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

[ABCD]

New belt to go with the Appalachian. Custom made in Sweden by Nordic EDC

 

[ABCD]

40s Sears Hercules. So much character!

 

[Imuricecreamman]

40s Sears Hercules. So much character!

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The perfect "do it all" jacket in "perfect" condition.

 

[ton312]

40s Sears Hercules. So much character!

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Vintage Horsehide halfbelt; see also coolest jacket on earth. Perfectly exemplifies why true vintage can't be touched or compared too. There is simply nothing better.

 

[red devil]

Vintage Horsehide halfbelt; see also coolest jacket on earth. Perfectly exemplifies why true vintage can't be touched or compared too. There is simply nothing better.

I'd have to disagree, I think that a reasonably well made jacket that you wore for 15 years or so would look better. There is something to creating your own history as opposed to displaying someone else's.

But I get your point about having history written in a jacket versus none.

 

[tmitchell59]

New belt to go with the Appalachian. Custom made in Sweden by Nordic EDC

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Lost track of your collection, nice vertical zip! The original belts were much like a sewn on belt, not very substantial. My vertical zip is a favorite.

 

[ton312]

I'd have to disagree, I think that a reasonably well made jacket that you wore for 15 years or so would look better. There is something to creating your own history as opposed to displaying someone else's.

But I get your point about having history written in a jacket versus none.

Actually for me it's not so much about the patina as the build and details. The collars, the sleeve shape and seam construction. While the patina is certainly eye catching, the sum total of the build is also far more appealing than the modern derivatives.

 

[ABCD]

The original belts were much like a sewn on belt, not very substantial.

I think the ones below are originals. The buckle nor the belt look very substantial.

 

[tmitchell59]

I think the ones below are originals. The buckle nor the belt look very substantial.

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Yes, that belt is the original. Mine came with one,missing the buckle

 

[Yamahana]

I think the ones below are originals. The buckle nor the belt look very substantial.

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Mine came with belt/buckle and would have to say both are the flimsiest least substantial of any vintage jacket I’ve had

 

[red devil]

Actually for me it's not so much about the patina as the build and details. The collars, the sleeve shape and seam construction. While the patina is certainly eye catching, the sum total of the build is also far more appealing than the modern derivatives.

I guess with the bigger variability in construction you see in older jackets, you have those that feel just "right". Probably those made by the machinists with a better sense of proportions.

You will after all only pick the jackets with the proportios that appeal to you once you have gone through as high a number as you did

 

[Canuck Panda]

yeah, it's hard to give up a jacket that you like, fits well, was hard to track down, etc. etc. Luckily I have 2 growing sons, so my best option is probably to just hang on to everything and let them have dibs when they're ready for it. In the meantime, have fun wearing stuff. I'm a little redundant with the belted cross zips now, but everything else is fairly varied. I also have 3 shearlings for some reason LOL, but I actually wear them the most believe it or not. They work great in short bursts for walking the dog, dropping kids off at school. Anything early morning when you don't want to layer and just throw on something warm when you get out bed.

For FL, when I started on the wait list about 9 months ago, I was going to get a J82 style black aniline with some tweaks, most importantly no action back. But then I started seeing pics of the brown pony and I also landed a 613sh, so I just realized what I need most is a brown jacket with some wow factor. I sold off some in my collection and only really have the Sheene which is ok but very trim and so becomes too situational unfortunately. So I'm looking for that go to brown jacket now. Will most likely be a d pocket design with some adjustments to the lapels and collar, very simple and showcasing Greg's construction abilities. Might do a more ornate D pocket, detachable mutton collar, and another piece of flare or two. We'll see, 3 months to go, might change my mind again LOL.

It's nice to be able to pass things down. I still have things from my grandparents even after all the moves and downsize.
Shearlings go well with camping. Yes, camping. I didn't invent it. Saw another gent with his vest at the camp ground. Put two and two together.
Greg has impeccable stitch skills. D pockets are best at showcasing his craft. But the JH-1 will be more functional jacket with two hand warmers. Hard decision... 9 months ago, that means your spot should be up very soon! I think I am gonna get in line this week too.

 

[JMax]

Mine came with belt/buckle and would have to say both are the flimsiest least substantial of any vintage jacket I’ve had

Agree 100%. The detachable belts on both my D pocket Hercs are not substantial.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Tweedy

 

[ojaw]

Tweedy
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Beautiful

 

[JurassicUtility]

Electric Leather Studio - Twist. I really need to stop browsing Buyee, lol.

[Edit] - Got the name of the model wrong initially. "Leaf" makes more sense than "Twist", but whatever!

 

[handymike]

Wow! Please report once it arrives!

 

[Monitor]

Well seems like my cross zip from Ukraine has been KIA.

 

[LeatherHunter]

Well seems like my cross zip from Ukraine has been KIA

That does not sound good.

 

[Kubatu]

Just won this Cal Leather cafe racer for a song. First jacket I've bought for myself in awhile, pretty excited.