditional half-belt style. The black is Horsehide the brown is very heavy Steerhide. A much heavier hide than found on the steerhide low adjustment.

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Terry, what does low adjustment refer to?

 

[handymike]

 

[Mrfrown]

At the end of May I sorta lost my mind when I really looked at the LW Ryder vest that @Monitor picked up off ebay (https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/lost-worlds-ryder-leather-vest-waistcoat.97840/) and decided I had to have something like it for myself. After talking to LW, JL, and Vanson I decided to work with JL. Its now on the way, 2 weeks ahead of schedule.

I went with a light brown CXL horsehide 3-3.25 oz and brown poly satin lining. Otherwise the features hew pretty close to the original. I have to say the process was fun. It was easy to work with Damon at JL and he had a sharp eye for potential fit issues from my pics with the fit vest. Fingers crossed for the final fit! Can't wait to get my grubby hands on it and wear the hell out of it.

 

[handymike]

What, no fringe!?!

 

[Mrfrown]

What, no fringe!?!

One fine day, HM. ONE FINE DAY!

In truth there are several I’ve been keeping an eye on but none both as nice and as affordable as that dang Kehoe.

 

[Monitor]

At the end of May I sorta lost my mind when I really looked at the LW Ryder vest that @Monitor picked up off ebay (https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/lost-worlds-ryder-leather-vest-waistcoat.97840/) and decided I had to have something like it for myself. After talking to LW, JL, and Vanson I decided to work with JL. Its now on the way, 2 weeks ahead of schedule.

I went with a light brown CXL horsehide 3-3.25 oz and brown poly satin lining. Otherwise the features hew pretty close to the original. I have to say the process was fun. It was easy to work with Damon at JL and he had a sharp eye for potential fit issues from my pics with the fit vest. Fingers crossed for the final fit! Can't wait to get my grubby hands on it and wear the hell out of it.

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Aaah, so cool my vest inspired you to go thru with this project! But you seriously made a great call. I wanted to get rid of all my LW stuff after the debacle I went through with them recently but just couldn't bring myself to list this vest. This is one piece I know for a fact I won't ever find a decent replacement for, short of going full custom.

Plus, this girl I met some time ago commented how it's the coolest when I was wearing it one day so it even brought me one IRL compliment.

Your vest will look even better down the line 'cause of the CXL. Plastic LW finish isn't keen on getting that mean patina I'd prefer but on the other hand, the thing is indestructible so it's got that going on.

 

[navetsea]

Aaah, so cool my vest inspired you to go thru with this project! But you seriously made a great call. I wanted to get rid of all my LW stuff after the debacle I went through with them recently but just couldn't bring myself to list this vest. This is one piece I know for a fact I won't ever find a decent replacement for, short of going full custom.

Plus, this girl I met some time ago commented how it's the coolest when I was wearing it one day so it even brought me one IRL compliment.

Your vest will look even better down the line 'cause of the CXL. Plastic LW finish isn't keen on getting that mean patina I'd prefer but on the other hand, the thing is indestructible so it's got that going on.

seperate the creator with the creation friend, if its objectively good keep it

 

[dannyk]

Didn’t actually buy this but considering it. This one is on pre-order and not out yet. I’ve always liked the Commando and we have members here that own them. But I’m confused about the leather. I feel like I’ve read about this here before but can’t recall where. I know it has and so sorry if the answer has become well known by now. The question is in regards to the Vanson-Left Field-Butterscotch Aloha Jacket. Aka Commando. In the written description they call it Competition Weight. But under the breakdown/stats of the jacket it’s x-150. I know there’s been a lot of confusion over x-150 and z-150 and now add in this. Can anyone provide me with an explanation before I consider ordering? Thanks guys!

 

[JMax]

X-150. With some made in Firenze, designated as Commando-S. Recently read here that some from Butterscotch were in Z too. I did not know that. But the original from LF and non-S designated Butterscotch Commandos, are generally X-150. This is straight from Vanson’s mouth. I asked them after being confused by the same phrase you highlighted. It’s a poorly worded description. And this one does say X-150 a few sentences below.

 

[El Marro]

X150 for sure. I think both LF and Butterscotch have described the leather as Comp Weight but I have also had it confirmed by Constantine at Vanson that the original jacket was made in X150.

 

[El Marro]

Didn’t actually buy this but considering it. This one is on pre-order and not out yet. I’ve always liked the Commando and we have members here that own them.

One other point to consider if you are thinking of ordering this jacket is the fit difference between Butterscotch and Left Field. Butterscotch has opened up the bottom hem a little bit looser than the LF version (probably to allow for more IPA and/or ice cream consumption). While that might be an attractive feature to some it is not anything I would want on my jacket. I own the original LF cut and I think it is a very nice slim fit crosszip jacket. Opening up the bottom hem would lessen the V shape of the jacket and make it boxier.

 

[JMax]

One other point to consider if you are thinking of ordering this jacket is the fit difference between Butterscotch and Left Field. Butterscotch has opened up the bottom hem a little bit looser than the LF version (probably to allow for more IPA and/or ice cream consumption). While that might be an attractive feature to some it is not anything I would want on my jacket. I own the original LF cut and I think it is a very nice slim fit crosszip jacket. Opening up the bottom hem would lessen the V shape of the jacket and make it boxier.

It’s also a longer cut jacket, hence the need for the two-way zip if you aren’t tall.

 

[ABCD]

With some made in Firenze

Made in Florence, Italy?

 

[JMax]

@Marc mndt You know what, I’ve never asked so can’t definitely say.

On a different topic, insomnia is good. Picked up a white workmanship label Harley Sportster in a 44 for $100.

 

[ABCD]

@Marc mndt You know what, I’ve never asked so can’t definitely say.

On a different topic, insomnia is good. Picked up a white workmanship label Harley Sportster in a 44 for $100.

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That's a great deal! Condition looks very good too. Congrats!

 

[JMax]

That's a great deal! Condition looks very good too. Congrats!

Thanks.

Fingers crossed that there is no catch when it arrives. And that it fits.

 

[ABCD]

I bought one from the classifieds not too long ago. I really like how its shaped: tight chest with some flare at the bottom hem.

 

[JMax]

I bought one from the classifieds not too long ago. I really like how its shaped: tight chest with some flare at the bottom hem. View attachment 251418

If it fits like that...I’ll be more than happy.

 

[Monitor]

@Marc mndt You know what, I’ve never asked so can’t definitely say.

On a different topic, insomnia is good. Picked up a white workmanship label Harley Sportster in a 44 for $100.

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That's a good catch alright!