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Perfect fit. Congratulations brother!
Very unique design that really shows how much the 70s and 40s are linked in terms of style
Yeah that one looks like it almost could have come from the 70s if the leather were different. My 40s long half belt from sport clad also has a fairly 70s look to it as well.Marc Chevalier who is one of my fave posters from the old days of TFL would often emphasize this. There are the obvious examples we know about, like Ralph Lauren essentially basing his entire project on prewar American and British styles, but he'd also point out how many traditional items were still available in normal shops in the 70s. Everyone thinks of leisure suits and other things worn by a small, sleazy percentage of the population, but most people weren't dressing like a Miami drug dealer lol.
Did you see that 1940s Spiewak that Good Wear posted on Instagram? You can see so much of what came up in the 70s designs right there.
Damn!! What a jacket, it's you all day long! Unmatched in the universe, a true beauty and the beast all in oneI hope this posts. I have had absolute fits with this site for the past few weeks. This jacket is the end result of a year long project that ultimately landed with this truly remarkable garment. I am genuinely speechless. Which is quite a feat for a typically loud mouthed goof like myself.
The inspiration for this piece is the jacket below. I believe a 40’s era Hercules. I sent this to Reg to have a look at.
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Time passed. The project was ultimately abandoned. Until it wasn’t. The result is this extraordinary jacket:
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The end result is so incredibly unique. I’ve never had (or seen) anything quite like it. It weighs in a beefy 7lbs. The rough out feels like 4oz leather and the black grainy shinki is a close match in terms of weight. The interior body is a hefty tan wool, with rayon in the sleeves. Moleskin pocket bags and corduroy under the flap pockets. Every detail is just absolutely perfectly done:
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Everything about this jacket feels like art. Reg really took creative liberties with the design and I think this is where he is at his absolute best and his talents really shine through.
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My photos really don’t do it justice! It almost has to be seen in the flesh to really appreciate what it has going on. It’s freaky and wild and I couldn’t be more gobsmacked with how well it turned out.
THANK YOU @regius
Absolutely Brilliant Work!!!
The black grainy Shinki is brown core, so it will fade to brown and introduce a third colorWow, homerun. You really nailed it this time. It looks like it was made for you (lol, of course it does -- it was!) the contrasting panels do make quite a statement. I wonder how they will develop with age?
Indeed this was never meant to be a 1:1 copy. In truth I have given up on most vintage styles from the "golden age" because I find they are best suited to those who can wear them ironically, like a young man in an old mans jacket, and the original is the height of "old man style" which I do not want nor do I carry off very well at this point.To be honest, after looking at the side-by-side comparison pictures again, I have to say, I like the configurations on the original better. This is in no way intended to influence Regius's excellent job or @ton312 personal taste. The new-made jacket is also undoubtedly a beautiful piece. For my taste the arrangement of the piping on the original, which doesn't run so high towards the shoulder, is nicer. I also like the arrangement of the lower slanted pockets and the shape of the Pocket Flaps on the original better. The contrast stitching on the new-made jacket is too much for my taste. On the other hand, I really like the two-tone configuration and it gives the jacket more pizzazz vs. original pale look. As I said, undoubtedly a very nice jacket that will definitely stand out when worn, enjoy.
Note: I know my opinion wasn't asked, but allowed myself to share my thoughts.
Indeed this was never meant to be a 1:1 copy. In truth I have given up on most vintage styles from the "golden age" because I find they are best suited to those who can wear them ironically, like a young man in an old mans jacket, and the original is the height of "old man style" which I do not want nor do I carry off very well at this point.
It's interesting to see the comments about the decade or era. To me this jacket is pure late 30's (though the rust suede does nod to the 70's). It reminds me very much of two tone wool ski jackets from the late 1930's-40's. Like these:
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