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

[VestCoast]

Great looking jacket, congratulations!
Did Himel give you caps/covers for the snaps?

Jacket came with two snap covers, but they go on the male snaps that the lapels snap down onto. The female snaps on the lapels don't have covers.

 

[VestCoast]

That might be the nicest leather I’ve ever seen. Full aniline dark brown Shinki?

Its pigment finished dark brown, which I believe is full aniline.

 

[dubpynchon]

Nothing really. Cordovan HH with Olive cotton lining . Only change was not having storm cuffs. Really not a fan of them . It’s my first proper leather jacket, didn’t want to get too complicated.

Good choice, same as mine

 

[Tom71]

Greg just posted a evolution photo story of “my” slightly modified “Route66”. If it fits half as good as it looks I can close my book on Café Racers...

 

[Spiney]

Good choice, same as mine

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looks great !

 

[willyto]

This STF Bootlegger size 42 in CXL Horsehide came from a successful TFL trade for a well broken in regular size 40 HWM in the same hide and color. The waist straps are loose. View attachment 303063 View attachment 303064 View attachment 303065
The STF BL is a very sung me on me but not constricting. The first time I been without an HWM in twenty years, wanted to try something different. I had a regular cut size 44 bootlegger that I sold after years of use due to the large on me sizing.

That looks fantastic on you. Beautiful fit , the sizing is just right.

Himel Avro landed last night, the grain is incredible. Was able to get an old stock buckle which looks terrific. Can't wait to break it in!

Another great fit and what a masterpiece!

 

[tmitchell59]

Another Grail jacket! I know, another Grail jacket. How many could one person have need of? Isn't there only one Grail?

I have pursued these vintage short wool half-belts with limited success. They are much harder to find than a Vintage leather jacket. This Hercules is late 30s.

 

[jonbuilder]

Another Grail jacket! I know, another Grail jacket. How many could one person have need of? Isn't there only one Grail?

I have pursued these vintage short wool half-belts with limited success. They are much harder to find than a Vintage leather jacket. This Hercules is late 30s.

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These wool jackets do look cool. How do they compare to wearing vintage leather. BTY I can not afford another acquisition computation

 

[tmitchell59]

These wool jackets do look cool. How do they compare to wearing vintage leather. BTY I can not afford another acquisition computation

they fit very much like a tailored half-belt, shorter. My Sportclad fits like that. Not sure how this will fit. Even the reproductions of these jackets are hard to find. I've been down that road with less success.

The Sportclad The Red, White and Beauty!

 

[ton312]

IT IS DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jin431]

IT IS DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When will you receive it and when can we see it? Lol

 

[ton312]

When will you receive it and when can we see it? Lol

Not soon enough!

 

[Wdawg]

Been searching for a twin to that blue bates of yours @ton312 ever since I saw it.

Had to pull the trigger on this one when it came up.

 

[ton312]

Been searching for a twin to that blue bates of yours @ton312 ever since I saw it.

Had to pull the trigger on this one when it came up.

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Wow!!!! Where’d you find it!?? Comdition looks exceptionally good!

 

[Wdawg]

Wow!!!! Where’d you find it!?? Comdition looks exceptionally good!

Was an eBay find last night, only just listed. Hit the BIN before I could talk myself out of it! These colourful Bates jackets just don't appear often enough to sleep on them.

High hopes for this one.

What size is yours? This one's a 42 so should be a decent fit.

 

[ton312]

Was an eBay find last night, only just listed. Hit the BIN before I could talk myself out of it! These colourful Bates jackets just don't appear often enough to sleep on them.

High hopes for this one.

What size is yours? This one's a 42 so should be a decent fit.

Size 44LL (Long body /Long sleeve). I agree, These Bates are about the coolest CR's on the planet.

 

[tmitchell59]

Waiting for the mail with some friends. Two jackets coming in

 

[tmitchell59]

Both Jackets in house.

Weighing In

half-belt on scale 5 pounds vs Police jacket 6 pounds

 

[tmitchell59]

The Half-belt is Black! I thought it was Brown! I like Black! I'm Happy! Size; probably a 48, yes it is big. Check out that elephant ear Collar!

 

[Jin431]

Waiting for the mail with some friends. Two jackets coming in

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Great friends I tell you! That black police jacket on the middle left is just spectacular looking! Love how it looks like a straight and cross zip at the same time! Love it! What is that guy!!?