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

[red devil]

While this style is not my cup of tea that hide is just absolutely drop dead gorgeous. I REALLY love that color. Cool pull on the lapel pocket as well!

I selected the colour on the pantone reference card and the tannery got very close

Curious to see the pull in hand!

This looks fantastic! is this your first Moosehide jacket?
Can you describe how this hide compares to horsehide in terms of wearability? I know that’s a very open ended question but just in general terms …

No, my first moosehide jacket was made from the initial and only batch LW ordered a few years ago. It is the Trojan in a green and navy combination.
You can see it here

I loved that hide so much that I kept looking for ways to get it, until I ordered this batch in dark gray with a bluish tinge (best way I can describe the shade)

Moose hide is very similar to deerskin if you had it in hand. Only it has an even softer tough, feathery. Especially this one as it is not printed or heavily processed. It is also very soft and drapes amzingly well. And it is much heavier, my Trojan was my heaviest jacket for a long time. I suspect this Leathertogs B will be in the 4kg range.

So the difference is that in HH, especially HH in this weight, you feel you are wearing an armour. But with moose you feel you are enveloped in soft cocoon and it is very confortable.

But it is also much harder to work on. HH is firm, moose is very spongy while being heavy, a nightmare for the machinist.

 

[Brandrea33]

I selected the colour on the pantone reference card and the tannery got very close

Curious to see the pull in hand!


No, my first moosehide jacket was made from the initial and only batch LW ordered a few years ago. It is the Trojan in a green and navy combination.
You can see it here

I loved that hide so much that I kept looking for ways to get it, until I ordered this batch in dark gray with a bluish tinge (best way I can describe the shade)

Moose hide is very similar to deerskin if you had it in hand. Only it has an even softer tough, feathery. Especially this one as it is not printed or heavily processed. It is also very soft and drapes amzingly well. And it is much heavier, my Trojan was my heaviest jacket for a long time. I suspect this Leathertogs B will be in the 4kg range.

So the difference is that in HH, especially HH in this weight, you feel you are wearing an armour. But with moose you feel you are enveloped in soft cocoon and it is very confortable.

But it is also much harder to work on. HH is firm, moose is very spongy while being heavy, a nightmare for the machinist.

Thanks for the description, much appreciated. I’m thinking of moosehide for my next jacket, maybe an A2 style.

 

[red devil]

Thanks for the description, much appreciated. I’m thinking of moosehide for my next jacket, maybe an A2 style.

That should work! Which colour?

Edit: where are you getting the moose from?

 

[Brandrea33]

That should work! Which colour?

Edit: where are you getting the moose from?

Edit: I’m considering a Himel Bros Excelsior. He just got in a shipment of Canadian Buffalo in black and cork colors.

I took a look again this morning at the email and it’s not moosehide, its Buffalo. I hope it has similar qualities to what you describe.

 

[Carlos840]

I was lurking on Mercari through Buyee and found a Lost Worlds Ryder for around 160€ so I decided to try it. I'm not sure about how this will compare with the ones @red devil and @Carlos840 have but I'm curious to try it and for the money I doubt it can be that bad. It probably is an older model but not sure if it's one of those that are warned against on the website of Lost Worlds. I compared with the Ryder page and couldn't see much difference other than the lack of hanging loop at the neck.

I suppose there were some made for the Japanese market because I have seen some stores sell this particular jacket in different sizes and you can find some Lost Worlds stuff in Yahoo Auctions often.

I'm hoping that it will look as good as this one does: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ryder-jacket-lost-worlds.89735/

Congrats dude, i don't think you have anythign to worry about, it looks like a greta jacket.
Fit pics when it arrives please.

 

[tmitchell59]

California Sportswear Chrome Tanned Steerhide. This leather has legendary status with me. This one looks to be mid 50s. Could not pass it up. Didn't even have a picture of the back.

 

[tmitchell59]

I saw this H&L Block hidden away. Looks to be an older one maybe even 1920s.

These pictures have created a mystery. It does need some work.

Maybe a hair on Collar

 

[born113]

California Sportswear Chrome Tanned Steerhide. This leather has legendary status with me. This one looks to be mid 50s. Could not pass it up. Didn't even have a picture of the back.

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Californian is what I associate with real classics for reasons I do not understand.
Prompt me please. Where can I order a copy (embroidery) of such a label?

 

[red devil]

Edit: I’m considering a Himel Bros Excelsior. He just got in a shipment of Canadian Buffalo in black and cork colors.

I took a look again this morning at the email and it’s not moosehide, its Buffalo. I hope it has similar qualities to what you describe.

The buffalo jacket I have is stiff, but I have handles much softer ones. Best you ask Himel directly how the buffalo hide compares to your jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

Californian is what I associate with real classics for reasons I do not understand.
Prompt me please. Where can I order a copy (embroidery) of such a label?

Yes, that label is associated with quality. Produce quality leather outerwear for nearly 50 years. Now I understand why so many aftermarket makers use their label. They understand what it means

Buy a garmet with the label

 

[photo2u]

Yes, that label is associated with quality. Produce quality leather outerwear for nearly 50 years. Now I understand why so many aftermarket makers use their label. They understand what it means

Buy a garmet with the label

Let us see a fit image, Terry!

 

[born113]

If you did not want to answer the question, you could not respond. I won't bother you anymore

 

[JMax]

He did answer the question. Buy a garment with the label. Some of their jackets are styles that are relatively inexpensive. Original is the way to go imo.

I’m trying to do the same with a 50s HD label- but they had much fewer styles and all are expensive.

 

[born113]

He did answer the question. Buy a garment with the label. Some of their jackets are styles that are relatively inexpensive. Original is the way to go imo.

I’m trying to do the same with a 50s HD label- but they had much fewer styles and all are expensive.

I asked my question in exactly the same words, perhaps the most authoritative American manufacturer of reproductions of jackets with this label. And without too much text, he gave me the contact of the one who makes these labels. Some kind of miracle. In short, I already found what I was looking for. Thanks.

 

[EP71]

Hi guys, new to the Forum.This is my last acquisition.
I know that some of you do not like the so called "luxury brand jacket " but I think this one have a good balance between classic style and fashion look.

 

[born113]

luxury brand jacket

What is the brand of this "luxury"?
I recently saw something similar brand.

 

[ABCD]

I asked my question in exactly the same words, perhaps the most authoritative American manufacturer of reproductions of jackets with this label. And without too much text, he gave me the contact of the one who makes these labels. Some kind of miracle. In short, I already found what I was looking for. Thanks.

Have you asked about minimum order quantity?

 

[EP71]

What is the brand of this "luxury"?
I recently saw something similar brand.

Officine Générale Paris

 

[tmitchell59]

I asked my question in exactly the same words, perhaps the most authoritative American manufacturer of reproductions of jackets with this label. And without too much text, he gave me the contact of the one who makes these labels. Some kind of miracle. In short, I already found what I was looking for. Thanks.

I never intended to offend you with my comments; "buy a garment". That is the Best way to own an original label.

I have purchasesed several original garments just to get the label, just to get a zipper. I have "basket cases" because they fit a historical context. I have purchased numerous jackets just to study/document so I can be a better informed buyer and seller.

I have been postive about all your comments. You have a genuine interest in the history/context of the jackets..We have the same interest.

I'm happy you found a source for the label. I did not have one.

 

[barnabus]

I've got another leather trucker incoming. Looked pretty nice from the seller's photos but who knows?

It's nothing special, just from Gap. But tbh, I think Gap have produced some really nice items over the years: there's an eye for detail and quality manufacture in some of their stuff that surpasses what you might expect. I had a Sherpa denim trucker of theirs that I beat to death daily for actual years and I could not have been more pleased with something from IH or Levi's or wherever.

I might start a "jackets that have no business being as good as they are, for the money" thread, even.