How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Robbie79]

@Imuricecreamman Really nice, congrats!

@Imuricecreamman I've just seen that 5Star jackets are made in Pakistan. How is the overall quality (leather, stitching, construction) compared to your Aero? It does look really really good for a $200 jacket!!

 

[Imuricecreamman]

You expect some imperfections in the se cheaper jacket. The leather is really Nice and I wish they offered a "non-distressed" version. The only crooked stitching I found was around the sleevebutton. They also don't seem to have a dedicated buttonhole machine. These are all faults I van live with.

 

[Robbie79]

You expect some imperfections in the se cheaper jacket. The leather is really Nice and I wish they offered a "non-distressed" version. The only crooked stitching I found was around the sleevebutton. They also don't seem to have a dedicated buttonhole machine. These are all faults I van live with. View attachment 258017 View attachment 258018

Thanks very much! Seems to be a real bargain and I agree that one can live with that minor faults/imperfections as the value for money seems to be very high.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Thanks very much! Seems to be a real bargain and I agree that one can live with that minor faults/imperfections as the value for money seems to be very high.

Quite incredible when you consider you can have a jacket made from scratch like Jonesy or take an existing pattern and alter it to your specific measurements.

 

[Will Zach]

The hide is pretty substantial, but really soft. The lining is a thick, coarse cotton twill.

Thanks. Buffalo is soft. I am 5'9, 150 (70 kg). According to the five-star chart I may need a 36...:0

I wear 38 in Aero, 40 in vintage sizing, 42 in Japanese sizing.

Ordering a 36 is a little scary...

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Thanks. Buffalo is soft. I am 5'9, 150 (70 kg). According to the five-star chart I may need a 36...:0

I wear 38 in Aero, 40 in vintage sizing, 42 in Japanese sizing.

Ordering a 36 is a little scary...

Yeah, the sizing on these are pretty wild, but you can always measure a jacket that fits you great and order by those sizes. I'd say the 42 sizing with the length of the 38 would be perfect for a more "vintage correct" look for me.

 

[jonesy86]

Quite incredible when you consider you can have a jacket made from scratch like Jonesy or take an existing pattern and alter it to your specific measurements.

The pictures look good, especially for the money. The customer service is amazing.

 

[Will Zach]

I think a TFL member @MrProper has a trucker from 5*, in custom heavy goat. Also very nice, albeit a bit more expensive due to custom leather. I am close to pulling the trigger on a Cossack. Shaun has been very responsive.

 

[MrProper]

I think a TFL member @MrProper has a trucker from 5*, in custom heavy goat. Also very nice, albeit a bit more expensive due to custom leather. I am close to pulling the trigger on a Cossack. Shaun has been very responsive.

Yes, I have the Trucker and a Cossack and a flight jacket from FiveStar.

 

[jonesy86]

I liked the Five Star premium goat texture but went with the lighter weight average version.

 

[ton312]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II

 

[jonesy86]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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Is that the unlined 100% Steer Rough Out Suede Leather? I suppose Y2 is also expanding on the definition of suede.

 

[ton312]

Is that the unlined 100% Steer Rough Out Suede Leather? I suppose Y2 is also expanding on the definition of suede.

It is! I know suede gets a bad rap around here and I get it. Nevertheless I really love suede. There’s something about it and the rust color is my absolute fav. I wanted this one when it was posted here in the classifieds originally but stalled. And subsequently messaged the seller that “if ever the day comes”...it’s a good habit to get into around here if you miss something you really like, as we all seem to share that same strand of DNA to some extant.

 

[tmitchell59]

Just got back from Japan (via yahoo auction). About every other day I get an email with all my saved searches. I had not got on there for some time, I've done very well on ebay recently. Well...I went there today. Scrolled through my searches then got to my last search and there it was in my size and looking like new.

Check out this back, never seen anything quite like this. Another Bay Area Gem from the Golden Years. I've bought 4 Bay Area jackets in the last month, I had to send one back. Each one is unique in some interesting way, almost a war of creativity. Each must have known what the other was producing, they were very close. Their design and execution went well beyond purpose even when the jacket was made for a purpose. They added something beyond toughness even when the jacket has a badge holder.

Does anyone today do something like this?

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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That is the Ferrari of trucker jackets.

 

[gbg]

The pictures look good, especially for the money. The customer service is amazing.

How substantially does the price change once you start customizing with these guys?

 

[VestCoast]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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Let me know if the sizing on this doesn't work out. Stone cold stunner.

 

[jonesy86]

How substantially does the price change once you start customizing with these guys?

He charged $30 to make a new pattern, and another $30 for custom stitching. I am impressed so far, but I haven't gotten the jacket yet. Shawn answers emails quite quickly.

 

[jonesy86]

I just ordered this off of AliExpress. A Chinese knockoff of a of a Japanese knockoff of an American Hercules? Not sure what exactly I will get for +-$170 shipped.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000769791911.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.28f73c00Obz7OC&mp=1

This FW Sunset knockoff took just over 2 weeks to get here from Hong Kong and I think it might actually be made out of leather.

 

[tmitchell59]

think it might actually be made out of leather.

you can only hope... like the Beard