Superior Flight Apparel 30's half-belt

[jack miranda]

Last Spring, Mark, aka 'fishmeok' of Superior Flight Apparel posted some pics of an M1941 field jacket. I emailed him with an idea for ‘translating’ the jacket into leather. Over the course of the last several months, Mark and I worked out the pattern and the details for the jacket shown below. It no longer resembles closely an M1941; it has lost its button front, and button-down epaulets. The side belt was moved up to match the half-belt. G-1 map pockets were added on both side of the interior. Mark found some spectacular fabric for the lining, and some cashmere cotton corduroy lining for the pockets (!). The collar shape was altered a bit. And, he was able to obtain some of John C.’s incredible HH. The results are shown below, looking quite a lot like a 30’s half-belt, and fitting like a dream. Thank you, Mark. This jacket is a stunner.

The fine details of the jacket's construction are more fittingly (no pun intended) described by Mark. I told him he was going to have to get used to being compared to Aero. This jacket supports my claim, I think.

 

[too much coffee]

Exceptional jacket Jack.........great vision you had when designing this. You're right, Mark does excellent work, very meticulous and thorough. Looks like a right on fit also! I wish his new business all the best.

Regards, coffee

P.S.: Where did you get your newsboy? Is it wool? Thanks!

 

[jack miranda]

Thanks for the kind words. Newsboy from 'Hat People',

Talent, Oregon. Google for the website. Great people, excellent product.

 

[Cooperson]

Great looking half-belt Jack, the action back is a very nice feature. It must have been exiting creating your own unique design and then waiting to see the final result. The style suits you really well and the fit is spot on - you must be very pleased. Congratulations and enjoy!

Cheers

 

[HoosierDaddy]

http://www.hatpeople.com/cuts/tourcut.html

Very nice!
HD
Here's the place for the Newsboy...
http://www.hatpeople.com/cuts/tourcut.html

...click on catalog

 

[holdemchamp1225]

Fastastic looking jacket...

may I ask if how much it set you back and if Mark could make another in a different size in the same pattern and hide? If you could forward me Mark's info, I guess I could ask him directly, LOL.

Anyways, the jacket looks fabulous. I especially like the collar design along with the halfbelt back and LOVE the sleeve fasteners!!

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[jack miranda]

Hello, holdemchamp:

Of course! I should have thought to put Superior's URL up when I posted. Here it is: http://superiorjackets.com/.

 

[Bonneville]

Very nice, it does have a different look. The leather looks fabulous too.

 

[andy richards]

Congratulations Jack! This jacket looks excellent and it fits you great. Absolutely stunning! Both Mark and you did an excellent job.
Andy

 

[Seb Lucas]

Fantastic work, Jack. Congratulations. I was wondering when someone might do just that with our good friend Fishmeok. I'd be proud to own that jacket. :eusa_clap