Quaid's VEGAS jacket

[gtdean48]

I was catching up on recorded TV recently & watched VEGAS with Dennis Quaid.
Liked what looks to be a half belt

Did a search but no luck finding previous thread. Maybe experts can point me to one if already covered.

It looks suede to me in some shots...

 

[gtdean48]

A more close-up shot...

 

[handymike]

Sweet!
I love these 40s trucker style jackets...

 

[ButteMT61]

Not suede. Either naked cow or elk/deer. I actually love that show. Not heard if it got renewed?

 

[gtdean48]

Not suede. Either naked cow or elk/deer. I actually love that show. Not heard if it got renewed?

No orders for season 2 = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/10/vegas-canceled-cbs_n_3151904.html

 

[ButteMT61]

No orders for season 2 = http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/10/vegas-canceled-cbs_n_3151904.html

Suck. :sad:

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

H bar C and Pendelton made jacket like this the strap makes me think H bar C.

 

[Dinerman]

More pics. As far as the color goes, russet can wear out to that color over time, sueding out to a soft finish. I have a mid '40s capeskin jacket that's nearly that same color at the moment, but looking on the unworn undersides of the pockets/collar, you can see the original color. Quaid's jacket looks a bit too even to have that be the case, though.








The damage to the elbow in this shot is interesting. Looks more like the kind of surface flaking that happens with age than studio distressing, but who knows.

 

[ButteMT61]

It looks like deer/elk to me. But could be naked steer. That damage shows what those hides look like when scuffed hard. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Jeff M]

Doesn't look like a half belt to me. Don't see the "belt" across the back or any straps/buckles on the sides.

 

[Dinerman]

Doesn't look like a half belt to me. Don't see the "belt" across the back or any straps/buckles on the sides.

 

[gtdean48]

Thanks D'man! I looked for a detailed rear view of the jacket but not luck.
In watching the episodes, you can clearly see the back belt & the adjustment tabs & buckles.
I agree it does look like deer/elk that is well worn = maybe where my suede-like view came from.
I know it gets cool at night & early mornings in the desert but they wear some non-suitable clothes for Las Vegas IMHO....
Most hats are felt when I'd bet straw would be more prevalent...

 

[Seb Lucas]

Quaid's posture is really poor. Noticed that on the show too. Nice jacket - is the leather fragile?

 

[ButteMT61]

Quaid's posture is really poor. Noticed that on the show too. Nice jacket - is the leather fragile?

Posture aside, I believe it's deer/elk. That is by nature more fragile, and you'll notice the sleeves don't maintain much wrinkling - another trait of the deer/elk hides. Also, look at the bunching at the shoulder seems. That and the holes make me think that's the case.

 

[MillersCrossing]

Jackets in Vegas TV series

Is anyone watching this show, set in 50s Vegas? Some cool period clothing and cars on display and the main characters sport some very nice leather jackets. Dennis Quaid's is a half-belt with some nice grain. Anyone have any idea who makes 'em?

 

[Worf]

Never saw the show and I hear it's been cancelled. There was one thread though where Quaids jacket was discussed in detail.

Worf

 

[gtdean48]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?73601-Quaid-s-VEGAS-jacket

 

[Worf]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?73601-Quaid-s-VEGAS-jacket

You sir... are Da Man!

Worf

 

[ButteMT61]

I liked the show. Bummed that it's gone. The Hispanic gal that worked in the police station is on Dexter now. But that one ends in three episodes so she'll have to keep looking. Given her looks, I'd say it won't take long

 

[timblade]

I just receive the only one screen worn jacket. On the lining we can see HERO R.L. ( Ralph Lamb )