Hey folks, this jackets being sold locally were I live. I'm struggling to figure out it's age and make. I could speculate with my limited knowledge of crosszips, but I thought it best to utilize the vast knowledge on this forum. The single piece back, belt loop design and front pocket layout...
My oldest sons wedding today. It was a 50's-mobster themed wedding. I said "I think I might have something that will work" :) The @regius square pocket, cap and a tie and I'm the talk of the party. I said "but I dress like this everyday" and my son said " yes, and you look like a mobster most...
I've owned and still own a few very expensive and collectable jackets in the past couple of years, ever since I've been afflicted with this all consuming, soul sucking, bank account draining passion that is vintage menswear:) No other jacket has gotten more compliments and attention than this...
Father time catches up with all of us eventually:) You seem to have a young spirit; that will show- even through the grey beard, thinning hair, beer belly, saggy ass, glasses, hearing aids and uncontrolled farts. At least it has for me I think:)
You started it (for me) with that awesome collection of yours:) I'm still looking for a mint 44-46 with action-shoulder gussets, sans beavertail, with button cuffs. Then I will truly be in Cal Heaven:)
Thanks. Front pocket could have been wider. Also I went with a vintage front zip, a new zip for a new jacket would've been better for longevity. Both things were suggested but I declined. "Let the Artist Work" is something I've grown to appreciate, especially as I didn't really know what I was...
Regius did a nice job on this 50s Sears halfbelt for me. I had an old original that I loved but it was starting to get costly. He was good with me; as I was( and still am) a novice to bespoke clothing. He made some small suggestions that I should have agreed to but didn't, but that's on me:)
I found this vest at our local leather shop that's closing at the end of the month. They've been in business for many decades but the rent went too high:( The original tags and dust cover were still on it; it's from an old Canadian company called Niko Leather. They went out of business in the...
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