Trying to identify this jacket

[teverde]

Hi guys, Thanks for adding me to the group, this is a paparazzi pic of an action star but I am very interested in finding out more about the jacket he is wearing...any insights into age?? brand?? type of leather??? I'd love to find a similar jacket
-Thanks T

 

[Superfluous]

Bruce Willis wearing his Tony Nowak Surrogates jacket.

 

[teverde]

wow that was quick thanks .do we know who made the original ??

 

[bretron]

wow that was quick thanks .do we know who made the original ??

California Sportswear

Pretty much every maker today makes a version of this classic jacket. The one for this movie was made by Tony Nowak (RIP)

 

[ProteinNerd]

Its a pretty famous jacket around these parts.....also called a surrogates jacket on the web as it was used by Willis in the movie Surrogates.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Yep, A Californian half-belt. Bill Keslo got an original and copied it for their repro. Johnson Leathers also made a copy for me and another guy. I sold mine on as I changed my mind about the look and it was too heavy. Logan's Closet make a copy through Vanson but I have read that the time to make and delivery on these is very unreliable.

It is similar too to a range of Aero's and other makers but not identical. The key difference this Californian features, compared to many other half-belts is the pleats which start from the yolk and go down to the belt.

 

[rocketeer]

Bruce could have got one with the correct length sleeves, after all he is a film star.
Personally I'm not keen on the sloppy look. It may be a cool looking jacket but not worn like that.

Bruce Willis wearing his Tony Nowak Surrogates jacket.

 

[bretron]

Bruce could have got one with the correct length sleeves, after all he is a film star.
Personally I'm not keen on the sloppy look. It may be a cool looking jacket but not worn like that.

Agreed. Never understood that one myself

 

[Monitor]

That's how it is in the movie and that's costume departments call I guess. I think! I haven't seen the movie, tho.

 

[bretron]

That's how it is in the movie and that's costume departments call I guess. I think! I haven't seen the movie, tho.

Totally understand that. Just find it funny that people look for that "look", but it's dumpy lol

 

[Monitor]

I have to admit I like it, myself... Fitted jackets can easily give you that "I'm trying so hard" look and these sloppy jackets, if done right, give off I don't care vibe which can be cool. It rarely ever works, though and most of the time it looks like you just don't know how to shop for clothes.

 

[bluesforchallah]

That's how it is in the movie and that's costume departments call I guess. I think! I haven't seen the movie, tho.

Given the body laying on the ground behind him, that would be my guess as well.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Bruce could have got one with the correct length sleeves, after all he is a film star.
Personally I'm not keen on the sloppy look. It may be a cool looking jacket but not worn like that.

Terrible movie but I really like how that jacket fits except the overly long sleeves.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Terrible movie but I really like how that jacket fits except the overly long sleeves.

Yes, the jacket was easily the best part of that movie...

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Apparently the hero jacket was an original and Tony made all the other ones.

I sold my TN one because it was too short for my taste.

Now I own a Bill Kelso version and I love this one a lot.

 

[regius]

where can i purchase a new/custom tony nowak indy jacket these days?

 

[Peacoat]

Bruce could have got one with the correct length sleeves, after all he is a film star.
Personally I'm not keen on the sloppy look. It may be a cool looking jacket but not worn like that.

Not only is the jacket not zipped up, but his shirt is unbuttoned and is below the hem of his jacket. Perhaps there is just too much military still in me to understand that style of dress.

 

[l0fielectronic]

where can i purchase a new/custom tony nowak indy jacket these days?

I guess you could try contacting them and seeing if they are still makeing those jackets - http://www.arnoldjackets.com/