Dang, I'm in the middle of moving right now so I think it would be difficult to coordinate the fit jackets with JL right now. Please put me at the very bottom of the list aka if you have enough other folks you all go ahead. If you have left over leather I might try to make it work.
I'll be in...
My custom Vanson Oxford from Thurston finally arrived after about 8 months. It's a size 38 with custom length (23.5"), sleeves (24") and waist hem opening (18.5" across). Dark Maple Bainbridge. I am around 5'8" and currently weigh about 170lbs.
I am very pleased with the fit. Interestingly, I...
Yeah, can't say I'm particularly pleased about the wait but it is what it is. I assume non custom sized jackets probably move through their production queues quicker
I didn't place the order directly with Vanson (instead through Thurston brothers) but I've been waiting for like 7 months now. It was custom sized and has been stuck in the "patterning" queue.
I assume y'all be waiting some time if you get any sort of group order going.
Interesting, that makes sense. Thanks for the info - I'll probably just go with whatever colour tickles my fancy the most then. I would look at the Aero shearling but if I'm only wearing the thing one month out of the year I'll go the less expensive Five Star route
The Hooch Hauler is in their Badalassi leather, which I think is not particularly thick but is sort of stiff.
Thanks for the sweater suggestion - that should be a pretty good approximation of the shearling volume. I think I'll need to add a few mm as it's a pretty trim fit.
I'm not exactly...
Hi All!
I'm thinking about getting a shearling jacket from Five Star and was hoping to get some advice from those who have ordered from them.
It looks like the best way to get correct sizing is to measure a good fitting jacket and send them the measurements. I have a well fitting Aero Hooch...
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