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

[Aloysius]

Happened to hop on Yahoo Japan auctions tonight… big mistake.

Spotted the Buzz Rickson's B-15C/MA-1 jacket made in commemoration of Toyo's 55th anniversary, at a steep reduction, with the auction closing tomorrow, so I jumped on it.

I own and love a William Gibson black MA-1 from Buzz, and was hoping at some point to supplement that with the issued sage green shade, and perhaps a B-15 down the line. So this reversible jacket that is an accurate mid-50s B-15 on one side and an accurate late 50s MA-1 on the other kills two birds with one stone. With my existing MA-1 as a reference point for the nylon and liner's bulk, I knew the sizing would work, too.

Plus, the Buzz Rickson's decal is actually a bonus because it won't seem like I'm trying to pass myself off as a USAF veteran (as the USAF decal might have).

 

[tmitchell59]

Big Day-2 identical Californian jackets our for delivery-The Sun is Shining in my back door today!

 

[red devil]

Love this jacket. Have been a big fan of East West-style jackets for a long time. Love that early-70s rock star vibe. Great colour, too.

Thanks! When I noticed I could fit in it, I got it immediately. I would like to find someone reliable who could repro the East West jackets. They have a lot of interesting models!

South Paradiso has been out of business for a while

 

[Aloysius]

I would like to find someone reliable who could repro the East West jackets.

Five Star? Their military jackets improved at a very fast rate because the mil collectors kept sending them vintage jackets to study.

I don't think that 'our side' has been doing that quite as much, but it would be quite easy given vintage civi jackets (that are not 'hot' items due to a film or pop culture or collecting trend) are still very accessible.

 

[Solstice 62]

I took a punt on an Eastman cal 50 B3, advertised on Facebook, arrives tomorrow, everything crossed that it fits!

 

[red devil]

Five Star? Their military jackets improved at a very fast rate because the mil collectors kept sending them vintage jackets to study.

I don't think that 'our side' has been doing that quite as much, but it would be quite easy given vintage civi jackets (that are not 'hot' items due to a film or pop culture or collecting trend) are still very accessible.

My first order with Five Star was the East West smoke jacket, didn't turn out well for me. But that was back in the early stages. Makes me wonder if they would do a better job now

 

[Aloysius]

My first order with Five Star was the East West smoke jacket, didn't turn out well for me. But that was back in the early stages. Makes me wonder if they would do a better job now

Did you send them an original to study or photo references? They've done decently with some photo based models but I think their best stuff has been from studying vintage in hand.

 

[willyto]

I was lurking on Mercari through Buyee and found a Lost Worlds Ryder for around 160€ so I decided to try it. I'm not sure about how this will compare with the ones @red devil and @Carlos840 have but I'm curious to try it and for the money I doubt it can be that bad. It probably is an older model but not sure if it's one of those that are warned against on the website of Lost Worlds. I compared with the Ryder page and couldn't see much difference other than the lack of hanging loop at the neck.

I suppose there were some made for the Japanese market because I have seen some stores sell this particular jacket in different sizes and you can find some Lost Worlds stuff in Yahoo Auctions often.

I'm hoping that it will look as good as this one does: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ryder-jacket-lost-worlds.89735/

 

[ton312]

I was lurking on Mercari through Buyee and found a Lost Worlds Ryder for around 160€ so I decided to try it. I'm not sure about how this will compare with the ones @red devil and @Carlos840 have but I'm curious to try it and for the money I doubt it can be that bad. It probably is an older model but not sure if it's one of those that are warned against on the website of Lost Worlds. I compared with the Ryder page and couldn't see much difference other than the lack of hanging loop at the neck.

I suppose there were some made for the Japanese market because I have seen some stores sell this particular jacket in different sizes and you can find some Lost Worlds stuff in Yahoo Auctions often.

I'm hoping that it will look as good as this one does: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ryder-jacket-lost-worlds.89735/

Patically free LW and the best pattern Stu offers! That's insane!

 

[MrProper]

So annoying... the new jacket has since arrived at my local sorting facility, but I'm not allowed to pick it up myself. Tomorrow will not be delivered and from Monday I'm on the road. I.e. I have to wait until Thursday... so sad.
First world problems.

I have a dim fear that this jacket will become my absolute favorite and the other jackets will suffer because they will be worn less. lol
Let's see if I will sell the Field Leathers No 1.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

I have a dim fear that this jacket will become my absolute favorite and the other jackets will suffer because they will be worn less. lol
Let's see if I will sell the Field Leathers No 1.

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Perfect! Is that sheep? The houndstooth is awesome.

 

[MrProper]

Perfect! Is that sheep? The houndstooth is awesome.

Yes. It is the dark brown veg tanned sheep. It feels great.

 

[Aloysius]

That brown is just beautiful.

 

[Finn Vigorous]

Wow, a thing of beaut! Really liking the dark brown sheep and the houndstooth lining combo.

 

[born113]

I have a dim fear that this jacket will become my absolute favorite and the other jackets will suffer because they will be worn less. lol
Let's see if I will sell the Field Leathers No 1.

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The leather looks very attractive.

In parallel with all my today's orders for jackets, I was constantly looking for the leather and style of the jacket that I had 20-25 years ago. I thought for a long time that my jacket was made from a cowhide. But now I'm more and more inclined to think that the jacket was made from such a sheep as in your photo.

 

[red devil]

Did you send them an original to study or photo references? They've done decently with some photo based models but I think their best stuff has been from studying vintage in hand.

It was based off pictures with a very detailed set of measurements. The whole process is somewhere in thir big thread here. Getting a vintage smoke would be difficult and very expensive.

 

[SimonR]

I have a dim fear that this jacket will become my absolute favorite and the other jackets will suffer because they will be worn less. lol
Let's see if I will sell the Field Leathers No 1.

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I know I've probably looked and missed it ........ What model Lewis is this ?

Cheers

Simon

 

[Aloysius]

I know I've probably looked and missed it ........ What model Lewis is this ?

Cheers

Simon

Corsair

 

[SimonR]

Corsair

Cheers

 

[MrProper]

I know I've probably looked and missed it ........ What model Lewis is this ?

Cheers

Simon

Corsair No 60

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