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It’s difficult for me to use the site (for nearly a year now) but I’m hoping I can get a simple review of my experience with @AerGuitar and the process of reproducing (more reinterpreting) a favorite 70’s Lakeland jacket of mine.
The process began when I sent Mark the Lakeland jacket. Upon inspection he felt the only way to truly reproduce it, would be to take it apart. I really didn’t want to do that as I love the jacket and while it’s certainly not a valuable piece, it is rare. We decided to use his existing “ton up” pattern which is based on a jacket I sent Mark years ago and he subsequently restored and used as his flagship (and I believe) first fully constructed on his own jacket.
We used the ton up as a fit jacket and based off those measurements, Mark made a canvas mock up. I in turn altered that jacket and sent the photos and numbers back to Mark for the final build.
The Jackets:
Lakeland, glazed lamb skin:
The Cherubim, 2.5-3oz Olive Venetian cowhide:
I couldn’t be happier with the results! The jackets obviously share design elements but fit quite differently. This is good as it eliminates any competition between them and they really do feel like two entirely unique pieces. The craftsmanship, detail and quality of materials on Mark’s jacket are top tier. As good if not better than anything I have ever handled. There is not one single stitching error or wobble anywhere on the jacket. It is immaculate. The Venetian cowhide is absolutely gorgeous as is the avocado green cotton drill liner.
The process was fantastic on the whole. Mark asked questions, asked for confirmations and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He and I have been trading thrift store freebies back and forth for a number of years and it’s so cool to watch him master this craft! To say I am impressed by his work is an absolute understatement. I feel incredibly lucky to own this piece and have the opportunity to work with Mark in this way!
The process began when I sent Mark the Lakeland jacket. Upon inspection he felt the only way to truly reproduce it, would be to take it apart. I really didn’t want to do that as I love the jacket and while it’s certainly not a valuable piece, it is rare. We decided to use his existing “ton up” pattern which is based on a jacket I sent Mark years ago and he subsequently restored and used as his flagship (and I believe) first fully constructed on his own jacket.
We used the ton up as a fit jacket and based off those measurements, Mark made a canvas mock up. I in turn altered that jacket and sent the photos and numbers back to Mark for the final build.
The Jackets:
Lakeland, glazed lamb skin:
The Cherubim, 2.5-3oz Olive Venetian cowhide:
I couldn’t be happier with the results! The jackets obviously share design elements but fit quite differently. This is good as it eliminates any competition between them and they really do feel like two entirely unique pieces. The craftsmanship, detail and quality of materials on Mark’s jacket are top tier. As good if not better than anything I have ever handled. There is not one single stitching error or wobble anywhere on the jacket. It is immaculate. The Venetian cowhide is absolutely gorgeous as is the avocado green cotton drill liner.
The process was fantastic on the whole. Mark asked questions, asked for confirmations and kept me informed throughout the entire process. He and I have been trading thrift store freebies back and forth for a number of years and it’s so cool to watch him master this craft! To say I am impressed by his work is an absolute understatement. I feel incredibly lucky to own this piece and have the opportunity to work with Mark in this way!
