Five Star Leather Jackets

[Riu]

CXL Leather is coming in a few weeks. I've already signed up for the first jacket.

I've asked Shawn and he said he cannot do the piping on that leather. What are you getting?

@Riu looks like a great start man. Which leather did you go for?

@MrProper sweet! what's the news on the aniline 5*?

Thank you! I'll get the 1.3mm goat for this one, I'm really excited to see it coming together!

 

[ton312]

CXL Leather is coming in a few weeks. I've already signed up for the first jacket.

I have sent an email for the second

 

[Riu]

I have sent an email for the second

You don't waste a second

 

[MrProper]

I've asked Shawn and he said he cannot do the piping on that leather. What are you getting?

hm ... I'll ask him too. Otherwise I have to think of another design. since i don't have a halfbelt or highwayman yet, that would also be an option.

I have sent an email for the second

Lol

 

[MrProper]

@Riu looks like a great start man. Which leather did you go for?

@MrProper sweet! what's the news on the aniline 5*?

I just asked Shawn today. He thinks 5 jackets are necessary for aniline to pay off.
However, I fear that no one has seen the aniline before. So buy a pig in a poke.
Maybe try with CXL first? or CXL in aniline?

 

[ton312]

I'm thinking this would be cool in SXL (ShawnExcel) Delete epaulettes and use riveted doughnut hole buttons instead of having the sewn on type for worry free operation.

 

[handymike]

Not sure this design will be so clean in a heavier hide, but I really like the jacket.
Maybe skive down the pockets so they aren’t as thick.

 

[ton312]

Not sure this design will be so clean in a heavier hide, but I really like the jacket.
Maybe skive down the pockets so they aren’t as thick.

I'm curious to see how heavy it actually is. I was surprised at the weight of my last one. If it's too much heavier than that I may go in a different direction, something much less intricate.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I like it too with Tons recommended changes...but what color rivets? Brass? Bronze?

 

[ton312]

I like it too with Tons recommended changes...but what color rivets? Brass? Bronze?

Good question. Have to see what colors hides he ends up having. I like the copper and the antique brass for browns. Black leather would be harder and I feel like this jacket would look better in brown anyway. It’s not too dissimilar from this JL but with Shawn I can tweak the fit. This jacket was too short for my tastes. Not by much but enough to where I thought about it and that’s the kiss of death in my closet.

 

[PilotJens]

Too short is a deal breaker for me too.
My last purchase was a bit short for my taste but heavily inspired by the fit of 1940-1950 workwear.

I hope my Cossack comes out good .
Back length 65cm and 2cm drop .
61-62cm sleeve length .

Thick russet steer .Real horn buttons .
Inspired by the modified Cossack from Himmel Bros/Heron.

 

[navetsea]

I'm thinking this would be cool in SXL (ShawnExcel) Delete epaulettes and use riveted doughnut hole buttons instead of having the sewn on type for worry free operation.

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cool battledress, I like slim sleeve, but for this model perhaps slim sleeve like that make it too denim like? perhaps a slightly fuller one with pleat on the cuff like original? just my own feel though
I like that donuts button, but also like the one on your JL. good luck with the project

 

[handymike]

Too short is a deal breaker for me too.
My last purchase was a bit short for my taste but heavily inspired by the fit of 1940-1950 workwear.

I hope my Cossack comes out good .
Back length 65cm and 2cm drop .
61-62cm sleeve length . View attachment 327274 View attachment 327275
View attachment 327276 Thick russet steer .Real horn buttons .
Inspired by the modified Cossack from Himel Bros/Heron.Looks a bit square to me

That 5 Star is cut nothing like the Heron. Himel's is quite beautiful looking when laid flat. More like a Peninfarina to 5 star’s Volvo 240.
You really need to be specific with Shawn about curvature. This is the big weakness with 5 Star IMO. @ton312 got it right with just a little bit, and calling it out loud.

 

[PilotJens]

They bend the sideseam until your requirements are met.
But I have a weired body .I have the body of a Crossdressing woman so it might fit perfectly.

Himmel is a perfectionist and a bespoke maker .

That 5 Star is cut nothing like the Heron. Himel's is quite beautiful looking when laid flat. More like a Peninfarina to 5 star’s Volvo 240.
You really need to be specific with Shawn about curvature. This is the big weakness with 5 Star IMO. @ton312 got it right with just a little bit, and calling it out loud.

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[handymike]

Also, Himel toiled for 3 years to obsessively make that design. As I said, it is gorgeous when laid out... not so much when worn. I personally prefer the Thedi fit which is less "curvey"

 

[navetsea]

I think your cossack shoulder is a bit too flat, and the body is a bit long for the type, I have a cossack that well covering my belt at size 36, and the body length is 60cm measured from the center back from collar seam to hem, hmm seems like 5* didn't "save" the knowledge gain in successful pattern and everytime back to scratch

 

[Corky Corcovado]

Good question. Have to see what colors hides he ends up having. I like the copper and the antique brass for browns. Black leather would be harder and I feel like this jacket would look better in brown anyway. It’s not too dissimilar from this JL but with Shawn I can tweak the fit. This jacket was too short for my tastes. Not by much but enough to where I thought about it and that’s the kiss of death in my closet.
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DM me if you decide to move this on!

 

[ton312]

DM me if you decide to move this on!

LOL! Too soon bro, I haven’t even spec’d it yet!
Edit: The JL I already sold!

 

[Hh121]

I don't see JL is doing an any better job. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-custom-jacket-from-johnson-leathers.81818/
With 5star, you are in charge of providing exact measurements, not just shoulder, chest, waist, and hem. Expecting them to make exactly the same jacket (more or less) based on a picture is just unrealistic.
They have the ability to make a great jacket if you provide the correct measurements.

 

[Corky Corcovado]

LOL! Too soon bro, I haven’t even spec’d it yet!
Edit: The JL I already sold!

Haha, thought that was a 5*!