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Holy smokes. Just changed my password because of this post. Thanks!

haha... I have a brand new unused one I received as a gift about a decade ago. Send me your offers. I don't see myself ever using it but it's part of the collection

That is a beauty! What's the standard charge for Badalassi leather?

Wear it in good health! I'm pretty sure you've already worn it more than I ever did.. :)

It's the concept of Kaizen, continuous self-improvement. They're not one to rest on their laurels

It's not just jackets. They make high quality.. well.. almost everything! Cars.. pastries.. fountain pens.. pasta Their culture is to go abroad, learn and master specialized skills and bring them back to their homeland. A funny story, I was in Florence a few years ago, the city of artisans. I...

Sorry, correction from Carrie. X is still available, Z is the one that's gone. My jacket lives!

According to Carrie, Vanson's leather supplier had a fire so Vanson has to find another source now for those 2, which may take a while. Competition Weight and Bainbridge is still available.

Dude I just saw this thread. As a fellow Canadian, I'm so glad you ended up going! I always go nuts in Kyoto, Ueno and Osaka shopping. Best shopping in the world for my particular tastes, hands down.

I've tried both on. Would say the Private White peacoat is more luxurious, a super fine feel to it, while the RMC is thicker and built like a tank. If you're going for an authentic repro feel, the RMC would probably be a closer fit, while the Private White would be more stylish.

BNWT Falcon Garments M1 (Navy calfskin) Paid over $850, NEVER WORN. Received mid Jan 2020 Yours for $650 shipping included Shoulders (front): 18.8" Chest (pit to pit): 23.2" Waist: 21.5" Body Length (back): 26" Sleeve Length (from shoulder): 25.8" Sleeve Width (pit): 8.0" Sleeve Width...

Sold!

Of course!

Vanson Model B, coming in nicely

Spiewak Golden Fleece (Made in the US) N3B Parka (Picked it up in 2013)