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Brooks Gold Label Cafe

sberger

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Love this jacket
 

sberger

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Fits and suits you perfectly! (that's some music collection you have there)

Thanks!

When I first got the jacket a year or so ago, I was several pounds heavier, and while it fit, it was quite tight and unless I was wearing just a tshirt, it was almost impossible to zipper. Now, after some considerable slimming down, the fit is great(actually, a little big when just wearing a tshirt), and plenty of room for a bulky sweater, or, as in the picture, a jean jacket underneath. That combo was needed today as it's turned quite brisk in Northern California.

That music represents many years of collecting. Another passion.
 

Al 916

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Just awaiting a slightly larger Brooks Gold label in brown.
This one is a zip in liner version, without the zip in liner....

Likely asked before but anyone any ideas where I might find one?
 

Al 916

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Is this unusual for a brown Gold Label?
I have not seen this sort of grain on a brown. (and two rather different hide sides)

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Al 916

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I can't see heavy creasing I would think of from bailing.
And the graining on just the one side?
 
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It’s the asymmetrical nature of the wear that’s unique. Different (poorly) matched hides might do that, but that zipper is also pretty wavy. The only other explanation might be a right-hand drive convertible in UK weather. Is it on the way to you? Should be interesting to inspect the rest of the jacket for clues.
 

Al 916

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I should receive it mid week. It is a slightly larger size than my black (which is having a snapback renew). If it is a better fit I will move the black on.
I think is has character too..
 

Al 916

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Straight from the post.
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The left front side has the beginning of deep grain

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As does the base section


Old label with liner zip (newer stitching)
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The hide is pretty heavy, more than my Black (hoop zip pulls), nearer to the 654. It's very waxy almost feels like a Horse hide.

If it's been bailed it was laid flat rather than balled up. I'm not sure if I should Pecard it or give it a steam (?)

It is a better fit for me than the Black older one so I think I will move that one on.
 

Al 916

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Hogging the thread - Sorry (bit chuffed with this)

Soaking up the Pecards and the heavy creasing is dropping out slowly.
I think I will try to find a liner for it.

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