Recent content by VansonRider

Does that make this more of a Norfolk Jacket?

I meant in comparison to the flap bellows pockets normally seen on a Bush Jacket.

So THAT'S where they got those slash pockets from!

Just need an ascot and some aviators...

SCHOTT bros made a leather safari jacket, and I kind of think it's awesome... Am I crazy? The tag says it's "schott bros sportswear" collection. What should I expect from the leather and the craftsmanship? It's tag matches the look, VERY 70s LOL. But I like it! I think it has potential.

PERFECT!! Ha! I Love it!

Not since I was in my late 20’s, beautiful suit but I’m a 44/46 chest, 38 waist now, depending on the actual measurements.

More breathable than a hemp hat, I think you’d want a vented crown. The Akubra “range” hat is from the company you enjoy and a vented crown hemp hat. I don’t have any experience with packable straw (or hemp or palm etc) but I have a packable wool felt Stetson. If you decide on a packable wool...

I’d really like to keep the suit cost to around $500.00 or there abouts, a 400 dollar tailored piece would be amazingly below budget! There was a place I went to in Chicago, Richards Fabulous Finds, where I picked up some great tweed separates to wear for my wedding. I’m just not familiar...

I’m in need of a suit for an upcoming awards party in about a month. I have no suits that fit. I’m a new dad, with a new dad-bod and my current closet isn’t cooperating. I’d like something with a high waist, high crotch, and high armscye, for ease of movement. You know how Bertie Wooster can...

Thank you Peacoat! Nylon and backing buttons it is

I just recieved two "new" to me Peacoats, ones a 1970 in the unheard of large 46 size! That was great for layering but I still wanted a fitted one, and kept my eye out. I then nabbed a 1949/50 in a 44, in incredible barely worn condition! It’s stunner! Oh and about 6 weeks back I snagged a...

I’ve just tried a bunch of ways to get some pictures, mirror selfy, timer photos, different parts of my apartment, different lighting, and it always looks like a big black coat :D I think it’s the New York Aprt walls painted in gloss eggshell white, it just washes all the coat details away...

Hey Peacoat! I couldn't figure out how to tag a member so I'm hoping a reply will serve the same purpose! My new to me '49 coat has some loose buttons. I'm going to resew them using the RobertJeffrey.us coat button guide and I'll be putting "stay buttons" behind them to make this coat as bomb...

My ‘49/50ish pea coat arrived and :oops: it is in barely worn condition… no wear on the sleeve edges, the pocket edges, on the collar… nothing. No moth nips. The corduroy pockets have no wear, and no… like… sand? Grit? I love old wool surplus gear and it almost always has some bits of dirt in...