red devil fit checks & evolution

[red devil]

The Thedi grizzly

 

[Will Zach]

This should qualify as cordovan shouldn't it? It is goat

Need to post it next I guess

That grain looks like dinosaur hide!

 

[Jejupe]

That @red devil ’s grizzly is made of one of the thickest and stiffest goatskin I’ve handled. I believe it started out red, and Theodoros used his trademark beeswax method to darken it to dark burgundy (Cordovan).

 

[red devil]

That @red devil ’s grizzly is made of one of the thickest and stiffest goatskin I’ve handled. I believe it started out red, and Theodoros used his trademark beeswax method to darken it to dark burgundy (Cordovan).

Yes, it was red with some black in it originally

 

[red devil]

Speaking of the Grizzly... Finally had some light to take some pics, so here it is.

Fortunately, my weight has been pretty stable overall and I am still within the same general weight range. I also decided that I might as well standardise these fit pics with only wearing a t-shirt under, as opposed to try to optimise the fit by layering where it can make things look better.

This jacket was comfortable when I was much heavier, it was a jacket I could also layer in back then as I had planned it as a colder seasons jacket. The range of motion it offered back then with a thick sweater was really impressive, so with a t-shit under and less weight... it is roomy.

On to the pics

Edit: Forgot to mention the relevant thread here

 

[Berto]

Love that grizzly jacket !!!

 

[Marc mndt]

Speaking of the Grizzly... Finally had some light to take some pics, so here it is.

Fortunately, my weight has been pretty stable overall and I am still within the same general weight range. I also decided that I might as well standardise these fit pics with only wearing a t-shirt under, as opposed to try to optimise the fit by layering where it can make things look better.

This jacket was comfortable when I was much heavier, it was a jacket I could also layer in back then as I had planned it as a colder seasons jacket. The range of motion it offered back then with a thick sweater was really impressive, so with a t-shit under and less weight... it is roomy.

On to the pics

This is a real looker. I like the short body length. Personally I think people often wear their jackets too long. I know that's probably to accomodate low rise jeans but I think these kind of jackets look best when they're 25' or shorter.

 

[Marc mndt]

And now you're probably going to tell me this grizzly has a 26' body length

 

[red devil]

And now you're probably going to tell me this grizzly has a 26' body length

Actually I am not sure

I will take the measurements a bit later, but it should in 25" range

 

[Mich486]

Looks killer! I’m a sucker for grizzlies so biased but I’d go as far as to say this is my favourite jacket of your entire collection.

I also like the relaxed fit a lot. Lately I’m not into of super fitted jackets.

 

[Marc mndt]

I also like the relaxed fit a lot. Lately I’m not into of super fitted jackets.

I agree. The relaxed fit does look good. I'm thinking of going for a relaxed fit for my next jacket. But I'm struggling with the bottom hem. Because I don't have hips, going for a relaxed fit usually results in huge overhang.

 

[Mich486]

^double up on the squats and you’ll find yourself with a ghetto booty in no time!

More seriously though, IMO relaxed jackets pair well with relaxed/straight cut jeans/trousers. No baggy cuts but no skinnies either. I think the fit of Red Devil jeans in those pic suits the cut of the jacket very well.

 

[red devil]

^double up on the squats and you’ll find yourself with a ghetto booty in no time!

More seriously though, IMO relaxed jackets pair well with relaxed/straight cut jeans/trousers. No baggy cuts but no skinnies either. I think the fit of Red Devil jeans in those pic suits the cut of the jacket very well.

That wasn't intentional, but now that you've mentionned it, I see it as well

They're the IH that are dyed through black, forgot their name, those that will always stay black. They're not a tight fit either, they were too tight before but in going down in weight I "passed" them.

The pattern on this is really good, it still hangs nicely and doesn't look too roomy, even though it was made for me when I was about 15kg more

 

[red devil]

@Marc mndt , it is actually shorter than I thought... about 23.5" measured from the base of the neck

 

[Marc mndt]

@Marc mndt , it is actually shorter than I thought... about 23.5" measured from the base of the neck

There you have it And it looks just right.

 

[red devil]

The red jacket is on the way! I suspect it will be about that length as well

 

[Marc mndt]

The red jacket is on the way! I suspect it will be about that length as well

I think Theodoros does that exceptionally well, getting the proportions of a jacket right.
And that's where some Japanese makers like FC or Y2 fall short imo.

 

[red devil]

Pretty much yes, he's been working on his patterns for years now, and that also shows in how many little details there are in the jackets.

 

[red devil]

Also had the time to take pics of the Langlitz. Not much of an evolution as I was already about halfway through with my weight loss. But still interesting to see how it fits.

It is quite funny as I really liked the Death Head Cascade, but I had been told it needed a proper athletic shape. So as we were driving to the shop I was repeating "yeah... I will try it just to see what it fits like, but most likely it won't work and I will be ordering a custom Columbia or Cascade".

And then I am at the shop, I try it... and it just fits. That was such a good feeling! Needless to say I took it!

It is extremely confortable to move around and on the bike it is just perfect. It is made of their black goat hide.

The relevant thread is here:
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/langlitz-leathers-deaths-head-cascade.100281/

 

[Jin431]

Speaking of the Grizzly... Finally had some light to take some pics, so here it is.

Fortunately, my weight has been pretty stable overall and I am still within the same general weight range. I also decided that I might as well standardise these fit pics with only wearing a t-shirt under, as opposed to try to optimise the fit by layering where it can make things look better.

This jacket was comfortable when I was much heavier, it was a jacket I could also layer in back then as I had planned it as a colder seasons jacket. The range of motion it offered back then with a thick sweater was really impressive, so with a t-shit under and less weight... it is roomy.

On to the pics

Edit: Forgot to mention the relevant thread here

Yep! I'm sold on this pattern! Love the collar, I thought it was a little too much but it's well shaped and looks great!