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

[Leigh H]

As I'm really happy with the quality of my first Shangri-La Heritage suede Trucker which is made in Italy and as I'm looking for something different I'm seriously considering thie Varenne Desert Navajo wool jacket but two things do concern me:
1) Why is this jacket more expensive than their leather jackets (875€). It has veg tanned lambskin applications and probably the wool knitting (by hand?) is more time consuming
2) If I still like this special jacket in a couple of years

What do you guys think?

I've never seen this brand before, that would be twice the price if it was RRL. Id wear that jacket! looks great to me.

 

[handymike]

I agree with @Bfd70. The Mister Freedom Kilim ones are more my style. Now if Thedi were to incorporate old Navajo rugs into a design...

 

[torfjord]

As I'm really happy with the quality of my first Shangri-La Heritage suede Trucker which is made in Italy and as I'm looking for something different I'm seriously considering thie Varenne Desert Navajo wool jacket but two things do concern me:
1) Why is this jacket more expensive than their leather jackets (875€). It has veg tanned lambskin applications and probably the wool knitting (by hand?) is more time consuming
2) If I still like this special jacket in a couple of years

What do you guys think?

I really like it! I’m a fan of Navajo inspired patterns.

 

[Robbie79]

Many thanks to all for your honest feedback. The quality of the fabric looks quite good and the lining and stitching quality I do already know from my Trucker jacket - on par with Aero I would say. The pattern may look good or too intense as highlighted by @Bfd70 and @handymike If I knew that it would look as good as on the model I would buy it despite the fact that it’s quite expensive (probably worth the money). I‘ll definitely sleep a couple of nights on it before I take a decision. The MF Kilim ones are also quite nice but then I’m having another leather jacket and the Shangri-La one would be something totally different which none really offers (at least I haven’t seen it before).
Thanks again for your advice!
Cheers,
Robbie

 

[Superfluous]

As I'm really happy with the quality of my first Shangri-La Heritage suede Trucker which is made in Italy and as I'm looking for something different I'm seriously considering thie Varenne Desert Navajo wool jacket but two things do concern me:
1) Why is this jacket more expensive than their leather jackets (875€). It has veg tanned lambskin applications and probably the wool knitting (by hand?) is more time consuming
2) If I still like this special jacket in a couple of years

What do you guys think?

The quintessential example of a spectacular jacket that I would exalt when worn by someone else, but I would never attempt to wear it (unless I wanted to keep my wife at a distance).

Reminds me of this new RRL:

 

[Monitor]

The quintessential example of a spectacular jacket that I would exalt when worn by someone else, but I would never attempt to wear it (unless I wanted to keep my wife at a distance).

Reminds me of this new RRL:

I am confused by this - Is it painted leather?

 

[jonesy86]

I agree with @Bfd70. The Mister Freedom Kilim ones are more my style. Now if Thedi were to incorporate old Navajo rugs into a design...

Something with authentic Navajo weaving would be very cool, and probably pricey.

 

[El Marro]

As I'm really happy with the quality of my first Shangri-La Heritage suede Trucker which is made in Italy and as I'm looking for something different I'm seriously considering thie Varenne Desert Navajo wool jacket but two things do concern me:
1) Why is this jacket more expensive than their leather jackets (875€). It has veg tanned lambskin applications and probably the wool knitting (by hand?) is more time consuming
2) If I still like this special jacket in a couple of years

What do you guys think?

I think the guy in the picture is trying way too hard to look resolute and I like the jacket a lot.

 

[JMax]

I think the guy in the picture is trying way too hard to look resolute and I like the jacket a lot.

Looks like the guy at the bar watching his girl dance with other dudes.

 

[El Marro]

Looks like the guy at the bar watching his girl dance with other dudes.

Yes! He needs to take off that droopy sombrero and get out on the dance floor!

 

[Mrfrown]

Received this beautiful Thedi today from @technovox

Took some quick pics in my office to share, they of course don’t do it justice. It’s heftier than I expected, in a good way. Feels great on. Just amazing work and beautiful materials.

Better pics down the line when I’m wearing it

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Received this beautiful Thedi today from @technovox

Took some quick pics in my office to share, they of course don’t do it justice. It’s heftier than I expected, in a good way. Feels great on. Just amazing work and beautiful materials.

Better pics down the line when I’m wearing it

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Superb!

 

[Boyo]

Solid Fit MrFrown..

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Just got a second round of higher res pics, the hide looks incredible:

It made it to the website in the end...

"Buco J24 in Customer-Supplied 5.0+ Oz. Dark Gray Finnish Moosehide Tanned To Order..
A One-Of-A-Kind Lost Worlds Jacket."

Edit: I spoke to Stuart, apparently the stud work alone took an entire day to complete. He says the sponginess and thickness of the hide made the operation very technical compared to working on the usual horse hide.

Stu maybe outta just name this one “The Carlos“ and be done with it.
Epic
B

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

As I'm really happy with the quality of my first Shangri-La Heritage suede Trucker which is made in Italy and as I'm looking for something different I'm seriously considering thie Varenne Desert Navajo wool jacket but two things do concern me:
1) Why is this jacket more expensive than their leather jackets (875€). It has veg tanned lambskin applications and probably the wool knitting (by hand?) is more time consuming
2) If I still like this special jacket in a couple of years

What do you guys think?

With the hat...absolutely!!
B
Ps: and mustache

 

[Robbie79]

Received this beautiful Thedi today from @technovox

Took some quick pics in my office to share, they of course don’t do it justice. It’s heftier than I expected, in a good way. Feels great on. Just amazing work and beautiful materials.

Better pics down the line when I’m wearing it

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Congrats @Mrfrown Jacket looks great on you!

 

[Mysteryo]

You smile says how great this jacket is!

 

[technovox]

Received this beautiful Thedi today from @technovox

Took some quick pics in my office to share, they of course don’t do it justice. It’s heftier than I expected, in a good way. Feels great on. Just amazing work and beautiful materials.

Better pics down the line when I’m wearing it

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Awesome! Glad it went to a good home!

 

[Yamahana]

Been looking awhile for one of the Canadian made versions of the “Cycle Champ” with no luck and finally gave up. This one popped up yesterday.

“WIND CHEATER” no less .. how damn cool is that label!

 

[JMax]

Been looking awhile for one of the Canadian made versions of the “Cycle Champ” with no luck and finally gave up. This one popped up yesterday.
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“WIND CHEATER” no less .. how damn cool is that label!
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Glad you got it. Does the cuff seam need a repair? You got a good price even if you have to send it off to get fixed. These are cool.