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

[photo2u]

Three boxes today. The Durable is on my back, but unzipped. I can say this; not all hype. this one is c.1950, 50s zipper pull, 40s Talon stop box, pre nylon lining.

This jacket would have been fairly new when The Wild Ones was filmed, 1952.

I did measure the sleeve zippers, 8 inches. They always stand out to me. The jacket is robust, no nonsense motorcycle jacket.

Much more to come.

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Love to see how it fits you, T.

 

[photo2u]

Vanson horsehide Enfield. Like new condition. Looks like the original owner kept it well.
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Did not know they made it in HH. Good eye!

 

[Bonasera]

60s Lewis leathers jacket "Bomber" arrived.

 

[barnabus]

70s or 80s(?) British-made lancer-style motorcycle jacket, bought on somewhat of a whim.

Even if it fits I'm not sure what I've bought it for. Except I like it.

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Well. This has arrived.

I literally opened the box 5 minutes ago and I can tell you that the jacket seems to fit. It's not vintage-sized too small, although the sleeves are a little slim and maaaaaybe a little short.

All the zips work but the lining is filthy and ripped at the armholes, and the leather is grubby too and really stiff and inflexible. I can't see any defects in the leather though, so that's good.

I'm going to clean it and condition it and see what's what, and then maybe do a thread.

I haven't tried the trousers on yet. Because oh yeah, it's a suit.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Did not know they made it in HH. Good eye!

As recent as the early 2000s. According to their catalogue then, the black horsehide would have been the same finish as the comp weight cow hide, so very durable but horsehide rustic.

I've came across a mint condition Vanson Model C jacket in horsehide, but the seller wants my both my arm and leg for it.

Vanson has gone modern with their current Harley line up. Wish they'd throw in a few heritage repros using horsehides. They'd be perfect fit for that.

 

[roadking04]

I've came across a mint condition Vanson Model C jacket in horsehide, but the seller wants my both my arm and leg for it.

I can see why. lol. That is a stunning Vanson. I havent seen a c2 in hh before. I love the shine. Any idea on the weight of the leather? 3.5oz? Wish they would offer HH as an option.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I can see why. lol. That is a stunning Vanson. I havent seen a c2 in hh before. I love the shine. Any idea on the weight of the leather? 3.5oz? Wish they would offer HH as an option.

I think it's more like 2.5oz. I could be wrong. I'll report back after getting my jacket in the mail. Even if its the same horsehide as Schott it would be great. The Schott horsehide is about 3oz though. The one jacket I have is a six pounder jacket so it's not thin but not super heavy either.

They made some of these back in the early 2000s. Don't know why they stopped. It'd be interesting to find out how much they retailed for back then.

 

[Bonasera]

50s Schott one star arrived.

 

[roadking04]

I'll report back after getting my jacket in the mail.

I cant wait to hear your thoughts and pics.

 

[Blackadder]

Only 3 of these are mine but I think I am done this year as I have bought a few besides these since Jan.

 

[jeo]

Only 3 of these are mine but I think I am done this year as I have bought a few besides these since Jan. View attachment 501627

Wow! Did they reintroduce the Yardbird or is that NOS?

 

[Blackadder]

Wow! Did they reintroduce the Yardbird or is that NOS?

NOS from their warehouse sale.

 

[tmitchell59]

coming tomorrow

 

[Mickiemac]

I ordered another Aero Type III in Natural Vicenza w/cream stitching and copper buttons in early March. The jacket is now in the cutting stage and hopefully it will be completed in the next 2-3 weeks and arrive shortly thereafter.

Some may recall the Navy Type III I got late last year. That jacket is truly outstanding in every way so I ordered one in Natural Vicenza to be constructed by the same artisan (Amy). I did request extra grainy hides but as the Vicenza HH is quite grainy to begin with.

If the new jacket reflects the grainy character of my first T-3 then I will be more than happy. Images will be forthcoming upon arrival!

 

[TLW '90]

I just scored this Chippewa woolen mills for $35+ shipping on ebay.

I have no clue on the age, but I think they went under in the early 60's if I'm not mistaken.

 

[Edward]

60s Lewis leathers jacket "Bomber" arrived.
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What's it made of? Asking because it looks like leather.... I know that Lewis did a vinyl model back in the 60s that was sold as "The Bomber", with a retail price markedly below their leathers. Never seen one, though, and would love to have the chance to handle one for comparison.

Well. This has arrived.

I literally opened the box 5 minutes ago and I can tell you that the jacket seems to fit. It's not vintage-sized too small, although the sleeves are a little slim and maaaaaybe a little short.

All the zips work but the lining is filthy and ripped at the armholes, and the leather is grubby too and really stiff and inflexible. I can't see any defects in the leather though, so that's good.

I'm going to clean it and condition it and see what's what, and then maybe do a thread.

I haven't tried the trousers on yet. Because oh yeah, it's a suit.

A general style that was very much the archetypal British MC jacket from late 70s right through to the turn of the 90s. This one looks very much eighties to my eye, though I'm not familiar with the brand. Of what I've seen though, it has a definite eighties look to it, and the way that logo is set on the front and the overall vibe of it looks eighties to me.

 

[Schambach]

New Vanson day. I’m in love.

 

[TLW '90]

I guess Chippewa closed in 1962, so at the very minimum this jacket would be at least 60 years old.
https://chippewa.com/special-sectio...cle_cdb71c98-9d1d-5d74-92a3-f63eb5dad452.html

They don't seem to have the same kind if following that Woolrich and Pendleton have, so there's likely no chance of dating it by the label and of course it has no Zipper to date.
I'll probably never know and will just have to say 1950's.

 

[Mickiemac]

New Vanson day. I’m in love. View attachment 503586

Beautiful color - this must be a custom jacket from Vanson - is this an Enfield?

 

[MrProper]

I have waited a long time for this, now it is finally a reality.
Hope it will be delivered soon.

https://www.salomon.com/de-at/slab-hydration-crew-jacket