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

tmitchell59

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This guy was posted here at some point. It took me a few more looks to realize how fine a looking jacket it is. I've seen several jackets by this company, always very solid looking. This is the first I have owned. Size 44 vintage horsehide half-belt and looks excellent.


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This guy was posted here at some point. It took me a few more looks to realize how fine a looking jacket it is. I've seen several jackets by this company, always very solid looking. This is the first I have owned. Size 44 vintage horsehide half-belt and looks excellent.


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This one calls to me, even though it isn’t my style. Seller would take $250, maybe less.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2650327283...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I missed out on a straight zip CHP by them. Never seen another. They look like great jackets.
 

tmitchell59

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This one calls to me, even though it isn’t my style. Seller would take $250, maybe less.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2650327283...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I missed out on a straight zip CHP by them. Never seen another. They look like great jackets.

I had not seen that style by American Sportswear. I can understand your interest; it appears to be well made with fine leathers. I don't recall seeing a CHP by them. There is a crosszip out there now, a rather interesting jacket that has some leather issues. I know I have a variety of pics in my files. I know nothing of their history. I graduated from Utah State University, so that makes the company more interesting. I will do some research on them or at least put it on my list.

I have considered American Sportswear and Seattle Woolen when I read a Made in the West labels. I know Seattle made jackets with no labels. Another road less traveled.
 
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I'd say pass as it indeed isn't your style. Once a year, I get the urge to try these out and if I do end up giving it a chance, I deeply regret it each time.

Haha. You are right. I’ve been watching it for about a year. Deep down, I know I won’t wear it. For moments I think I will, but then I can’t bring myself to hit BIN on the seller’s offers.
 

Edward

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This one calls to me, even though it isn’t my style. Seller would take $250, maybe less.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2650327283...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I missed out on a straight zip CHP by them. Never seen another. They look like great jackets.

Looks like a vaguely USN Type, with slash pockets instead of patches.... It's a look I quite like as a civilianised version of the military jackets. The main problem I've found in gauging them is that it's very hard to get a feel for the sizing on these without prior familiarity with a specific brand in my experience. It's not a style that to my eye works if worn too big/baggy/long.

I try to stay away from stuff I don't think I'd wear more than once or twice a year, but otoh some of my favourite things to wear started off as "not sure, but it's a good deal...." or "cheap enough to risk it"!
 

hodgeko

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Just received this 1958 (?) LW Foster G-1.
Very excited for this one. The seller listed it as an "80s type bomber jacket" but after researching on the Lounge, I discovered that it's from the 1950s contract. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think around 1958, and the same contract as JFK's jacket. It's also in pretty exceptional shape, with only a little wear on the knits in a couple places. Plus, I think I got it for about half or even a third of what it's going for on eBay, since they didn't really know the extent of what they had. Fits pretty great too, I believe. Oh, and it even had a pair of Nomex gloves in the pocket!
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So I found a size M canvas Lost Worlds on Mercari for around 40€ and bought it. It will take a while before I get it but at the price I'm gambling about the fit.

I lost a Ryder size 38 for less than 180€ but I didn't have any money at the time...

My search for budget price Lost Worlds continues. I'm gambling a bit on sizing but I can't commit to +$1500 without having a size try on for reference.

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Looks like a canvas Ryder with the half belt (no back pic)
This ever arrive? Thoughts on it?
 

photo2u

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Just received this 1958 (?) LW Foster G-1.
Very excited for this one. The seller listed it as an "80s type bomber jacket" but after researching on the Lounge, I discovered that it's from the 1950s contract. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think around 1958, and the same contract as JFK's jacket. It's also in pretty exceptional shape, with only a little wear on the knits in a couple places. Plus, I think I got it for about half or even a third of what it's going for on eBay, since they didn't really know the extent of what they had. Fits pretty great too, I believe. Oh, and it even had a pair of Nomex gloves in the pocket!
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You did great! Those gloves look in excellent shape.
 

photo2u

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