Brandrea33
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Here are a few pictures of the lining on my GW Hercules.I've never seen a rayon/wool blend! Must be nice.
I wondered why there isn't that many people that go crazy on the lining here as some guys do on suit jackets (think those football players' dollar bill printed linings). I think one of the reasons must be the silk durability... And maybe heat insulation as well, as the point of a leather jacket lining is different of a suit one.
Yeah, I agree with going a little crazy on the lining for a custom. I think it was @JMax who made a Regius jacket with a sashiko printed one, that came out particularly nice.
I think so too! I mean, one could go with a very sober, classical shell and give some spice to the jacket by going with a colourful lining. One example that I quite liked is @Brandrea33 new Goodwear Hércules with the shiny golden lining. I'd like to see better pictures of that, TBH (I think that shows how personal a lining could be, even when showing the jacket you might not get a full idea of it). Another one that got my attention is a jacket on Field Leathers Instagram page with what seems like a pink sleeve lining haha Not that I'd use something like that, but seemed like a cool detail.
I know you have a pretty nice collection there! Moleskin must be nice... I only have it on my pockets and always makes me wonder... How warm is it? I quite like your hounds tooth Lewis. I was considering something like that myself. I think this is heavier weight than Aero's Lochcarron, isn't it?
John Chapman described it as Sunback yellow which is a rayon material with a cotton “backing”. It’s got a bit more of a heft to it than a standard rayon material.
Color wise, the pictures do it justice, it’s a very rich gold color. I thought it compliments the dark brown / black leather well.
I know you didn’t ask, but the corduroy collar is sort of reddish brown and the gimped button holes and throat latch are a perfect match … nice little detail and again, compliments the lining well IMO.
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