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

[jonesy86]

I just ordered a jacket from Thedi. Theodoros is going to make me a MTC7920 like this one:

In goatskin thinned down to .8-.9 mm like this:

I am going to pick it up in person the first week of October in Thessaloniki, on my way home from doing some island hopping in Greece.

 

[handymike]

Visiting in-person to pick it up...Priceless!

 

[Marc mndt]

I just ordered a jacket from Thedi. Theodoros is going to make me a MTC7920 like this one:

nice!

I am going to pick it up in person the first week of October in Thessaloniki, on my way home from doing some island hopping in Greece.

Dang I'm visiting Theodoros the last week of September. We almost could have held a tfl gathering

 

[Boyo]

Not bad Jonesy… only half way around the globe..

 

[Marc mndt]

Not bad Jonesy… only half way around the globe..

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That's an extra Thedi right there

 

[El Marro]

Well the IH natural horsehide jacket arrived yesterday and it was a bit too tight for my liking. I was a little surprised because the numbers looked almost exactly the same as another jacket I have from them that fits with room to spare. What I had failed to take into account was that this jacket has no action back and so there was no extra give when reaching up or forward.
It was a perfect photo fit though, looked great as long as I just stood there and didn’t move…. I should’ve snapped a couple pictures but I didn’t want to wear the jacket any longer than I had to because I was afraid of putting a mark on the pristine white hide.
Fortunately for me they make a larger size and I have already sent the first jacket back for exchange. I was very happy with the weight and softness of the leather and anybody who has handled the natural horsehide from the Comipel Tannery in Italy knows how incredibly nice it smells.
I can’t wait to see the new one!

 

[jonesy86]

That's an extra Thedi right there
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I got a flight to LAX using miles on my Hawaiian Airlines credit card. Then found a round trip flight on Luthansa with a stop in Munich, flying into Crete and returning from Thessiloniki for around $700. I'm going to take a bunch of ferries and do some island hopping. I like islands with warm water. Hold it, wait a minute...I live on an island in the tropics. ?? Ah, but the significant other wants to travel, so it will be.

 

[jonesy86]

Not bad Jonesy… only half way around the globe..

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Yeah, it’s going to cost a fortune, and my local beach is free. Must be love.

 

[Jin431]

I just ordered a jacket from Thedi. Theodoros is going to make me a MTC7920 like this one:

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In goatskin thinned down to .8-.9 mm like this:

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I am going to pick it up in person the first week of October in Thessaloniki, on my way home from doing some island hopping in Greece.

Congrats on the thedi, handsome goatskin too. Hope they finish the jacket in that time lol I've been waiting almost 6 months for mine and still nothing

 

[jonesy86]

Congrats on the thedi, handsome goatskin too. Hope they finish the jacket in that time lol I've been waiting almost 6 months for mine and still nothing

I went ahead and paid for the shipping already. So, if I have to wait, so be it. Did you ask why it was taking so long?

 

[Jin431]

I went ahead and paid for the shipping already. So, if I have to wait, so be it. Did you ask why it was taking so long?

I gots a feeling they'll hustle up to get that jacket finished on time since you are making the effort to pick up the jacket in person. I last emailed them in the middle of June and was told the panels of my jacket has already been cut but one of his associates got hurt in a bike accident so there will be delays in production time

 

[jonesy86]

I gots a feeling they'll hustle up to get that jacket finished on time since you are making the effort to pick up the jacket in person. I last emailed them in the middle of June and was told the panels of my jacket has already been cut but one of his associates got hurt in a bike accident so there will be delays in production time

He said he would do his best, but he does have to have the tannery thin out the leather down to .8-.9 mm, so we shall see. I'm sure I will get it in time for our 20 minute winter season. LOL

 

[J Leather Investigater]

Well the IH natural horsehide jacket arrived yesterday and it was a bit too tight for my liking. I was a little surprised because the numbers looked almost exactly the same as another jacket I have from them that fits with room to spare. What I had failed to take into account was that this jacket has no action back and so there was no extra give when reaching up or forward.
It was a perfect photo fit though, looked great as long as I just stood there and didn’t move…. I should’ve snapped a couple pictures but I didn’t want to wear the jacket any longer than I had to because I was afraid of putting a mark on the pristine white hide.
Fortunately for me they make a larger size and I have already sent the first jacket back for exchange. I was very happy with the weight and softness of the leather and anybody who has handled the natural horsehide from the Comipel Tannery in Italy knows how incredibly nice it smells.
I can’t wait to see the new one!

Looking forward to the new pics

 

[MrProper]

I was very happy with the weight and softness of the leather and anybody who has handled the natural horsehide from the Comipel Tannery in Italy knows how incredibly nice it smells.

I think this is the same leather that Aero sells as unfinished HH. I love it and is currently my favorite jacket.

 

[El Marro]

I think this is the same leather that Aero sells as unfinished HH. I love it and is currently my favorite jacket.

Yes it is! I had an Aero x Epaulet collaboration made from this leather and it was truly something special. I picked it up used and unfortunately the sleeves were a bit too short for me so I ended up giving it to an ex girlfriend who wears it well…
The fact that the unfinished HH Aero is your favorite jacket really says something considering the quality and breadth of your collection!

 

[RL204]

I’ve been looking for a natural jacket for a while now and I decided to jump on this Y2 jacket


Y'2 LEATHER
KAKISHIBU PERSIMMON TANNED HORSEHIDE TYPE JACKET (KB-140-T)

sorry for the obnoxious font in my cut and paste above. My first brand new jacket in quite some time, my first from Y2 and my first natural coloured
hide. I should have the jacket Monday and fingers crossed for an excellent fit.

 

[jonesy86]

Tanks to @Monitor and @Guppy for their help in encouaging me to buy this Walter Dyer. I can’t wait to try out this lesser collected American maker.
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There were two on eBay (38 & 40). I ended up going with the larger one which leaves the 38 for someone who is a 36ish. The seller on that one has been very helpful with all the measurements, so if anyone wants to be Leather Brothers- I’m game.

Let me know if you ever see a 44 long, or a 46. That is totally groovy!

 

[Ugly Genius]

I've got a RMC Buco J-100 on the way. It is -- I swear this time! -- my last jacket.

 

[jonesy86]

I've got a RMC Buco J-100 on the way. It is -- I swear this time! -- my last jacket.

But why your last? Isn’t there just one more jacket you gotta have, just one?

 

[navetsea]

Finally some news on my crosszip

Wow, last time i painted/ pigment coated black, siting there for few months now seems the dye get absorbed unevenly, and looks quite wild.