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

[Mrfrown]

Vintage A-2 deck jacket came in, took a few quick pics. This is a great jacket!

I know it’s not THE UTLIMATE BOMBPROOF WINTER ARMOR and why everyone and their cousin is making N-1 versions…but this one has a great feel for our non-snowy winters

 

[ton312]

Starting to feel like Amy Winehouse. I couldn’t lay off it. @Yamahana this one might be too big for me, maybe ok for you!

 

[Yamahana]

Starting to feel like Amy Winehouse. I couldn’t lay off it. @Yamahana this one might be too big for me, maybe ok for you!
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Thanks for thinking of me but I’m pretty sure Santa is bringing me an SJC wool 33 jacket thanks to your recommendation, I sent my wife (Santa) the link

 

[ton312]

Thanks for thinking of me but I’m pretty sure Santa is bringing me an SJC wool 33 jacket thanks to your recommendation, I sent my wife (Santa) the link

Nice! I know you’ll like that!

 

[jonesy86]

Just got the Californian back from Dena and it is pretty darn nice with a spanking clean new lining, inside pocket, new hand warmer pocket pouches, and cuff buttons, trying to keep to the original design as much as possible.
Wanted to take it in as the P to P is a bit large, but no can do. Did manage to squeeze a bit more length in the sleeves.

For me a perfect fit vintage probably isn't going to happen, but this fits good enough for me.

 

[Man of Vintage]

This Monarch few in Saturday. A little big for me. Beautiful hide and condtion. I've been here before with this model.

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Any chance in heck you'll be selling this one T?

 

[tmitchell59]

Just got the Californian back from Dena and it is pretty darn nice with a spanking clean new lining, inside pocket, new hand warmer pocket pouches, and cuff buttons, trying to keep to the original design as much as possible.
Wanted to take it in as the P to P is a bit large, but no can do. Did manage to squeeze a bit more length in the sleeves.

For me a perfect fit vintage probably isn't going to happen, but this fits good enough for me.

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I can't recall this one. Another California Chrome Tanned Steerhide half-belt by California Sportswear. I think it is a great fit vintage or new.

I see the graining of the Grain. I still have one of these Chromies that is pretty unworn.

I'm thinking this Chrome Tanned label is late 50s.

 

[jonesy86]

I can't recall this one. Another California Chrome Tanned Steerhide half-belt by California Sportswear. I think it is a great fit vintage or new.

I see the graining of the Grain. I still have one of these Chromies that is pretty unworn.

I'm thinking this Chrome Tanned label is late 50s.

I hadn't noticed the California Chrome Tanned on the label, I love the details. I noticed that the main zipper pull seems to be aluminum, while the bottom zipper stop and zipper seem brass. Could have been a repair?
The new lining looks really good compared to the old one.

 

[Jimmy Shinki]

Just got the Californian back from Dena and it is pretty darn nice with a spanking clean new lining, inside pocket, new hand warmer pocket pouches, and cuff buttons, trying to keep to the original design as much as possible.
Wanted to take it in as the P to P is a bit large, but no can do. Did manage to squeeze a bit more length in the sleeves.

Great result Jonesy, beautiful jacket

 

[AeroFan_07]

So this is a change of pace for me. Early Vanson CR with "1" piece back w/kidney panel. Not free but not expensive either. Bought mostly as it is old-school Vanson Comp weight that appears to be in good, well broken in, grainy shape here. It's a "42" so rolling the dice if it will fit or not. Will need a new, main zip, unless Dena can repair the existing one (looks possible??)

Wil llikey get dunked in the bathtub or run on gentle cycle in washing machine - but has anyone tried this with Competition weight leather yet? How does it hold up? Or I'll let Dena do the full restoration. The back looks awesome to me, and I am very excited to recieve it soon!

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So this jacket came in yesterday. And also went right back out again. There were significant areas of damage not visible in the ebay photos. Requested a return and the seller agreed once they saw the photos I took. It was curious damage, but all from wearing the jacket. It was quite dirty inside & out too. It was too bad, as what remained of the original leather was really quite nice, and had a lot of grain & character.

The sleeve ends had significant damage -


There was a hole in the LH arm action back area:



And the inside facing of the collar needs repair/re-working -



Also the main zipper needed replaced, which I knew about.

At least this jacket shows to have been very heavily worn throughout its life. With someone who really loves the pattern, it could probably be re-worked and preserved.

 

[MrProper]

Just arrived.

 

[Boyo]

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You'll need to tell us more than that...!

looks really Nice!

 

[Tom71]

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Just wow! Remind me, please: who made that for you?

 

[MrProper]

You'll need to tell us more than that...!

looks really Nice!

Just wow! Remind me, please: who made that for you?

Thanks a lot
The next few days I will take better photos. This should be just an appetizer.
The jacket is from 5*

 

[Mrfrown]

@MrProper Wow very cool

 

[El Marro]

Very nice @MrProper!
You and Shawn have made some beautiful jackets together!

 

[Monitor]

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I really like, just don't understand why the pocket is so high. But otherwise, 5*'s most impressive work by date, IMO.

 

[MrProper]

I really like, just don't understand why the pocket is so high. But otherwise, 5*'s most impressive work by date, IMO.

Yes, this is the only shortcoming. I have not paid attention to specify the dimensions for this. And so it is then unfortunately left to chance.
But I'm not bothered by it, because I like the jacket otherwise very well and everything else was kept top.

 

[ton312]

Yes, this is the only shortcoming. I have not paid attention to specify the dimensions for this. And so it is then unfortunately left to chance.
But I'm not bothered by it, because I like the jacket otherwise very well and everything else was kept top.

That’s were they set the chest pocket on my last heavy HB. It’s a tough measurement to call out. This is where the design team at five star needs to learn, and become more intuitive with stuff like that. I agree the jacket looks absolutely superb otherwise. Beautiful shearling, perfect fit!

 

[Monitor]

Yes, this is the only shortcoming. I have not paid attention to specify the dimensions for this. And so it is then unfortunately left to chance.
But I'm not bothered by it, because I like the jacket otherwise very well and everything else was kept top.

Doesn't really matter. I notice it because I noticed it on many old-ish US jackets, too so it's okay. Fantastic fitting jacket in any case and really good looking sheepskin!