Schott releases new Bruce Springsteen inspired collection

[Pandemic]

Too bad he didn’t wear one of his leather jackets in this shoot:

 

[Rick Dalton]

I tried on the SP611 jacket. Size XL is not far off from my 618 size 44. The length is good and short. However, the hem is too wide for how short it is. It needs to be a little more tapered in my opinion to be this length. The size charts reflect this but I still wanted to see if it would work.

Even without the underarm footballs the pattern has pretty good range of motion. More so than the 613s pattern in my opinion. This may be due in part to the leather and liner.

The liner is thin polyester type fabric, with no insulation or quilting. Makes the jacket go on easy and I guess leaves more room for layering or moving around.

The leather looks promising , has nice grain, but feels very lightweight. I would much prefer their standard steerhide or horsehide or naked cowhide. If you are looking for a comfortable lightweight leather maybe you would like it.

Overall I’m not crazy about the fit or the leather and the price is too high. (I have all the same complaints about the 568 “vandals” jacket, which I also wanted to like) Trying this on makes me really appreciate my 618 and 118. The patterns on the 118 and 618 work really well for me and Schott’s standard steerhide and naked cowhide are hard to beat.

Very interesting — thank you for sharing your first-hand experience, it’s really helpful.

How would you compare the overall cut and fit of the 618 to the SP611? In particular, do the shoulders on the SP611 feel broader than on the 618?

You mentioned that the hem is too wide — is it noticeably wider at the waist and less tapered than the 618?

And one more detail I’m curious about: would you say the SP611 has a wider collar than the 618, or is the collar shape and size essentially the same?

 

[Jeef]

I only briefly tried on an xl in that jacket. Compared to 618 size 44 I think the length and shoulders were about the same. The hem was wider than the 618. I don’t remember anything about the collar being different than the 618, sorry.

 

[Bfd70]

 

[newtojackets]

Did anyone end up getting the two star?

 

[bobjones]

The Freehold is an absolute joke compared to the original East West jacket!
I can’t imagine a more watered down, tepid, perfunctory piece of **** attempt. Wrong color, wrong collar and lapel. Awful.
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That collar is just....well.....the flaps just look ridiculous but that's just my opinion.

 

[NorthernRaider]

Has anyone here actually got one the of the SP 540’s?

Its a nice looking jacket and I haven’t seen any evidence anywhere of one in the wild, save for a Reddit post of a guy saying it was too short and the leather is thin…

 

[Rick Dalton]

Has anyone here actually got one the of the SP 540’s?

Its a nice looking jacket and I haven’t seen any evidence anywhere of one in the wild, save for a Reddit post of a guy saying it was too short and the leather is thin…

to short? judging by the pics that's the perfect length

 

[bobjones]

Has anyone here actually got one the of the SP 540’s?

Its a nice looking jacket and I haven’t seen any evidence anywhere of one in the wild, save for a Reddit post of a guy saying it was too short and the leather is thin…

I am likely purchasing one tomorrow at the sale. They are a slim fitting jacket which despite its monikor, is not a true "Delivery" jacket pattern like the 246 and 546, both of which I already own.

Whoever said the leather is thin is wrong, it is a substantial cowhide and thicker than the 546.

I am a bit aggravated they stopped making the 540H, which was made using shinki horsehide - only a small is still available as of today.

 

[bobjones]

to short? judging by the pics that's the perfect length

Yes, it is a cropped jacket unlike the other Delivery jackets in Schott's lineup. I do not understand why they named it as such, it really doesn't even look like one, either in the front or back. The 540 is its own animal, with a one piece back, cinches on the back, and no kidney panel. On the front it had the box pattern outside the 2 slash front pockets, so there is a lot unique to set it apart from the standard Delivery pieces.

 

[NorthernRaider]

to short? judging by the pics that's the perfect length

That’s what I thought. Seems like people like longer jackets these days, or don’t get that it’s a vintage style *shrug*

 

[NorthernRaider]

I am likely purchasing one tomorrow at the sale. They are a slim fitting jacket which despite its monikor, is not a true "Delivery" jacket pattern like the 246 and 546, both of which I already own.

Whoever said the leather is thin is wrong, it is a substantial cowhide and thicker than the 546.

I am a bit aggravated they stopped making the 540H, which was made using shinki horsehide - only a small is still available as of today.

Please post pics if you do get one! I’d love to see a real picture of the thing.

 

[bobjones]

Please post pics if you do get one! I’d love to see a real picture of the thing.

If you are in NYC they have them at the Schott NYC store and Nordstroms, where I've tried them on. The issue I'm having with the pattern is my normal size is a large, but the larges I've tried on were too snug on the torso. The XLs I've tried on fit in the body but the arms were too long. I am hoping to find a large at the factory that is big enough to fit correctly.

 

[newtojackets]

Anyone own the two Star? I feel like that jacket is being slept on

 

[NorthernRaider]

If you are in NYC they have them at the Schott NYC store and Nordstroms, where I've tried them on. The issue I'm having with the pattern is my normal size is a large, but the larges I've tried on were too snug on the torso. The XLs I've tried on fit in the body but the arms were too long. I am hoping to find a large at the factory that is big enough to fit correctly.

Sadly, no not in NYC. Being able to try one on would be great. Ha.
I’m curious what the actual measures on the back, the p2p, etc are

 

[NorthernRaider]

Anyone own the two Star? I feel like that jacket is being slept on

Never seen one of these in the wild either. The pics on the website look really nice.

 

[bobjones]

Sadly, no not in NYC. Being able to try one on would be great. Ha.
I’m curious what the actual measures on the back, the p2p, etc are

There is a spec chart on the page:

SP540 | The 'Delivery From Nowhere' Jacket

Based on a classic square-pocket style that originated the the 1950s. Shortened Back Length Long Center Front Zipper Spread Collar (no hidden snaps) 2 Lower Pockets with Stitched Cord Details 1 Chain Pull Zippered Chest Pocket 1 internal vertical pocket no snap Back Side Adjustment buckles...

www.schottnyc.com