Someone is Getting a New Goodwear...

[ButteMT61]

Nobody here

and he needs to practice his smile

Nobody here smiles even when they get a perfect jacket.

 

[El Marro]

I try to smile, but it usually comes off looking like somebody who's got a bad toothache and just stubbed their toe to boot...

 

[thor]

Don't forget the Crocs!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

You guys are even more impatient than me I actually went out to go take the pics so here they are.
The first one I did manage to smile in

It fits perfectly as expected. I still cannot get over how lucky I was.
I thought it would be years before I got a JC masterpiece, but this is exactly what I would have ordered.
His sleeve fix was perfect and they actually are the best length out of any of my jackets, which is nice.
It's definitely Christmas today

 

[handymike]

Way to Go Dude!
Congratulations on a beautiful jacket.
Great fit too

...and the smile,,,A+

 

[Superfluous]

Outstanding Dude!!!

 

[ProteinNerd]

Beautiful jacket but jezz its trim when its done up. I've had jackets that trim through the waist before and they all moved on. Tight through the waist, even if you are slim waisted isnt comfortable imo

 

[Benj]

Living desert adjacent, as superfluous would call it, I don't think he'll have to worry about braving conditions that require a zip.

Congrats man!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Thanks for the kind words @Superfluous and @handymike !

@ProteinNerd it is a little trim in the waist, but I have another 25 pounds that I need to lose. I've lost 10 recently and after the next 25, it should fit perfectly. I need the motivation
Even if it's still a little snug, I don't mind. I have had to zip up a leather jacket 1 time in the past 3 years of wearing them. If it's actually cold, I wear my Freewheelers peacoat.

@Benj is right. I have no need to zip it and if I need to, I can and still can move quite freely due to how well it fits in the shoulders and chest.

 

[ProteinNerd]

@ProteinNerd it is a little trim in the waist, but I have another 25 pounds that I need to lose. I've lost 10 recently and after the next 25, it should fit perfectly. I need the motivation
Even if it's still a little snug, I don't mind. I have had to zip up a leather jacket 1 time in the past 3 years of wearing them. If it's actually cold, I wear my Freewheelers peacoat.

25 pounds! Where the hell are you hiding that lol

 

[Fanch]

John does make a great jacket, and this one is no exception. Like @ProteinNerd my first impression was the fit looks great unzipped but really tight everywhere when zipped. If you lose a few pounds the jacket should have an optimal fit but appears very tight in the lower torso and waist when zipped.

 

[ton312]

That's a gorgeous jacket dude! The thing that strikes me the most is the collar. This is how a dress collar on a leather jacket should be done. I'd like one even a bit wider but this looks really,really good to me.
I think it does look a bit too tight in back when zipped (not the front tho) but the super trim nature of the fit makes it more rock and roll to me. The lengths couldn't be better. Forget zipping it up. Wear a vest under if the weather requires it at least until you shed the lbs. And not 25 either. You'll vanish if you do that.
Gorgeous leather and the color is just amazing.
I'm leaving before I add another sale page bookmark to my already over worked browser.
Excellent jacket dude!

 

[red devil]

Losing 25 pounds which is 11.33981 kg... (yep I looked it up) seems really excessive. That being said, with such a jacket, I have no doubt you will get where you want to be

 

[ButteMT61]

My GW fits like that to right now. Also lost 10/25 needed to get the fit back.
Gets tougher. And I never zip either so.... Sans a recent morning in Offally, Ireland

 

[nick123]

It's beautiful.

 

[Fanch]

My GW fits like that to right now. Also lost 10/25 needed to get the fit back.
Gets tougher. And I never zip either so.... Sans a recent morning in Offally, Ireland

We were in Ireland a year ago. A wonderful destination; the Republic of Ireland sparkles like a rare jewel!

 

[Worf]

Arrrrrgh! It/you look so good! I was right eh? Sunglasses, coif, scowl.... Nice. I can't stand slimfit jackets, I need room to maneuver case something "happens". But back to you... outstanding!

Worf

 

[tmitchell59]

I am inspired by the cooler weather and beautiful Imperial posted here. Amazing work by John. I liked his new Hercules too. Hope that shows up here.

Mine is a 46 purchased second hand. John's 46 is my 44. I don't know what color he calls this. It does smell great.

 

[A-1]

Oh Dude, this one is just wow! You are a lucky man and the smile photo is superb!
By the way, I think that the fit will settle with some wear.
Congrats to you! You wear it well, so wear it often and wear it hard!

 

[El Marro]

Dude, this is a beautiful jacket and a superb fit as well. I admire your emphasis on quality over quantity when it comes to leather jackets.