Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[Claybertrand]

Another Similarity—-and I do think this is noteworthy as a peculiarish ID clue ——

These jackets seem to have sorta what I’m terming FALSE PLEATS in their rear construction. The design would lead one to think that the single or double pleat designs are concealing functional pleats with additional leather allowing for expansion in that back panel.

But if you see the interior unlined or probe the pleat —- you see that the design is pretty much entirely decorative. There is no inner fold of leather that allows expansion. I’m seeing this on my jacket and it appears the same as the Instagram and Inspriration jacket rear single pleat designs.

 

[Marc mndt]

Hey dudes!!!
I had to pop in and I wish it was with some definitive ID info on these jackets with the distinctive angled lower front pockets.

I recently picked up a black version of this jacket so I wanted to post since I happened to see this topic evolving. Of course — my jacket has no label. In fact—- oddly it’s flannel lined and where the label was is like a glue residue. I don’t recall seeing glued on labels very often if at all. Coulda been a name tag.

Anyway— I’m gonna try to post some pics here from my phone. This jacket hasn’t been even wiped down much less conditioned at all yet so it’s a little rough but obviously great for the age.

Hopefully having a few of these in our hands will help get an ID at some point.

Sorry for the dreaded sideways pic articulation SMH….. better pics at a later date.

Cheers/Prost Bros!!!

PS: I’m sure some of you were in on this

Wow, this is SPECTACULAR. I've never seen another one of these jackets other than the one in the Lightning Magazine / bill Kelso website. And it has the same halfbelt construction and buckles as the Alaskan jackets!

We need more pics!

 

[jeo]

Hey dudes!!!
I had to pop in and I wish it was with some definitive ID info on these jackets with the distinctive angled lower front pockets.

I recently picked up a black version of this jacket so I wanted to post since I happened to see this topic evolving. Of course — my jacket has no label. In fact—- oddly it’s flannel lined and where the label was is like a glue residue. I don’t recall seeing glued on labels very often if at all. Coulda been a name tag.

Anyway— I’m gonna try to post some pics here from my phone. This jacket hasn’t been even wiped down much less conditioned at all yet so it’s a little rough but obviously great for the age.

Hopefully having a few of these in our hands will help get an ID at some point.

Sorry for the dreaded sideways pic articulation SMH….. better pics at a later date.

Cheers/Prost Bros!!!

PS: I’m sure some of you were in on this

Good to see you back brotha!

Amazing jacket man! It’s the same exact jacket as the tan ‘Bill Kelso’ jacket except yours has those fancy buckles that morph onto the half belt.

With your jacket having the same kind of stitch pattern at the chest pocket, same cuff details, same buckle that morphs onto the half belt and the same back design as the Minnesota Woolen jacket, I think it’s safe to say they were the maker.

 

[Marc mndt]

@jeo 's jacket in action.

 

[Nacho]

Couple of Capeskin cuties! Both ladies jackets, probably late 40s. Note label; "Chips off the old block". My daughter will be getting one. View attachment 552869 View attachment 552867 View attachment 552868 View attachment 552870 View attachment 552871 View attachment 552872 View attachment 552873

Terry, friend of mine sent me these ads after I showed her this jacket. Almost the same jacket minus the cuffs, the shoulders fringes and the two lower pockets. These were offered to boys and adult men. Circa 1946 as you can see in the second ad.

One more tiny revelation on the mysterious LA Sport Togs.

 

[tmitchell59]

Terry, friend of mine sent me these ads after I showed her this jacket. Almost the same jacket minus the cuffs, the shoulders fringes and the two lower pockets. These were offered to boys and adult men. Circa 1946 as you can see in the second ad.

One more tiny revelation on the mysterious LA Sport Togs.

A great than you to your friend! Yes, LAtogs again. I will send this to my daughter, I gave her both of those jackets. they are both magnificent.

I will post my new unlabeled LAtogs. I need to find a some pictures of others like it. that takes an effort. There is a pic in one of the books. LAtogs was more of a long term player than first throught. I just saw at least one in a book.

 

[tmitchell59]

Good to see you back brotha!

Amazing jacket man! It’s the same exact jacket as the tan ‘Bill Kelso’ jacket except yours has those fancy buckles that morph onto the half belt.

With your jacket having the same kind of stitch pattern at the chest pocket, same cuff details, same buckle that morphs onto the half belt and the same back design as the Minnesota Woolen jacket, I think it’s safe to say they were the maker.

This is a fun read! Minnesota Woolen, like Seattle Woolen both making leather jackets. Sounds reasonable. The find a Minnesota store label in one.

The two tone is magnificent! What a piece of leather work. They certainly have a unique look.

 

[tmitchell59]

I believe Minnesota Woolen turned into United Garment Mfg Co.

United Garment Mfg Co. (Lake o Woods)

It was a beauty, but too small.

 

[Nacho]

A great than you to your friend! Yes, LAtogs again. I will send this to my daughter, I gave her both of those jackets. they are both magnificent.

I will post my new unlabeled LAtogs. I need to find a some pictures of others like it. that takes an effort. There is a pic in one of the books. LAtogs was more of a long term player than first throught. I just saw at least one in a book.

Yup, the mysterious LA Togs. I think your daughter will start to appreciate what you gave her there.

Still crazy to know that she used to go to school in Vancouver Island. Small world, Terry!

Please do when you have the time.