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

[ABCD]

Got one of these on the way.

Very much a light, Summer jacket; I'd say, having felt one in-store, it's about eight ounce cotton. Ideal for covering up from the Sun, without being too warm as all my current jackets are. If this works well, I might just buy a second one and dye it black (alas, this mid brown is the only colour they currently do them in).

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[Graemsay]

Red Thedi incoming in a month or two

At this point is there a maker who isn't sending you a jacket?

 

[Cornelius]

Got one of these on the way.

Very much a light, Summer jacket; I'd say, having felt one in-store, it's about eight ounce cotton. Ideal for covering up from the Sun, without being too warm as all my current jackets are. If this works well, I might just buy a second one and dye it black (alas, this mid brown is the only colour they currently do them in).

Maker?

 

[red devil]

At this point is there a maker who isn't sending you a jacket?

Actually quite a few even if it looks as if I tried everything, I don't have Vanson yet (I was considering a custom chopper, still not sure of colours), neither Aero for that matter.

 

[El Marro]

I don't have Vanson yet (I was considering a custom chopper, still not sure of colours)

Oh boy, you are in for a treat! Reach out to Constantine at Vanson when you are ready to get the bell rolling. He loves leather jackets as much as we do and he is a lot of fun to work with. Based on past collaborations you have shown us I’m sure you will end up with something truly unique by the time all is said and done.

 

[red devil]

Just sent him an email

 

[red devil]

Also, I finally got my hands on this!

Just a quick pic, will follow up when I have had some time with it

 

[Edward]

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Odd, I can see it - was it delayed? Can you see it now?

Maker?

Of all people... TU Clothing. The in-house clothing brand of Sainsburys Supermarket. I've bought quite a few bits from them over the years - long as you don't expect too much for the money, they're generally surpringly good. This is £22 new.

Actually quite a few even if it looks as if I tried everything, I don't have Vanson yet (I was considering a custom chopper, still not sure of colours), neither Aero for that matter.

No Aero? Hmn. I'm sure that's a potential breach of forum rules....

 

[ABCD]

Odd, I can see it - was it delayed? Can you see it now?

Nope

 

[red devil]

No Aero? Hmn. I'm sure that's a potential breach of forum rules....

There are loopholes... I have a CXL jacket

 

[Cornelius]

Of all people... TU Clothing. The in-house clothing brand of Sainsburys Supermarket. I've bought quite a few bits from them over the years - long as you don't expect too much for the money, they're generally surprisingly good. This is £22 new.

I like the simple, functional design of these French-worker-style unlined chore jackets and own a few, all obtained cheap at military surplus shops Stateside [a blue cotton drill of German origin, a moleskin one from Italy, & a green cotton twill from Sweden]. The only detail I find frustrating is the near total lack of drop from shoulder to waist, across the board. Which is not simply an aesthetic issue - I often use them as shop clothes, both for the convenient pockets & to protect my shirt from stains or tears - and the extra loose fabric around the belly will often drag into bench work, getting glue, paint or stain on it, etc.

It's gotten annoying enough I plan on getting them all taken in once the virus subsides a bit. Which would likely cost more than the price of purchase!

 

[jpk_NJ]

Summer heat has had my jacket addiction on pause for the past couple weeks but Im back in the game! Picked this up from the bay last night. My first Lesco. Figured Id try a new brand out, not expensive and looks relatively well made from photos.

 

[regius]

Summer heat has had my jacket addiction on pause for the past couple weeks but Im back in the game! Picked this up from the bay last night. My first Lesco. Figured Id try a new brand out, not expensive and looks relatively well made from photos.

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Oh this Lesco four pocket style is a killer. They were very well made like a beast and the pocketing are all random thick wool blend fabrics, the zippers are tough and the leather ages beautifully. I recently bought myself two, one black one brown. Plus they use the decorated solid brass side buckles! Schott made their version but Lesco was better

 

[regius]

Just finished this prototype. For a very slim size or a lady. Looking good on my girl.

 

[handymike]

Awesome!

 

[torfjord]

Just finished this prototype. For a very slim size or a lady. Looking good on my girl.

That looks really good! Did you make the pattern as well?

 

[Robbie79]

Just finished this prototype. For a very slim size or a lady. Looking good on my girl.

Beautiful jacket!

 

[Monitor]

Summer heat has had my jacket addiction on pause for the past couple weeks but Im back in the game! Picked this up from the bay last night. My first Lesco. Figured Id try a new brand out, not expensive and looks relatively well made from photos.

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What Reg says, Lesco rocks. They're mighty, true work jackets. Built to last and perform and they have cool styling as well. Their cross zipper is among the coolest on the market and CR is pretty nice too and they had quite a few of these 60's styled jackets. I think they were a higher grade jackets than Schott at the time.

Just finished this prototype. For a very slim size or a lady. Looking good on my girl.

Reg, that's SO cool!!! Incredible you made it! It does look great on her and you already got the collar/lapels better than 90% of repro makers out there. XD
I guess now's the time to talk about that place in the pre-order line, huh?

 

[red devil]

Just finished this prototype. For a very slim size or a lady. Looking good on my girl.

That is really impressive!

 

[regius]

Thanks @Monitor! Yes, the collar and lapel are a big detail I'm focusing on, as well as the athletic back taper. Currently I don't have the luxury to use uniform thickness leather, so the panels are made out of very different animals lol, 4oz goat that's thick, plush and pliable, 3.5oz Italian cowhide (I believe my T2 from Bates was made out of this), it's nice, chrome tanned, but more for BMW carseats..., I do have a fantastic black, coated veg goat (the D pocket is made of it), amazing color and grain. It squeaks like nobody's biz due to the waterproof coating.