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Five Star Leather Jackets

PilotJens

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I think they tried their best to stitch that cxl leather .I noticed softer leather looks more simetrical but often has unregular Stitching because the thread sinks in unevenly.
Stiffer leather has neat stich density but the hide always tries to fight you while stitching it .They even marked the top stich for the zip but the hide wasn't cooperating and kept bending up which would not happen with goat . Quite a lot of the top tier brands use a lot of glue and tape and skiving to prevent that .
They need more practice.
It looks quite good to me
 

Riu

Practically Family
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UK
you mean back length? It is little over 25 inches.

I think you should be fine with those measurements around the shoulders.

I like how the cuffs look by the way, first I wanted to go for a similar look on my design but I'll go for a button sort like the inspiration jacket.

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Yes, but pics of Shawn wearing it.(I found front one, but can't find back one)
Unfortunately I don't have those pics. I wouldn't worry too much. I have found that the pics I receive and the actual item often don't have much in common and the things I worry about from his pics don't materialize in person.
 

PilotJens

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I think the buckles can be used both ways .The way they are now made them lock themselve .The other way would make it adjustable on the fly .BUT if the leather is too thick then it won't work that way
 

Hh121

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it is your jacket so you know better!
But if you want the buckles to be the same as an Aero half belt for example, then I think they are correct.
It seems a wonderful jacket so consider it well whether this will be a deal-breaker for you!
I am now thinking if it worth the struggle to fix that, it could leave bad stich holes etc.....
 

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