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

[Mrfrown]

Crank the AC and lets see it in action!

Yeah I definitely wouldn't let exterior weather stop me from trying it out lol

 

[ton312]

Fifteen days after finalising my custom order, it just arrived in Texas. Fit is perfect, the leather is amazing and I initial impression is great. More to follow, once I have time to really get to know it.

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Oh man that’s cool. I absolutely love the contrast zipper tape. That’s as much an LL trademark as the badge (which appears omitted in your jacket). Superb!

 

[ABCD]

Oh boy, Lewis Leathers Cyclone in British racing green sheepskin incoming.

 

[Tom71]

Oh boy, Lewis Leathers Cyclone in British racing green sheepskin incoming.

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Looks like they´ve been exclusively working on TFL orders for the past three weeks...

 

[Mrfrown]

Oh boy, Lewis Leathers Cyclone in British racing green sheepskin incoming.

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MARC! Very much looking forward to seeing this one and hearing your thoughts on it the green sheep!

 

[Kubatu]

Picked up this today. Probably will be a bit too small - size 36, vintage, but I've been wanting to try an older zip up Wrangler for awhile, so we'll see!

 

[MrProper]

Oh boy, Lewis Leathers Cyclone in British racing green sheepskin incoming.

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lol
After I stumbled across a used Lewis Leathers Racing Jacket No 442, which unfortunately does not fit, I can not get it out of my head.
So I asked Lewis Leathers by mail, how it looks with customizing in dark brown sheepskin. Am curious about the answer.

 

[ABCD]

So I asked Lewis Leathers by mail, how it looks with customizing in dark brown sheepskin. Am curious about the answer.

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

 

[Canuck Panda]

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

 

[Mrfrown]

I’ll be sure to post pics and a review when I have it in possession. I will be back in the states tomorrow for a couple of weeks (NJ and a short trip to New England).



Thanks! Looking forward to sharing them.

Hey @marker2037 did you ever receive your Thedi Atlas / Field Jacket style? If so, what are your thoughts? Any pics?

 

[Mrfrown]

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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The sheepskin really does have a lot more character. I can see the appeal of both

 

[Mrfrown]

Decided to cover the colder end of the spectrum with this old Pendleton coat.

I love the woolen flannels I have from them, stoked about this big boy.

 

[MrProper]

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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Thank you very much for your advice.
I'm glad I requested sheepskin anyway.
I didn't have that on the radar at all. But after some positive reports here, I should try it out.

 

[ton312]

Got a message this one I missed from Terry was available. No hesitation on this second chance! Super excited to have two vintage gems inbound!

 

[Salmosalar]

Oh boy, Lewis Leathers Cyclone in British racing green sheepskin incoming.

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That sounds amazing Marc - that racing green sheepskin is one of the very best hides I have ever encountered anywhere - and it will look really classy on the Cyclone - a great combo and I look forward to seeing your posts on delivery!

 

[Salmosalar]

This is the 442 in horsehide. It looks pretty dull

Their dark brown sheepskin looks 10000x better

Yes - definitely go for sheep in brown - I would only get the HH in their bright racing colours tbh.

 

[Salmosalar]

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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That green sheep UVR looks amazing!

 

[Jin431]

Got a message this one I missed from Terry was available. No hesitation on this second chance! Super excited to have two vintage gems inbound!
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Definitely a @ton312 type of jacket. Looks very nice! Congrats

@MrProper ^^^What Marc said. Lewis horse is utility style leather, chrome tanned, painted finish. Very tough, will go through water and heat without changing shape. But does not age at all. Vinyl like.
Lewis veg tan Sheep is THE BOMB! Really luxurious and premium stuff.
I have the same jacket in both leather. I would go sheepskin over horse for Lewis.
Lewis is suppose to come out with a veg tan horse. But it could get expensive like their veg cow.

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Sheepskin is it this summer! Those jackets look so nice!

 

[JurassicUtility]

I couldn’t lay off this one. Seller sent offer, I countered, the rest is a history. Never heard of this label and the jacket looks very clean.
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Nice! Glad someone on here got this one. I was planning to post this in the Finds/Deals threads, but it sold when I looked away. Lol

 

[photo2u]

Just picked up this beauty. I have no idea who the maker is, looks like it could be a Langlitz or Cal - but absolutely no idea. Hide is the heaviest I’ve ever seen. Size 42. Probably looking to get a collar made by JL. If anyone can help with identifying it, it would be much appreciated. This thing is an absolute beast!

Also, new to the lounge!

Cal Leathers make the very best collar for that jacket. Their mouton is by far the very best I have seen in the new production jackets like yours. However, your jacket is Not Cal leather. Your jackets have several distinct stitching practices I have seen in Al's of Ventura. Two points I can distinctly differentiate are the end of the sleeves finishings and the front cross zip stitching over the right pocket. Furthermore, the belt loops are different in the way they snap. Lastly, Cal has been doing their own belts. That particular belt could be an addition but it looks to me like a Don Hume. knowing how proud Cal leathers are from their belts, I doubt they would contract out. Lastly, I think the applets are not consistent with their style for this particular model. To be honest, the bottom left side looks like it has a snap? That is also a strange aspect of this jacket. If you show more detailed pictures of the inside of the jacket perhaps it could help identify it better. There is a wealth of knowledge in this forum. My self excluded of course.