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

[Mysteryo]

@jonesy86 i've been considering this jacket, what are the measures of your 4XL?
how do you usualy fit in american size?

 

[jonesy86]

Hey @Mysteryo

This fits me pretty well, and is larger than I have seen in a Chinese jacket. The size tag is not related to any of my other jackets. Most of my GWs are tagged 44, and some 46 in "vintage" sizing. Where I usually have trouble is finding long enough sleeves. I am probably either a 44 long or a 46, or 46 long in some jacket sizes.

This is what I measured with the jacket flat, using a cloth tape:

P to P 24 inches
Shoulder 19 inches
Sleeve (around curve on outside) 27 inches
Back 27 inches

My Arcadia is tag size 44
P to P 23.5 inches
Shoulder 19.5 inches
Sleeves 27 inches
Back 26 inches

It is no GW, or Himel, or Shinki, but it isn't terrible cow hide either. The stitching is straight and clean single needle, no French seams, but the back pleating is done well. It has backing buttons on the front buttons of the cuffs, decent burnished brass colored hardware with YKK zippers, good strong main zipper maybe a #8, and some sort of synthetic light weight sateen lining and pockets.

I think it is a decent jacket.

 

[Turnip]

Just picked up my Cordovan FQHH Highwayman (without „e“). Fits like measured and planned, very, very, I mean very nice!



I really like it a lot! Only topped by my girlie who bought this as a birthday present for me!

Pix sometimes later...

Cheers

Turnip

 

[handymike]

That’s not how it works @Turnip...we demand pics upfront!

 

[ABCD]

Only topped by my girlie who bought this as a

How cool is that, having your girlfriend supporting your hobby.

 

[MrProper]

I'm waiting for an Aeroleather Coastal Command and an Amelia Earhart inspired jacket.

back from vacation, a package is waiting for me.
From Aeroleather.
A shearling.
A RAF Coastal Command

 

[Turnip]

How cool is that, having your girlfriend supporting your hobby.

Yes, she’s a brave and very tough lady.

Just had time to take the weight, it’s 7.132 pounds.

Preparing for a little soirée now...

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Boyo]

Beautiful shearling! I always liked the hooded version. You’re ready for anything this winter... howzit fit?

 

[MrProper]

Beautiful shearling! I always liked the hooded version. You’re ready for anything this winter... howzit fit?

just some quick and dirty photos because it is too warm
Better one will come next days

 

[Steer Horse]

How long have folks waited for any recent, made-to-order Aeros? I don’t want to bug them with my impatience, and I’ve not waited very long as-is. Just wondered what lead times are like since they reopened; didn’t know if the quoted “10-12 weeks” is just a placeholder or current.

 

[Turnip]

Mine took about eight weeks after reopening of production.

 

[Steer Horse]

Thanks, that sounds good. Hopefully mine won’t take too much longer.

@MrProper

Awesome flying jacket. Fit looks killer on you.

 

[Turnip]

That’s not how it works @Turnip...we demand pics upfront!

OK, here are some...

MAMIL?

MAMIL!

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Boyo]

Nice to see another size 48 guy out there..

 

[Turnip]

Becoming an old sack like me it needs some sacrificial substance so I added a little „o“ around the V in time...Once I’m 70 I’ll be back in old shape...

 

[Blackadder]

Received this Grais leather jacket. Seller said he bought it in 1949. Finally 1st hand experience as to what 40s HH is like before aging and drying up.

 

[handymike]

That is FANTASTIC!

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Received this Grais leather jacket. Seller said he bought it in 1949. Finally 1st hand experience as to what 40s HH is like before aging and drying up.

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Looks like a timecapsule.

 

[dannyk]

Received this Grais leather jacket. Seller said he bought it in 1949. Finally 1st hand experience as to what 40s HH is like before aging and drying up.

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Well now we’re going to need a full review, don’t leave us hanging. Looks incredible, great score.

 

[Will Zach]

Received this Grais leather jacket. Seller said he bought it in 1949. Finally 1st hand experience as to what 40s HH is like before aging and drying up.

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Almost NOS. Wow.