What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Michael A]

Cool and crisp. Couldn't resist the new to me vintage leather.
DSCN0523 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0537 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0539 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Couple of different lighting conditions.
DSCN0529 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0541 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a fine day,
Michael

 

[A-1]

Cool and crisp. Couldn't resist the new to me vintage leather.
DSCN0523 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0537 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0539 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Couple of different lighting conditions.
DSCN0529 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0541 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a fine day,
Michael

That's a damn fine jacket!


When everything's collapsing, trust the kids!
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[El Marro]

Cool and crisp. Couldn't resist the new to me vintage leather.
DSCN0523 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0537 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0539 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Couple of different lighting conditions.
DSCN0529 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0541 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a fine day,
Michael

That's a beautiful jacket, but the pants steal the show!

 

[ton312]

Please do, I was checking that jacket out. Is it the same leather used in the Commando, Z150/"thin Comp weight"?

It is indeed. The leather is thinner and lighter than traditional comp weight but HELLA stiff. I'd forgotten how insanely stiff a new Vanson is!

 

[Michael A]

That's a beautiful jacket, but the pants steal the show!

Thanks. The pants are Woolrich hunting pants of about the same age as the jacket. They are cut like a long breech or jodpur with lacing at the bottom.
DSCN0516 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN0515 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Not the best photos, but you can get the idea. The boots are from Sears and quite possibly of the same age as the other two items.

That's a damn fine jacket!


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

Thanks, I'm happy I decided to get it. I priced zipper replacement yesterday and it was $39, but that was with an unspecified zipper. I suppose I should look into it a bit more and find a good zip if I can.

Michael

 

[feltfan]

What's the story on those boots?

 

[JMax]

Hella stiff is right, my Vanson is currently standing up in my office. I do think it is going to break in hella nice though.

 

[Michael A]

What's the story on those boots?

Assuming you are asking me, the boots are Sears, Roebuck Wearmasters
Sears Roebuck and Co Wearmaster Boot Label by Michael A2012, on Flickr
Sears sold tall boots under this name from at least the mid-30s til at least some time in the 60s. I think these were sold to me as 30s-40s boots, but I vaguely recall going through old catalogs and deciding that sometime in the 50s was more likely.
Sears Roebuck and Co Wearmaster Boot by Michael A2012, on Flickr
If you click on the photo it should take you to an album that has more photos of them.

Michael

 

[Carlos840]

That's a great outfit!

 

[A-1]

Ok, as promised, here is a family photo. By the way, there was a grizzly in the bush, so the dogs were distracted. Sorry.

My wife is wearing her Pendleton vintage wool jacket. I'm wearing my old vintage college jacket.
Have a good weekend everyone!



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

 

[Michael A]

Ok, as promised, here is a family photo. By the way, there was a grizzly in the bush, so the dogs were distracted. Sorry.

My wife is wearing her Pendleton vintage wool jacket. I'm wearing my old vintage college jacket.
Have a good weekend everyone!



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

Great photo. I'd be distracted by a grizzly in the bush, at least if you are talking bear.

Have a good weekend.
Michael

 

[Worf]

It's back down in the 20's today and windy... N3B parka it is! Or B-10... something warm and wooly that's for sure.

Worf

 

[TPD166]

Thanks - it has become a favorite!

That fits you much better then it did for me when I had it. Looks good!

 

[Stringmaster]

Aero Premier Highwayman:

 

[Hypoxic]

Ok, as promised, here is a family photo. By the way, there was a grizzly in the bush, so the dogs were distracted. Sorry.
My wife is wearing her Pendleton vintage wool jacket. I'm wearing my old vintage college jacket.
Have a good weekend everyone!



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

Great photo! Bon weekend!

 

[Hambone87]

Spring seems to be here and in Phoenix, this doesnt last long before the heat, but regardless, today I am wearing a cream colored silk/wool blend sports coat. Im in a tropical state of mind.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Michael those boots are incredible to find in that condition!! Like the jacket and wool trousers too!

 

[AeroFan_07]

A-1 awesome family shot there. You and your wife are amazingly un-distracted give what you indicate is in the bush

 

[Jwag]

not from today but...
Lost Worlds Ryder half belt

 

[Michael A]

Michael those boots are incredible to find in that condition!! Like the jacket and wool trousers too!

Good to hear you are a fan of the boots Aerofan. They were fundamentally sound when I found them, but didn't look quite like they do now. As I recall I gave them some copious doses of Cadillac conditioner, some touch up dye polish on a few spots and then several good rubdowns with my homemade dubbin polish to get them where they are now. That and the winter spent on shoe trees with the shaft stuffed with newspaper. I'll probably pull them out again next week for some wear with Woolrich wool breeches for a little bicycle riding.

Thanks,
Michael