I bought ~10 hornback alligator straps from L'Atelier du Bracelet Parisien (ABP). Most of them turned out fine, but 3 - 4 of them have already cracked upon first wear. When the leather cracks, you see some white underneath which is very noticeable in certain colors like this:
ABP -...
All, while I do appreciate people looking out for me and saying give it some time with the fit, respectfully that's not what this thread is about. I've already decided to sell the jacket and given detailed explanations for why I think the fit is not right, even with acknowledging that in...
I think the jacket is built for a Japanese build, obviously generalizing but more square shouldered and tubular body shape. I have extremely sloped and forward / rounded shoulders and a v-shape body. It's just the wrong combination.
I think if you have normal shoulders without the forward...
Good point, done in the OP.
Edit: never mind, guess you can't edit posts after 24 hours or whatever.
I am 5'10", 180 lbs. That's 178 cm, 81.5 kg.
FYI, I have a longer torso and shorter legs.
It's all in the eye of the beholder I guess! Beyond the shoulder thing I also just don't feel comfortable in it. For the price, need to really like it IMO and I don't unfortunately.
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