Marc mndt
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A few weeks ago I spotted this vintage horsehide cossack jacket on ebay. I immediate fell in love.
I't looks a lot like an A1 jacket but the classic A1 features a knit collar. This jacket features a leather collar which looks a bit like a shawl collar, but it's not. I also like the leather buttons and of course the beautiful patina.
Unfortunately, most of these true vintage jackets from the 30s which pop up on eBay are very small in size and this one was no exception. The chances of finding a vintage jacket like this in my size (43 chest) which is also in wearable condition are very slim. Therefore I've started my search for a brand-new jacket in exactly this style, made in modern day sizes.
I found one at Whitefeather mfg:
http://whitefeathermfg.com/produkt/product-1/
The collar looks very similar. Most obvious differences are of course the hem and the cuffs (no knits). Maby Whitefeather could make a custom version of this jacket including knits. However, I'm not really into the button hole finish, they are all leather :
I read somewhere that button holes are made using a Reece button hole machine which is pretty expensive. I don't know how expensive but I guess its a substantial investment, too big of an investment for small-scale jacket makers.
I haven't found any other maker who does jackets in this style. Lvc has their Menlo jacket but those have handwarmer pockets and no knits. Also, imo the lvc jackets made today are overpriced.
The most obvious way to go is Thedi leathers. I know they do jackets in this style and I'm almost certain they could perfectly match the patina of the original jacket. I haven't seen thedi do a collar style like this (is there a name for this collar style?) but maby he would be willing to do a custom design for me.
Now my question: are there any makers who sell a jacket similar to the one I found on eBay, ready to wear / stock? If not, are there any other makers I could consider beside Thedi who could do a custom jacket?
(Definitely not saying there's anything wrong with Thedi. I own one thedi jacket and I absolutely love it. I'm just wondering whether there are any other options)
Link to the eBay listing : https://m.ebay.nl/itm/STUNNING-Vtg-...e18-4c17-99f3-31239d05b979#vi__app-cvip-panel
I't looks a lot like an A1 jacket but the classic A1 features a knit collar. This jacket features a leather collar which looks a bit like a shawl collar, but it's not. I also like the leather buttons and of course the beautiful patina.
Unfortunately, most of these true vintage jackets from the 30s which pop up on eBay are very small in size and this one was no exception. The chances of finding a vintage jacket like this in my size (43 chest) which is also in wearable condition are very slim. Therefore I've started my search for a brand-new jacket in exactly this style, made in modern day sizes.
I found one at Whitefeather mfg:
http://whitefeathermfg.com/produkt/product-1/
The collar looks very similar. Most obvious differences are of course the hem and the cuffs (no knits). Maby Whitefeather could make a custom version of this jacket including knits. However, I'm not really into the button hole finish, they are all leather :
I read somewhere that button holes are made using a Reece button hole machine which is pretty expensive. I don't know how expensive but I guess its a substantial investment, too big of an investment for small-scale jacket makers.
I haven't found any other maker who does jackets in this style. Lvc has their Menlo jacket but those have handwarmer pockets and no knits. Also, imo the lvc jackets made today are overpriced.
The most obvious way to go is Thedi leathers. I know they do jackets in this style and I'm almost certain they could perfectly match the patina of the original jacket. I haven't seen thedi do a collar style like this (is there a name for this collar style?) but maby he would be willing to do a custom design for me.
Now my question: are there any makers who sell a jacket similar to the one I found on eBay, ready to wear / stock? If not, are there any other makers I could consider beside Thedi who could do a custom jacket?
(Definitely not saying there's anything wrong with Thedi. I own one thedi jacket and I absolutely love it. I'm just wondering whether there are any other options)
Link to the eBay listing : https://m.ebay.nl/itm/STUNNING-Vtg-...e18-4c17-99f3-31239d05b979#vi__app-cvip-panel