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

[morrison2951]

Vintage Vanson Model A

***y.

May have to beat the ladies off with a stick!

Yep. Watch out ladies!

Sweet Vintage Vanson Model A

 

[patrick_b]

Yep. Watch out ladies!

Sweet Vintage Vanson Model A

Fits like a glove!!

 

[tmitchell59]

This one is on the way. Interesting reproduction by Woolrich. Has the look of the classic 40s Wool Half-belt.

I just bought an original 40s Sportclad wool half-belt that does not fit, hoping this one does.

 

[Schambach]

New Comet day. GA2 brown, slightly lighter than comp weight. Should be a great spring jacket. I’m pretty thrilled with it.

 

[ton312]

Happy to get this Horsehide Excelled back to the old clothes ranch!

 

[Monitor]

Another version of what has become my favorite design and pattern. With collar and belt.

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I wanna say some day I'll have this jacket but I could've had it and didn't and so it doesn't matter anymore but I'm only glad to hear I was right all along, saying this is one of the finest jackets ever produced.

 

[Al 916]

Vanson Oxford on the way.

Ever since I read Ton's 'Vanson, Vanson, Vanson' post I have been thinking about trying one.

 

[Leather Walker]

I received this Schott 613 yesterday! A cool sensation wearing this brown steerhide jacket. As I said, my first Schott ever. I found it for a steal and took, so how can I not? I’m still amazed by all these great jackets for sale which are "unknown" and sold for very few. Interesting how a piece of fabric with a specific name changes the final price of something.

I love the irregular shape of this coin pocket.

A pity that the stars on epaulettes were removed.

The buckle is so heavy that the belt has an irreversible fold downwards.

In another posts about this model I saw there's vinyl on cuffs and inner waistband, but in this jacket there's the same steerhide as in the rest, and a kind of fabric, a bit ripped, inside kidney strap.

Underneath of the cuffs zippers is written USA W-2. Does anyone know which period Schott used these zippers?

This jacket has marks and scratches, obviously, but I'd say it's in excellent condition for this age. All zippers work properly.

Very happy with this jacket

 

[bn1966]

Incoming

 

[Yamahana]

Hercules Ricky

 

[Canuck Panda]

The rounded tip collars lived on in California

 

[Blackadder]

Won this on Yahoo Auction JP. A HH jacket made by Toyo Enterprise

Reproduction of this Police jacket, according to Rin Tanaka from the 40s.

 

[Bushman]

Just got this vintage (seller claimed it was made late 70s era) unissued Canadian Army surplus extreme weather parka! It didn't come with the liner, so it's more of an in-between coat. I bought it to replace my old Eddie Bauer coat, which had sadly begun coming apart after almost 15 years of wearing it.

First off: WHY is military sizing so weird? I'd read that these can be big, so I went a size down from my normal size, and it's still oversized. I could have probably gotten away with a medium, or maybe even a small. It's like wearing a pup tent. My old M65 has the same problem: WAY oversized. But other than the sizing, I really do like the coat. The wired hood is cool as wind knocking about my hood has always been an issue where I live. And I love that GIANT oversized pockets. I loved my old EB coat for the fact that I could fit a journal, or small book in the pocket. This thing, though, can fit the whole dictionary! They're huge! In all, the sleeves don't go past my fingertips, so I've had worse fitting army surplus wear. My old M65 was so bad, I had to roll the sleeves up a few times.

 

[JMax]

Won this on Yahoo Auction JP. A HH jacket made by Toyo Enterprise
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Reproduction of this Police jacket, according to Rin Tanaka from the 40s.
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I saw the tag first and nearly lost my mind. I love the brown OG Lewis. Awesome repro.

 

[ojaw]

Just got this vintage (seller claimed it was made late 70s era) unissued Canadian Army surplus extreme weather parka! It didn't come with the liner, so it's more of an in-between coat. I bought it to replace my old Eddie Bauer coat, which had sadly begun coming apart after almost 15 years of wearing it.

First off: WHY is military sizing so weird? I'd read that these can be big, so I went a size down from my normal size, and it's still oversized. I could have probably gotten away with a medium, or maybe even a small. It's like wearing a pup tent. My old M65 has the same problem: WAY oversized. But other than the sizing, I really do like the coat. The wired hood is cool as wind knocking about my hood has always been an issue where I live. And I love that GIANT oversized pockets. I loved my old EB coat for the fact that I could fit a journal, or small book in the pocket. This thing, though, can fit the whole dictionary! They're huge! In all, the sleeves don't go past my fingertips, so I've had worse fitting army surplus wear. My old M65 was so bad, I had to roll the sleeves up a few times.

My current winter jacket is an older version of that, with hood being lined with wool along with a few other differences. Probably much rougher shape, though I only paid $50 CAD.

 

[Finn Vigorous]

This Rainbow Country Rough Wear repro is on its way

The RC is remarkably slimmer than my size 46 RMC A-2 (below) by the measurements, so it should fit me better. If this turns out so, I'll let the RMC go next week.

 

[Bfd70]

Incoming
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Interested in fit pics. I had difficulty sizing the roughwear.

 

[bn1966]

Interested in fit pics. I had difficulty sizing the roughwear.

What was the issue? I’m a 46” chest with ‘swimmers shoulders’.
Years ago I purchased the RW in a size 46 and after years of ownership eventually admitted it was too snug and moved it on.

Replaced it with a russett Monarch contract in a 48 that actually fits well.

Liking the seal brown of the RW too, I popped down to ELC a few days back, tried on a RW 48 and placed an order, about 5 weeks to go.

I found the HPA site invaluable for researching A-2 fits, Charles kindly measured up the stock on his site. Monarch & RW were both fairly generous in the upper body measurement.

 

[Carlos840]

Just heard that my moose Ryder is finished, not shipped yet.
I can't wait to see it!

 

[Harris HTM]

Just heard that my moose Ryder is finished, not shipped yet.
I can't wait to see it!

You're reaching the endgame of half belts with this!