This is now a go. Got Oakland (strap) sleeves added, no zip on pocket and 1.5 inches added to body length. Typically, production time is short. Pics soon.I've got an SBv2 in Blattwerk Mahogany coming from SB as soon as I finalise some small details on the hardware.
Had these two guys waiting for me after my LA trip. Got them both for absolute steals!
First is a late 40’s Beck 444 in perfect mint condition. Couldn’t believe it when I saw this. Luckily for me it had a BIN that’s super cheap for a jacket this rare and in this condition. Measurements were way off but it didn’t even matter. As luck has it, it’s a perfect fit.
View attachment 607460 View attachment 607461 View attachment 607462 View attachment 607463
View attachment 607459
Next up is a super rare late 40’s Lewis of LA CHP jacket. It went under the radar on eBay, has some condition issues but it was dirt cheap. It’s a 40-42 and big on me so no fit pics for this one. Bought from the grandson of the original owner whose name is on the jacket and was a patrolman. The few other Lewis jackets I’ve seen also have the wool liner under the rayon which is super cool.
View attachment 607464 View attachment 607465 View attachment 607466
Thank you! Lewis was based in LA just like California Sportswear so it makes sense there are similarities. Another similarity to the Californian jackets is the double stitch around the hand warmer pockets.Those are beautiful jackets. The Lewis looks like a Californian to me. That black lining is in one of my bullet proof Californian heavy duty motorcycle police jacket.
My first Johnson Leather I believe it’s an M-200
View attachment 606980 View attachment 606979 View attachment 606978
Nice! Is it a shorter/cropped fit? Looks like a pattern I'd be intoView attachment 607623
The M-200 arrived, fit and finish are good.
Thanks, because of my size requirements the back length is 29” . It’s labeled a size 48 but measurements push it to a 50-52 which is my size in most jackets.Nice! Is it a shorter/cropped fit? Looks like a pattern I'd be into
The fit looks good despite the measurements. Don’t you think?Had these two guys waiting for me after my LA trip. Got them both for absolute steals!
First is a late 40’s Beck 444 in perfect mint condition. Couldn’t believe it when I saw this. Luckily for me it had a BIN that’s super cheap for a jacket this rare and in this condition. Measurements were way off but it didn’t even matter. As luck has it, it’s a perfect fit.
View attachment 607460 View attachment 607461 View attachment 607462 View attachment 607463
View attachment 607459
Next up is a super rare late 40’s Lewis of LA CHP jacket. It went under the radar on eBay, has some condition issues but it was dirt cheap. It’s a 40-42 and big on me so no fit pics for this one. Bought from the grandson of the original owner whose name is on the jacket and was a patrolman. The few other Lewis jackets I’ve seen also have the wool liner under the rayon which is super cool.
View attachment 607464 View attachment 607465 View attachment 607466
The fit looks good despite the measurements. Don’t you think?
Bangson (lol) Model B?Got this sweet “Banson” coming lol. View attachment 608243