How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[JMax]

Yes it is definitely a repro of that 10 snaps leathertogs

I just pinged Stuart. Just a few months ago I stated that “I wish LW would build this jacket”...then boom.

 

[handymike]

I wish I could be in buying mode, but for the foreseeable future, with no work ahead...it might be sale time (soon )

 

[red devil]

I just pinged Stuart. Just a few months ago I stated that “I wish LW would build this jacket”...then boom.

I was already on it back then

 

[jonesy86]

Hercules Leather Company England 1930s Sports Jacket, 8 weeks out.
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Unfortunately I got a message from Hercules Leather Company that they were suspending operations for the duration. They issued a refund to me, and I look forward to re-ordering this jacket when they get back up and running. I wish them well.

 

[J Leather Investigater]

Coming to the what jacket are you wearing today thread soon;

 

[handymike]

What a beautiful Arcadia!

 

[J Leather Investigater]

What a beautiful Arcadia!

Hey

 

[jonesy86]

Coming to the what jacket are you wearing today thread soon; View attachment 223083 View attachment 223088

I'd swear that that is a GW Shinki Arcadia. Could it be?

 

[J Leather Investigater]

I'd swear that that is a GW Shinki Arcadia. Could it be?

Lol, almost standard, except i got a riri zipper, corduroy cuffs, corduroy strip at bottom lining, oh and i freaked pocket configuration

 

[J Leather Investigater]

Lol, almost standard, except i got a riri zipper, corduroy cuffs, corduroy strip at bottom lining, oh and i freaked pocket configuration

Extra

 

[jonesy86]

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Oooooh, that's giving me a dopamine rush.

 

[Davidm]

Just pulled a trigger on FW LaBrea in Rude black. Cant wait now haha =)
Basically in last year went from GW a2 + RM Buco j24 to LW LT, sold all of them and now own two FW jackets: Mulholland in brown and LaBrea in rude black.

 

[Edward]

Pulled the trigger on a Bronson L-2B after reading a thread or two here saying they can't be beaten for the price. Great service through the bay seller vtgdr_store who emailed me checking my weight height etc against the size I ordered.

Free shipping from China which means even normally it will take ages to get here....kinda expecting Covid-19 to make it even worse!

Will post pics and thoughts when it gets here.

I love buying stuff in from China which takes a few weeks to arrive - I tend to forget about it, then it's a nice surprise when it gets here. LIke a little present to myself! I'd be buying a lot of Bronson if they added a size or tow to the top end of their range; as it is, they largest size on pretty much everything looks to measured up at just about a size below what I'd be comfortable in. That will hopefully change with time. The quality of the stuff certainly seems good for the money, and the Japanese nylons in particular (in part due to lack of alternatives) have gone crazy money.

They’re actually quite warm though even though light weight. You might cook in it in Hawaii.

I have one of the Alpha Vintage Series L2A/Bs from the early 90s (in the paler, silvery blue). It's a nice jacket. Can be surprisingly warm for two layers of nylon; I'm guessing it traps heat well due to the manmade textile lacking in breath-ability. I'd guess, at a push, that it's somewhat warmer than an A2, though I've never directly compared them.

I can't wait to get my hands on the new Space Force jacket. Whatever that will be. If it's good enough to go into battle in space, then I want 1.

Going on past history, it'll be whatever the Air Force are wearing at that point, but in a jollier colour. I say bring back the red test-pilot MA1!

Unfortunately I got a message from Hercules Leather Company that they were suspending operations for the duration. They issued a refund to me, and I look forward to re-ordering this jacket when they get back up and running. I wish them well.

Interesting they're refunding rather than holding your order over. Does anyone know if they are making to order, a la Aero, or are they going more the Eastman route and selling from stock? I'd guess their biggest problem right now, and what is stopping their sales, will be the transport; I don't know exactly where they have their jackets made, but flights all being grounded right now and other transport limitations, getting them to the UK is likely out the window.

 

[mattmiller1973]

I have an ARCO A-2 on order from Bill Kelso — dear God I hope they are working on it now, but he said it could take up to four months.

I have a Tailgunner on order from SimmonsBilt that will hopefully be done much sooner, but they also seem to be working with a skeleton crew. I need that jacket the most so I can send my other main motorcycle jacket out for alterations.

I have a B-3 on order from Aero, but they have basically said they are not working on orders at all right now.

If only I were a smaller person. Imagine being a size 36 or a 38 — you could buy everything off the rack! I am unfortunately 6’3” with a 46-inch chest and the arms of an orangutan.

 

[jonesy86]

I love buying stuff in from China which takes a few weeks to arrive - I tend to forget about it, then it's a nice surprise when it gets here. LIke a little present to myself! I'd be buying a lot of Bronson if they added a size or tow to the top end of their range; as it is, they largest size on pretty much everything looks to measured up at just about a size below what I'd be comfortable in. That will hopefully change with time. The quality of the stuff certainly seems good for the money, and the Japanese nylons in particular (in part due to lack of alternatives) have gone crazy money.



I have one of the Alpha Vintage Series L2A/Bs from the early 90s (in the paler, silvery blue). It's a nice jacket. Can be surprisingly warm for two layers of nylon; I'm guessing it traps heat well due to the manmade textile lacking in breath-ability. I'd guess, at a push, that it's somewhat warmer than an A2, though I've never directly compared them.



Going on past history, it'll be whatever the Air Force are wearing at that point, but in a jollier colour. I say bring back the red test-pilot MA1!



Interesting they're refunding rather than holding your order over. Does anyone know if they are making to order, a la Aero, or are they going more the Eastman route and selling from stock? I'd guess their biggest problem right now, and what is stopping their sales, will be the transport; I don't know exactly where they have their jackets made, but flights all being grounded right now and other transport limitations, getting them to the UK is likely out the window.

Tony offered ether to hold the order until they go back into production, or issue a refund, I chose a refund. I will probably order again after the fall.

 

[ton312]

Nothing striking my fancy at the moment. Honestly I’m more than ready to pack this stuff up for the summer and forget about jackets for four months. Give me a Tito’s and soda on the beach watching my kid frolic in the lake. Please and thank you.

 

[Hh121]

have my eye on Schott 618hh for a week since Schott is offering 25% off, as well as p673 oil nubuck jacket.....

 

[Downunder G Man]

Titos on the beach means summat else in Australia Ton old mate..some things just don't translate well

And don't start me on "fanny pack" , my first California USA trip in 1990 I had a good looking babe say to me

"Nice fanny pack !"...chit she meant my multi-coloured ( sorry colored!) bum bag !

"Fanny" has QUITE a different connotation in the old British empire..

Think of the quaint US "****tang"...( as used by John F Kennedy no less !)

 

[jacketjunkie]

I still have this original late 40s half belt lieing around waiting to be reproduced by SB or JL. Might tackle this now that Hercules Leather Co shut down production. (My plan until a few days ago was to order a second Admiral Byrd in brown.)

 

[Kuro]

Happy to share with you that the Lost Worlds 1940s BECK FLYING TOGS 'HUSSAR' is now open for orders. What is it you ask? Well this model:

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And yes, mine is coming

Wow! Good luck! I bet it will be really nice, considering how much I enjoy my FW Centinela!