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

[handymike]

We should all be queing up for re-makes of @torfjord’s 5* Wrangler instead.

 

[ABCD]

We should all be queing up for re-makes of @torfjord’s 5* Wrangler instead.

I had the opportunity to handle @torfjord 5* wrangler. Even though the jacket as a whole was better than I expected, I was not impressed by the leather, which looked rather dull to me. I think it's the 'premium' seal goat? Nowhere near as nice as the goatskins I've handled from Aero or makers like cockpit USA or Avirex. There's 0 color depth. Exactly the kind of leather you'd expect from a mall jacket. Just my two cents.

 

[handymike]

... but in roughout or suede with a bigger 70s collar.

 

[torfjord]

I had the opportunity to handle @torfjord 5* wrangler. Even though the jacket as a whole was better than I expected, I was not impressed by the leather, which looked rather dull to me. I think it's the 'premium' seal goat? Nowhere near as nice as the goatskins I've handled from Aero or makers like cockpit USA or Avirex. There's 0 color depth. Exactly the kind of leather you'd expect from a mall jacket. Just my two cents.

I agree, that’s my main gripe with my 5*, the colour is dull as hell. I think the premium goat has pretty nice grain, but yeah the colour is not great. I haven’t returned to 5* for that reason along with their inferior sleeve patterns.

 

[handymike]

That is also my hesitation. I would take this idea to Theodoros.

 

[nick123]

We have a very unique one on the way!

 

[handymike]

GW Indy?

 

[ojaw]

How do we feel about this new offering from Snake Oil Provisions?

https://www.snakeoilprovisions.com/products/the-boxer-type-3-beige-horse-suede View attachment 438764

Well, I certainly have been put in my place, I have that jacket.
The leather is possibly the best thing about it; a thinnish, easy wearing HH that smells beautiful and (to my eye) looks rich. Somebody mentioned the length? Mine in a size 38 is 23” long. I hated the cupro that it came lined with and ripped it out, now it’s infinitely more comfortable to wear, and no, it’s not a huge challenge to put on and take off. It gets dirty easily but I don’t mind.
Going in, this was my first foray into leather jackets other than a failed attempt with a couple of 2nd tier Aeros that I sent back. Sizing is the biggest issue for me as I have a small upper body and widish hips that make it a real challenge to find something that fits everywhere. Vansons and such have huge shoulders which would sit at my elbows if I got the right waist size!

 

[handymike]

Let’s see yours!

 

[ojaw]

Let’s see yours!

Posted previously, but here it is.

 

[Monitor]

Posted previously, but here it is.

It's not about the jacket per se, just the fact that these makers seem legit incapable of coming up an original idea anymore, rehashing the same old styles, originally produced by makers that charged 10 times less for them - Such as Lee.

Also, I still strongly stand by my belief that suede, being a by-product, doesn't justify such high pricing. If it was a rough-out, that'd be another story but this. . .

Other than that, there's of course nothing inherently bad about a Lee trucker style this jacket is a direct, 1/1 ripoff of. Something they sort of acknowledge, at least.

There is, however, something very bad going on here. The button always goes on the tip of the triangle. If a mass-produced Lee got it right, Double Helix should've as well.

I've no OCD but this does bother me.

 

[Monitor]

That said, I may be a bit bored with the lack of imagination these pricey makers suffer from but Storm Rider by Lee is a beautiful, beautiful trucker that can't ever fail and yours fits and looks exceptional, @ojaw.

 

[handymike]

Posted previously, but here it is.

It looks much better on you than on the model!

 

[ojaw]

It looks much better on you than on the model!

Hilarious, but thanks

 

[ojaw]

That said, I may be a bit bored with the lack of imagination these pricey makers suffer from but Storm Rider by Lee is a beautiful, beautiful trucker that can't ever fail and yours fits and looks exceptional, @ojaw.

Thanks!

 

[ojaw]

It's not about the jacket per se, just the fact that these makers seem legit incapable of coming up an original idea anymore, rehashing the same old styles, originally produced by makers that charged 10 times less for them - Such as Lee.

Also, I still strongly stand by my belief that suede, being a by-product, doesn't justify such high pricing. If it was a rough-out, that'd be another story but this. . .

Other than that, there's of course nothing inherently bad about a Lee trucker style this jacket is a direct, 1/1 ripoff of. Something they sort of acknowledge, at least.

There is, however, something very bad going on here. The button always goes on the tip of the triangle. If a mass-produced Lee got it right, Double Helix should've as well.

I've no OCD but this does bother me.

I get that, luckily I’ve had no sense of sartorial history till now…

 

[alfyman]

I have many more, I just can't wait for winter

 

[Al 916]

I have no idea if this is any good or indeed if it is the real thing.

It had a white tab that has been cut off (and the only ref to white I can see are corduroy jackets).

A not too bad price so I will see when it arrives.

Your thoughts, good or not so good always appreciated.

Al

 

[El Marro]

My girlfriend and I drove up to Seattle from the Bay Area for a wedding this weekend. We stopped in Portland our first night and I knew there was no way I was leaving town without a stop at Langlitz.
I must say that the experience surpassed my expectations. we met Scott and Benny and got to see people making jackets right in front of our very eyes. I tried on half a dozen jackets and first it was all Goldilocks: too big or too small. I tried on a Sidewinder with awesome padding throughout and it fit like a glove, except for the sleeves which were about 2 inches short.
After trying on a few jackets I realized that I would be perfectly fine if I didn’t find something I liked there in the store, I have 20 some of them at home after all… I decided to focus on my girlfriend who doesn’t have any proper leather jackets to speak of. Scott sized her up and pulled a couple ladies Cascades off the rack. The first one was too small but the second one fit perfectly, it was on sal for $500 which made it even better.
Once we had her squared away I decided to take one more try at it, I asked Scott if he had anything else hanging back there that he thought would fit me. He pulled out a Columbia with a Cossack collar that fit me almost perfectly, it was also on sale! Just like that we had two leather jackets picked out and purchased.

All in all it was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend that you check them out in person if you ever get the chance. Fit pics coming soon!

 

[MojoStick]

Price was right on these, couldn’t help myself.

1st. One no clue on maker, older Talon zips.
2nd. Brooks.
3rd. Perfecto style with Talon zips, maybe a Beck.