Have to get this out of the way first....I need to extend a huge THANKS to Schott. On Tuesday at 3pm I emailed Schott a question about their Epaulet Stars. The very first “real” and “expensive” leather jacket I ever purchased was my now Punk Rock Schott 618HH. I chose potentially having a faux fur collar (which I purchased) over having stars. Over the years I’ve possessed many Schotts with stars including a 613SH that must have been made of especially nice hide cause it was as thick as any vanson CW I’ve had, but so stupidly sold or traded them all away. Also a few months ago I came across a Vanson for sale with gold or brass epaulet stars very similar to my 90s Vanson. I emailed Vanson and they told me they were never part of their design and added afterwards and didn’t have any to sell.
Which leads me to my email on Tuesday Afternoon. I asked how much epaulet stars cost and if they came in any other colors as I’ve seen some models with them. Jerri emailed me back later that day and told me they carried Silver, Black, Brass and Antique Brass. I asked for pictures which they don’t have. I then asked well I can’t decide if I want silver or black for my 618...and I’m not too familiar with their brass or antique brass for my Vanson and so could I send Jerri pictures to get their personal opinion and they agreed. They responded they also couldn’t decide on black or silver but picked their brass for my Vanson. Jerri said give me your address I’m sending you the black, silver and brass at no charge, no shipping, you’ll get them in a week this was done by Wednesday afternoon. And they have arrived today already.
Round of applause for dealing with all my questions, answering them all in less than 24 hours, allowing me to send them pictures for advice, advice on a jacket they didn’t make. Then sending them to me in less than a week.
Now for the jackets. Here’s the deal.
Silver-the rest of the hardware is silver, silver is traditional and go to, silver stands out, silver is the rock and roll look. The negative is, that it is traditional and expected and fits in.
Black- Punk Rock, different, not expected, goes against the norm. Since the rest of the hardware isnt black..the black stars could fade right into the leather.
Not sure if this is the right Brass for this. It is based on Jerri’s Opinion before I attach I may ask to be sent the other brass and compare which I like best. But in any case they were free and sent in less than a week.
EDIT: For those eagle eyed like @HoosierDaddy who pointed out the brass appears antique. I believe he’s right but will have to confirm. In our email exchanges Jerri said she believed the antique brass would match best and would send those. But my invoice that came with the stars simply says brass. So I have referred to them in this thread as brass since that’s what the invoice said. But I believe they are actually the antique as discussed.
And the brass were never in question. Those were always going on the vanson. Just the silver and black are in play, POLL at the top of this thread.
Which leads me to my email on Tuesday Afternoon. I asked how much epaulet stars cost and if they came in any other colors as I’ve seen some models with them. Jerri emailed me back later that day and told me they carried Silver, Black, Brass and Antique Brass. I asked for pictures which they don’t have. I then asked well I can’t decide if I want silver or black for my 618...and I’m not too familiar with their brass or antique brass for my Vanson and so could I send Jerri pictures to get their personal opinion and they agreed. They responded they also couldn’t decide on black or silver but picked their brass for my Vanson. Jerri said give me your address I’m sending you the black, silver and brass at no charge, no shipping, you’ll get them in a week this was done by Wednesday afternoon. And they have arrived today already.
Round of applause for dealing with all my questions, answering them all in less than 24 hours, allowing me to send them pictures for advice, advice on a jacket they didn’t make. Then sending them to me in less than a week.
Now for the jackets. Here’s the deal.
Silver-the rest of the hardware is silver, silver is traditional and go to, silver stands out, silver is the rock and roll look. The negative is, that it is traditional and expected and fits in.
Black- Punk Rock, different, not expected, goes against the norm. Since the rest of the hardware isnt black..the black stars could fade right into the leather.
Not sure if this is the right Brass for this. It is based on Jerri’s Opinion before I attach I may ask to be sent the other brass and compare which I like best. But in any case they were free and sent in less than a week.
EDIT: For those eagle eyed like @HoosierDaddy who pointed out the brass appears antique. I believe he’s right but will have to confirm. In our email exchanges Jerri said she believed the antique brass would match best and would send those. But my invoice that came with the stars simply says brass. So I have referred to them in this thread as brass since that’s what the invoice said. But I believe they are actually the antique as discussed.
And the brass were never in question. Those were always going on the vanson. Just the silver and black are in play, POLL at the top of this thread.
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