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The State of the Art in Japanese Outerwear: Freewheelers and Co 2012-13 Collection!

Ishmael

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The "Centinela".


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http://freewheelers.co.jp/blog/archives/3811
 

Sloan1874

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I would certainly wear one if I owned it! I might prefer it in brown, but I really like the military tunic front - I'm kind of T-shaped, so short jackets that accentuate the shoulders suit me - but the back and the corsetry on the sleeves and sides are really nice details. Some people aren't keen on form-fitting jackets, but I like ones that sit tight in. I'm a big fan of Aero's radjack, which is sort of similar, though it's a much more stripped-down look.
 

Sloan1874

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I would love to see somebody in the UK/US have a go at Japanese-styled design but at an affordable, or do I mean sensible, price level. I've said it once, and I'll say it again, Alexander Leathers missed an opportunity to step into a potentially very lucrative gap, because people would queue up for it.
 
I just got myself a vintage German heavy brown goatskin "kombi" (suit) in this style (double breasted V-oriented buttons), with the old big-thighed jodhpurs and everything. Late 1940s, according to the original purchaser. I wear the jacket around as a casual jacket for now, until I have enough money to get myself back on a motorcycle. It is

Just curious Sloan, would you actually wear a Centinela if you had one? What aspects of the jacket appeal to you?
 

Qinhan

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I would certainly wear one if I owned it! I might prefer it in brown, but I really like the military tunic front - I'm kind of T-shaped, so short jackets that accentuate the shoulders suit me - but the back and the corsetry on the sleeves and sides are really nice details. Some people aren't keen on form-fitting jackets, but I like ones that sit tight in. I'm a big fan of Aero's radjack, which is sort of similar, though it's a much more stripped-down look.

Fair enough. I'm not a fan of all the silver buttons or the epaulettes. It has a "rocketeer" look to it that I just couldn't see myself wearing. I'm definately with you on form-fitting jackets though.
 
Ha! you could be right. Nice Irvin he's got there.[EDIT] the baroness grumbling beside me that "yes, he would never shut the f*** up about that ******ned flight jacket …"

Having worn these trousers, I can see why they would be perfect for riding. Very, very roomy in the hips. No chance of getting too tight when leaning forward.
 

Sloan1874

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It's very nice, but also really like the collar shape on the Mulholland, it's very distinctive, very cool. But the jacket on the whole has those subtle extra details - the waist in particular - that makes Japanese clothing so desirable.
 

SLAB

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I am absolutely in love with that Mulholland; I inquired with Aero a couple of years ago to have it custom made by them but decided to save up for the Freewheelers version; still not there though...
 

Ishmael

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SLAB and Sloan, I agree. The Mulholland is great. Really like the clean back and the collar. Slab, hope you reach your target soon! Black or brown?
 

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