How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[AeroFan_07]

So this is a change of pace for me. Early Vanson CR with "1" piece back w/kidney panel. Not free but not expensive either. Bought mostly as it is old-school Vanson Comp weight that appears to be in good, well broken in, grainy shape here. It's a "42" so rolling the dice if it will fit or not. Will need a new, main zip, unless Dena can repair the existing one (looks possible??)

Wil llikey get dunked in the bathtub or run on gentle cycle in washing machine - but has anyone tried this with Competition weight leather yet? How does it hold up? Or I'll let Dena do the full restoration. The back looks awesome to me, and I am very excited to recieve it soon!

View attachment 379490 View attachment 379491 View attachment 379492

View attachment 379493

So this jacket came in yesterday. And also went right back out again. There were significant areas of damage not visible in the ebay photos. Requested a return and the seller agreed once they saw the photos I took. It was curious damage, but all from wearing the jacket. It was quite dirty inside & out too. It was too bad, as what remained of the original leather was really quite nice, and had a lot of grain & character.

The sleeve ends had significant damage -


There was a hole in the LH arm action back area:



And the inside facing of the collar needs repair/re-working -



Also the main zipper needed replaced, which I knew about.

At least this jacket shows to have been very heavily worn throughout its life. With someone who really loves the pattern, it could probably be re-worked and preserved.

 

[MrProper]

Just arrived.

 

[Boyo]

Just arrived. View attachment 381454 View attachment 381455

You'll need to tell us more than that...!

looks really Nice!

 

[Tom71]

Just arrived. View attachment 381454 View attachment 381455

Just wow! Remind me, please: who made that for you?

 

[MrProper]

You'll need to tell us more than that...!

looks really Nice!

Just wow! Remind me, please: who made that for you?

Thanks a lot
The next few days I will take better photos. This should be just an appetizer.
The jacket is from 5*

 

[Mrfrown]

@MrProper Wow very cool

 

[El Marro]

Very nice @MrProper!
You and Shawn have made some beautiful jackets together!

 

[Monitor]

Just arrived. View attachment 381454 View attachment 381455

I really like, just don't understand why the pocket is so high. But otherwise, 5*'s most impressive work by date, IMO.

 

[MrProper]

I really like, just don't understand why the pocket is so high. But otherwise, 5*'s most impressive work by date, IMO.

Yes, this is the only shortcoming. I have not paid attention to specify the dimensions for this. And so it is then unfortunately left to chance.
But I'm not bothered by it, because I like the jacket otherwise very well and everything else was kept top.

 

[ton312]

Yes, this is the only shortcoming. I have not paid attention to specify the dimensions for this. And so it is then unfortunately left to chance.
But I'm not bothered by it, because I like the jacket otherwise very well and everything else was kept top.

That’s were they set the chest pocket on my last heavy HB. It’s a tough measurement to call out. This is where the design team at five star needs to learn, and become more intuitive with stuff like that. I agree the jacket looks absolutely superb otherwise. Beautiful shearling, perfect fit!

 

[Monitor]

Yes, this is the only shortcoming. I have not paid attention to specify the dimensions for this. And so it is then unfortunately left to chance.
But I'm not bothered by it, because I like the jacket otherwise very well and everything else was kept top.

Doesn't really matter. I notice it because I noticed it on many old-ish US jackets, too so it's okay. Fantastic fitting jacket in any case and really good looking sheepskin!

 

[tmitchell59]

I hadn't noticed the California Chrome Tanned on the label, I love the details. I noticed that the main zipper pull seems to be aluminum, while the bottom zipper stop and zipper seem brass. Could have been a repair?
The new lining looks really good compared to the old one.
View attachment 381346 View attachment 381347 View attachment 381348 View attachment 381349 View attachment 381350

Parts are parts on the zipper. Just what they had in the bin. They look original parts from the 50s.

 

[ton312]

So this jacket came in yesterday. And also went right back out again. There were significant areas of damage not visible in the ebay photos. Requested a return and the seller agreed once they saw the photos I took. It was curious damage, but all from wearing the jacket. It was quite dirty inside & out too. It was too bad, as what remained of the original leather was really quite nice, and had a lot of grain & character.

The sleeve ends had significant damage -
View attachment 381450 View attachment 381451 View attachment 381452

There was a hole in the LH arm action back area:

View attachment 381453

And the inside facing of the collar needs repair/re-working -

View attachment 381456

Also the main zipper needed replaced, which I knew about.

At least this jacket shows to have been very heavily worn throughout its life. With someone who really loves the pattern, it could probably be re-worked and preserved.

Never understood how on earth the sleeve ends bust open like that. That thing is toast.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Just arrived. View attachment 381454 View attachment 381455

wow

 

[Cornelius]

Doesn't really matter. I notice it because I noticed it on many old-ish US jackets, too so it's okay. Fantastic fitting jacket in any case and really good looking sheepskin!

I recall hearing that on many old US men's work jackets that exterior upper pocket was meant to hold a packet of cigarettes. The interior "pocket bag" dimensions of older coats I've handled also suggests this. Consequently the pocket may have been placed a bit higher than what would seem balanced simply to keep a softpack of smokes from getting crushed in the bending & twisting of labor [hardpack cigarettes being a later invention].

Same principal would apply if the pocket was meant to hold a pair of eyeglasses.

 

[indigoeagle]

Just arrived. View attachment 381454 View attachment 381455

Looks awesome.

 

[Salmosalar]

New Thedi on the way….. View attachment 379627 View attachment 379628 View attachment 379629 View attachment 379630 View attachment 379631 View attachment 379632 View attachment 379633

Here is the finished article with one of the mouton collars on display - just arrived today - a really beautiful work of art imo !

 

[marker2037]

Damn, that's a lovely jacket. Nice choice! It's good to finally see that design in the wild.

 

[Mrfrown]

Here is the finished article with one of the mouton collars on display - just arrived today - a really beautiful work of art imo ! View attachment 381675 View attachment 381676 View attachment 381677 View attachment 381678 View attachment 381675 View attachment 381676 View attachment 381677 View attachment 381678

Stellar!

 

[handymike]

Absolutely Amazing jacket!
Congratulations!