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

[Leigh H]

Waiting on this Block Bilt, from the USA via Stackry

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i thought @jeo bought this? its a small size right?

 

[semolina_pilchard]

The guy was not clear on the measurements, so I took the chance. I'm not too confident it will fit but will see.

 

[Leigh H]

The guy was not clear on the measurements, so I took the chance. I'm not too confident it will fit but will see.

he reached out to me on instagram, i've had a jacket from him before. It looked like 18" pit to pit but you’re right his measurements seemed off. I passed him on to Jon as a potential buyer. Anyway it's in amazing condition and if it doesn't fit i'm sure there will be interest from Japanese collectors.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Highwayman built on the Sheene block, so 40s Highwayman?

 

[semolina_pilchard]

he reached out to me on instagram, i've had a jacket from him before. It looked like 18" pit to pit but you’re right his measurements seemed off. I passed him on to Jon as a potential buyer. Anyway it's in amazing condition and if it doesn't fit i'm sure there will be interest from Japanese collectors.

Yeah he sent photos of the shoulder measurement and it looked like 18” so who knows. If I can’t shoehorn myself into it, might get a repro made.

 

[ton312]

Took a flyer on this WD, Natal, Kerr, God only knows who made it jacket.

Couldn't get much in the way of measurements but this guy is 160lbs so I *think* it'll fit. It looks massive on him....
No clue why I bought it, don't even wear leather at all much these days but the hide looked to good to pass.

 

[skybert]

@ton312 obviously hard to say between the brands you mention, but I'm pretty sure this is Natal/Natel. The lapel shape+laces+extra length in the back. Looks the same as this https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/natal-cross-zip-42.102096/

A great jacket nonetheless. Fingers crossed it fits you!

 

[Marc mndt]

@ton312 obviously hard to say between the brands you mention, but I'm pretty sure this is Natal/Natel. The lapel shape+laces+extra length in the back. Looks the same as this https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/natal-cross-zip-42.102096/

A great jacket nonetheless. Fingers crossed it fits you!

Also looks the same as this WD

 

[skybert]

@Marc mndt lol, true. The design is exactly the same. The only minor difference I can see is that yours is symmetrical on both sides of main zipper, though that could be random.

Ton was probably right - god only knows.

 

[tk1971]

Just received this. I couldn’t resist buying it when I saw it.

Brown Vanson horsehide Model B, size 38:

 

[Mrfrown]

Got this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo

 

[Monitor]

Got this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo

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Shouldn't it have Horsehide tag?

 

[Mrfrown]

Shouldn't it have Horsehide tag?

My thoughts too gonna try to find out more once it arrives. Advertised as horsehide but no idea really

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Got this 40s Golden Fleece on the way. I absolutely adore the vintage leather and wool cross zip sports jackets and I've never seen one for sale before. I'm sure there are some others floating around, but I see a lot more of these in vintage photos than I see listed for sale. Measurements suggest it should fit me quite well. I'm cautiously excited.

 

[tmitchell59]

Got this 40s Golden Fleece on the way. I absolutely adore the vintage leather and wool cross zip sports jackets and I've never seen one for sale before. I'm sure there are some others floating around, but I see a lot more of these in vintage photos than I see listed for sale. Measurements suggest it should fit me quite well. I'm cautiously excited.

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As nice as I have seen of this most interesting style! A great label, great condition and a possible fit. That is the whole package. Like you, I've seen plenty of pics of these combo jackets, but many are in poor condition. They seem to use capeskin, which is most fragile at this age.

1941 Sears Roebuck catalog

1942 Sears Roebuck catalog

 

[dudewuttheheck]

As nice as I have seen of this most interesting style! A great label, great condition and a possible fit. That is the whole package. Like you, I've seen plenty of pics of these combo jackets, but many are in poor condition. They seem to use capeskin, which is most fragile at this age.

1941 Sears Roebuck catalog



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1942 Sears Roebuck catalog


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Thanks for the fantastic catalogue photos!

The capeskin was my one hangup, but the overall condition is so nice and I love this style so much that I had to go for it. Hopefully it's not to dry and if it is, I'll condition it immediately.

 

[Nacho]

Thanks for the fantastic catalogue photos!

The capeskin was my one hangup, but the overall condition is so nice and I love this style so much that I had to go for it. Hopefully it's not to dry and if it is, I'll condition it immediately.

Congrats on an awesome jacket, Jake. The capeskin looks to be in great shape. I’ve got a knitted wool/capeskin shawl collar sweater. Not like yours. But the capeskin held up fine after all them years (~ 80 years old). It is fragile don’t get me wrong. In fact, it’s quite thin and has a delicate hand. So handle with care when you get the jacket.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Congrats on an awesome jacket, Jake. The capeskin looks to be in great shape. I’ve got a knitted wool/capeskin shawl collar sweater. Not like yours. But the capeskin held up fine after all them years (~ 80 years old). It is fragile don’t get me wrong. In fact, it’s quite thin and has a delicate hand. So handle with care when you get the jacket.

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Wow that is a gorgeous piece! Very cool color combination. That's good to know. I will definitely make sure to be careful with it.

 

[Bfd70]

Got this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo

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Daaaaaaaaang

 

[Khilij]

Got this Schott on the way. Apparently brown horsehide. May be short but also short is good sooooo

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Woah. That's awesome.