dinomartino1
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Chinese thedi knockoff in cowhide.
What size is this? Trying to figure out the size chart....I think maybe I'd be an XXL? I like this one:Chinese thedi knockoff in cowhide.
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The name on the label is father.Is this a different brand than mine? Looks more pliable.
Thanks...I did ask, haven't heard back. I had a shawl collared Ali express knock off that was tagged an XL and fit like a 44". Good to know, thanks for the info.Chinese sizes bear no relation whatsoever to western sizing.
You have to ask the seller for measurements.
I am a 38, the thedi and freewheelers copies are tagged XL
TrueI went down this route once.. I was after a jacket similar to what Fine Creek produce..
the folks who made the jacket were fine i received an email or two and was even sent a picture of the jacket construction..
The leather looked ok, but felt funny,
The jacket didnt smell all that nice, the hardware wasn't that great, the lining didn't feel all that good..
Yes the jacket was cheap.. and thats what I got cheap.. its not worth it..
you will never wear this jacket in place of one of your better made jackets..
Chinese sizes bear no relation whatsoever to western sizing.
You have to ask the seller for measurements.
I am a 38, the thedi and freewheelers copies are tagged XL
I went down this route once.. I was after a jacket similar to what Fine Creek produce..
the folks who made the jacket were fine i received an email or two and was even sent a picture of the jacket construction..
The leather looked ok, but felt funny,
The jacket didnt smell all that nice, the hardware wasn't that great, the lining didn't feel all that good..
Yes the jacket was cheap.. and thats what I got cheap.. its not worth it..
you will never wear this jacket in place of one of your better made jackets..
Yes the jacket was cheap.. and thats what I got cheap.. its not worth it..
you will never wear this jacket in place of one of your better made jackets..
That is an XL in China. I'm a 44/46, sometimes 48, in the UK - and in Chinese sizes, I need either an XXXL or XXXXL.
Frighteningly, Chinese sizes also go down to an XXXS!!!
Depends what you order, inevitably. I've seen Chinese craftsmanship on pretty much anything that was the equivalent of what is available anywhere else in the world. They can do it - but if you want to pay fifty dollars for a leather jacket, it's certainly not gonig to be their finest hour. I'd like to see this one in person, looks at least comparable to the Wested version.
I have had five jackets from China, I think it will be hit and miss depending on who made it. Some of the Chinese jackets are cut to asian sizing with tight arms like an A-1 and high arm pits and others are more western sizing but like I said I have had not many.
Only one had a smell from tanning and that was not really strong but is noticeable.
For Build quality this is as well made as any schott and the soft cowhide leather is good, my only complaint would be the buttons are a little loose.
I have been buying jackets for 34 years and have had aeros, eastman, buzz ricksons, kelso, schott, and at least 100 1950s or earlier vintage jackets.
Loose buttons are pretty common on anything mass-produced these days. Not sure if it's a machining issue or if they cut costs by using lesser thread... With most overcoats I end up resweing them myself, usually with waxed thread...
The maker knows exactly what those customer what, they cut the price, use cheapest material, funny pattern. It's the jacket that looks like it made from your uncle.
Why you wear those jacket when you already have the high end jacket like Aero.
Of course you wear whatever you like.
The name on the label is father.
Soft cowhide but a little bit fuller cut