I had the original Moon guncheck but that was before they were doing 38L. I sold it because it was a bit short but I’d love to get it again. Also really dig the brown needlecord. If it goes on deep discount I will be more tempted, but I don’t see myself wearing anything but a uniform at work for...
You’re right. Maybe I should say that they aren’t quite there with moving into more casual/SWD type stuff. Or maybe I just can’t get past the nipple/hand warmers. Either way, if I thought I’d ever wear a sportscoat again I’d get the gun checks from this winter.
OK, if we are going to play Today's Dream List:
1. Field Leathers minimalist cross zip in pigment Shinki chocolate brown (on order!)
2. Cafe Racer in a lighter brown (or maybe even in Blattwerks brown) - looking at @Jin431 's Route66 for inspo here
3. Thick CXL (brown or burgundy) slim, basic...
The style/fit really work well with cxl. I may replace my current burgundy CXL with one by JL. I'm due for my first vaccine dose this week, but probably won't have time to travel until the summer. I do really like the idea of getting measured and fitted in person at JL.
I feel the same way. The FL I am getting made-up is sans belt, epaulets and D pocket.
To many people, it will seem pretty similar to a CR, I know. But I just love the sleek lines and mandarin collar on the latter and want one of those as well.
Nooooo .... that would imply that I am becoming a collector. Help me out here, I'm trying to convince myself that I "need" a CR and also "need" to sell my Gustin L1 to fund a half belt or something like @Jin431 's brown JL. Enable me to make unwise decisions! :)
I may end-up getting something very similar to your first JL jacket. I really love the sleek profile on that one since you had it altered. Nothing flashy, just a perfectly fitting jacket with the leather and hardware stealing the show. Hopefully I will find myself in SF at some point next year ...
For those of us fighting to urge to collect a lot of cool jackets we will never get the chance to wear (jacket weather is very short in South East Texas!). If you were only going to have three styles of leather jacket in your wardrobe, what would they be?
I am thinking:
Cross-zip
Cafe Racer...
I keep going back to look at both those jackets. The leather and fit is perfect on both. I definitely see a JL in my future.
I think Greg has all the measurements and pics he needs, so I am leaving him be to get on with his work. Hopefully he is still getting to mine mid-January.
Somebody got a deal on this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Himel-Bros-Jacket-Size-38-Horse-Hide-Great-condition-2-450-RARE-/303815596763
I’m glad I gave up and went to sleep last night when it went over $600 or I might’ve ended up in a bidding war.
I’m thinking maybe I will take a punt on a J100 in golden brown buffalo suede.
My main reservations are that most examples of suede CRS are awful mall brands and I don’t know anything about buffalo suede.
I’ve been thinking the same thing! Either a black or snuff suede J100.
Edit: Shawn says he currently has
‘Black Goat Suede Leather and Golden Brown Buffalo Suede Leather’.
I’m guessing price would be around $300, but whenever I ask for a ballpark quote I’m asked for mailing address...
Has anyone tried the Teamster t’s that Heddels is selling? I mostly buy t’s with pockets or henleys so they look less like underwear, but these look like great value.
https://shop.heddels.com/products/the-teamster-union-made-tee-shortsleeve-white
Anyone know the current wait time on Role Clubs?
I like my Wesco’s, but still toy with the idea of something sleeker (hard to find in EEE!). Brian might be my best option on that front.
@Seb Lucas ate the pockets kinda high in that jacket or is it just the camera angle?
I’m still low-key wanting a CR, but only enough to pay Fidelity or 5* prices.
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