I could live with the issue, but but I also agree with marc if bugs you now it will bug you forever. it’s also kinda strange that they sent you the same jacket back after you returned it..
Avirex & probably sheep or lamb but it has a good look and it under $200
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AVIREX-VINTAGE-STYLE-DISTRESSED-MOTORCYCLE-JACKET-50-s-XL-48/133581177649?hash=item1f1a0f0331:g:rgkAAOSw~rpftdnL
I didn’t split it, but I humped it to the rear yard and stacked it....
Wood guy says I’ll be there at 3pm shows up at 9:45am....
Navy Blue LW Suburban.
I didnt even know LW made a Grizzly...and its my size.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lost-Worlds-1-750-Grizzly-Brown-Russet-Horsehide-Mouton-Wool-Jacket-Sz-48-XL/203195042318?hash=item2f4f5e4a0e:g:a8oAAOSwIFBfvUSE
It takes some courage to put a new Eastman through the wash like that...as it is a beautiful jacket to start. It turned out really nice and you seem happy with the changes and that what matters most.
Its a shame that the knits on a new jacket show such damage after just getting wet, although I...
LOL.. that’s patina you’re looking at...the O.G Disston spring rake is unmatched in leaf raking Ability!... 25+ years old on its 2nd handle and good for another 25 years..
The leather is similar to that in my other LW's ( suburban's & easy ryder)... could be 3-4oz leather plus a nice thick wool lining.. it's definitely a head turner
I got this one courtesy of Casechoppers weight loss, I had Dina swap out the buttons..
Visually I think it’s a clone of the Himel Heron.. but with LW Horsehide
The zipper is done..Id send it to a reputable leather repair shop for replacement. ( Greatleather.com in U.S. for one) I'm sure you could re-use the original zipper pull so that you'd barely notice.
Here are two from todays trip around the internet...
Fine Creek Alonzo (currently at Self Edge)
https://www.selfedge.com/jackets-vests?product_id=2727
$1900 bucks...thankfully they don't have my size
I saw this via Instgram.... @Alexanderleaving...
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