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

[tmitchell59]

This is getting ordered next week in Cuoio (pictured) or Cognac. Will be my 2nd shawl collar.

I may add a regular collar instead. Just need to decide.

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What does this jacket look like with a regular collar?

 

[Edward]

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This Real McCoys take on the Lee Storm Rider should be in my hands tomorrow. I have very high hopes for this one, and I don’t think I will be disappointed. One thing I am particularly happy with is that RMC kept the jacket boxy and on the shorter side unlike some of the other repros.

It would be interesting to compare this alongside current Lee. I'm toying with the idea, currently, of buying my first denim jacket in the guts of two decades, but soi many of the current versions of the classic styles are cut longer enough to distort the look of the pattern imo...

 

[tmitchell59]

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Excellent! Lost Worlds (very) heavy Bison. The lost jacket is horsehide, but interesting. Just wait and see if it turns up.

My lost, Lost Worlds is found and on schedule to arrive Saturday.

A very interesting/unique Cafe Racer is on it's way.

 

[jacketjunkie]

My lost, Lost Worlds is found and on schedule to arrive Saturday.

A very interesting/unique Cafe Racer is on it's way.

Wait... is it the green one from the U.K.?

 

[Colin G]

What does this jacket look like with a regular collar?

Would be similar to this Thedi in leather/canvas posted on the previous page except in a different colour and front pocket configuration.

This is the same pattern as the shawl collar but with a regular type collar.

 

[tmitchell59]

Would be similar to this Thedi in leather/canvas posted on the previous page except in a different colour and front pocket configuration. View attachment 166943 This is the same pattern as the shawl collar but with a regular type collar.

Thanks. I really like the shawl collar on this style of jacket, but you already have one! Maybe I like the Shawl because I don't have one. Been after a vintage jacket in this style, but they are difficult to find in a size I can wear. They were very popular in suede in the 20s/30s.

 

[tmitchell59]

Wait... is it the green one from the U.K.?

Not coming to me from the UK. It is green.

 

[Colin G]

Thanks. I really like the shawl collar on this style of jacket, but you already have one! Maybe I like the Shawl because I don't have one. Been after a vintage jacket in this style, but they are difficult to find in a size I can wear. They were very popular in suede in the 20s/30s.

I really like this style also and I may still do it in a shawl collar variation. Just not %100 sure yet.

 

[El Marro]

It would be interesting to compare this alongside current Lee. I'm toying with the idea, currently, of buying my first denim jacket in the guts of two decades, but soi many of the current versions of the classic styles are cut longer enough to distort the look of the pattern imo...

I completely agree Edward. As a matter of fact Lee offers a Storm Rider on the European market that appears to be much closer to the original jacket than what is available here in the states:

It looks good in the photo but I bet that the back length has been increased to work with lower rise jeans.

 

[Mysteryo]

Is it this one?
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I’ve had this in my watch list forever...It is one of my favorites!

I have one for sale, size 42

 

[Bern1]

just in time for the warmer weather
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[Bern1]

Cool, which jacket is this one, that is just in time for warmer weather?

 

[Bern1]

Leather Honey, eh? Unless anyone has an objection to this stuff, I might try it.

 

[Bern1]

Please let us know how leather honey works! I am wondering what to use on the couple of vintage jackets I just got. Mine are not as stiff as that. ‘ Bates. There are so many opinions on this stuff. I’ve heard just plain lanolin works well. I’d like to avoid chemicals or stuff that you always have to reapply. For example I’m not sure about Lexie, I seem to remember there are drawbacks to using that but I can’t really remember and this may not be the case.

 

[ton312]

Vanson Gambler part duex arrived today. I’m really pleased with it! The pattern has been refined and this batch of z-150 really suits the style. I’m going to dig up my old gambler thread this weekend when I can get some decent pics. I was a bit concerned about Vanson of late, not anymore.

 

[Guppy]

Vanson Gambler part duex arrived today. I’m really pleased with it! The pattern has been refined and this batch of z-150 really suits the style. I’m going to dig up my old gambler thread this weekend when I can get some decent pics. I was a bit concerned about Vanson of late, not anymore.

Very good to hear that. I hope you keep this one a while.

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[ton312]

This guy arrived today. Very stiff and needs a cleaning and dressing. Pics taken straight out of the box.

How's the fit?

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Perfect

 

[Fonzie]

Vanson Gambler part duex arrived today. I’m really pleased with it! The pattern has been refined and this batch of z-150 really suits the style. I’m going to dig up my old gambler thread this weekend when I can get some decent pics. I was a bit concerned about Vanson of late, not anymore.

Looking forward to your fit pics and review!

 

[TheGuitarFairy]

thanks, Bern .. jacket's a Harley Sportster. it's light, no gussets, no pockets

 

[Gamma68]

Please let us know how leather honey works! I am wondering what to use on the couple of vintage jackets I just got. Mine are not as stiff as that. ‘ Bates. There are so many opinions on this stuff. I’ve heard just plain lanolin works well. I’d like to avoid chemicals or stuff that you always have to reapply. For example I’m not sure about Lexie, I seem to remember there are drawbacks to using that but I can’t really remember and this may not be the case.

I've ordered some Leather Honey and will share results. This Bates jacket is pretty dirty and will need a hand wash in the tub and an air dry before it receives any leather dressing.

I'm guessing the jacket was never cleaned or received any treatment in its lifetime. I used Lexol Leather Cleaner on a test area, then applied some Lexol Conditioner and Pecards side-by-side to see how the leather would react. The Lexol soaked in almost immediately but did not have any visual impact after it dried (in less than 5 minutes). The Pecards darkened the leather a little, but not much.

Based on Amazon reviews, people seem to like the restorative effect of Leather Honey, which is said to last 6 months. It also darkens leather, so I'm hoping to bring the black color back without obscuring the patina.

Recently, I applied a base coat of Vaseline followed by Pecards on another vintage jacket that was pretty clean but parched and fading. The results were excellent. A deep black returned along with suppleness. This was on a high-quality horsehide jacket. The Bates is a different animal, so we'll see how much Leather Honey helps. Should be fun.