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

[handymike]

Some better pics of the Reg built two tone. The Herman Oak steer is insanely robust with Buffalo like grain. It feels remarkably sturdy for veg tanned leather. I also appreciate that each pattern is unique. Most makers seem to build off one block and tweak it. This jacket is entirely different from my Windward.
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Damn, that’s gorgeous!
Is it based off the Ralphs-pugh?

 

[ton312]

Damn, that’s gorgeous!
Is it based off the Ralphs-pugh?

Not sure. It’s one of his practice jackets. I love that Reg is willingly and actively developing his skills in this way.

 

[handymike]

Do you also have a custom on order?

 

[ton312]

Do you also have a custom on order?

Yes! He’s rebuilding this one for me:

I won’t buy another leather jacket if it doesn’t have his name in it.

 

[handymike]

He would be my first choice for a new jacket as well!

 

[tmitchell59]

Allstate on the way.

letter H New, improved front design!

got rid of that tough looking D pocket!

1954 Sears Allstate page

The leather looks rather tasty!

 

[Jasonissm]

Some better pics of the Reg built two tone. The Herman Oak steer is insanely robust with Buffalo like grain. It feels remarkably sturdy for veg tanned leather. I also appreciate that each pattern is unique. Most makers seem to build off one block and tweak it. This jacket is entirely different from my Windward.
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That's an incredible jacket! It reminds me a little of the Rainbow Country Ponyboy, with the separate panel in the center.

Also I really dig that indigo fabric liner, wow!

 

[Salmosalar]

New Field Leathers on its way in the next few days….in the brown Italian cowhide they now offer…

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Side zips? California Sportswear for Montgomery Ward c.1950. I have this with a MW label and no label. I don't know that I have ever seen this jacket with a California Sportswear label. Probably an exclusive for MW label, so not sold with a CSC label.

These jackets appear and disappear around 1950. An interesting combination of old 40s half belt back, Aviation with a motorcycle touch. End of an era for this style. I've seen it pictured in a fur collar. The very interesting side zips give it a unique look and fit.

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Just realized the "Cats Eye" jacket is also a CSC jacket that only appears with this MW label or no label. Again, never seen with a CSC label. Another of the Vanishing breed around 1950

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It has the MC-style back, rather than halfbelt.

Is it a 50s jacket in that case, coming later than those in your photos?

 

[Marc mndt]

It has the MC-style back, rather than halfbelt.

Is it a 50s jacket in that case, coming later than those in your photos?

I think that's the same jacket as mine. Great score! The horsehide on these is really nice.

 

[semolina_pilchard]

I think that's the same jacket as mine. Great score! The horsehide on these is really nice.

Wow - thanks! It does look to be the same. Yours is in amazing condition!

 

[Jasonissm]

This one is on it's way to me. The Real McCoy's (Joe McCoy) Mobster jacket. Fingers crossed for the fit.



Based on Californian Sportswear Co. jacket? I wonder if I can get a nice matching belt somewhere. What would be the period accurate spec? I've seen those embossed basketweave pattern ones used with the double prong buckles that look quite nice.

 

[handymike]

This one?

 

[Jasonissm]

This one?
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That is pretty much bang on, only difference I can really see is badge holder and epaulettes.

 

[regius]

A Vanson AR2 cafe racer On its way….

 

[blobsterroll]

https://www.3peace.net/products/50s...ブルライダース-dポケット-talonジップ?variant=41231566307467

I copped this, wondering if it was a good deal for the price considering its all wrinkled up, hopefully I can restore the wrinkles a bit. I also got the Steerhide version that I bought before I saw this one.

And a Vanson C2, just waiting on Japan to process my stuff.

 

[tmitchell59]

It has the MC-style back, rather than halfbelt.

Is it a 50s jacket in that case, coming later than those in your photos?

I think that's the same jacket as mine. Great score! The horsehide on these is really nice.

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To me, these jackets represent the move from the "Aviator" look, cross zip with half-belt to the motorcycle style with kidney panel..the earliest Sears MC jackets have this half-belt design as found on the Wool lined Hercules, which are replaced with the more "modern" look back around 1950.

All these Ward jackets with this label are produced by California Sportswear. These are probably the last to have this label.

All these transitions occur around 1950.

As Marc says above, the Horsehide on these jackets is very nice and on par with anything being produced at the time.

This is the Windward (Montgomery Ward) label that followed. Note it does not say California, only West. JC Penney had a similar phrase during this time, Made in the West. I do have a new theory on who made some of these "Western Made" jackets, not California Sportswear.

 

[3.14nche]

Sashiko Type-3 just landed.
Inspired by @navetsea

 

[navetsea]

Sashiko Type-3 just landed.
Inspired by @navetsea
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wow, hope it will fade and conform nicely with wear an wash! I like this kind of fabrics it looks much thicker than its actual weight.

 

[Jon Crow]

From Japan a early Buzz Rickson B15 90's and another Spiewak B10