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That collar is awesome. Great 70s vibe.Hello, Everyone
I received this awesome Thedi coat in the mail a few days ago. It’s a really stunning piece. I’ve taken the time to wear it a little before posting.
The leather
I’ve chosen unwashed buffalo and I’m glad I did, it’s perfect.
I was afraid it would be too thin, because the leather sample I received wasn’t that thick, but it’s not too thin at all. It’s a rather hefty coat, which I wanted, and if I had chosen a heavier leather, like horsehide, the coat would’ve hurt my back and shoulders, I suspect. The weight is just right, I feel like a tank wearing it, but It’s not uncomfortable. This is a reoccurring theme with this coat: many things are balanced just right.
The sample was rather shiny, but the coat isn’t. That’s good, the colour of the coat is really great. It already has stunning patina and the creases that are forming have a nice look to them. I can feel the coat conforming to my body more and more every day.
Another thing that amazes me: The coat is made out of enormous cuts of leather. This definitely adds to its elegance.
The exterior design
The coat doesn’t look obscene, or flashy, or overly macho. Obviously it’s a huge piece of leather outerwear, so it doesn’t need any help standing out. I’m very glad that apart from it being a leather trench coat, there are no unnecessary aesthetic features. The design is in fact very subtle, sober and elegant. This is just so perfect! It being a huge leather coat is all the flair it needs and its basic concept just shines! When wearing it I feel I look like a gentleman, a nice person to talk to, someone to trust. That just goes to show the amount of taste and style that has gone into it. I’d never expect a leather coat to look as civilized and respectable as it does.
Something I miss in this coat that my other coats do have is a split down the tail of the coat. Not having it makes it less practical to sit down with, drive a car, that sort of thing. I don’t know if it’s really a problem or just something I need to get used to. I see it as a result of it being a sort of unique prototype, which is a fact I’m proud of.
It’s slightly shorter than my old coat, but it looks nice. Actually I think it’s really the same length but my old coat just hangs more sloppy, making it look longer.
The collar is just epic! It’s HUGE, I love it, it fits with my hair. It has really incredible stitching on the inside. I’m amazed by how parallel and straight all of these stitches are. In general all of the stitching looks perfect and the thread has a nice colour (Colour is the name of my band BTW https://www.facebook.com/Colourtheoneandonly) .
I appreciate that all of the buttons actually have some use. Most clothing these days has a lot of nonsense buttons and zippers, not this coat. All buttons have a function, awesome! I do regret having to report that the thread of one of the buttons has already come loose and I’ve had to sew the button back on. Luckily I was able to sew through the old thread, so I didn’t have to touch the leather with my needle.
The cuffs an pockets are of an elegant design and, like all the rest, beautifully made.
The fit
It fits very nicely and slim to my body, it really has style. With all of the buttons closed it’s rather restrictive, so I tend to open and close buttons depending on the situation. That said, I have no experience with quality leather jackets and I suspect that it will just loosen up and get more comfortable in time.
The interior design
I don’t know what to say except that it’s just perfect. The wool interior feels like a warm hug every time I wear it, but it doesn’t feel too warm and it doesn’t make me sweaty. The sleeves and inside pockets are lined with some kind of satin, making it easy to get in and out of. Most of all it just looks timeless and stunning.
There is a little leather piece on one of the inside pockets that says “Tomas 08 2021” I wonder If Tomas is the one who made the jacket, or if it’s my name but spelled without the “H”?
Conclusion
The coat is something out of this world. I can have a really good time just looking at it and I feel great wearing it. I’ve spent countless hour researching jackets and annoying jacket makers with pesky e-mails, before ultimately choosing for Thedi. I’m glad I did because the coat looks and feels perfect. All in all it’s a timeless piece I’m really proud to own.
Many thanks to everyone who responded to this thread. You’ve been instrumental in making the right choice.
Many thanks to Theodoros for putting up with all of my questions.
Many thanks to Thedi leathers for doing what they do!
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I think Tomas is Greek for Thomas