Who makes a decent James Dean Rebel Replica jacket that fits modern men?

[Pandemic]

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Those are some cool examples I hadn’t seen before.

I guess I’m torn between being a film nerd who wants to get something screen accurate for some low key cosplay, versus knowing it isn’t a great look on most of us and I’d be better getting a more modern/ conventional red fabric jacket that I’d wear more.

 

[Pandemic]

If I wanted accuracy and quality, I’d be all over this one:

https://ebay.us/m/qYsL4l

 

[socialsculptures]

If I wanted accuracy and quality, I’d be all over this one:

https://ebay.us/m/qYsL4l

That's actually my listing! Happy to do a deal here if anyone is interested.

 

[Pandemic]

I might be going to the Griffith’s Observatory next year. If I do, I guess I’ll treat myself to that Max Cady jacket. The Sugar Cane version looks way off to me:

 

[Pandemic]

Still likely to be in LA later this year and still want to visit the observatory again. Yes a goofy pic in Jim Stark gear still appeals but I really don’t want to spend that kind of money for a rain jacket that I’ll hardly ever wear.

I’m still surprised someone in China isn’t churning out OK copies of these for cheap. It’s either Pakistani **** or crazy high-end Japanese repros.

 

[JohanA2]

Still likely to be in LA later this year and still want to visit the observatory again. Yes a goofy pic in Jim Stark gear still appeals but I really don’t want to spend that kind of money for a rain jacket that I’ll hardly ever wear.

I’m still surprised someone in China isn’t churning out OK copies of these for cheap. It’s either Pakistani **** or crazy high-end Japanese repros.

Might be worth checking out 90s Polo Ralph Lauren jackets. Got this one from ebay for ~50 usd. Even though its cotton and doesn't drape like a nylon jacket, I think it has the right proportions.

 

[Pandemic]

Another Drizzler repro, at an insane price. I’m surprised they aren’t still making the Antifreeze.


https://clutch-cafe.com/products/the-real-mccoys-all-weather-swing-jacket-red

 

[Pandemic]

Once again, reproducing the Drizzler and not the Antifreeze that everyone wants:

https://www.buckmason.com/products/red-mcgregor-drizzler-jacket

 

[Pandemic]

More details:

https://www.gearpatrol.com/style/buck-mason-mcgregor-drizzler-jacket/


The fit and design has been ‘modernised’, which is so frustrating!

 

[JohanA2]

Once again, reproducing the Drizzler and not the Antifreeze that everyone wants:

https://www.buckmason.com/products/red-mcgregor-drizzler-jacket

And what makes it even more frustrating is that companies/brands love to name drop James Dean and reference Rebel without a cause but never deliver...

 

[Pandemic]

And what makes it even more frustrating is that companies/brands love to name drop James Dean and reference Rebel without a cause but never deliver...

Yep. Every pair of jeans and leather jacket is “James Dean style”

 

[Pandemic]

A tacky cash-in with endorsement from the James Dean estate:

https://www.bespokepost.com/store/fieldworth-harrington-jacket

 

[JohanA2]

A tacky cash-in with endorsement from the James Dean estate:

https://www.bespokepost.com/store/fieldworth-harrington-jacket

What a horrible looking jacket. I don't know which I hate more, the jacket or the item description. It tries so hard to claim that it is "the James Dean jacket" even though not exactly saying so.
E.g "This is the James Dean jacket!!! (our modern take btw)".

Funnily enough they bothered to add some details like the half waist elastic waistband, correct pockets and the sleeve ends. But then lets add raglan sleeves and also make the sleeves slim. I mean what?? Also the waistband doesn't seem to be tight enough, atleast on the promotion video, so its function is useless. But yeah we need to add raglan sleeve since its so functional!!

All in all it looks like generic "harrington" jacket where they decided to make it red so the marketing can use James Dean. But atleast it fits well with those horrible modern Lee jeans. Next up we need "James Dean Rebel without a cause" black cowboy boots. And change that porsche 356 to a volkswagen karmann ghia.