SinSir
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If anyone here just won the Brown Thurlow on eBay and it doesn't work letme know.
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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?
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@tmitchell59
And everyone else who finds this interesting.
This jacket inspired me several years ago:
https://www.thurston-bros.com/produ...legger-sz-40-tweed-wool-and-vicenza-horsehide
Then late last year I learned that Schott made a Harris Tweed Blackwatch Perfecto.
Harris Tweed? CHECK
Blackwatch? DOUBLE CHECK
Suddenly I was looking down a rabbit hole... Where did the hole go?
While recently looking to see if anyone was currently selling a Harris Tweed Blackwatch jacket, I found two hits.
One was a Brooks Brothers walking coat. Not bad.
Two was Himel Bros... They are currently making a Chinook out of Harris Tweed Blackwatch.
Inspiration occurred, so I asked Himel Bros if they would consider making me a half belt out of the Harris Tweed Blackwatch?
The answer is that they will make a Ross Mk. 1 with black oil tan Shinki HH trim.
I said yes please.
So I look forward to sharing this journey as we go!
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Damn man. That does sound insanely cool. I almost jumped on a wool/ leather mixed media bootlegger many times. Bought/returned an absolute disaster RMC. Look forward to your end result. Sounds special.
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My perfect leather vest quest continues. Just bought this. Looks cool, I really like it and apparently, it's very heavy. Leather ought to be 2mm thick. And supposedly, Friendship Leather makes good stuff. I dunno. We'll see. It was cheap, if nothing else.
tmitchell59
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Yes, keep us posted.
Guppy
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My perfect leather vest quest continues. Just bought this. Looks cool, I really like it and apparently, it's very heavy. Leather ought to be 2mm thick. And supposedly, Friendship Leather makes good stuff. I dunno. We'll see. It was cheap, if nothing else.
I can't say I'm a fan of the braid work look, but 2.0mm = 5 oz. if this maker has other styles, they'd be worth looking into.
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Braid-work made me first stop scrolling!
Then I saw the measurements are spot on and... Figured I'd give it a try. Friendship Leather seems to be a Thailand maker. Seems they do nice stuff. Fun name, too.
Blackadder
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Is this the real deal?
Blackadder
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Yes. 60s Steerhide J-100.
A bit of a weird one, but it had been on my "curiosity list" for a while and a cool one in my size just came up for a lower than usual price.
I give you, Swedish weirdness at its finest, apparently it weighs 7lbs unboxed, looking at the wrists it looks super thick:
I give you, Swedish weirdness at its finest, apparently it weighs 7lbs unboxed, looking at the wrists it looks super thick:
Superfluous
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Congrats @Blackadder . Looks great!
Blackadder
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Thank you. Quite reasonably priced and no one wants it perhaps because it is not 100% original with 80s main zipper.
barnabus
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I've only seen similar to that style in the olive canvas before, never in leather. Looks ace.A bit of a weird one, but it had been on my "curiosity list" for a while and a cool one in my size just came up for a lower than usual price.
I give you, Swedish weirdness at its finest, apparently it weighs 7lbs unboxed, looking at the wrists it looks super thick:
It's inspired from this one which is even cooler:
https://vintagehaberdashers.com/2016/03/05/leather-swedish-tanker-jacket/
Vanson apparently did two versions, Mk1 with buttons and Mk2 with snaps.
barnabus
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Yup, that's the style I've previously seen in the canvas. It's really cool I reckon. I don't know how wearable it is, but I love it.
I have one of the canvas ones, it makes me look like a crazy person!
It's straight out of "12 Monkeys":
Since it's a bit small for me i gave it to my GF its a great cold weather jacket for wood walks and garden work.
barnabus
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Both good reasons to love it!
Robbie79
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I also really like following one which is made of Italian HH but 2200€ is too muchI have one of the canvas ones, it makes me look like a crazy person!
It's straight out of "12 Monkeys":
Since it's a bit small for me i gave it to my GF its a great cold weather jacket for wood walks and garden work.
I have one of the canvas ones, it makes me look like a crazy person!
It's straight out of "12 Monkeys":
Since it's a bit small for me i gave it to my GF its a great cold weather jacket for wood walks and garden work.
Forgetting the background I imagine this a look a starving 19th century arctic expeditioner gave to his mates before turning them into dinner.
