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[TartuWolf]

I'm going for a Rugged Rider in XS/36 with slightly longer sleeves, much shorter body (I'd say it is speced way too long for the stock size) and extra taper in the waist area. Haven't fully confirmed the order - Leilah is super busy recently.

 

[leatherhead]

I'm going for a Rugged Rider in XS/36 with slightly longer sleeves, much shorter body (I'd say it is speced way too long for the stock size) and extra taper in the waist area. Haven't fully confirmed the order - Leilah is super busy recently.

I agree, the body length on the jacket is a little too long on the stock model. Which length did you go with?

 

[TartuWolf]

On a funnier note, I’ve stayed the same size since high school! Ha!

Same here my weight has been around 55kg for the last 10 years

 

[TartuWolf]

@leatherhead
I'm going for ~59-60cm/ 23.5" front

 

[Herrvallmo]

@leatherhead
I'm going for ~59-60cm/ 23.5" front

That should be the standard front length

 

[herculance]

Oh I am definitely getting this one they look so good!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0nUZdNGK8/?igsh=MWFpYTBwenV5dHU4dA==

 

[Herrvallmo]

Oh I am definitely getting this one they look so good!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0nUZdNGK8/?igsh=MWFpYTBwenV5dHU4dA==

Woah that's amazing! really nice piece of leather

 

[NielsLyhne]

Oh I am definitely getting this one they look so good!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DG0nUZdNGK8/?igsh=MWFpYTBwenV5dHU4dA==

This actually made me pause and question my choice of the Rugged Rider.

 

[leatherhead]

This actually made me pause and question my choice of the Rugged Rider.

While it does indeed look good but the half belt is positioned too low and too far out to the side for my taste.

 

[TartuWolf]

I don't see how this can be called a half-belt at all. Both the cinch location and shoulder gussets make it impossible to consider it a half belt for me, even if there is a extra strip of leather at the waist level that we don't see in the photos. I'm a bit surprised that Leilah decided to call it a half-belt, seems like she should know better. But perhaps I'm in the wrong in this case. And again photos with fancy lighting don't give a good idea of how the leather would actually look like in real life. Looks absolutely fantastic though!

 

[leatherhead]

I don't see how this can be called a half-belt at all. Both the cinch location and shoulder gussets make it impossible to consider it a half belt for me, even if there is a extra strip of leather at the waist level that we don't see in the photos. I'm a bit surprised that Leilah decided to call it a half-belt, seems like she should know better. But perhaps I'm in the wrong in this case. And again photos with fancy lighting don't give a good idea of how the leather would actually look like in real life. Looks absolutely fantastic though!

That is true. I would reference Aero design for a half belt. This is far from that.

All the pics of the cordovan steerhide have been under indoor light with filter added but I bet they look fanstatic regardless.

 

[TartuWolf]

That is true. I would reference Aero design for a half belt. This is far from that.

All the pics of the cordovan steerhide have been under indoor light with filter added but I bet they look fanstatic regardless.

I'm still waiting for some pictures of the cordovan under different lighting from Leilah
I really want to see how it actually looks like instead of all the filtered fancy marketing shots before fully committing. I'm sure it is amazing in real life as well, but this case is leaning slightly into the potential misrepresentation category of presenting your wares. Seems to me like in the past none of her jackets or leathers were presented with so much investment in photography and making them look as good as possible. Even the photoshoot with the Glen Power dude was was done under natural lighting. Not criticizing at all, I understand that it's a good investment and a good way to attract more customers.

 

[TartuWolf]

The teacore black looks pretty nice in these photos as well. Hmm..

THE STOCKMAN

After countless sketches, revisions, and a ridiculous number of pocket style experiments (seriously, 50+), I’m thrilled to finally introduce my latest design: The Stockman. Inspired by my trip to a Western ranch in Ojai, California last month - this jacket has been a total labor of love. It’s...

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Another good example are these photos - that ain't lining - that's the natural veg tan flesh side. Have you seen completely white veg tan? Well Leilah said that in reality it's not white at all, it's normal veg tan color. Looks completely white in these photos though. Again - not criticizing - the photos make the leather look incredible! But they do seem to distort quite a bit as well.

 

[herculance]

While it does indeed look good but the half belt is positioned too low and too far out to the side for my taste.

always learning things from you guys, love it.

 

[herculance]

I just pulled the trigger on The Marling haha I had to run my numbers with the wife and thankfully it checks out

Will update here too if anyone's interested

 

[Khilij]

I just pulled the trigger on The Marling haha I had to run my numbers with the wife and thankfully it checks out

Will update here too if anyone's interested

I'd definitely be interested in an update and your thoughts.

 

[herculance]

I'd definitely be interested in an update and your thoughts.

Will do!

 

[leatherhead]

I'm still waiting for some pictures of the cordovan under different lighting from Leilah

This is probably the kind of picture you want as opposed to this

You can certainly see the difference with the color grading through her editing process.

I am eagerly waiting for the pic of the cordovan steerhide under natural light as well.

 

[leatherhead]

I don't see how this can be called a half-belt at all. Both the cinch location and shoulder gussets make it impossible to consider it a half belt for me, even if there is a extra strip of leather at the waist level that we don't see in the photos. I'm a bit surprised that Leilah decided to call it a half-belt, seems like she should know better.

I think she's still lurking in here often as she might have read your comment. Now it is The Sentinel, apparently.

 

[ZeroDelta]

I was thinking of The Sentinel in the black tea core... The cordovan looks nice too...