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

[Jin431]

Love the cut -- congrats!

Any idea what's going here:

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I would think it's because of overlapping leather on a single point. It also has it on the bottom hem and the back waist band. If I didn't request the bottom hem to have a leather backing then it would probably be less noticeable.

What do you mean? Because it's sticking out a bit? There are four layers of leather and a zipper folded there, simply impossible to avoid - Same as on the edge of the hem, just below.

Agreed. I don't see it as an eyesore and it's bound to have stacking somewhere. Im amazed how Greg made it look so clean and neat.

Greg doesn't skive the edges (yet) so that's 4 layers of unskived leather you're seeing. Pulled really tight because otherwise it would obstruct the zipper pull.
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Edit: Maybe it's not as pleasant to the eye, skived edges make much smoother seams. But it takes a very skilled machinist to make unskived edges look as good as this.

That's some neat work for sure! Greg sure knows how to work leather!
He still doesn't do the skived edges? I thought he got the hardware for that ages ago?

 

[ABCD]

I thought he got the hardware for that ages ago?

He got the machine November last year. But he needed to learn how to use it properly.

 

[DrMacabre]

Hello,

Found this on vinted, never seen this type of heavy corduroy on a Levi’s Sherpa and more interesting, the lining is 100% real wool. The tag says « Levi Strauss do Brasil » too cheap to not buy it.

 

[willyto]

This one should arrive tomorrow as I already paid custom duties yesterday. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping the fit is good after triple checking the measurements with different Japanese websites and photography of fit/size on staff of those stores.

 

[Jin431]

He got the machine November last year. But he needed to learn how to use it properly.

Got it. Hope he starts using it soon so we can see the improvements of his already top notch stitching skills.

 

[ton312]

And this one.... Looks minty

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And on that day your leather jackets wept. For they will merely support hangers from this day forward. Welcome aboard!

 

[ton312]

Thanks to @Marc mndt (our man in Amsterdam) and @Imuricecreamman for his sizing input I have a leather jacket I’ve been seeking for two years since the later posted it. Off vinted for dirt cheap. If it looks half as good as these shots below, I’ll be happy as a clam!

 

[Jin431]

Thanks to @Marc mndt (our man in Amsterdam) and @Imuricecreamman for his sizing input I have a leather jacket I’ve been seeking for two years since the later posted it. Off vinted for dirt cheap. If it looks half as good as these shots below, I’ll be happy as a clam!
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What a clean one! That's so simple that it's so perfect for everyday use. Go for it

 

[Fonzie]

Thanks to @Marc mndt (our man in Amsterdam) and @Imuricecreamman for his sizing input I have a leather jacket I’ve been seeking for two years since the later posted it. Off vinted for dirt cheap. If it looks half as good as these shots below, I’ll be happy as a clam!
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Looks great! What is it?

 

[ton312]

Looks great! What is it?

Quite literally a “mall jacket”...but enhanced, like with that serum Logan shot up to power through. I’ll post in the jacket o’ the day thread when I have it.
I’m actually a bit giddy about it. It’s not as special as 99.999% of the stuff we see around here but...it is to me! I’m not kidding when I say I have scoured the net for this in my size since 05/2019.

 

[Fonzie]

I actually really like it @ton312 , I have been planning something like that with 5Star, probably in deerskin.

 

[ton312]

I actually really like it @ton312 , I have been planning something like that with 5Star, probably in deerskin.

I’ll post lots of pics for you to work off. It’s the epitome of a simple jacket, and the cut and tailoring do all the work.

 

[Monitor]

This one should arrive tomorrow as I already paid custom duties yesterday. I'm crossing my fingers and hoping the fit is good after triple checking the measurements with different Japanese websites and photography of fit/size on staff of those stores.

This is massively cool!

 

[red devil]

This is massively cool!

Agreed!

 

[willyto]

This is massively cool!

Agreed!

Thank you both!

It is here. I think I could have gotten away with the size 38 at the time I saw it but this one is a comfortable fit and I don’t find myself restricted as with the Himel Intrepid.

The jacket can be buttoned all the way down and I can layer a waistcoat, wear a thick shirt or knitwear if I want to. The deerskin drapes in a wonderful way.

This will have to do I guess since a size 38 is unlikely to appear any time soon. Maybe I’m too used to feeling restricted that this one feels weird, too comfortable in a way(not a bad thing)

The measurements match the ones the seller listed so that's good. It has a tiny puncture in the left sleeve which I think was repaired with some kind of glue but doesn't bother me much.

 

[ABCD]

Thank you both!

It is here. I think I could have gotten away with the size 38 at the time I saw it but this one is a comfortable fit and I don’t find myself restricted as with the Himel Intrepid.

The jacket can be buttoned all the way down and I can layer a waistcoat, wear a thick shirt or knitwear if I want to.

This will have to do I guess since a size 38 is unlikely to appear any time soon. Maybe I’m too used to feeling restricted that this one feels weird, too comfortable in a way.

The measurements match the ones the seller listed so that's good. It has a tiny repair in the left sleeve which I think was repaired(Some kind of puncture) but doesn't bother me.


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I think it looks great. Very cool! A snugger fit would make this jacket look too feminine imo.

 

[willyto]

I think it looks great. Very cool! A snugger fit would make this jacket look too feminine imo.

Thanks!

Yes, it's a bit risky with certain jackets to go too slim. I used these pictures and the measurements to get an idea of fit. Some of the Japanese stores put the Height/Weight/Size of the jacket on their Staff. This way one can imagine how it would fit them. I think this is a brilliant way to display the garments and help people purchase online.

I'm 179cm and 76-77Kg with a 38 chest so I was afraid with the 38 I would look like a sausage and be too short for me to be honest and why I didn't buy it when I had the chance.

Second guessing fit on garments I buy is my worse vice. I do it even after a long time wearing them, I obsess over everything

 

[red devil]

Thanks!

Yes, it's a bit risky with certain jackets to go too slim. I used these pictures and the measurements to get an idea of fit. Some of the Japanese stores put the Height/Weight/Size of the jacket on their Staff. This way one can imagine how it would fit them. I think this is a brilliant way to display the garments and help people purchase online.

I'm 179cm and 76-77Kg with a 38 chest so I was afraid with the 38 I would look like a sausage and be too short for me to be honest and why I didn't buy it when I had the chance.

Second guessing fit on garments I buy is my worse vice. I do it even after a long time wearing them, I obsess over everything

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I think the 38 might have been too small, although it is difficult to say... I would be very happy with the jacket fittingthe way it does for you here

 

[Carlos840]

Thank you both!

It is here. I think I could have gotten away with the size 38 at the time I saw it but this one is a comfortable fit and I don’t find myself restricted as with the Himel Intrepid.

The jacket can be buttoned all the way down and I can layer a waistcoat, wear a thick shirt or knitwear if I want to. The deerskin drapes in a wonderful way.

This will have to do I guess since a size 38 is unlikely to appear any time soon. Maybe I’m too used to feeling restricted that this one feels weird, too comfortable in a way(not a bad thing)

The measurements match the ones the seller listed so that's good. It has a tiny puncture in the left sleeve which I think was repaired with some kind of glue but doesn't bother me much.


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It looks good, it might feel roomy but it doesn't look too big.
That's how the Peacoat fits me too, it's a nice change from the second skin feel that can be had from a tighter fit.

 

[Mrfrown]

Very cool @willyto

I think any question about the fit is settled by looking at your shot from the back. Hangs perfectly.