What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Monitor]

I love the positioning of the cuff zips on this!

That's the best place for the zips, IMO. Not the coolest, but the best.

 

[Peter Bowden]

I'm relatively certain the mill that made this particular fabric is long out of business, but similar fabrics could be found. I think this wool might be something like 25 or 28 oz/yd and it might be a bit heavy for lining. I wouldn't use it in the sleeves as it is a bit grabby, but for the body something similar would be great in my mind. I would look for something in the 18 to 21 oz area maybe.

This one is sold out, but would it or something similar be what you are thinking about?
https://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/p211877_redblack-tartan-plaid-wool-coating

Many thanks for the link.That is an attractive design.

 

[Michael A]

Peter - I see you are in the UK. Ebay UK has some really nice wool fabric listings most of the time. Search for wool coatings and you should turn up something you like in no time.

Michael

 

[Superfluous]

Couple of days ago in my SF hotel room -- Rogue Territory waxed canvas, blanket lined Supply Jacket:

 

[Peter Bowden]

Peter - I see you are in the UK. Ebay UK has some really nice wool fabric listings most of the time. Search for wool coatings and you should turn up something you like in no time.

Michael

Thanks Michael
I tried several searches and found many pages under check wool fabric so will browse these.I am also smitten by the jacket worn by Adam Goldberg in A Beautiful Mind so may look for a heavier weight fabric in order to re-create one of these using a donor jacket

 

[Michael A]

Thanks Michael
I tried several searches and found many pages under check wool fabric so will browse these.I am also smitten by the jacket worn by Adam Goldberg in A Beautiful Mind so may look for a heavier weight fabric in order to re-create one of these using a donor jacket

Damn you man for reminding me of that jacket. I remember studying screen shots for a long time trying to figure it out. I may have to see if I can get the dvd again and watch it on my 4K tv. Maybe more details will be evident. I seem to recall all the original models of that construction were showing up for sale in Japan with very high price tags. Hmm, I may start thinking about making one of these too. I do have enough donor leather around that I could probably find something.

Michael

 

[Peter Bowden]

Damn you man for reminding me of that jacket. I remember studying screen shots for a long time trying to figure it out. I may have to see if I can get the dvd again and watch it on my 4K tv. Maybe more details will be evident. I seem to recall all the original models of that construction were showing up for sale in Japan with very high price tags. Hmm, I may start thinking about making one of these too. I do have enough donor leather around that I could probably find something.

Michael

This may help us both!

 

[Michael A]

This may help us both!

While that Hercules is a thing of beauty, I think I prefer the sport coat like styling of Mr Goldberg's jacket. They are both worth studying.

Michael

 

[Michael A]

A chilly and gray day, so a warm and gray jacket to offset and blend.
P1230248 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Gordon and Ferguson 100% Wool
P1230241 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Made in the USA
1-29-2017 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good one,
Michael

 

[Radz108]

Aero D1 - At the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival




Cheers

 

[Trenchfriend]

@Radz108
Great photos, thanks!

 

[A-1]

Aero D1 - At the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival




Cheers

These shots made my day!


When everything's collapsing, trust the kids!
- www.zekimin.com -

 

[TPD166]

For this 40 degree morning, it's my $99, much-modified, Landings Leather "A-1" jacket. I previously had all the buttons changed to "horn" and last week had all the knits changed to A-2/G-1 wool replacements. While hardly the best jacket in my closet, it is one of the most comfortable (very lightweight - like wearing a sweater) and has become a favorite.

 

[regius]

Aero D1 - At the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival




Cheers

so jealous, perfect weather, global warming don't you ever come here!

 

[Trenchfriend]

I grabbed my olive, rhombus-quilted polyester-fieldjacket with the light water-repellent shell (Gabardine-weave, too) and on all this drizzle, it did a very very good job and kept me dry on my whole way home.

 

[casechopper]

Lost Worlds National Racer

Saturday - Velva Sheen Cardigan

 

[Trenchfriend]

@casechopper
This tank of a jacket is always nice!

 

[Hypoxic]

Cooper "586th bombardment squadron tribute" A-2

 

[Hypoxic]

Lost Worlds National Racer

Saturday - Velva Sheen Cardigan

Nice beret, very armée montagne-ish. I always dig these guy's look when they're patrolling Gare du Nord in Paris. They're pretty bad-ass.

 

[Hypoxic]

Aero D1 - At the Lake Louise Ice Magic Festival



Cheers

Just plain awesome! What landscape!