FS: Himel Bros/Goodwear Californian Ventura jacket (44)

[lina]

I have decided (with great reluctance!) to sell this beautiful and unique collaboration jacket between two giants of contemporary jacket-making -- Himel Bros and Goodwear Leather (John Chapman). I got the jacket a few months ago from another FL member, and I will let it go for what I paid. It was the prototype for the new HB/GW Californian collaboration, but it differs in some details from the jackets they are offering now: this one is a russet, Shinki horsehide; has cuff cinches; different waist cinches; and a different liner. Jacket is marked as a 44, and measurements are included below. I generally wear a 42, and this is only slightly large on me. I'd say it fits like a larger 42 or a smaller 44 (call it a "43"!).

I will include here a link to John Chapman's original listing for the jacket, when it went for $1595. I paid $1075 for it, and will let it go for that much (incl shipping in the US).

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/sale_ventura_0008.html

Here are a few pics of me (6', 185 lbs or so) wearing it, followed by measurement pics. At 27" the sleeves are definitely on the longer side, and I have instructions from John Chapman about how to have them shortened if desired. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks.

Measurements:

 

[Monitor]

This is such a nice jacket!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Totally agree Monitor. I've spend my jacket allowance for this year, otherwise I would really consider this one...

 

[willyto]

You're making the right choice. The jacket looks way too big on you with those sleeves.

 

[nick123]

Most beautiful leather ever. Someone will be pleased!

 

[plainsman]

very nice. i just bought one GW. So no more budget for me, but that is a great jacket

 

[lina]

Thanks for the comments. It really is a great jacket, and I hope it finds a good home. If not, I may just end up shortening the sleeves and keeping it! (And say to my wife -- Sorry, I tried to sell it...)

 

[lina]

Bump.

 

[lina]

Just a note: I have decided to go ahead and have the sleeves shortened on this so that it fits me better. Probably will take a month or so. I may still be interested in selling it after that, so if anyone is interested do let me know.

 

[Pdawg]

Just a note: I have decided to go ahead and have the sleeves shortened on this so that it fits me better. Probably will take a month or so. I may still be interested in selling it after that, so if anyone is interested do let me know.

Will you get your sleeves shortened locally in DC?

 

[lina]

Will you get your sleeves shortened locally in DC?

No, John Chapman recommended Dena Hamilton at Great Leathers, so I am mailing it off to her..

 

[Pdawg]

No, John Chapman recommended Dena Hamilton at Great Leathers, so I am mailing it off to her..

That's good to know!

 

[lina]

I am relisting this jacket for sale, now with slightly shortened sleeves, alterations done by Dena Hamilton at Great Leathers, who was recommended by John Chapman. Sleeves now measure 25" if measured straight and 26" if measured with the curve of the elbow. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[bretron]

Oh man, if I had the money I'd be all over this. @lina , would you mind posting photos of the alteration work?

 

[lina]

Oh man, if I had the money I'd be all over this. @lina , would you mind posting photos of the alteration work?

Thanks man, will do once I get a chance to take some...

 

[lina]

Oh man, if I had the money I'd be all over this. @lina , would you mind posting photos of the alteration work?

Here's a shot of the shortened sleeve:

 

[lina]

Bump

 

[lina]

Bump. Will take $1000, shipped.

 

[lina]

Still available.

 

[lina]

SOLD. (Which is, as I know you all will understand, both good and bad news to me... but going to a good home!)