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

[jonbuilder]

I think you will be much happier with the fit of the G-1, I know I am. I have a couple A-2s that fit ok, but you definitely know you have a jacket on when you move your arms forward or upwards. The G-1, on the other hand, is one of the most comfortable jackets I have ever owned.

I use an Edmund T Church for sailing unless I sail in a rainstorm or have constant sheets of water into the cockpit.
It is headed Dena way for zip and cuffs at 80 years

 

[jonbuilder]

I love my Himel Heron. I couldn’t say which kind of Shinki it was made with, but I like the weight, it is not too heavy, yet feels substantial. I like the graining, even though I bought it second hand, and don’t really know how old or worn it is, it feels nicely broken in and shows some character. The smell of the leather is just wonderfully unique. When I first got it I thought it was off in some way, LOL. The design, stitching, and execution are very high quality to my eye, even though I had JL re-sew all the buttons, I think that this pattern Cossack is just plain cool. I admit that I wish the sleeves were a little longer, and it is a little wide on me, especially since loosing some weight, but it wasn’t a custom fit in the first place. I finally got it out of storage after 3 years and am happy to see it again. I especially like the leather backing on the collar, though I am trying to shape it a little with a light water bottle spray.
It is the only Himel I have ever seen, but not the only Shinki jacket I own. It is quite different leather from my GW Shinki Arcadia, but that’s another story.

I have several Italian leather jackets in a few different hides that I like also, all very different jackets. don’t know if they are the best you can get from Italian tanneries, but I respect the choices of the different makers, a few of whom I consider to be true artists.

Nice job on my Heron @himelator!
Thank you!

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how about a full-on fit picture

 

[jonesy86]

how about a full-on fit picture

Sure.
3 years ago:

2 weeks ago:

The shoes are a nod to @Monitor

 

[TLW '90]

I ordered another woolvest from C&C Sutlery out of Idaho .
It's gonna be at least 8-12 weeks as usual because they're made to order , but it's worth it.

Just like this one but a medium grey, 1 size up ( to better accommodate layering ), and the shorter length option.

 

[wz1999]

GW L-2

 

[El Marro]

I use an Edmund T Church for sailing unless I sail in a rainstorm or have constant sheets of water into the cockpit.
It is headed Dena way for zip and cuffs at 80 years

I believe it, the action back, the natural flex of goatskin, and the genius of the pattern make the G-1 an incredibly functional jacket.

 

[jonesy86]

Wait, are these all pics of leather you own?
How many sq/m do you have in storage?
That's madness!

Madness or genius? I think it is the latter.

 

[Canuck Panda]

@jonesy86
I will see your Heron and raise (collar) you a Markos

Do you ever wear your Heron with the collar popped up?

 

[jonesy86]

This fringed Kehoe on its way to me…been looking ever since @handymike picked up the one that showed up in classifieds and (horror!) chopped off the fringe.

No tagged size but sellers measurements have it at 40ish. Took the chance.

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Come on guys, when are we getting the band back together?

 

[Mrfrown]

@jonesy86
I will see your Heron and raise (collar) you a Markos

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Do you ever wear your Heron with the collar popped up?

Gotta say the way Theo does the collar really makes popping it up easy...only wore it that way for Halloween but I might have to do it more often

Come on guys, when are we getting the band back together?

@Gamma68 did say he was gonna dig out his Schott fringe…

Now if only I could sing or play an instrument. I’ll be the hype man while I work on it heh

 

[jonesy86]

@jonesy86
I will see your Heron and raise (collar) you a Markos

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Do you ever wear your Heron with the collar popped up?

Oh heck yeah man, the first thing I do everyday after I drop my beach chair is pop the collar and do a cuff check.

 

[jonesy86]

I think this Shinki is nice:

This Italian Horsehide is OK too:

But then again, this Horween Horsehide ain't too shabby either:

 

[Monitor]

Sure.
3 years ago:
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The shoes are a nod to @Monitor

You actually took these back with you!? Like, packed them and all!?? XD

 

[El Marro]

I think this Shinki is nice:
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This Italian Horsehide is OK too:
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But then again, this Horween Horsehide ain't too shabby either:
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The only thing that could make that Italian horsehide better would be if you put it in a box and sent it to me!
Now I know that ain’t likely to happen but a boy can always dream…

 

[jonesy86]

Just click your slippah heel together and say popped Cossack collar 3 times and before you know it you will be at the beach.

Popped Cossack collar
Popped Cossack collar
Popped Cossack collar

 

[jonesy86]

……

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

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Not even exaggerating. Jonesy is my north star of where I want to be in like 10-15?? years. Panama hats, shorts, leather jackets, beach, slippahs. #Goals

 

[marker2037]

3 YEARS in storage!? Letting it age like a fine wine, eh Jonesy?

 

[marker2037]

Here's a little teaser of what's incoming:

 

[Cornelius]

Here's a little teaser of what's incoming:

Pancakes?!