Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[tmitchell59]

This Sierra is one of the reasons (jackets) that I like the gathered sides. With the proper fit they just close the gap and feel snug. I think these pics demonstrate that.

this jacket and a Sportclad Half-belt would be my prototype for a half-belt, at least for me. Just right! (no size tag

Creates a nice shape.

 

[JMax]

Wish this one fit! I must've misunderstood as I remember Langlitz telling me C&C zips were 60s.
In any event I hated parting w/ this one.
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I have my share of regrets, but damn

 

[ton312]

I love the gathered sides too. No fussing with the eternal struggle to get the Halfbelt even. Dena sent my Monarch back. Beautiful work. She is the absolute best and made this jacket wearable!
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A.D (after Dena):

This jacket is near mint and will see regular wear for sure!

 

[tmitchell59]

I love the gathered sides too. No fussing with the eternal struggle to get the Halfbelt even. Dena sent my Monarch back. Beautiful work. She is the absolute best and made this jacket wearable!
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This jacket is near mint and will see regular wear for sure!

Very nice. The gathered sides really worked to your advantage. Very nice work by Dena. The Monarchs are very tailored. That jacket looks good in many different environments. Can pass for new in most eyes. It is comfortable jacket to wear.

by the way, I like the Daniel better than the Nelco.

 

[ton312]

by the way, I like the Daniel better than the Nelco.

Me too
Should be here Tuesday, if the USPS can make it so. Will update before sending that one Dena’s way!

 

[JMax]

Very nice. The gathered sides really worked to your advantage. Very nice work by Dena. The Monarchs are very tailored. That jacket looks good in many different environments. Can pass for new in most eyes. It is comfortable jacket to wear.

by the way, I like the Daniel better than the Nelco.

The hide or something else?

 

[ton312]

The hide or something else?

It’s just a very easy jacket to wear. The hide and liner are quite thick, the pattern is as basic as one can be. Just a very cool, well tailored and understated piece. At least that’s how I see it.

 

[tmitchell59]

I have developed a Detachable Collar fetish. Here I am trying on a couple of Ralphs-Pugh collars on my new Hercules. It doesn't fit, but sure looks nice.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

I have developed a Detachable Collar fetish. Here I am trying on a couple of Ralphs-Pugh collars on my new Hercules. It doesn't fit, but sure looks nice.

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Wow! The lighting makes them glow.

 

[tmitchell59]

I like this color.

 

[ton312]

This jacket is frustrating me. Freshly conditioned Daniel Boone. Gorgeous, thick Horsehide. I can wear it but it feels too big. I can’t decide if altering is worth it or not.

 

[handymike]

Love the jacket, but you're gonna move it at some point. Better to do it now before you soak any more $$ into it. The next owner will probably enjoy it as is.

 

[JMax]

This jacket is frustrating me. Freshly conditioned Daniel Boone. Gorgeous, thick Horsehide. I can wear it but it feels too big. I can’t decide if altering is worth it or not.
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I’d rock that. The pulls are really cool.

 

[jonbuilder]

This jacket is frustrating me. Freshly conditioned Daniel Boone. Gorgeous, thick Horsehide. I can wear it but it feels too big. I can’t decide if altering is worth it or not.
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Or wear it as is not bad

 

[tmitchell59]

This jacket is frustrating me. Freshly conditioned Daniel Boone. Gorgeous, thick Horsehide. I can wear it but it feels too big. I can’t decide if altering is worth it or not.
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Very nice Sponge bog square pocket! It does look a bit big, probably a 46? Altering; not on this one. Wear or move.

 

[ton312]

Very nice Sponge bog square pocket! It does look a bit big, probably a 46? Altering; not on this one. Wear or move.

I agree on both counts T. I think it’s def a 46”. I’ll photo and post it this weekend. Beautiful jacket. The search for my square continues. I’ve had too cold and too hot porridge. The just right is out there somewhere.

 

[Yamahana]

I agree on both counts T. I think it’s def a 46”. I’ll photo and post it this weekend. Beautiful jacket. The search for my square continues. I’ve had too cold and too hot porridge. The just right is out there somewhere.

Here’s a 42 Daniel Boone also needing a zipper not as clean as yours. Good luck in getting her to come down on price tho
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Daniel-Boo...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[alish]

Picked up this halfbelt a couple weeks ago. Been slowly rehydrating it and doing a few little repairs on the pockets, reinforcing small areas of the shoulders where the leather is in poor shape, etc. Still need to re-stitch a couple of spots on the sleeves, but the leather is feeling good enough now to wear it around the house for a short bit while doing some chores. Plan to hit it with a coat of Tenderly in another week or two to give a uniform finish and to give a protective surface layer; but want to wait until I'm sure the few trouble spots are fully rehydrated. So far have been using my 1:1 mix of Skidmore's and petroleum jelly to bring the leather back to life. Very happy with how it's coming along.

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Anyone have any thoughts on a maker? Talon zip. Pretty heavy leather except for the bottom panel in back, which is thinner and feels like it was tanned differently (or just a different hide that responded to the tanning differently).

Leather is in poor enough condition in a few spots that it doesn't warrant lining and zipper replacements, so will just enjoy wearing it as it is. Was cheap enough that I can wear it without worrying about it. Might do my own patchwork repairs to address the lining at some point.

 

[tmitchell59]

Picked up this halfbelt a couple weeks ago. Been slowly rehydrating it and doing a few little repairs on the pockets, reinforcing small areas of the shoulders where the leather is in poor shape, etc. Still need to re-stitch a couple of spots on the sleeves, but the leather is feeling good enough now to wear it around the house for a short bit while doing some chores. Plan to hit it with a coat of Tenderly in another week or two to give a uniform finish and to give a protective surface layer; but want to wait until I'm sure the few trouble spots are fully rehydrated. So far have been using my 1:1 mix of Skidmore's and petroleum jelly to bring the leather back to life. Very happy with how it's coming along.

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Anyone have any thoughts on a maker? Talon zip. Pretty heavy leather except for the bottom panel in back, which is thinner and feels like it was tanned differently (or just a different hide that responded to the tanning differently).

Leather is in poor enough condition in a few spots that it doesn't warrant lining and zipper replacements, so will just enjoy wearing it as it is. Was cheap enough that I can wear it without worrying about it. Might do my own patchwork repairs to address the lining at some point.

Coming along very nicely. just like you said just wear it

 

[ton312]

I was photo’ing some jackets today. I really love this Monarch. Feels luxurious. It’s such a simple jacket. Reminds me of something Y’2 would create. No fussy detail. Just a bare bones Horsehide classic. The collar really makes the jacket special for me. The condition is special too. This is a vintage jacket that I’ll need to break in.