What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Aloysius]

Buzz Rickson’s MA-1, easily one of my best jackets, but I’ve neglected it lately so I don’t think about the futility of the others I’ve bought.

 

[Will Zach]

Cheating a bit, because this is a continuation of yesterday's walk. After a gloomy morning, sun came out in the afternoon and it became very nice. One thing about this Cal - despite it being a t-shirt only fit, the range of motion is great due to the bi-swing feature. The incoming Californian does not have it, so it will be great to compare the two.

 

[JMax]

Cheating a bit, because this is a continuation of yesterday's walk. After a gloomy morning, sun came out in the afternoon and it became very nice. One thing about this Cal - despite it being a t-shirt only fit, the range of motion is great due to the bi-swing feature. The incoming Californian does not have it, so it will be great to compare the two.

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It’s perfect.

 

[zebedee]

Cheating a bit, because this is a continuation of yesterday's walk. After a gloomy morning, sun came out in the afternoon and it became very nice. One thing about this Cal - despite it being a t-shirt only fit, the range of motion is great due to the bi-swing feature. The incoming Californian does not have it, so it will be great to compare the two.

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That is a great fit, certainly.

 

[58panheadfan]

No Leather today, wearing a Piece of Chic vintage style Sports Jacket in a nice Bedford fabric

 

[TartuWolf]

What Jacket Are You Wearing Today? The only one (leather) that I currently have as I got rid of all my mall jackets as a part of my quest for "proper" leather jacket(s).
Buttoned half-belt in black waxed goatskin from 5* after about a month of almost daily wear.

 

[Entropindigo]

That goat skin looks amazing and you nailed the fit. Did you get really specific with your measurements or order pretty much off the rack from 5*?

 

[Canuck Panda]

Rainbow Country A2
ROUGH WEAR AC16159 pattern
Made in 2015, 70 years after the war, in neutral horsehide. Clean slate. Start from scratch. I am lucky to be the second owner of this fine jacket that has aged beautifully.

 

[Marc mndt]

What Jacket Are You Wearing Today? The only one (leather) that I currently have as I got rid of all my mall jackets as a part of my quest for "proper" leather jacket(s).
Buttoned half-belt in black waxed goatskin from 5* after about a month of almost daily wear.
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That's a great looking jacket.

 

[TartuWolf]

That goat skin looks amazing and you nailed the fit. Did you get really specific with your measurements or order pretty much off the rack from 5*?

Thank you! Completely custom model/pattern based on various photos I sent them from different models I've seen online. And specified all measurements in terms of fit. Turned out slightly off in a few areas but quite ok in general. Now available as a stock model on their website, very cheap too.

 

[Al 916]

Cheating a bit, because this is a continuation of yesterday's walk. After a gloomy morning, sun came out in the afternoon and it became very nice. One thing about this Cal - despite it being a t-shirt only fit, the range of motion is great due to the bi-swing feature. The incoming Californian does not have it, so it will be great to compare the two.

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I love that Cal!

Great jeans as well Will, could I ask the make please?

 

[Will Zach]

I love that Cal!

Great jeans as well Will, could I ask the make please?

Yes, Levi's made with Cone Mills denim. Bought used on ebay.

 

[Batoidea]

Well, I was hoping to share my most recent jacket acquisition but it was a complete bust size-wise, so here's the one I've been wearing for the past week and a half. The Few "Stormer Jacket", made in NZ (goatskin).

(I'm new to the selfie game so please forgive the less-than-ideal photo)

If I'm honest it's probably a size too large for me (the sleeves go further past my wrist than I'd like when standing normally and the shoulders/chest are broader than I usually go for), but after meticulously recording down the measurements, taking photos and putting it up for sale, I promptly ended the listing 2 seconds later lol. I'm not quite ready to part with it. Goatskin is my favourite leather of choice (apart from kangaroo, though I've yet to find a jacket made with it that fits), and I'll admit that I'm a huge sucker for these big collars

I'll probably just keep it anyway. In cooler temps I think it'll be especially great for layering.

 

[NZJono]

Well, I was hoping to share my most recent jacket acquisition but it was a complete bust size-wise, so here's the one I've been wearing for the past week and a half. The Few "Stormer Jacket", made in NZ (goatskin).

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(I'm new to the selfie game so please forgive the less-than-ideal photo)

If I'm honest it's probably a size too large for me (the sleeves go further past my wrist than I'd like when standing normally and the shoulders/chest are broader than I usually go for), but after meticulously recording down the measurements, taking photos and putting it up for sale, I promptly ended the listing 2 seconds later lol. I'm not quite ready to part with it. Goatskin is my favourite leather of choice (apart from kangaroo, though I've yet to find a jacket made with it that fits), and I'll admit that I'm a huge sucker for these big collars

I'll probably just keep it anyway. In cooler temps I think it'll be especially great for layering.

Very nice, is this new?. Who is the maker?. I live in NZ so am interested in finding out more, thanks

 

[marker2037]

Bates Highwayman. I have the Sam Browne belt very snug because it kind of feels great that way. Overall, this jacket is excellent and very comfortable.

Is it a keeper? If so, /thread on any more black jackets for me as I have the collection complete.

 

[JMax]

Bates Highwayman. I have the Sam Browne belt very snug because it kind of feels great that way. Overall, this jacket is excellent and very comfortable.

Is it a keeper? If so, /thread on any more black jackets for me as I have the collection complete.

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Definitely a keeper. Looks great. That’s the one I owned years ago, correct? It’s an awesome representation of Bates’s hide.

 

[Batoidea]

Very nice, is this new?. Who is the maker?. I live in NZ so am interested in finding out more, thanks

Thanks! I was fortunate enough to get it second-hand off Y!Japan at a reasonable price and in good condition so I'm pretty happy with it overall.

The maker is "The Few", a Japanese brand (I believe started by someone formerly part of The Real Mccoy's), and they used to have a factory in New Zealand but it has since closed down. You can occasionally come across these "made in NZ" models for sale online but I think their new jackets are all made in Japan now.

 

[marker2037]

Definitely a keeper. Looks great. That’s the one I owned years ago, correct? It’s an awesome representation of Bates’s hide.

Yes it is! The leather, construction, and quality are all fantastic.

 

[JMax]

Yes it is! The leather, construction, and quality are all fantastic.

Awesome. Glad it stays around. I’ve had a few Bates and this is by far the nicest.

 

[Xopher]

Today I’ve got the second denim chore coat I made about 3 years ago with probably 2 years of every day wear, patched out on the shoulders and chest.
1971 Jungle Boots
And Korean War HBT pants