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

[JMax]

I'd say pass as it indeed isn't your style. Once a year, I get the urge to try these out and if I do end up giving it a chance, I deeply regret it each time.

Haha. You are right. I’ve been watching it for about a year. Deep down, I know I won’t wear it. For moments I think I will, but then I can’t bring myself to hit BIN on the seller’s offers.

 

[Carlos840]

Haha. You are right. I’ve been watching it for about a year. Deep down, I know I won’t wear it. For moments I think I will, but then I can’t bring myself to hit BIN on the seller’s offers.

I can't imagine you in a jacket like that, IMO it's all wrong!

 

[ton312]

I can't imagine you in a jacket like that, IMO it's all wrong!

Well it looks great from here up.

The scary part is

 

[JMax]

Well it looks great from here up.
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Haha. Yes. Definitely a big part of it.


Great movie too. Finally Ford plays a true scumbag.

 

[Edward]

This one calls to me, even though it isn’t my style. Seller would take $250, maybe less.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2650327283...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

I missed out on a straight zip CHP by them. Never seen another. They look like great jackets.

Looks like a vaguely USN Type, with slash pockets instead of patches.... It's a look I quite like as a civilianised version of the military jackets. The main problem I've found in gauging them is that it's very hard to get a feel for the sizing on these without prior familiarity with a specific brand in my experience. It's not a style that to my eye works if worn too big/baggy/long.

I try to stay away from stuff I don't think I'd wear more than once or twice a year, but otoh some of my favourite things to wear started off as "not sure, but it's a good deal...." or "cheap enough to risk it"!

 

[tmitchell59]

Just bought this on etsy. Not seen this particular style in the Hercules line up. Civilian A2 with a mouton collar and cig pocket. Nice and very cheap.

Well made jacket with a lot of finish wear.

1949 Sears catalog

 

[Marc mndt]

I just received this ribbon tag Schott Perfecto, probably early 60s. It's somewhat odd though as it doesn't have back gussets, zippers are 'naked' and the size tag says 46 while it has a ptp of 23".

Does anyone recognize the model?

 

[hodgeko]

Just received this 1958 (?) LW Foster G-1.
Very excited for this one. The seller listed it as an "80s type bomber jacket" but after researching on the Lounge, I discovered that it's from the 1950s contract. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think around 1958, and the same contract as JFK's jacket. It's also in pretty exceptional shape, with only a little wear on the knits in a couple places. Plus, I think I got it for about half or even a third of what it's going for on eBay, since they didn't really know the extent of what they had. Fits pretty great too, I believe. Oh, and it even had a pair of Nomex gloves in the pocket!

 

[ton312]

So I found a size M canvas Lost Worlds on Mercari for around 40€ and bought it. It will take a while before I get it but at the price I'm gambling about the fit.

I lost a Ryder size 38 for less than 180€ but I didn't have any money at the time...

My search for budget price Lost Worlds continues. I'm gambling a bit on sizing but I can't commit to +$1500 without having a size try on for reference.

Looks like a canvas Ryder with the half belt (no back pic)

This ever arrive? Thoughts on it?

 

[Canuck Panda]

 

[Mysteryo]

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Field Leather

 

[Canuck Panda]

Field Leather

Not Greg unfortunately, I am doing the Peter's with him when my queue is up. I am not sure if this seller will come through for me so mystery until it gets here. The suspense...

 

[photo2u]

Just received this 1958 (?) LW Foster G-1.
Very excited for this one. The seller listed it as an "80s type bomber jacket" but after researching on the Lounge, I discovered that it's from the 1950s contract. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think around 1958, and the same contract as JFK's jacket. It's also in pretty exceptional shape, with only a little wear on the knits in a couple places. Plus, I think I got it for about half or even a third of what it's going for on eBay, since they didn't really know the extent of what they had. Fits pretty great too, I believe. Oh, and it even had a pair of Nomex gloves in the pocket!
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You did great! Those gloves look in excellent shape.

 

[photo2u]

I just received this ribbon tag Schott Perfecto, probably early 60s. It's somewhat odd though as it doesn't have back gussets, zippers are 'naked' and the size tag says 46 while it has a ptp of 23".

Does anyone recognize the model?

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You did great. Nice jacket.

 

[willyto]

This ever arrive? Thoughts on it?

Received it today. It took two days from Japan only . Decided to have it shipped with Buyee option and they shipped cheaper than EMS, it was with FEDEX and surprisingly it's the first time I haven't had to pay taxes or tariffs which is suspicious.

Fits me great! Sleeves are long enough and it's very sturdy and seems windproof because I rode my Vespa with it and I didn't feel a thing. Zipper might need some help to slide better(I'll check the thread about tips and repairs for help. I recall rubbing a pencil worked)

I'll update with fit pics.

 

[ton312]

Received it today. It took two days from Japan only . Decided to have it shipped with Buyee option and they shipped cheaper than EMS, it was with FEDEX and surprisingly it's the first time I haven't had to pay taxes or tariffs which is suspicious.

Fits me great! Sleeves are long enough and it's very sturdy and seems windproof because I rode my Vespa with it and I didn't feel a thing. Zipper might need some help to slide better(I'll check the thread about tips and repairs for help. I recall rubbing a pencil worked)

I'll update with fit pics.

Would love to see some fit pics! Candle wax or bar soap has always helped me with stiff zips.

 

[Viking752]

I have had a self imposed hold on new jackets for over 6 months but I have a serious interest in this one. I had a substantial Polo RL car coat I deeply regret selling 5 years ago. Now this Vanson Model J is calling to me and the voice is getting louder. Yes, I will look like an Irish hitman but sometimes that’s just the way it goes. Anyway, I have not pulled the trigger so to speak but the leather on this one is always what draws me in.

 

[El Marro]

Just received this 1958 (?) LW Foster G-1.
Very excited for this one. The seller listed it as an "80s type bomber jacket" but after researching on the Lounge, I discovered that it's from the 1950s contract. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think around 1958, and the same contract as JFK's jacket. It's also in pretty exceptional shape, with only a little wear on the knits in a couple places. Plus, I think I got it for about half or even a third of what it's going for on eBay, since they didn't really know the extent of what they had. Fits pretty great too, I believe. Oh, and it even had a pair of Nomex gloves in the pocket!
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What a beauty! And based on how intact the label stitching is, it looks like it has not seen much wear in the last 60 plus years. I have the same jacket in size 46, The goatskin on these ones is truly something special.

 

[hodgeko]

What a beauty! And based on how intact the label stitching is, it looks like it has not seen much wear in the last 60 plus years. I have the same jacket in size 46, The goatskin on these ones is truly something special.

Thanks! Yes, feeling very lucky!

 

[jeo]

I just received this ribbon tag Schott Perfecto, probably early 60s. It's somewhat odd though as it doesn't have back gussets, zippers are 'naked' and the size tag says 46 while it has a ptp of 23".

Does anyone recognize the model?

It is indeed odd. I'm not a Schott expert but every Schott that I've seen from this era has double welted zips and a double stitch around the shoulder. Not sure if I've seen Schotts with these tags that have the zip sleeves on top. Can you take a full shot of the epaulets?