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

[Mich486]

^very nice

 

[handymike]

Kehoe inbound.

 

[MrProper]

I can’t wait any longer. hope it's coming soon.

 

[Jin431]

I can’t wait any longer. hope it's coming soon.

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What configuration did you request?

 

[MrProper]

What configuration did you request?

exactly this on the picture but blackened brown Vicenza, olive cotton drill lining and olive contrast stitching.

 

[earl]

I think you’ll be very pleased, if the photos are any indication. TBH I expect Shawn to exceed the original in my case. The RRL stuff I’ve handled has been...not impressive to say the least. I like what I’ve seen from 5 star so far. Quite a bit.

As an aside on RRL, have never owned any but on an RRL fan thread at another forum I love to look at what's posted. Often like the designs but it has always baffled me as to its popularity as, even among die hard fans there, there often are comments about the dubious quality of materials or construction. When you add that to the almost always exorbitant prices, makes me wonder why it gets die hard repeat customers.

 

[ABCD]

As an aside on RRL, have never owned any but on an RRL fan thread at another forum I love to look at what's posted. Often like the designs but it has always baffled me as to its popularity as, even among die hard fans there, there often are comments about the dubious quality of materials or construction. When you add that to the almost always exorbitant prices, makes me wonder why it gets die hard repeat customers.

I've owned a few. Usually, the construction is good. Buttons and hardware are quality. The stitching on this rrl jacket was more precise than the stitching on my Eastmans:

However, the leather used is often times underwhelming (the above jacket which was of considerable weight was an exception). Also, they're very much overpriced.

But the people who buy these don't care about value for money. They just like the rrl style, want something fashionable and want something they can buy off the rack. Moreover they've probably never heard of makers of quality jackets like himel or freewheelers or what have you. Even if they had, they are not the type of customer to place a custom order and then wait 6 months or more before the jacket is completed.

 

[Dr H]

I have two on the way, both from EBAY.
I’ve shed a stone since March, so I picked up an 1970 issued USN peacoat (Kersey wool) in a 42R. Hopefully, a good fit if dimensions are correct, but reasonably priced so it can be sold on if not.

The other one is a cheap (£40) project.
I’m really taken with Vegard’s short buttoned jacket in Swedish goatskin.

Understandably he’s attached to it so I’ve decided to buy this 1950’s belted jacket (from the same maker) and ask my local tailor to fashion a similar Cossack style jacket (with revered lapels which I prefer to the usual rounded collar).
The tails should yield the triangular side panels, waist adjusters, the sleeves will probably need to be shortened and tapered slightly to yield the cuffs. I’ll need to source a complete set of period buttons as some have been replaced.

 

[Jin431]

exactly this on the picture but blackened brown Vicenza, olive cotton drill lining and olive contrast stitching.

Got it, Ive been waiting a while too for my stf BL as well. That was my first choice leather but switched to tobacco badalasi.
I should've kept with the blackened brown choice, could've prevented me from getting an black overdye from JL lol

Hope we both get our orders from aero fulfilled soon.

 

[ton312]

Received email. Ordered jacket.

 

[dark wood]

I can’t wait any longer. hope it's coming soon.

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I’ve got one just like that on order too.

 

[Jin431]

Incoming Field Leathers Route 66 brown shinki jacket, brown lining, antique brass talon repro, zip closure to inner sleeve. Excited to break this in soon. Great stand up guy and will recommend him to anyone for sure.

 

[Mrfrown]

Wow that looks very sharp!

 

[Jin431]

^^ thanks. the maker, Greg, does superb work. Hope his company grows and gets more exposure. Hope more people from the longe get into Fields Jackets.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Really tall Cafe collar...huh...

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Incoming Field Leathers Route 66 brown shinki jacket, brown lining, antique brass talon repro, zip closure to inner sleeve. Excited to break this in soon. Great stand up guy and will recommend him to anyone for sure.


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Super looking jacket. Simple elegance.
I look forward to seeing how this collar acts popped up or down.
B

 

[Jin431]

Really tall Cafe collar...huh...

True, little miscommunication with the order. It will be altered to a collar, like the one mrproper have.

 

[Jin431]

Super looking jacket. Simple elegance.
I look forward to seeing how this collar acts popped up or down.
B

Yes, thank you. I hope the leather gets darker with time.

The collar will be changed before delivery to me.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Yes, thank you. I hope the leather gets darker with time.

The collar will be changed before delivery to me.

Oh i see.
Ask him to fold that one down and take a pic. I think it might look good either way to be honest.
B

 

[Jin431]

Oh i see.
Ask him to fold that one down and take a pic. I think it might look good either way to be honest.
B

Great idea, that might be an option too as there's plenty of collar to fold. I'll definitely request that from the maker.

Thank you