Bill Kelso Hercules Jacket

[handymike]

Just saw the pictures on BK's Facebook page of the eagerly anticipated reproduction of the 1930's Sears Hercules horsehide jacket!
Looks great so far! Lots of details that mirror the original!

 

[zhz]

And here is the link to the jacket:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.862960473734245.1073742089.540638042633158&type=1

 

[handymike]

If you like the Rainbow Country, and have the cash, you should consider the GW Imperial. In my opinion, it's a more elegant jacket than the Rainbow.

http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/Californian_Imperial01_42/

 

[Blackadder]

Although the BK is the more faithful repro of the original, I already had my eyes on the Rainbow Country repro which is a perfect fit for me.
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...t%85%85in-Japan-Aero-Rainbow-Country-(w-pics)

 

[zhz]

Whats happened here?? I think the above two comments should swap around?

 

[handymike]

I'm really interested to see the Kelso on a body!
It looks great on the ground, but I want to see it worn....
Come on Andy, model it for us!!!!
OR Better yet....
New owner, Show yourself!!!!

 

[zhz]

I'm really interested to see the Kelso on a body!
It looks great on the ground, but I want to see it worn....
Come on Andy, model it for us!!!!
OR Better yet....
New owner, Show yourself!!!!

I think this jacket is made for a VLJ member, hope we can see his fits photo in next few days

 

[handymike]

Whats happened here?? I think the above two comments should swap around?

Timing is everything...

 

[bretron]

It's gotta be thee ole Silver Surfer, aka Victor

 

[thor]

And here is the link to the jacket:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.862960473734245.1073742089.540638042633158&type=1

I like the "Dodger" half-belt on their FB page!

 

[handymike]

Bret, Get him to post up in these parts ;-)

 

[Blackadder]

I deleted my post because I attached a photo which I posted some time ago of me trying on the Rainbow Country. I tried to remove just the photo since I already posted it here but somehow could only do so by deleting the entire post. As said the Rainbow Country is a perfect fit and don't wanna be bothered with the measuring etc. Besides I love Rainbow Country's leather and colour and I don't have to wait 18 months+ to get it.

 

[zhz]

It's gotta be thee ole Silver Surfer, aka Victor

yes, thats him. Is he here as well?

 

[zhz]

I deleted my post because I attached a photo which I posted some time ago of me trying on the Rainbow Country. I tried to remove just the photo since I already posted it here but somehow could only do so by deleting the entire post. As said the Rainbow Country is a perfect fit and don't wanna be bothered with the measuring etc. Besides I love Rainbow Country's leather and colour and I don't have to wait 18 months+ to get it.

I agree that Rainbow Country one is a great jacket. But it is not easy to buy their product outside Japan, also in UK, the extra cost is much higher than China...

 

[handymike]

Fair enough! If I could walk into a shop and pick any of these versions up, I would have as well. That wasn't the case 2 years ago when I first spoke with John about this style of jacket. I guess I tapped into a zeitgeist. Because now, we have choices. I love when people have options and choose based on their preferences.

 

[zhz]

Fair enough! If I could walk into a shop and pick any of these versions up, I would have as well. That wasn't the case 2 years ago when I first spoke with John about this style of jacket. I guess I tapped into a zeitgeist. Because now, we have choices. I love when people have options and choose based on their preferences.

GW one looks really great in pattern, detail etc, but I don't like the leather he used on this Imperial, it looks too new? too shiny? It just not kind of leather I like.

 

[Blackadder]

Finding the right width and length is easy. It is the width of the sleeves that is the problem for most Asians.

 

[handymike]

It must be a trick of the lighting because it is the same Shinki.

 

[Dr H]

Given the origin of BK, I love the Greek twist (Heracles) on the original Roman Hercules name.

 

[Edward]

Given the origin of BK, I love the Greek twist (Heracles) on the original Roman Hercules name.

Yes, I liked that too.