Bean was a bust and back it went so I hit the bargain bin again with Ralph.
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Had a moment of weakness and made a play for the Vanson and wouldn’t you know it, the seller accepted my offer. The drought appears to be over.I have had a self imposed hold on new jackets for over 6 months but I have a serious interest in this one. I had a substantial Polo RL car coat I deeply regret selling 5 years ago. Now this Vanson Model J is calling to me and the voice is getting louder. Yes, I will look like an Irish hitman but sometimes that’s just the way it goes. Anyway, I have not pulled the trigger so to speak but the leather on this one is always what draws me in.
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Unfortunately jacket was damaged. Not going into detail about it. Aero have been awesome and jacket is being remade.Aero Premier Highwayman in Seal Goat delivered this morning. 24 days from placing order to delivery. Will post pics later when I get a chance.
Patch looks OlmecI have two from Ralph due over the next two days. I tried this one on in the wrong size at Bloomingdale’s and really liked it. The Sherpa is far more plush than the modern Levi’s stuff (though I do love those too). It’s also a sort of beige/brown (far darker than the pic shows) rather than white.
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I’m not terribly keen on the flag patch so that will be replaced with this:
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I may throw a couple more tribal patches on it, just for something different.
Not sure tbh. I’ve got like 80 in my Etsy account. Trying to figure out how I want to lay them out.Patch looks Olmec
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks.
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. Aztec calendar symbol, the figure in the middle represents God Nahui Ollin, the god of cosmological change and movement.Not sure tbh. I’ve got like 80 in my Etsy account. Trying to figure out how I want to lay them out.
Thanks for the info!! Cool!Aztec calendar symbol, the figure in the middle represents God Nahui Ollin, the god of cosmological change and movement.
Beautiful patch, it will look great on it.
A+ customer service again.Unfortunately jacket was damaged. Not going into detail about it. Aero have been awesome and jacket is being remade.
Beautiful jacket and pattern, so much better than the ubiquitous Buffalo Plaid/Rob Roy.Described as a medium. Probably won’t fit but….
HOW COULD I NOT BUY THIS?!??!
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If this is too small, send it my way!!!HOW COULD I NOT BUY THIS?!??!
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Just received.
Premier Highwayman
CXSH Cordovan
Brown moleskin
The leather feels quite excellent to the touch, smells good, just as it should.
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I'm excited to see them in daylight. Currently it looks red in the light and deep purple in the shade. Exactly as you just described it.Cordo is the nicest!!! I've never seen a nicer leather color than the one Cordo jacket that I had. It was almost red on a sunny day and deep purple when it was cloudy.
Vtg Langlitz pants from the States. With special thanks to @JMax for helping me out with these.
EDIT: Just heard back from Langlitz, turns out they're in all likelihood horsehide SO I get to see the elusive HH they used to work in. The fact that I got pants made in this makes everything so much better!
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Just received.
Premier Highwayman
CXSH Cordovan
Brown moleskin
The leather feels quite excellent to the touch, smells good, just as it should.
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Cordo is the nicest!!! I've never seen a nicer leather color than the one Cordo jacket that I had. It was almost red on a sunny day and deep purple when it was cloudy.