Nice jacket on Ebay. You know the maker?

[photo2u]

Looks good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/horsehide-j...874046?hash=item4d629c05be:g:z6AAAOSwicJZqv3r

 

[stiglitz]

My guess is Bill Kelso, but mostly likely not... Could be a local maker though.

 

[nick123]

I've seen that jacket somewhere. Whitefeather?

 

[photo2u]

Yes, it does look the Bill...

 

[Guppy]

Looks good.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/horsehide-j...874046?hash=item4d629c05be:g:z6AAAOSwicJZqv3r

I can't make out the label, but the listing says LVC, or Levis Vintage Clothing. If that's accurate, then you might be asking "who made it for LVC". At that point, I don't know

 

[Grayland]

I'm pretty sure it is Thedi. The way the stitching where the sleeve is sewn into body only shows halfway down looks like Thedi to me. I've circled what I'm talking about on a Thedi jacket.

 

[Guppy]

I'm pretty sure it is Thedi. The way the stitching where the sleeve is sewn into body only shows halfway down looks like Thedi to me.

Could be. The inside pockets also look like Thedi.

 

[ton312]

This is from Ali express, it's a knock off. Not a bad jacket. Give me time and I'll provide a link.

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/326978

 

[ton312]

Dang link is crap.

 

[Guppy]

Dang link is crap.
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Here's a better link: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...nuine-leather-jacket/1229407_32697815174.html

The item has the maker listed as "AVIREXFLY" which is probably an infringement on Avirex's trademark.

Comparing to thedi's version, the MTC-127913: I notice the AliExpress jacket has a shoulder yoke, while Thedi doesn't.

Many makers have a similar style jacket to this -- the Aero Aeromarine, the Simmons Bilt "Simmons Bilt".

 

[Grayland]

I'm not seeing the Ali Express similarity.

 

[ton312]

There's a couple different models. You have to dig a bit. I'll bet dollars to donuts that's what it is.

 

[ton312]

Another example
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32697286051.html?spm=a2g0n.store-products.0.0.51a5f47qWm3Qs

 

[Grayland]

You guys are right. It's an Ali Express. Damn nice looking though!

 

[ton312]

You guys are right. It's an Ali Express. Damn nice looking though!

I had one. Not a bad jacket by any means. Certainly not up to the standards of the top tier makers. Not by a long shot. But not bad and far better than any mall stuff...

 

[Guppy]

I had one. Not a bad jacket by any means. Certainly not up to the standards of the top tier makers. Not by a long shot. But not bad and far better than any mall stuff...

Specifically how did you feel it fell short of the top tiers? Materials? Craftsmanship?

 

[Blackadder]

https://world.taobao.com/item/54646....14.235.76bf523QpdrGI&ns=1&abbucket=17#detail
You can see the leather they use. Ignore the Orgueil photos. They stole them. Really nice price though.

 

[Edward]

I can't make out the label, but the listing says LVC, or Levis Vintage Clothing. If that's accurate, then you might be asking "who made it for LVC". At that point, I don't know

THe seller uses LVC and Menlo (the model name of the LVC version of this style) in the auction title, however that seems to be an attempt to manipulate the search returns algorithm, as the auction itself lists it as "unbranded". Which is against eBay rules, but it's amazing how widespread a practice that is, even among commercial sellers that should know better.

My guess is that it's nothing special in terms of a name, or it wouldn't have had its maker's label removed at some point, whether by the seller or a previous owner.

This is from Ali express, it's a knock off. Not a bad jacket. Give me time and I'll provide a link.

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/326978

Seems most likely. Them I've seen around on eBay a lot; it appears they specialise in copying popular designs (often ripping off their photos too - they've definitely used Aero photos in their auctions, as well as Aero TMs in the titles - Aero Aeromarine and such).

Here's a better link: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...nuine-leather-jacket/1229407_32697815174.html

The item has the maker listed as "AVIREXFLY" which is probably an infringement on Avirex's trademark.

Comparing to thedi's version, the MTC-127913: I notice the AliExpress jacket has a shoulder yoke, while Thedi doesn't.

Many makers have a similar style jacket to this -- the Aero Aeromarine, the Simmons Bilt "Simmons Bilt".

It's a style that was revivied about ten years ago, I think, by Himmel first and then the buzz on thed forums meant most big brands worked up their own version. That seems to attract the likes of Aliexpress. I'm sure that if you were to win it for a song it could well be a serviceable enough garment, though tbh I'd be wary of product quality from a company that is prepared to use the tactics they have in the past to sell. Caveat Emptor, an' aw tha.

 

[ton312]

Specifically how did you feel it fell short of the top tiers? Materials? Craftsmanship?

Materials. The leather simply isn't nearly as nice. As far as being sewn together...a computer couldn't have done a better job. Actually it probably was sewn up by a CPU.

 

[Acererak]

Materials. The leather simply isn't nearly as nice. As far as being sewn together...a computer couldn't have done a better job. Actually it probably was sewn up by a CPU.

I bought a genuine leather jacket off a street vender in Prague when I was in college. Had it for 15 years and it never really developed much of a patina. Then I bought a schott 641. Obviously we're comparing a $800 jacket to a $150 dollar jacket, but whoa mama. Once you've worn a decent hide, you just can't go back. It's money well spent.


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