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

[Monitor]

Okay then, I'm stupid & don't know anything about leather jackets after 15 years of handling thousands of jackets or am lying for literally no reason at all. That's fine, too.

 

[Mrfrown]

Snagged the Cal from Regius

 

[Kenan]

Snagged the Cal from Regius

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If you decided to part with that again let me know

 

[Mrfrown]

If you decided to part with that again let me know

Sure thing man!

At this point just waiting for the fit. It SHOULD be good but you know how it goes

 

[ton312]

Some better pics of the Reg built two tone. The Herman Oak steer is insanely robust with Buffalo like grain. It feels remarkably sturdy for veg tanned leather. I also appreciate that each pattern is unique. Most makers seem to build off one block and tweak it. This jacket is entirely different from my Windward.

 

[handymike]

Some better pics of the Reg built two tone. The Herman Oak steer is insanely robust with Buffalo like grain. It feels remarkably sturdy for veg tanned leather. I also appreciate that each pattern is unique. Most makers seem to build off one block and tweak it. This jacket is entirely different from my Windward.
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Damn, that’s gorgeous!
Is it based off the Ralphs-pugh?

 

[ton312]

Damn, that’s gorgeous!
Is it based off the Ralphs-pugh?

Not sure. It’s one of his practice jackets. I love that Reg is willingly and actively developing his skills in this way.

 

[handymike]

Do you also have a custom on order?

 

[ton312]

Do you also have a custom on order?

Yes! He’s rebuilding this one for me:

I won’t buy another leather jacket if it doesn’t have his name in it.

 

[handymike]

He would be my first choice for a new jacket as well!

 

[tmitchell59]

Allstate on the way.

letter H New, improved front design!

got rid of that tough looking D pocket!

1954 Sears Allstate page

The leather looks rather tasty!

 

[Jasonissm]

Some better pics of the Reg built two tone. The Herman Oak steer is insanely robust with Buffalo like grain. It feels remarkably sturdy for veg tanned leather. I also appreciate that each pattern is unique. Most makers seem to build off one block and tweak it. This jacket is entirely different from my Windward.
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That's an incredible jacket! It reminds me a little of the Rainbow Country Ponyboy, with the separate panel in the center.

Also I really dig that indigo fabric liner, wow!

 

[Salmosalar]

New Field Leathers on its way in the next few days….in the brown Italian cowhide they now offer…

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Side zips? California Sportswear for Montgomery Ward c.1950. I have this with a MW label and no label. I don't know that I have ever seen this jacket with a California Sportswear label. Probably an exclusive for MW label, so not sold with a CSC label.

These jackets appear and disappear around 1950. An interesting combination of old 40s half belt back, Aviation with a motorcycle touch. End of an era for this style. I've seen it pictured in a fur collar. The very interesting side zips give it a unique look and fit.

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Just realized the "Cats Eye" jacket is also a CSC jacket that only appears with this MW label or no label. Again, never seen with a CSC label. Another of the Vanishing breed around 1950

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It has the MC-style back, rather than halfbelt.

Is it a 50s jacket in that case, coming later than those in your photos?

 

[ABCD]

It has the MC-style back, rather than halfbelt.

Is it a 50s jacket in that case, coming later than those in your photos?

I think that's the same jacket as mine. Great score! The horsehide on these is really nice.

 

[semolina_pilchard]

I think that's the same jacket as mine. Great score! The horsehide on these is really nice.

Wow - thanks! It does look to be the same. Yours is in amazing condition!

 

[Jasonissm]

This one is on it's way to me. The Real McCoy's (Joe McCoy) Mobster jacket. Fingers crossed for the fit.



Based on Californian Sportswear Co. jacket? I wonder if I can get a nice matching belt somewhere. What would be the period accurate spec? I've seen those embossed basketweave pattern ones used with the double prong buckles that look quite nice.

 

[handymike]

This one?

 

[Jasonissm]

This one?
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That is pretty much bang on, only difference I can really see is badge holder and epaulettes.

 

[regius]

A Vanson AR2 cafe racer On its way….