No wonder Arnie fell in love with the jacket!
Arnie and me, both... Isn't Arnie rocking a padded Anton Vanek in these pics? These breast slash pockets, double cinches...kinda match.
..and yours truly today... I need to pump more iron...LOL
No wonder Arnie fell in love with the jacket!
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Schott Retro '30s Style HH
Your description of that hide would also apply to the Connolly half-belt I got from you. It's such a beautiful jacket I'm still wondering how you could've parted with it. LOLI guess this is my all time greatest score. While enjoying the morning sun I realised I was admiring the grain on this 60 something year old jacket and thinking "dang, this thing is remarkably...new looking". The hide has that almost glossy/greasy sheen like shinki does. The wrinkles and feel of the hide remind me of comp weight Vanson if only lighter by a third or so. The quilted lining (sleeves and body) is plush and surprisingly warm. There is cotton drill in the armpits for durability? Or better ventilation? The lower side belts are better functionally than the higher types, which I find I never tighten. I originally thought I'd put racer patches and a number on this, now I think it's simplicity and quality of material and build are stand alone adequate and super cool. Perhaps I should dedicate a thread to this piece of American history?
Rich Sher Steerhide Police Jacket c. 1950s
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P.S. I got it for $45. Take chances. Fortune favors the bold. Thanks world and Rich Sher and the officer who kept this thing somehow pristine.
Fit is great. Is that a “L” ?
Thanks! That a 42 and it fits better than I thought. Usually I wear size 40 at least as far as Japanese leather jackets are concerned.Fit is great. Is that a “L” ?
Thanks. I still have it but haven't tried it on in a long time. It's probably way too big at this point.What a great jacket!!!!!
And it looks fantastic on you!
With your recent clean-out, I hope you kept the Californian- it is one of my favorites.
Sears Oakbrook
This is the only tag that I see in it. I'm very happy with how this worked out. I was worried it wouldn't fit but it fits great as long as I'm wearing a thinner shirt.This jacket is crazy cool!!! What is it? I mean, is there any other name to it? I can tell it's made around the same pattern as my MC Sears Oakbrook D-pocket, fits very similar and the collar / lapels are the same. I'd love to have this.
Sears Oakbrook
Sears Oakbrook