from what I've seen he's trimmed up the more modern patterns.
Do you have any examples or pictures of the ill-fitting sleeves from LW?from what I've seen he's trimmed up the more modern patterns.
The three illustrious catalogue brands:
Sears Hercules
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Montgomery Ward Windward
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Penney Sportclad
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Thanks for the kind words! I guess this actually does fit as intended (for the most part, sleeves definitely atleast 1“ too long), a size down and it would be tight at the bottom and layering barely possible anymore and I like to believe these 50s half-belts were worn as overcoats more so than snug fitting jackets. Also, I do own plenty more fitted jackets, doesnt hurt to have one that allows for a wool sweater without looking like a sausage at once.I like this fit. Doesn’t look even remotely too large. It’s not a sausage casing style and I think this is exactly how it should fit.
The two way zip makes a lot of sense on a bike jacket if it’s a longer cut. I had a cross zip with a short zipper on each side with a leather flap inside (like the sleeve zippers on bike jackets). So off the bike the jacket was pretty form fitting, and on the bike it was super comfortable with the zips open. Great design!I’m a sucker for two-way zippers. Picked up this All Saints leather many years ago, still one of my favs!
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I'm also a fan of two-way zippers. It's not only practical on the bike, but also in the car or train or generally when sitting. What's more, depending on the jacket, it can also look good if you leave something open at the bottom. In principle, it's like the last button, which is often not closed.The two way zip makes a lot of sense on a bike jacket if it’s a longer cut. I had a cross zip with a short zipper on each side with a leather flap inside (like the sleeve zippers on bike jackets). So off the bike the jacket was pretty form fitting, and on the bike it was super comfortable with the zips open. Great design!
Celebrating a Canucks win with Hercules.
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Got the Heavy Canvas/Denim Lined version of the LW J24 today. This thing is a beast in its own right - weighs just as much as some leather jackets I have.
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I see I have a new nemesis hanging here. Another LW junkie in my size. The die is cast my man, the die is cast. lol.
Is this the one Stuart had on eBay? Sensational jacket! Isn’t the canvas awesome. Same attention to detail as the leather jackets. I almost purchased this many time over.
Maybe not for every LW piece - I'm usually a 42, but figured from the measurements Stu gave this could work. Either way, the die has been cast
And yeah, this is the same one that was on ebay... although just went for a direct transaction instead and save some fees lol
The canvas is phenomenal, definitely no slouch or afterthought.
I will never understand why people are so obsessed with 90s style and the style of Friends. Horrific style.
I can do 42 in some of his jackets too. I ain’t saying which lol.
There's no such thing as a 90s style jacket, only jackets people need to do more curls for...