Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[handymike]

I’m in love with these! Grrrrrr…need to message Regius.

 

[semolina_pilchard]

40s All Weather cossack. The horsehide is top quality on this one

 

[tmitchell59]

Looks like new! I like very much!

 

[semolina_pilchard]

Looks like new! I like very much!

Yeah the inside/label are more worn, but it has clearly been well looked after.

Do you have a theory on who made the jackets for AW @tmitchell59 ? I saw a few posts suggesting that AW was a brand in the SF area, rather than a maker.

 

[tmitchell59]

Yeah the inside/label are more worn, but it has clearly been well looked after.

Do you have a theory on who made the jackets for AW @tmitchell59 ? I saw a few posts suggesting that AW was a brand in the SF area, rather than a maker.

Good question. I have researched All Weather, but found nothing beyond the label. They were labeled San Francisco. I've owned one or two and pics of others. Leather Garment Co. Is listed on "some" labels, not sure if is on your jacket. That makes me think a maker. Just can't confirm at this point.

I do know they made a variety of styles, very worked oriented. No nonsense heavy horsehide jackets.

Others here own All Weathers. I will post some more when home.

Your new jacket reminds me Of a Ralphs-Pugh I own. Simple lines with a nice piping touch on the front.

Picture the zipper pull and stop. Probably late 40s early 50s

 

[tmitchell59]

I had this refined. Note the label. Made in California. I will post more labels

 

[tmitchell59]

Tailored by leather garment company.

 

[JMax]

Yessir, mine says Leather Garment Co.

Here is another AW label..

 

[AHP91]

Says it’s a Sportclad. No picture of back

 

[ton312]

Version 2 of what is IMO probably the pinnacle of Sears design and hide. CSW made as has been discussed. This jacket is different than my first with regard to a few small details, one being the chest pocket bag, the first was synthetic/nylon, this one is flannel. I was also surprised by the tag size. This is a massive 42”. Fits much more like a 44”. My other jacket had the same paper tag (not attached) and read the same number but there is a clear difference in the fit. This jacket is easily an inch bigger in every direction. The wool backed nylon quilt is insanely thick. This is a winter jacket.
Post Obernaufs and Urad and it absolutely glows.

Fit on first jacket:

Second version:

The sleeve and back length are my ideal. The extra 1” in the shoulders and chest really make a remarkable difference in wearability.
This is the high water mark for me with regard to vintage fits. It’s on point with my custom spec and fits exactly like my @regius built Windward repro (a nod to his abilities in understanding vintage patterns).

 

[Nacho]

Personally, I believe a great fitting jacket always starts at the shoulders. The second one really brings out the shoulders on ya, Ton. Not that the first one doesn’t. But more prominent in the second jacket, giving you a flattering V-taper look.

It’s minty conditions as well. Great score man!

Version 2 of what is IMO probably the pinnacle of Sears design and hide. CSW made as has been discussed. This jacket is different than my first with regard to a few small details, one being the chest pocket bag, the first was synthetic/nylon, this one is flannel. I was also surprised by the tag size. This is a massive 42”. Fits much more like a 44”. My other jacket had the same paper tag (not attached) and read the same number but there is a clear difference in the fit. This jacket is easily an inch bigger in every direction. The wool backed nylon quilt is insanely thick. This is a winter jacket.
Post Obernaufs and Urad and it absolutely glows.
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Fit on first jacket:
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Second version:
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The sleeve and back length are my ideal. The extra 1” in the shoulders and chest really make a remarkable difference in wearability.
This is the high water mark for me with regard to vintage fits. It’s on point with my custom spec and fits exactly like my @regius built Windward repro (a nod to his abilities in understanding vintage patterns).

 

[Blackadder]

Says it’s a Sportclad. No picture of back
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Looks like a Sears Fratenrity Prep.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

@ton312 yeah that really is perfect. Fits you like it was made for you and the hide is gorgeous.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Just some Topline photos.

 

[tmitchell59]

Just some Topline photos.

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Nice! I've got a few Topline photos I will post. These were limited to a couple of years and do represent the best that Sears offered.

Here is the above goatskin jacket with a zipper.

 

[tmitchell59]

 

[tmitchell59]

Sears Catalog 1940

 

[Marc mndt]

Nice Tommy Atkins

 

[tmitchell59]

California Sportswear goatskins

 

[Marc mndt]

Another csc goatskin hb