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

[Monitor]

Speaking of pulling it off…the Kehoe arrived!

The sleeves are definitely too long by 3 or 4? inches, overall length probably by a few inches. Gotta do something about it.

Condition is great. The leather is really nice! The fringe is insane. @handymike wasn’t joking about that thwap sound heh. Love the whole package.


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It's cool, it's fun but it's too large just about everywhere. If it was just a simple CR, I guess it'd be okay but for a statement piece such as this, I strongly believe this jacket's gotta be absolutely perfect in size (and silhouette) in order for you to get away with whatever insanity it's got going on - in this case, fringes. In other words, it's gotta look like it's your jacket.

But it's just what I think and I don't think it looks bad on you so. . .

 

[handymike]

I regret cutting off my fringe in a way, but trimming it about 1/2 way would have been a reasonable solution to my wannabe rockstar issues. Still, it is a strong look- one I was only comfortable showing off here. Once de-fringed, I haven’t worn it once...and I live with the shame of “ruining” it.

(Wow, pre-pandemic me...)

 

[TLW '90]

BTW does $45 shipping inside the US seem high to anyone else ?

I went through checkout on the JWM cruiser just to see what total I'm getting into and the shipping is going to be $45.
$335 total for the jacket, higher than expected but within budget.

 

[JMax]

BTW does $45 shipping inside the US seem high to anyone else ?

I went through checkout on the JWM cruiser just to see what total I'm getting into and the shipping is going to be $45.
$335 total for the jacket, higher than expected but within budget.

If you use one of their boxes, yes. But the pricing seems to have gone up for non—USPS boxes. Maybe I’m crazy, probably am, but I was shocked at the price when I shipped out a jacket in a box I had last week. I used FedEx Home instead.

 

[ojaw]

If you use one of their boxes, yes. But the pricing seems to have gone up for non—USPS boxes. Maybe I’m crazy, probably am, but I was shocked at the price when I shipped out a jacket in a box I had last week. I used FedEx Home instead.

Up here in Canada whenever I ship anything out I’ve been using net parcel. It usually gives me a courier price that’s almost always cheaper than the post, and way cheaper than the standard courier prices.

 

[Mrfrown]

Thanks y’all for sharing my excitement. I would say…I certainly have worn more ridiculous things in public so the fringe isn’t such a barrier. However this is one jacket I probably wouldn’t wear to the park with my kids. Probably.

@handymike yes I could see something ineffable being lost with the de-fringement.

I’d like to reiterate you and @Gamma68 weren’t kidding about the leather- it’s really nice.

@Monitor yeah it is bigger in pretty much every dimension than I’d like, but above all the length is just way more than I can handle.

With soft tape I measured

Chest 22.5-23
Shoulder 19
Waist 20.5
Hem 21
Front to zip 21
Front to hem 24
Sleeve straight 26.5
Sleeve around curve 28
Length from BOC 27

Which are all bigger/longer than what the seller provided. The width dimensions kinda push the limit of what I’d accept. Length, however is another story.

The sleeves are so long on me that when I push them up my wrist they cause the shoulder to push up and create wild wrinkles up top.

The question is whether shortening the sleeves (and likely the body up to the zipper base) would be effective in making this wearable for me, or would just be throwing good money after bad. I kinda think it would help but not sure. Btw Damon quoted about $350 for the work.

Here are some pics to show what I mean about the sleeves and the shoulder interaction, you can see how they cover my hands at current length.

Pushed up to uncover hands, shoulder and chest get wild:

Pushed down to cover hands, shoulder and chest settle down:

Bonus fringe shot

 

[JMax]

Thanks y’all for sharing my excitement. I would say…I certainly have worn more ridiculous things in public so the fringe isn’t such a barrier. However this is one jacket I probably wouldn’t wear to the park with my kids. Probably.

@handymike yes I could see something ineffable being lost with the de-fringement.

I’d like to reiterate you and @Gamma68 weren’t kidding about the leather- it’s really nice.

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@Monitor yeah it is bigger in pretty much every dimension than I’d like, but above all the length is just way more than I can handle.

With soft tape I measured

Chest 22.5-23
Shoulder 19
Waist 20.5
Hem 21
Front to zip 21
Front to hem 24
Sleeve straight 26.5
Sleeve around curve 28
Length from BOC 27

Which are all bigger/longer than what the seller provided. The width dimensions kinda push the limit of what I’d accept. Length, however is another story.

The sleeves are so long on me that when I push them up my wrist they cause the shoulder to push up and create wild wrinkles up top.

The question is whether shortening the sleeves (and likely the body up to the zipper base) would be effective in making this wearable for me, or would just be throwing good money after bad. I kinda think it would help but not sure. Btw Damon quoted about $350 for the work.

Here are some pics to show what I mean about the sleeves and the shoulder interaction, you can see how they cover my hands at current length.

Pushed up to uncover hands, shoulder and chest get wild:

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Pushed down to cover hands, shoulder and chest settle down:

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Bonus fringe shot

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Now you got me wondering what else you have worn out and about. Please tell. It is New Orleans so I sort of get it. Love that town.

 

[navetsea]

I imagine it would look cooler once the fringes twisted and crumpled and when the jacket look more beatup.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Thanks y’all for sharing my excitement. I would say…I certainly have worn more ridiculous things in public so the fringe isn’t such a barrier. However this is one jacket I probably wouldn’t wear to the park with my kids. Probably.

@handymike yes I could see something ineffable being lost with the de-fringement.

I’d like to reiterate you and @Gamma68 weren’t kidding about the leather- it’s really nice.

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@Monitor yeah it is bigger in pretty much every dimension than I’d like, but above all the length is just way more than I can handle.

With soft tape I measured

Chest 22.5-23
Shoulder 19
Waist 20.5
Hem 21
Front to zip 21
Front to hem 24
Sleeve straight 26.5
Sleeve around curve 28
Length from BOC 27

Which are all bigger/longer than what the seller provided. The width dimensions kinda push the limit of what I’d accept. Length, however is another story.

The sleeves are so long on me that when I push them up my wrist they cause the shoulder to push up and create wild wrinkles up top.

The question is whether shortening the sleeves (and likely the body up to the zipper base) would be effective in making this wearable for me, or would just be throwing good money after bad. I kinda think it would help but not sure. Btw Damon quoted about $350 for the work.

Here are some pics to show what I mean about the sleeves and the shoulder interaction, you can see how they cover my hands at current length.

Pushed up to uncover hands, shoulder and chest get wild:

View attachment 372101

Pushed down to cover hands, shoulder and chest settle down:

View attachment 372103

Bonus fringe shot

View attachment 372104

Total Rockstar! The jacket looked very cool in the action shots. I think it can work because all I saw was fringe and didn't notice the length at first. I like it how it's grey core so gives the whole thing more depth instead just black struck through. Very cool.

Yes, the 1947 Columbia has a straight back, in addition to some other differences from the modern Columbia (different lapels, pocket placement and top stitching, sleeve zipper placement, etc.). Langlitz will make your jacket with any, or all, of these features if you would like.
If you do opt for a straight back then be sure to confirm the measurement you would like since this is not how they normally build the Columbia these days.

Thanks for the tips! Reading the past posts about Langlitz really had me worried about the back length. But going in for that 75th anniversary tag.

Agreed, finding that special batch of leather is a lot of fun.

I originally bought it to use it on a car coat type of jacket, but ended not using it. I am thinking of bringing a few of the hides to Electric Leather Studio - whenever that becomes possible - to make a lightning or a flow. But I will have quite a bit leftover... so maybe a crosszip and a vest would be a good idea. I need to explore vests, not sure I can pull them off.

Electric Leather makes so very cool stuff. I don't think I have ever seen a multi piece CXL jacket. It would be a statement jacket for sure. Can't wait to see what you got coming with that CXL leather!

 

[Superfluous]

There are things I have not tried YET, and then there are things I will NEVER try. I haven't YET tried a cross-zip, but I might. I haven't yet flown into space but, at the current pace of technological advancement, I might before I die. On the other hand, I can confidently say that I will never wear a fully fringed leather jacket. Simply put , I lack the huevos. Same goes for Grizzly jackets. I genuinely appreciate the craftsmanship and salute those with the moxie, but that style also falls soundly in the never category.

One of the great attributes of this community is the incredible diversity of aesthetic preferences. Some like moto jackets, others prefer military. Some like fringes, others prefer car coats. TFL is the only place I am aware of where we can come together as a community and speak honestly with other rogue deviants about our passion without judgment.

So who will be first to try one of the more avant garde brands -- e.g., MA+ or Guidi. I must admit that I like a few of the styles, but I am not there yet (and my time may have passed).

 

[Yamahana]

Thanks y’all for sharing my excitement. I would say…I certainly have worn more ridiculous things in public so the fringe isn’t such a barrier. However this is one jacket I probably wouldn’t wear to the park with my kids. Probably.

@handymike yes I could see something ineffable being lost with the de-fringement.

I’d like to reiterate you and @Gamma68 weren’t kidding about the leather- it’s really nice.

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@Monitor yeah it is bigger in pretty much every dimension than I’d like, but above all the length is just way more than I can handle.

With soft tape I measured

Chest 22.5-23
Shoulder 19
Waist 20.5
Hem 21
Front to zip 21
Front to hem 24
Sleeve straight 26.5
Sleeve around curve 28
Length from BOC 27

Which are all bigger/longer than what the seller provided. The width dimensions kinda push the limit of what I’d accept. Length, however is another story.

The sleeves are so long on me that when I push them up my wrist they cause the shoulder to push up and create wild wrinkles up top.

The question is whether shortening the sleeves (and likely the body up to the zipper base) would be effective in making this wearable for me, or would just be throwing good money after bad. I kinda think it would help but not sure. Btw Damon quoted about $350 for the work.

Here are some pics to show what I mean about the sleeves and the shoulder interaction, you can see how they cover my hands at current length.

Pushed up to uncover hands, shoulder and chest get wild:

View attachment 372101

Pushed down to cover hands, shoulder and chest settle down:

View attachment 372103

Bonus fringe shot

View attachment 372104

I tip my hat to you sir. In my minds eye I could rock the Hell out of a fringed jacket like this and want to but when reality sets in I couldn't make it out the door or past my wife. Like others I lack big enough huevos but thanks to the TFL I think they have grown some.

 

[Mrfrown]

Now you got me wondering what else you have worn out and about. Please tell. It is New Orleans so I sort of get it. Love that town.

Look @JMax I’d love to share publicly but all I’m saying is I have a certain modicum of dignity I’d prefer to retain. Are we all not sinners here?

Total Rockstar! The jacket looked very cool in the action shots. I think it can work because all I saw was fringe and didn't notice the length at first. I like it how it's grey core so gives the whole thing more depth instead just black struck through. Very cool

Thanks man! Surely the power of diverted attention all magicians rely upon is well-displayed here

There are things I have not tried YET, and then there are things I will NEVER try. I haven't YET tried a cross-zip, but I might. I haven't yet flown into space but, at the current pace of technological advancement, I might before I die. On the other hand, I can confidently say that I will never wear a fully fringed leather jacket. Simply put , I lack the huevos. Same goes for Grizzly jackets. I genuinely appreciate the craftsmanship and salute those with the moxie, but that style also falls soundly in the never category.

One of the great attributes of this community is the incredible diversity of aesthetic preferences. Some like moto jackets, others prefer military. Some like fringes, others prefer car coats. TFL is the only place I am aware of where we can come together as a community and speak honestly with other rogue deviants about our passion without judgment.

So who will be first to try one of the more avant garde brands -- e.g., MA+ or Guidi. I must admit that I like a few of the styles, but I am not there yet (and my time may have passed).

I feel like Monitor has shared much indicating he would love to try some of the wilder brands but has been constricted (understandably) by funds…personally I know I’m way out of date on the cutting edge but am certainly intrigued

 

[JMax]

Look @JMax I’d love to share publicly but all I’m saying is I have a certain modicum of dignity I’d prefer to retain. Are we all not sinners here?



Thanks man! Surely the power of diverted attention all magicians rely upon is well-displayed here



I feel like Monitor has shared much indicating he would love to try some of the wilder brands but has been constricted (understandably) by funds…personally I know I’m way out of date on the cutting edge but am certainly intrigued

Indeed we are.

 

[handymike]

There is a size tag in the pocket. It’s little and white.

 

[Monitor]

Look @JMax
I feel like Monitor has shared much indicating he would love to try some of the wilder brands but has been constricted (understandably) by funds…personally I know I’m way out of date on the cutting edge but am certainly intrigued

Limited funds are a blessing in disguise when it comes to designer brands as you get to pick the pieces that you really like, and not just wanna try out & experiment with to see if you like it or not. Plus for that very same reason, everything will eventually appear on Grailed or somewhere at a lower price point - Not always lower, though as some pieces triple in value as times goes by (YSL 2013 leather jackets, for instance).

This is something I almost bought right away but then realized I had no idea how to wear it or if I'd even want to wear it, against my motorcycle jackets. But it's so nice.

So who will be first to try one of the more avant garde brands -- e.g., MA+ or Guidi. I must admit that I like a few of the styles, but I am not there yet (and my time may have passed).

Avant garde stuff is pretty much all I've been looking at online for the past few years, aside from a very few vintage leather jackets still remaining in my search and I can tell you, most of it isn't even nearly as out there as some of the stuff we see here, on TFL. Though I believe this is where the artistry of the designer enters the play, through which the clothes you wear appear like something "regular" at a first glance, so you won't feel like a clown. Knowing what you wear, the artistic aspect of it, belonging only to you.

Or at least that's how it is with the designers that I like. On the other hand, you've got Rick Owens that everyone loves and while I too think he's a super nice dude, most of that stuff he comes up with is pretty... Ugh.

Designer brands, the good ones, are more about silhouette, shape (not fit per se) and materials while ones we talk about here are primarily about details. And quality of material but you won't see an MA+ piece in multiple color/material choices but only one that the designer chose for this particular piece. Which is what I love about it, too.

9/10 people wouldn't have even notice this leather jacket as something , though all 10 would immediately notice how well it fits a wearer. Realistically speaking, any Grizzly is a carnival main attraction in comparison.

In short, you'd love it!

 

[Monitor]

I would still immediately trade every piece of clothes I own for these...

 

[Graemsay]

@Mrfrown how does the jacket fit through the body? It looks slightly big in the shoulders, but I don't know if that's just your pose!

I'd be tempted to leave the body as is, but I like longer café racers and I think it looks good as is, but shorten the sleeves. I would also see if you could get the waist pulled in slightly, as there seems to be a little excess leather around the top of the pockets.

I keep on having bad thoughts about a fringed jacket, but if I got one it'd probably be more sedate, like the Aero Leathers Highwayman Virginian.

 

[ton312]

You just can’t half-ass a fringed leather jacket. You need to whole-ass it. It’s not a jacket, or a hobby…it’s a lifestyle:

 

[Monitor]

You just can’t half-ass a fringed leather jacket. You need to whole-ass it. It’s not a jacket, or a hobby…it’s a lifestyle:
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It may not be a lifestyle one ought to live, though. We've all seen what fringes lead to and once you take that road, we're talking walking on the fringe of sanity here.

 

[Mrfrown]

There is a size tag in the pocket. It’s little and white.

Hmm I dug around in the pockets and can’t find it