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

[AHP91]

Further pictures of this 1930s jacket with the price tag still attached. Apart from some scuffing, the jacket certainly looks completely unworn. Vintage size 40 fits smaller; fits me well.

Beautiful wool lining is under the collar as well. Stills smells like new horsehide. Sleeves still stiff from being unworn. Lighter weight jacket seems like a pleasure to wear.

 

[ton312]

Vanson Mercury arrived! What a jacket. I’ll post about it more in my love letter to Vanson thread but here’s a couple grubby pics. I’ll say this much, the old comp weight is back, and maybe better than ever.

 

[torfjord]

Bates on the way from @handymike

 

[tmitchell59]

Further pictures of this 1930s jacket with the price tag still attached. Apart from some scuffing, the jacket certainly looks completely unworn. Vintage size 40 fits smaller; fits me well.

Beautiful wool lining is under the collar as well. Stills smells like new horsehide. Sleeves still stiff from being unworn. Lighter weight jacket seems like a pleasure to wear.
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Amazing coat! Thus garment is easily 90 years old! Incredible!

What is the length?

 

[newtojackets]

First new jacket in a while for me. Just picked up this white schott perfecto. The tag says it’s a 618, but I haven’t seen this shoulder detailing before. Does anyone have any information?

 

[Tomalf]

I have a stock shawl collar thedi coming from Germany, the store had a great sale so I couldn't resist

 

[TheOldFashioned]

I thought I was done, then I saw this Scalawag:

Asymmetrical crosszip shacket featuring what looks to be a 40s Waldes Kover-Zip. The rare zipper got me. I've officially reached jacket junky status.

 

[tmitchell59]

I thought I was done, then I saw this Scalawag:
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Asymmetrical crosszip shacket featuring what looks to be a 40s Waldes Kover-Zip. The rare zipper got me. I've officially reached jacket junky status.
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That would be hard to pass.

 

[LeatherHunter]

First new jacket in a while for me. Just picked up this white schott perfecto. The tag says it’s a 618, but I haven’t seen this shoulder detailing before. Does anyone have any information?

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After a bit of research I only found one other white Perfecto online and it did not have the shoulder patches. Based on the label, the Bull label with Schott NYC was used from early to mid 1980’s.

 

[newtojackets]

After a bit of research I only found one other white Perfecto online and it did not have the shoulder patches. Based on the label, the Bull label with Schott NYC was used from early to mid 1980’s. View attachment 640569

ah really interesting, thanks! I've seen a few white perfectos online (though not many), and this is the only one I've seen with shoulder patches. Will post more photos once I receive it

 

[newtojackets]

Some photos of the white schott perfecto that just arrived. Unfortunately I think I will be moving this on, as it is too wide in the hem for my liking. It’s a shame as if the hem was inches narrower this would be great

 

[AHP91]

Amazing coat! Thus garment is easily 90 years old! Incredible!

What is the length?

It’s about 28 inches from the collar. Here’s a quick picture to show how it wears

 

[Monitor]

Some photos of the white schott perfecto that just arrived. Unfortunately I think I will be moving this on, as it is too wide in the hem for my liking. It’s a shame as if the hem was inches narrower this would be great View attachment 640721 View attachment 640722 View attachment 640723 View attachment 640724 View attachment 640725

The sleeve patches were added afterwards. Beautiful jacket, though.

 

[newtojackets]

The sleeve patches were added afterwards. Beautiful jacket, though.

I considered this, but wouldn't it have been difficultu to get the same shade of white, and to install the stitching going through the lining?

If it was added after, I'm guessing it was professionally done?

 

[Monitor]

I considered this, but wouldn't it have been difficultu to get the same shade of white, and to install the stitching going through the lining?

If it was added after, I'm guessing it was professionally done?

It had to have been a project for sure but yeah, it's doable. White leather like this is quite common, there's a lot of usage for it. If the patches are stitched through the lining, then that's a sure sign they were an afterthought. But even if the stitching is hidden under the lining, it just means the alteration was done with more care. You'd get to the inside of the jacket through the sleeve anyway.

The stitching on the patches looks slightly bit less precise than on the rest of the jacket, thought but that doesn't mean much.

I'm guessing it was done to hide a stitch holes from an earlier patch. Makes no sense to have patches there, otherwise.

The jacket fits you outstandingly in my opinion. It accentuates your shoulders by adding bulk while still looking trim, not boxy... I don't know, I really like this jacket on you. Worth altering the hem, if it bothers you.

 

[newtojackets]

It had to have been a project for sure but yeah, it's doable. White leather like this is quite common, there's a lot of usage for it. If the patches are stitched through the lining, then that's a sure sign they were an afterthought. But even if the stitching is hidden under the lining, it just means the alteration was done with more care. You'd get to the inside of the jacket through the sleeve anyway.

The stitching on the patches looks slightly bit less precise than on the rest of the jacket, thought but that doesn't mean much.

I'm guessing it was done to hide a stitch holes from an earlier patch. Makes no sense to have patches there, otherwise.

The jacket fits you outstandingly in my opinion. It accentuates your shoulders by adding bulk while still looking trim, not boxy... I don't know, I really like this jacket on you. Worth altering the hem, if it bothers you.

Just had another look and there are actually some stitch lines in the lining, so you’re 100% right there.

I think the sleeves being a bit wide combine with the torso being very straight, rather than tapered just makes the jacket look very square.

I’ll hold onto it for a while, because how often do you see a white perfecto, but will see if I grow to like it

 

[Denton]

It’s about 28 inches from the collar. Here’s a quick picture to show how it wears View attachment 640739

Supercool!

 

[realgone]

Del, I had the exact same Vanson C2 experience, not too long ago.
In fact, you probably tried on the same jacket that I did.
I was also ordering a custom C2 last December. Nothing crazy, just some shorter sleeves and no epaulets. I like the back seam.
Based on my measurements Nick thought I should try a 42, but I have a Vanson Chopper x Union Garage in medium and thought the 42 would be too big.
He said they'd make me a 40 and send it out as a test fit, with an eta of 6-8 weeks.
It took a bit longer, about 12 weeks to arrive, at the end of March 2024.
I was swimming in it.
We took some pics and discussed, and sent it back to Vanson.
I asked if maybe I got a mislabelled 42.
Kim, who is great to deal with btw, emailed back to say it measured as a large 40, really a 41.
I'm wondering if the 40 you got is that same jacket.
The plan was to make a test fit 38 and ship to me, and then if that fit well we could figure out how much to alter.
WIth the first 40 taking a bit longer than anticipated I decided to shelve the c2 plan for now, figuring if the 38 took another 12 weeks, and then another 12 weeks for the final jacket, I'd miss the riding season. Also, I was early in the queue with Langlitz, and didn't need two cross zips showing up at the same time in winter.
Watching your C2 project with a lot of interest.

This is also a very long way of saying that I have a Langlitz Columbia 1947 in the works.

Working on a custom C2 project with Vanson. Trying out some stock models for sizing. This is a 40 with the rayon lining. About 23” chest which is a bit big on me, and .5” bigger than expected from their measurements. Sleeves definitely too long, will probably ask for 1-1.5” off the final make. Really dig the shortness of it.

Thinking I might be between sizes a bit here. Maybe the quilted lining 40 or rayon lining 38 would work better?

Any feedback welcome!

I've only had used Vansons so far, but that makes sense about them relaxing. And totally agree about the back vs the front...

I re-measured and actually get 23.25" chest, whereas the stated 5" ease should give 22.5".


In fact, I asked a few weeks ago and they are looking into it.


I understand where you're coming from. Much like Butterscotch making the decision to use it as their base. But I'd really prefer to use the C2 if I can make it work since all the features and shorter body length are already there

As for leathers, it would be cool if they carried those horsehides again. However, I'm working to get mine made as a prototype in Badalassi.

 

[Mrfrown]

Interesting and very looong timelines @realgone

They had the 38 and 40 in stock so the only waiting I had to deal with was shipping back and forth plus a few days for processing all told.

As for the 40 being a “41” I could believe it…the ptp was 23.25 rather than the expected 22.5 from their size chart. Either way the 38 fits better in all respects so glad I went with it.

Going to see how it works without the back seam and 1” shorter sleeves.

Regarding the seam, Kim echoed what @Monitor said. For this jacket it’s about following the curve of the spine. Taking the seam out will take a little space out of the top of the jacket.

However I found it to be quite spacious even at 38. Plus it has the action back. I won’t be riding in it so jacket fatigue from the riding position is much less of a concern for me. So I don’t expect any issues.

 

[Bahabp100]

First new jacket in a while for me. Just picked up this white schott perfecto. The tag says it’s a 618, but I haven’t seen this shoulder detailing before. Does anyone have any information?

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I believe this jacket was worn by Axel Rose in his heyday