What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Colin G]

Wool Dehen Club jacket with mouton collar.

 

[Monitor]

Blizzard like weather yesterday has given way to a sunshine induced thaw today. My 1 of 3 exit jacket with a hoody. Circa'69 Blue and white space shuttle commander Bates and a hoody.
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It's home where it's supposed to be.

 

[willyto]

Congrats, Ton! We didn't bring in many of these, so they are pretty rare in the USA. Eastman definitely sold some, but I know of no other retailers outside of Japan and this example almost certainly originated as a sale from HPA. These were a one-season production that came in black with a charcoal-colored fur collar with the olive-colored wool lining or the brown version you have.

The other jacket made from this amazing shrunken buffalo hide is single-breasted and has a leather collar, which was the style of the year prior. It came in black or camel; the latter also was just sold, I believe, by Mr. Mitchell. This single-breasted style was a big seller and my personal fave. Both coat styles sold for about $1, 800.00 when new; the price was up there due to an extremely weak dollar at the time. Today, though the dollar is much better on the exchange, the cost of materials and labor would likely push the price to near equal if they were made again.

Now I wish I had also gotten a double-breasted style for me ...

Please enjoy in good health!

I still remember back in the day when you tried to make a model specially for TFL but in the end the project didn't work out. Those Buzz Rickson jackets are amazing!

PS: I just realised that this stupid notifications system didn't tell me about your PM about the shawl collar Buzz Rickson suede you sent me a long time ago Now I feel bad for not getting back!

 

[Superfluous]

Mister Freedom Le Paletot Diable

 

[bobm]

Cockpit B3 today....

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Wonderful jacket and fit TMitchell..!!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Another great fit Tony.

 

[OldStrummer]

We had about 5 inches of snow last night, so I decided to take my time and shovel the driveway and sidewalk. I remembered my goose down-filled Schott bomber jacket I'd bought -- what, 35-40 years ago? The handwarmer pockets are a little thin (I wouldn't put a key in one), but the jacket has held up well, though it's gotten a little dirty over time.

The jacket was just perfect for the task! Not only did I shovel my walk and driveway, but I shoveled my neighbor's walk as well. We've since gotten another 5 inches, so I'll have to do it all over again in the morning.

 

[steve u]

Old Strummer, I had that same jacket...I loved it.
steve

 

[navetsea]

I have the jacket modified a bit since last time , since the leather is different than my usual this one more springy i have the hem top stitched, and also around the collar so it doesn't get too puffy. In the meantime my belt is now darkening in the same tone as the pockets haha.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Freewheelers La Brea, The Real McCoy's A2, and Conner's Sewing Factory WWII Type I in Japan:

 

[bobm]

Cockpit B3 today....


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Dovetailing from another thread about the CockPit B-3, which I bought a few years ago, this is a size 44. I subsequently lost about 25lbs (196lbs to 171lbs or thereabouts) and this jacket is way too large for me know (obviously pic does not show that) and will be heading to the classified section soon enough.

 

[sweetfights]

We had about 5 inches of snow last night, so I decided to take my time and shovel the driveway and sidewalk. I remembered my goose down-filled Schott bomber jacket I'd bought -- what, 35-40 years ago? The handwarmer pockets are a little thin (I wouldn't put a key in one), but the jacket has held up well, though it's gotten a little dirty over time.

The jacket was just perfect for the task! Not only did I shovel my walk and driveway, but I shoveled my neighbor's walk as well. We've since gotten another 5 inches, so I'll have to do it all over again in the morning.

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Old school excellence!

 

[sweetfights]

Freewheelers La Brea, The Real McCoy's A2, and Conner's Sewing Factory WWII Type I in Japan:

Style that lasts for miles!! Well done. Love the boots too!!

 

[sweetfights]

Freewheelers La Brea, The Real McCoy's A2, and Conner's Sewing Factory WWII Type I in Japan:

ps What are those gloves you are wearing???

 

[sweetfights]

It’s green wool! The collar has a greenish tint to it as well.
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Is it not amazing how much a mouton collar keeps you warm??

 

[Worf]

Cold as hell last night... tolerable today. GoodWear ANJ-4. I don't have a smart phone so no selfies... sorry.

Worf

 

[Bfd70]

Freewheelers La Brea, The Real McCoy's A2, and Conner's Sewing Factory WWII Type I in Japan:

Looking good but i gotta ask, how big was the suitcase!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

ps What are those gloves you are wearing???

Thanks! These are Moto leather gloves. They are hand painted horsehide with cashmere lining. Extremely comfortable.

Looking good but i gotta ask, how big was the suitcase!

Haha I did need a fair bit of space. A large reason was that I wanted to wear items of people I was meeting, something that goes a long way so I had to bring a fair amount of clothing. I went to the stores responsible for both leather jackets, met with the guy who makes my jeans and denim jacket, met with the owners/makers of all three boots as well.

 

[navetsea]

Great pics Dude.

Oww just woke up and realize I dont have bread when I checked the fridge what a pwrfect reason to have some morning sun treatment on the new leather walking to nearby convenient store.