Post Thedi Leather Jacket Photos Here........

[Motocann]

Summer last year, immediately after receiving my first custom thedi, I spotted this awesome mc jacket on Thedi's instagram. Back then Thedi didn't have a website so I sent Theodoros an email asking for additional pics, which can be found on the first page of this thread:

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/post-thedi-leather-jacket-photos-here.99138/#post-2699516

But then other jackets came along and I kind of forgot about this one. A year later after having handled a number of vintage belted crosszips the idea of a 50s style mc jacket came back to me. But now that I've gained a better eye for certain details the stock design didn't do it for me anymore.

I had a lot of small changes to the original MTC-127949 design in mind that together would make for the perfect 50s style mc jacket. But since there were so many, I was afraid that some of them would get lost in translation or misinterpreted. Therefore I decided to plan a trip to Thessaloniki so that I could discuss all the little tweaks with Theodoros in person.

This is the jacket we used as a starting point, the MTC-127949.

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Most importantly I wanted one big D-pocket and no chest pocket (like the 50s Sears Hercules mc jackets). Also, I wanted the removable collar to be attached using snaps instead of Thedi's usual button fasteners. Snap down lapels (unbranded snaps), A-2 style epaulets, diamond pull sleeve zippers on top of the sleeves and some decorative studs onto the coin pocket and zipper ends.

The leather is washed bruciato horsehide that has been hand-dyed hand-waxed and hand-distressed by Theodoros. I thought brown zipper tape would look awesome together with the brown undertones of the teacore leather. Here's Theodoros showing the order form with all the style and fit details, it was a pretty long list.

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I wasn't expecting the jacket to be ready before February next year so I was pleasantly surprised when Theodoros contacted me to double check on some final details last week.

Here's the end result. I couldn't be more happy. The jacket fits like a glove, like I've had it for 10 years already. I love how all the details came together into one coherent design. Only one little detail got lost, which are the studs on the ends of the handwarmer pocket. The base design features triangular stitchlines on the pocket ends and Theodoros didn't think it'd look good to add the studs on top of those. I think I have to agree with him.

Before he shipped the jacket he told me the jacket is "better than the high end Japanese labels". I think he's really proud of this one. And yes I agree, to me this jacket is better than any Japanese made jacket I've seen or handled. Subjective of course. But I do think Thedi jackets are underrated.

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Sheesh! That is an absolutely mind blowing jacket! Just perfect in every way!

 

[Jejupe]

Fresh shipment from Thessaloniki:

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

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epic

 

[Marc mndt]

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Awesome! This is the 'dirty badalassi' right? Is that a standard color or did Theodoros hand process the hide?

 

[marker2037]

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Wow. Need more pics and details on that leather please!

 

[ton312]

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That's killer! Are the naval buttons brass?!?!

 

[Jejupe]

Awesome! This is the 'dirty badalassi' right? Is that a standard color or did Theodoros hand process the hide?

This is indeed Badalassi. I call it dirty tan, but I don’t know what Badalassi calls it.

It starts out like this:

And Theo waxes it :

 

[Jejupe]

That's killer! Are the naval buttons brass?!?!

I believe they are

 

[HoosierDaddy]

......STUNNING...!!

 

[ton312]

I believe they are

That’s cool af. Great jacket but that detail steals the show.

 

[morrison2951]

I'm partial to the cowhide Niko.

 

[navetsea]

Fresh shipment from Thessaloniki:

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congrats, you obviously need greek fisherman cap

 

[nickv]

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I have 3 Vintage US Navy peacoats (one WW2 and 2 Vietnam era) made from 100% Kersey wool. Having one like this would top off my collection. Theodoros is a true artist with leather. Awsome Coat. Perfect fit .

 

[Mrfrown]

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Really great jacket Jejupe

It’s a longer coat, on a big dude, and it doesn’t look disproportionate or “too much” which is very impressive

Congrats on a winner

 

[Jejupe]

Really great jacket Jejupe

It’s a longer coat, on a big dude, and it doesn’t look disproportionate or “too much” which is very impressive

Congrats on a winne

Thanks!

When Theo puts his mind into it he can work wonders in adjusting his patterns for different needs. For example most of his standard patterns have too narrow sleeves for my arms, even if they would otherwise be too big. That's why he has to make a new pattern just for me when making a jacket.

For reference, I am sz 48 in Lost World, 46-48 in Vanson and 46-50 in Aero.

 

[torfjord]

Congrats on a great jacket! Thedi strikes again!

 

[barnabus]

Does anybody ride in their Thedi jacket?

I've only ever seen photos, and Thedi's treatment of the leather often makes them look "delicate" to my eyes, for want of a better word. Does that belie how robust they feel in person?

 

[red devil]

Does anybody ride in their Thedi jacket?

I've only ever seen photos, and Thedi's treatment of the leather often makes them look "delicate" to my eyes, for want of a better word. Does that belie how robust they feel in person?

I do, just keep in mind they have no armour.

 

[barnabus]

I do, just keep in mind they have no armour.

Interesting. I realise the international jury is out on armour, and I've no wish to steer another thread in that direction.

I was more wondering about the construction of the jackets themselves, thread material, seam stitching, hide thickness. I look at Vanson forex, and they look like tanks. Whereas Thedi seems daintier, perhaps.

 

[Marc mndt]

Interesting. I realise the international jury is out on armour, and I've no wish to steer another thread in that direction.

I was more wondering about the construction of the jackets themselves, thread material, seam stitching, hide thickness. I look at Vanson forex, and they look like tanks. Whereas Thedi seems daintier, perhaps.

My horsehide Thedi's feel absolutely indestructible. 1.3-1.5 mm hide and they use the thickest nylon thread of all the makers.