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

[Bfd70]

^No, but i did patronize his fine establishment several times. One of the few spots i was happy to stand in line for an hour. I’m really surprised to learn his sausage art is known in the west.
@elmarro tbh as much as I like IH i’m not sure if i’d buy it. I’ll admit that I’m mostly intrigued by the hype around these jackets. Sort of just want to see for myself. My size was sold out in 4 min. The way i see it if “it ain’t all that“ i should be able to recoup most of my dough.

 

[handymike]

I was so impressed that I even bought a cap!

 

[El Marro]

@elmarro tbh as much as I like IH i’m not sure if i’d buy it. I’ll admit that I’m mostly intrigued by the hype around these jackets. Sort of just want to see for myself. My size was sold out in 4 min. The way i see it if “it ain’t all that“ i should be able to recoup most of my dough.

I hear you. On the one hand it just looks like a really solid chore coat, but they do seem to sell out like hotcakes and I have seen people asking more for used ones then they sold for new.

 

[jonesy86]

I just ordered this off of AliExpress. A Chinese knockoff of a of a Japanese knockoff of an American Hercules? Not sure what exactly I will get for +-$170 shipped.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000769791911.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.28f73c00Obz7OC&mp=1

 

[Bushman]

AliExpress is generally "better" than most cheap knock-off sites like Wish. It's not the quality of the original, but it's not bad, and generally visually indistinguishable.

 

[jonesy86]

AliExpress is generally "better" than most cheap knock-off sites like Wish. It's not the quality of the original, but it's not bad, and generally visually indistinguishable.

I certainly would rather have this one:

 

[navetsea]

This is the finished mockup jacket (still at Field leathers so I can't try it on yet). There were a few things about my design which I wasn't sure about. One was the rounded front drop. Greg's Michigan design seems to have a somewhat V-shaped front drop and I didn't think that would look good with added bottom hem panels. Seeing the rounded front drop on the mannequin, I think it looks great. I also wasn't sure about the dept of the backyoke (the two arches). In my initial design it was a bit less dramatic : View attachment 253554

Gregs advice was to make it one inch deeper. I think it looks good but I'm not 100% sure yet. Think I just have to try it on and see how it looks. View attachment 253558 View attachment 253559 View attachment 253560 View attachment 253561

the collar looks really nice, maybe just the angle of the photo, but the chest pocket looks high? might be personal taste, but I like chest pocket a bit lower, also to free it from shoulder movements creasing them

 

[ABCD]

the collar looks really nice, maybe just the angle of the photo, but the chest pocket looks high? might be personal taste, but I like chest pocket a bit lower, also to free it from shoulder movements creasing them

Those were my first thoughts as well, chest pocket too high. It also looks a bit large, not sure. Hard to tell from the picture. Here's some more pictures from different angles. I was surprised that he even included a lining.

 

[ABCD]

I just ordered this off of AliExpress. A Chinese knockoff of a of a Japanese knockoff of an American Hercules? Not sure what exactly I will get for +-$170 shipped.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000769791911.html?spm=a2g0o.cart.0.0.28f73c00Obz7OC&mp=1

I know at a lot of jackets they don't, but for some reason I think it looks better when the side tabs and the halfbelt line up.

 

[navetsea]

yeah seems a bit too wide and high for open pocket, pocket with zipper probably need a bit wider to give room for the slider to make it functional.

 

[ABCD]

yeah seems a bit too wide and high for open pocket, pocket with zipper probably need a bit wider to give room for the slider to make it functional.

It's going to be a double welted pocket with zipper and talon ball pull. Double stitch lines.
Handwarmer pockets also double welted but no zippers. Double stitch lines with triangular detail. Something like this :

 

[jacketjunkie]

I like the design but I agree the pocket is too high. You won't be able to comfortably grab into it. The size is good, this way you can get more than two fingers in and actually make use of it, but yeh too high. Vanson does it right with their Model F and Enfield, maybe take a cue there..

 

[ton312]

Those were my first thoughts as well, chest pocket too high. It also looks a bit large, not sure. Hard to tell from the picture. Here's some more pictures from different angles. I was surprised that he even included a lining. View attachment 254012 View attachment 254010 View attachment 254011

What a cool process! If I were doing it I’d align the angle of the chest with the hand warmer. Something like this:

 

[Bfd70]

View attachment 253947 I was so impressed that I even bought a cap!
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Well, if you’re ever out this way again I’m sure team Chi can make sure you’re well fed and watered.

 

[El Marro]

It's going to be a double welted pocket with zipper and talon ball pull. Double stitch lines.
Handwarmer pockets also double welted but no zippers. Double stitch lines with triangular detail. Something like this : View attachment 254013

I am really liking this jacket Marc!
In fact I think I like it more than any of the models that Greg has up on his website currently. I’m feeling that old familiar urge to reach out and see about having something like this made for me as well. Can’t wait to see more photos as you guys bring this design through to completion.

 

[ton312]

This SB arrived. Sadly it’s a buy and fly. Marked a 44” but fits like a 46”. Maybe even a 48”.

 

[Turnip]

Couldn’t resist for half price, Armorlux Cap Sizun pea coat to arrive next week.

If it should fit, one jacket will have to go, probably the Berwick.

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Psant25]

This SB arrived. Sadly it’s a buy and fly. Marked a 44” but fits like a 46”. Maybe even a 48”.
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That is too bad. I got a highwaymane with your name on it lol

 

[ton312]

That is too bad. I got a highwaymane with your name on it lol

Gotta flip it first but I know you do!

 

[jonesy86]

I know at a lot of jackets they don't, but for some reason I think it looks better when the side tabs and the halfbelt line up.

I'm pretty sure that this is a copy of Freewheeler's Sunset, who probably copied a lot of design elements from Monarch.