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

[ton312]

curious about the collar training, I have a very heavy Comp weight Vanson that could use some retraining. Do you wet the leather before the clamps go on.?

Yep!

 

[Will Zach]

Might want to put some thick fabric between leather and clamps. I used identical clamps to shape the collar and they bit into the wet leather - they have a pretty strong grip.

 

[ojaw]

Second hand via ‘From Japan’ Pherrow’s Single Rider appeared on my doorstep yesterday, really nice heavy (to me!) horsehide in a jacket that works for my proportions. Paid a little less than half of the new price for something that I can’t find any real signs of usage on!

I feel I should illustrate my purchases, sadly coupled with my corporeal self.
The fits on so many here are so so spot on and I can never aspire to those given my physiology and psychology.
I believe the open jacket pics put me in the best light, especially the N1.

 

[ojaw]

Also a question: the Pherrow’s jacket, could it be a little shorter? There is room at the zipper as can be seen. Just musing…

 

[Tom71]

I feel I should illustrate my purchases, sadly coupled with my corporeal self.
The fits on so many here are so so spot on and I can never aspire to those given my physiology and psychology.
I believe the open jacket pics put me in the best light, especially the N1.

I believe you wear your jackets extremely well, and certainly not worse than most!

 

[tmitchell59]

Yes it does indeed. I believe Terry has a similar one that’s a Sears

I had the same Windward jacket., Cool, but too small for me. Yes, it has the look of the Appalachian with no vertical zip.

I recently acquired a Appalachian vertical zip from the late 40s, earliest I have seen.

Windward.

 

[ojaw]

I believe you wear your jackets extremely well, and certainly not worse than most!

Thanks, appreciated

 

[TheBigEraser]

It’s nice to have a leather expert as a friend in your region. Recently I acquired couple of jackets, including one from @Marc mndt . Thanks for passing this amazing 50s/60s Schott to me. Difficult to find a jacket that fits me so nicely.

 

[ABCD]

It’s nice to have a leather expert as a friend in your region. Recently I acquired couple of jackets, including one from @Marc mndt . Thanks for passing this amazing 50s/60s Schott to me. Difficult to find a jacket that fits me so nicely.
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As much as I loved this jacket, it was clearly meant to be yours. It looks absolutely amazing on you.

 

[Pandemic]

Aero got some more Vic in, so my sale jacket remake should go into production soon.

 

[Mandarin]

It’s nice to have a leather expert as a friend in your region. Recently I acquired couple of jackets, including one from @Marc mndt . Thanks for passing this amazing 50s/60s Schott to me. Difficult to find a jacket that fits me so nicely.
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Nice catch! BTW, that wall looks familiar.

 

[TheBigEraser]

Nice catch! BTW, that wall looks familiar.

Thanks, you know where it is then hehe.

 

[Pandemic]

And so it begins….

Some lovely grainy bb Vic there

 

[Mich486]

I just got this yesterday, Attractions Continental jacket (Appalachian cross zip repro).

I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve been looking for this style for a few months. The love child of an A2 and a cross zip…lol. I think this is some sort of sample as it doesn’t have the lot number. Don’t know but it came in like new condition anyway for the a total price of just shy of £450 including shipping and fees. Can’t complain too much.

It’s surprisingly heavy at 3.74kg.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I just got this yesterday, Attractions Continental jacket (Appalachian cross zip repro).

I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve been looking for this style for a few months. The love child of an A2 and a cross zip…lol. I think this is some sort of sample as it doesn’t have the lot number. Don’t know but it came in like new condition anyway for the a total price of just shy of £450 including shipping and fees. Can’t complain too much.

It’s surprisingly heavy at 3.74kg.

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great pick up. Congrats!
There are some gems from the far east and this is definitely one of them.
Is the big map pocket a huge pocket or an access to the inner lining? mitred cast buckle is nice detail.

 

[Mich486]

great pick up. Congrats!
There are some gems from the far east and this is definitely one of them.
Is the big map pocket a huge pocket or an access to the inner lining? mitred cast buckle is nice detail.

Just a huge pocket on this repro, you can store and carry around a fair bit of stuff that’s for sure.

 

[Will Zach]

I just got this yesterday, Attractions Continental jacket (Appalachian cross zip repro).

I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve been looking for this style for a few months. The love child of an A2 and a cross zip…lol. I think this is some sort of sample as it doesn’t have the lot number. Don’t know but it came in like new condition anyway for the a total price of just shy of £450 including shipping and fees. Can’t complain too much.

It’s surprisingly heavy at 3.74kg.

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That looks very, very solid. Nice pickup.

 

[tmitchell59]

I just got this yesterday, Attractions Continental jacket (Appalachian cross zip repro).

I’m pretty happy with it. I’ve been looking for this style for a few months. The love child of an A2 and a cross zip…lol. I think this is some sort of sample as it doesn’t have the lot number. Don’t know but it came in like new condition anyway for the a total price of just shy of £450 including shipping and fees. Can’t complain too much.

It’s surprisingly heavy at 3.74kg.

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I got the grandad recently. The earliest edition c.1948, horsehide.

 

[Jiaward]

I got the grandad recently. The earliest edition c.1948, horsehide.

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Awesome

 

[Mich486]

I got the grandad recently. The earliest edition c.1948, horsehide.

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Beautiful jacket