What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[BB1239]

Great fit! What's your chest size and the jacket size out of interest?

Thanks Got lucky with it. I'm a 42.5" chest, 34" waist, 5'10 170 lb. This jacket is an off the rack 42, sleeves aren't modified. As far as I know, the Model B pattern hasn't changed over the years, but I could be wrong. Per Vanson's website, the pattern has 6.5" of chest ease. Ideally, the shoulders could be 1/2" wider, the body of the jacket could be 2" shorter with more v-taper, but then it would be a different design entirely. For what it is, I like it. For what it's worth, I tried a new Oxford from Vanson this year (Model B pattern with different collar), seemed to fit the same. Off topic, but the Oxford with its quilted liner made it too warm for what I wanted. Why they don't offer the Oxford in a rayon option is beyond me.

 

[Tom71]

Bold choice. I’d have a coffee stain on that by 07:30

I don´t think that´s going to be an issue.

We tend to have our coffees indoors. It´s a European thing...

 

[AerGuitar]

Leather jacket #2. Basic cafe racer that I just finished on Friday. This hide is a black 3oz veg tan with a light brown core that my local leather supplier had on closeout. I bought the only 3 sides they had to give it a try. Felt like wearing a cardboard box right out of the gate, but I hit it with a spray bottle and went for a walk around the neighborhood pushing a stroller. Check out the sleeves after about 3 hours of wear.. I’m bummed that I can’t get anymore of the hide. It smells soooo good and I think it’s gonna look great in a couple months.

 

[Tom71]

Eastman rough wear b6. Tellason “Fredy“ wide leg jeans. View attachment 664729

Great and coffee-friendly outfit . Cool pants too.

I wanted to write that I could not decide whether I´d prefer the B6 or the D1, but the case is settled; I really need a B6 at some point in my life...

 

[Herrvallmo]

I don´t think that´s going to be an issue.

We tend to have our coffees indoors. It´s a European thing...

Indeed it is! can't really remember the last time when I had a coffee on the go one at home in the morning, "a few" while at work, one after lunch and one after dinner, easy

Love the Schott btw, wrong thread but I really liked the more "scaled down" jacket without the "bling bling" also fit you great mate!

Cheers!

 

[Tom71]

Indeed it is! can't really remember the last time when I had a coffee on the go one at home in the morning, "a few" while at work, one after lunch and one after dinner, easy

Love the Schott btw, wrong thread but I really liked the more "scaled down" jacket without the "bling bling" also fit you great mate!

Cheers!

Thanks much.

Coffee - another great topic. Love my coffee in the morning. Freshly ground beans and manually filtered through a porcelain filter. Full disclosure: I DO have one on the commute in my car too...

 

[Yamahana]

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Leather jacket #2. Basic cafe racer that I just finished on Friday. This hide is a black 3oz veg tan with a light brown core that my local leather supplier had on closeout. I bought the only 3 sides they had to give it a try. Felt like wearing a cardboard box right out of the gate, but I hit it with a spray bottle and went for a walk around the neighborhood pushing a stroller. Check out the sleeves after about 3 hours of wear.. I’m bummed that I can’t get anymore of the hide. It smells soooo good and I think it’s gonna look great in a couple months.

You da man @AerGuitar! Very impressive!

 

[Herrvallmo]

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Leather jacket #2. Basic cafe racer that I just finished on Friday. This hide is a black 3oz veg tan with a light brown core that my local leather supplier had on closeout. I bought the only 3 sides they had to give it a try. Felt like wearing a cardboard box right out of the gate, but I hit it with a spray bottle and went for a walk around the neighborhood pushing a stroller. Check out the sleeves after about 3 hours of wear.. I’m bummed that I can’t get anymore of the hide. It smells soooo good and I think it’s gonna look great in a couple months.

Crazy good stitch work, wow! amazing work @AerGuitar

 

[AerGuitar]

Crazy good stitch work, wow! amazing work @AerGuitar

Thanks, my stitching is coming along, but I’m still struggling with the bottom hem and sleeve cuff topstitching. Lots of bumps and folds to get over smoothly while holding a straight line/avoiding skipped stitches.. it’s getting better, but still needs work. Hopefully, I’ll get there someday!

 

[JonS1967]

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Leather jacket #2. Basic cafe racer that I just finished on Friday. This hide is a black 3oz veg tan with a light brown core that my local leather supplier had on closeout. I bought the only 3 sides they had to give it a try. Felt like wearing a cardboard box right out of the gate, but I hit it with a spray bottle and went for a walk around the neighborhood pushing a stroller. Check out the sleeves after about 3 hours of wear.. I’m bummed that I can’t get anymore of the hide. It smells soooo good and I think it’s gonna look great in a couple months.

Incredible!!

 

[JonS1967]

Bad selfie pics.

 

[Mickiemac]

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Leather jacket #2. Basic cafe racer that I just finished on Friday. This hide is a black 3oz veg tan with a light brown core that my local leather supplier had on closeout. I bought the only 3 sides they had to give it a try. Felt like wearing a cardboard box right out of the gate, but I hit it with a spray bottle and went for a walk around the neighborhood pushing a stroller. Check out the sleeves after about 3 hours of wear.. I’m bummed that I can’t get anymore of the hide. It smells soooo good and I think it’s gonna look great in a couple months.

Very Impressive! I just viewed the images and thought what a clean design and perfect fit, then reading the text I realized you actually constructed this gem! Really like it -and the hides appear to be of desirable quality - a winning look in my book!