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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Blansky

Other than my motorcycle jacket the last time I bought one was in LA shortly after moving there in 86. It was a specific style with large lapels and buttah soft leather that I still have but haven't worn in 20 years. My wife won't let me get rid of it because I wore it when I proposed to her overlooking the ocean in Santa Monica at 10 PM on Feb 9 1991. There are still her tears drops on the lapels from the trauma of the experience.

If I was to buy another leather jacket it would be more Nehru collar than any other style.

As for leather chairs, I prefer our Ekornes to an Eames for comfort. But the Eames has a unique design element to it.

Thankfully living in California, warm jackets are not really a necessity, although flame retardant ones seem to be.

Yes, you can never get rid of that jacket Great story

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by G8RDPM

Looks great,Brian!
Hope you are well!

Thanks my friend Doing well, feet still give me trouble so I can’t give this jacket the boots it deserves

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Edward Green Galway Navy and Midnight Blue Suede

https://i.imgur.com/OiH2wDh.jpg

Thank you for all of those links

I’d love to buy some nice boots ... god knows the jacket deserves it

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Looking good buddy.

This is my pride and joy. I bought in Amsterdam in 1999 and I never travel without it. Incredibly heavy but very comfortable. I simply love it.

Very cool, looks like it’s lived a good life with you brother

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Had this one custom made last year... black with blue accents. Reccomend Remy 100%!

Wife got similar black with brown accents too.






weird light in the last pic...backing is solid blue. You can pick all leather colors, interior fabrics/colors and stitching colors too!

Very cool Larry Lamb?

Horsehide is a different wearing experience from other leathers entirely ... it’s like riding a pony vs. a bucking bronco

[m j b]

Very nice guys, great looking jackets. I especially like JP's (I think it's the color as much as the cut). Plus, he and I have a similar build. I'm thin for an American. LOL

Many years ago when I was a consultant, I had a suit tailor made for me. It was (natch) very expensive, and it has since shrunk a bit, especially the jacket because I have been going to the gym for the past 20+ years and so either my shoulders are getting fat or I actually built up some muscle... but I digress. It was by far the best fitting and best looking suit I've ever owned. We don't wear suits any more, except for funerals and weddings, so there's no point in it. But a nice jacket like you guys have, yeah, that I could justify. :)

Thanks for sharing.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Very cool, looks like it’s lived a good life with you brother

Around 30 trips to Europe and NY on the last 20 years my friend. My trustworthy travel companion. Nice you started this thread.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Around 30 trips to Europe and NY on the last 20 years my friend. My trustworthy travel companion. Nice you started this thread.

That's amazing! I hope to create similar travels with this one

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[FTX I]

Originally Posted by brandrea

That's amazing! I hope to create similar travels with this one

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[mailman]

Beautiful jacket brother. Enjoy it in good health for many years to come Maybe the guy can make you a strap for your 690.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

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Well done, Brian. The quality is evident in the photos. Looks great, thanks for sharing.

I bet David could make a stunning strap for your 690..... ;-)

Originally Posted by mailman

Beautiful jacket brother. Enjoy it in good health for many years to come Maybe the guy can make you a strap for your 690.

Thank you my friend, appreciate the kind words

Great minds ...

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you for all of those links

I’d love to buy some nice boots ... god knows the jacket deserves it

For non-motorcycle boots I would recommend giving Viberg a look.

https://i.imgur.com/9txafF9.jpg

That or Truman Boot Co or Whites Boot CO. All three basically the same type of boots just that Vibergs are my favorites. Truman does give you some interesting leather options however.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thank you for all of those links

I’d love to buy some nice boots ... god knows the jacket deserves it

For a bit more dressier vibe Crockett & Jones is always a good pick.

https://i.imgur.com/W3CsIx5.jpg

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Thanks my friend Doing well, feet still give me trouble so I can’t give this jacket the boots it deserves

Just noticed this, sorry to hear that.

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Very cool Larry Lamb?



Horsehide is a different wearing experience from other leathers entirely ... it’s like riding a pony vs. a bucking bronco

Yep! I believe he works with other leathers too. In California light weight and soft are great.

[White Collar Boy]

Brian, that jacket looks good on you. You look like a happy, kind man in those photos too, which is absolutely mirrored in your friendly posts. Stay well.

[Watchflair]

Looks great - pretty awesome to be able to meet the maker.


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[Burlington]

Originally Posted by FTX I

Looking good buddy.

This is my pride and joy. I bought in Amsterdam in 1999 and I never travel without it. Incredibly heavy but very comfortable. I simply love it.

That’s also a very very cool jacket. The leather has worn beautifully too.

[FTX I]

Originally Posted by Burlington

That’s also a very very cool jacket. The leather has worn beautifully too.

Means a lot to me my friend thank you.

I've heard I should have used some products on it from time to time but I've never used anything. It's natural wear right there and I agree it has worn beautifully. If a piece of clothing can be someone's best friend, for me this one surely is. It even has its own special place in the closet. Thank you.

[Dan Pierce]

Originally Posted by BNA/LION

Had this one custom made last year... black with blue accents. Reccomend Remy 100%!

Wife got similar black with brown accents too.

Love the simple elegance of this jacket, Larry.
dP

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Love the simple elegance of this jacket, Larry.

dP

Thanks Dan! Happy Holiday's to you and yours!

[JasoninDenver]

Hey Brian:

Any chance you can post some photos of the Imperial now that it has a bit of wear???

See you are on Fedora Lounge as well.

Still waiting on my Aero Seven. Dang COVID.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Hey Brian:

Any chance you can post some photos of the Imperial now that it has a bit of wear???

See you are on Fedora Lounge as well.

Still waiting on my Aero Seven. Dang COVID.

Hey Jason, just seeing this now!

Here area few pics of the Imperial now that I've worn it for about 4 months (haven't worn it in a few weeks as its too cold now ) Terrible pics, but you get the idea...

This shinki oil tan is really beautiful. I've decided to get another one and am going to have David tweak the pattern just a touch for me. I learned a lot ordering this one and I think the next one will fit even better now that I've got a better feel for what I want.

The FL has been a great place to learn for sure!!

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[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Hey Jason, just seeing this now!

Here area few pics of the Imperial now that I've worn it for about 4 months (haven't worn it in a few weeks as its too cold now ) Terrible pics, but you get the idea...

This shinki oil tan is really beautiful. I've decided to get another one and am going to have David tweak the pattern just a touch for me. I learned a lot ordering this one and I think the next one will fit even better now that I've got a better feel for what I want.

The FL has been a great place to learn for sure!!

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Down the rabbit hole, huh???

It will be hard to improve on the look of that one.

What are you looking to change? I could see the chest coming in a bit but I sure like the fit on the shoulders and the length of the sleeves and body.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Down the rabbit hole, huh???

It will be hard to improve on the look of that one.

What are you looking to change? I could see the chest coming in a bit but I sure like the fit on the shoulders and the length of the sleeves and body.

Rabbit hole ... love that term and very appropriate

Interesting observations.

The jacket feels snug in the shoulders but feels perfect in the chest ... I was going to add 1”. Then I was going to see if he’d be willing to change the silhouette to a slightly less hour glass shape. Maybe more like a Hercules. I think John Chapman has a Hercules pattern that’s beautiful. You can see it if you look at his sale page (have to scroll down quite a bit).

I know he’s going to rolls his eyes at me ... but I want the same color, same liner, same hide with these changes. Then I think I’ll have reached jacket nirvana

[roadie1]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Hey Jason, just seeing this now!

Here area few pics of the Imperial now that I've worn it for about 4 months (haven't worn it in a few weeks as its too cold now ) Terrible pics, but you get the idea...

This shinki oil tan is really beautiful. I've decided to get another one and am going to have David tweak the pattern just a touch for me. I learned a lot ordering this one and I think the next one will fit even better now that I've got a better feel for what I want.

The FL has been a great place to learn for sure!!

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That’s one bad ass jacket! Has me thinking....

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by roadie1

That’s one bad ass jacket! Has me thinking....

Oh my... you should check them out: Himelbros.com

The Shinki Horsehide (oil finish) he uses is one of the very best IMHO. The top tier makers apparently have their own recipes and are not all the same.

Jasonindenver here may know more ...

The fedora lounge is also a great resource.



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[JasoninDenver]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Oh my... you should check them out: Himelbros.com

The Shinki Horsehide (oil finish) he uses is one of the very best IMHO. The top tier makers apparently have their own recipes and are not all the same.

Jasonindenver here may know more ...

The fedora lounge is also a great resource.



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All I know is that Himel is one of the best and your looks fantastic.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

All I know is that Himel is one of the best and your looks fantastic.

[spoilsofwar01]

This is a library photo of my beloved Aviation Leathercraft flying jacket,

Its a reproduction of a 1940's USAAF A2 Flying Jacket, at the time they offered a bespoke service so I was able to order my jacket in Black Hide,

I've owned mine for over 15 years and its still in mint condition.