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@dudewuttheheck Great Jacket. And those boots! Can we get some more shots of those in the shoe thread please!
Yeah I'll put some pics in that thread in a bit. Thanks!@dudewuttheheck Great Jacket. And those boots! Can we get some more shots of those in the shoe thread please!
Time to double down on my vintage hunt. These jackets always, without fail, exceed my level of joy vs new.
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haha I know. I have to edit the pics, download them, and then actually get them onto imgur which is really annoying. You will almost never see the jacket I wear "today" on the same day thanks to how annoying it is to get images on a forumDude, I love the jacket...but...we know you cut the hair off over 2 months ago.
Congratulations on your acquisition! This is a real beauty, and it’s definitely an American jacket going by the hardware. My Ralphs-pugh has those same buckles on your cuff-straps. Bill Kelso has a similar looking one in the Archive line-up, but with higher cinches:Inspired by ton's statement that vintage jackets always exceed the level of joy vs. new for him, I decided to go for it on this 1940s horsehide(?). In fact, I had just recently been thinking about maybe ordering a semi-custom from 5* and was also looking at a couple of very lightly worn ones on ebay. Then I came across this one and took the chance on an old hide instead! Spent the last few days cleaning, reshaping the collar, and conditioning. Still needs to re-hydrate a little bit more in a few areas, but figured I'd put it on for a pic to share.
Mainly wanted to post here with the hopes that someone might be able to help me ID it. It was sold as horsehide, but it is so soft and supple I wonder? I've never had a jacket in HH, and I've never had a jacket older than the late 60s, so don't really have much to go on. I got it from a vintage shop in England, but who knows if it's original to the UK or was brought in during or after WWII. Talon sunrise main zip; Talon chest zip. No labels of any kind anywhere in the jacket. Cotton flannel body lining, and I think rayon in the sleeves. Flannel hand-warmer pocket lining. Chest pocket has same lining as sleeves.
I'd love to hear if anyone has any idea who the maker may have been, or any other info / thoughts on it. Thanks so much!!
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Congratulations on your acquisition! This is a real beauty, and it’s definitely an American jacket going by the hardware. My Ralphs-pugh has those same buckles on your cuff-straps. Bill Kelso has a similar looking one in the Archive line-up, but with higher cinches:
https://billkelsomfg.com/shop/product/raglan-half-belt-jacket/
I like yours better.
That looks great on you and what seems to be a nice unbroken cxl. Looks great. When will you get your JL remake?
@Mrfrown What dude said. That PHWM looked like it was a custom jacket just for you. And that CXL! How do you like them Hookless zipper?
Thanks man. I intend to wear this one down to the ground.
The JL remake arrived too but my time with it was interrupted. Version 2.0 fits a zillion times better, I got a few shots in but only just now had time to go through them.
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Yes i do feel very lucky with the fit.
My only other CXL piece is my JL Ryder vest so the full jacket is a very different experience. I quite like the feel and look in my brief time with it.
I only zipped it once, and was very careful! Here’s to many more successful zippings!
Thanks man. I intend to wear this one down to the ground.
The JL remake arrived too but my time with it was interrupted. Version 2.0 fits a zillion times better, I got a few shots in but only just now had time to go through them.
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Yes i do feel very lucky with the fit.
My only other CXL piece is my JL Ryder vest so the full jacket is a very different experience. I quite like the feel and look in my brief time with it.
I only zipped it once, and was very careful! Here’s to many more successful zippings!
Dang, Man!! I just knew it would be perfect for you! Like the pattern very much myself and LOVE how you wear it. Sell all the rest, break it in, case closed ("Roma locuta, causa finita!").
That remake looks amazing!