https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d1088683530
Beautiful white "Tailored by Bates" label Cafe Racer. This looks pretty much as good as it gets, in my size as well. Which pains me because the jacket budget has run dry for the time being. I don't need it... I don't need it...
・ Width...
Oh, you went for this one? Awesome, I knew it was close to your size, but I also remember you got one a week ago at Inspiration, so I wasn't sure if you were interested in it.
Here's the link jeo posted: https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m39153493936?conversionType=service_page_search
These Vanson Cottons are mostly made in China, for Japanese market by "NOBU & COMPANY", so no real connection to Vanson other than being licensed to use their name.
That is such a beautiful jacket, the collar is so awesome, goes all the way to the shoulder! Super clean handwarmer pocket stitching, and also just noticed the tiny pocket near the collar as well.
Not a jacket but, Thedi always has the coolest pants, I believe these are fireman's trousers?
Similar button design to these 40's Bi-Lateral ones I found online:
Oh my, I was very tempted by this jacket but they wouldn't do international shipping. Very glad somebody from the Lounge got it so I can drool at these photos, wow! Grail jacket!
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/cal-leather-50s-heavy-horsehide-rare-three-pocket-cross-zip-size-46.106258/
Here is another good reference that can be used for adding a chest pocket to the Cal, although this one doesn't have the collar snaps.
But if you want a D-pocket for a Cal, the...
Not related to The Real McCoy's much lower quality and price, you can see this from stitch quality and their patterns are quite poor.
As for legit brands: there is The Real McCoy's (who has many sublabels like Joe McCoy, but all in the same RMC brand), Toys McCoy's (entirely separate brand but...
$150 on this Sportclad long half-belt
https://jp.mercari.com/item/m18330250656
Actual size when laid flat
・Length 70 cm
・Shoulder width 48 cm
・Height 53 cm
・Sleeve length 60cm
Thank you for the advice, I would not pay up to $1500-1700, I will sit tight see where this one goes. I have seen many listed for about that much, but those are the listings that just sit around, I personally have not tracked any low start auctions before. I've always been interested in vintage...
Thanks for the info mate, It's interesting sometimes they are sleepers on Japanese auction sites, and sometimes they go for ridiculous amounts, maybe because of scarcity of these types of items in Japan.
52 watchers on this listing, hoping they're all here to kick rocks and try get something...
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