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

[Boyo]

The fit looks pretty spot on.. Whatcha think Jonesy? Keeper?

 

[jonesy86]

The fit looks pretty spot on.. Whatcha think Jonesy? Keeper?

I don't know Boyo, seeing as how if they made one big enough for me, a real Freewheelers would probably cost about 20 times what this cost me it is pretty interesting. Then again, I don't get too much leather jacket weather and life is short. It is a good conversation piece at the very least.

 

[navetsea]

looks like creases like leather from here

 

[Marc mndt]

This FW Sunset knockoff took just over 2 weeks to get here from Hong Kong and I think it might actually be made out of leather.
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That's a nice color.

 

[jonesy86]

That's a nice color.

It is actually not a bad jacket for $150.

 

[J Leather Investigater]

Was never able to fully satiate my desire for a proper suede trucker. As luck would have it this came a knocking and I couldn’t refuse. Y’2 type II
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Thats what I'm talking about

 

[navetsea]

it looks good the color looks tropical too, you live in salty air I suppose you need a beater, wear it often when it wrinkles and colors patina it might look even better people might not have the heart to do the same with the fw version.

 

[jonesy86]

it looks good the color looks tropical too, you live in salty air I suppose you need a beater, wear it often when it wrinkles and colors patina it might look even better people might not have the heart to do the same with the fw version.

Maybe I’ll break it in body surfing. LOL

 

[Downunder G Man]

Double dare ya !

 

[red devil]

Maybe I’ll break it in body surfing. LOL

Do it!

 

[58panheadfan]

It is actually not a bad jacket for $150.

If your hair is falling out or you have a rash, please don't be surprised ... I doubt the cheap asian products in terms of the tanning process

Edit: Okay it's a copy of the copy (copy of FW and FW copied it from an original) but on the other hand, a nice jacket in terms of appearance and fit.

 

[Mysteryo]

@jonesy86 i've been considering this jacket, what are the measures of your 4XL?
how do you usualy fit in american size?

 

[jonesy86]

Hey @Mysteryo

This fits me pretty well, and is larger than I have seen in a Chinese jacket. The size tag is not related to any of my other jackets. Most of my GWs are tagged 44, and some 46 in "vintage" sizing. Where I usually have trouble is finding long enough sleeves. I am probably either a 44 long or a 46, or 46 long in some jacket sizes.

This is what I measured with the jacket flat, using a cloth tape:

P to P 24 inches
Shoulder 19 inches
Sleeve (around curve on outside) 27 inches
Back 27 inches

My Arcadia is tag size 44
P to P 23.5 inches
Shoulder 19.5 inches
Sleeves 27 inches
Back 26 inches

It is no GW, or Himel, or Shinki, but it isn't terrible cow hide either. The stitching is straight and clean single needle, no French seams, but the back pleating is done well. It has backing buttons on the front buttons of the cuffs, decent burnished brass colored hardware with YKK zippers, good strong main zipper maybe a #8, and some sort of synthetic light weight sateen lining and pockets.

I think it is a decent jacket.

 

[Turnip]

Just picked up my Cordovan FQHH Highwayman (without „e“). Fits like measured and planned, very, very, I mean very nice!



I really like it a lot! Only topped by my girlie who bought this as a birthday present for me!

Pix sometimes later...

Cheers

Turnip

 

[handymike]

That’s not how it works @Turnip...we demand pics upfront!

 

[Marc mndt]

Only topped by my girlie who bought this as a

How cool is that, having your girlfriend supporting your hobby.

 

[MrProper]

I'm waiting for an Aeroleather Coastal Command and an Amelia Earhart inspired jacket.

back from vacation, a package is waiting for me.
From Aeroleather.
A shearling.
A RAF Coastal Command

 

[Turnip]

How cool is that, having your girlfriend supporting your hobby.

Yes, she’s a brave and very tough lady.

Just had time to take the weight, it’s 7.132 pounds.

Preparing for a little soirée now...

Cheers

Turnip

 

[Boyo]

Beautiful shearling! I always liked the hooded version. You’re ready for anything this winter... howzit fit?

 

[MrProper]

Beautiful shearling! I always liked the hooded version. You’re ready for anything this winter... howzit fit?

just some quick and dirty photos because it is too warm
Better one will come next days