I had a Suede and leather combo EW that I was this close to getting, by the time I got the digits it had sold:
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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?
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tmitchell59
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Mine is the same jacket With smooth leather. There's a website that identifies the different models at least by name. I think this one is a Western shirt. It took some coin to get it
22.5 chest
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I guess my drum roll is over! I just wanted to do better pics. This is what I bought. 22.5 chest, 17.5 shoulder are small, length 24. Probably have to wear it bare chested and grow my hair longer!
That looks just like the one I was after! The numbers I got were similar, I was actually relieved it sold b/c I didn't want to risk the fit. It would've been too small. And for me, way too short:
I’ve been hunting an EW for a good long while. Always running in the background. Looking forward to see how yours turns out!
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There is a suede like this on ebay now. Smaller than the one I bought. I could have easily worn these jackets in 1970 when I was a skinny 150 pounds!
This Western style is probably one of their more common models although I see mostly wild colors and designs for sale. They look like art, but not the art I would wear.
East West are the Ultimate 70s jacket.
I had never researched the company, always curious of the name. This website gives a inside look at the operation. It was after reading this I made my mind up.
I lived during these times and I remember.
http://www.eastwestmusicalinstrumentsco.com/
EW definitely gets all the glory and it’s deserved. Some of the more subdued styles from the 70’s are great too:
These styles that were made by quality makers are actually harder to find than the golden age stuff. In a similar way, they are more abundant in small sizes.
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You have to read that blog post. It is a very interesting story About the founder and the workers not so much about all the jackets. The initials are clear on my tag, probably identifies to people who made it. I will do more follow-up when I get to jacket. I would think there's a club out there That I want to join.
The jacket brings back a lot of memories for me from that time.
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I just scored this early 50's I believe Woolrich hunting coat off Ebay.
I've had an itch for some red shadow plaid for awhile now and have especially wanted one of these.
I have plenty of standard red and black buffalo check, 3 jackets and a vest but no shadow plaid.
I can't get the original listing to pop back up to get the other pictures, but the lining is in excellent condition as is the whole piece overall.
The seller thinks one of the game pocket buttons may have been replaced because it's a slightly lighter shade, but it could have just faded somehow.
I've had an itch for some red shadow plaid for awhile now and have especially wanted one of these.
I have plenty of standard red and black buffalo check, 3 jackets and a vest but no shadow plaid.
I can't get the original listing to pop back up to get the other pictures, but the lining is in excellent condition as is the whole piece overall.
The seller thinks one of the game pocket buttons may have been replaced because it's a slightly lighter shade, but it could have just faded somehow.
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CSC made Windward on its way to me. No label so was pretty cheap.
Like many, I'd placed an order in Aero's anniversary discount sale last year, but I had been holding out for Pinnacle to be available; I'm glad I did, because in the time that took, I came to realize that a shearling jacket was a much bigger 'gap' for me and had them switch my order to an Irvin, in merino sheepskin. It's in the cutting stage now.
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There's a Peters coming my way 
There's a Peters coming my way
Vintage?
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Two more 30s/40s (probably both 40s) wool sports jackets on their way to me. Both thanks to this forum in some way.
Green one is Sportclad and the red/black is Montgomery Ward.
the Sportclad was posted in finds and deals by Shivman and Jeo tagged me in time for me to grab it. The MW was listed by Nacho and Ton suggested he dm me.
The fact that in both cases, someone from this forum who knows what I like tagged me so I could grab 2 incredible and unique jackets that will likely never be posted again really means a lot to me. You guys are enablers in the best way possible and I really appreciate it.
For some reason, I can't tag anyone I want to. Sorry about that.
Ive seen plenty of other examples of loungers trying to help other loungers get great jackets and it definitely demonstrates partly why this olace is so great. Marc is another guy i need to shout out for giving me heads up on some cool jackets as well. Thanks everyone!
Green one is Sportclad and the red/black is Montgomery Ward.
the Sportclad was posted in finds and deals by Shivman and Jeo tagged me in time for me to grab it. The MW was listed by Nacho and Ton suggested he dm me.
The fact that in both cases, someone from this forum who knows what I like tagged me so I could grab 2 incredible and unique jackets that will likely never be posted again really means a lot to me. You guys are enablers in the best way possible and I really appreciate it.
For some reason, I can't tag anyone I want to. Sorry about that.
Ive seen plenty of other examples of loungers trying to help other loungers get great jackets and it definitely demonstrates partly why this olace is so great. Marc is another guy i need to shout out for giving me heads up on some cool jackets as well. Thanks everyone!
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Can't wait to see this!There's a Peters coming my way
Happy to oblige! This jacket is straight up bitchin! I love it. Hard to capture the color. It’s super dark plum. I want one dammit!
We’re pulling people into the 70s with us.
There were a few forum members who spent the 70s at Max’s and CBGB in New York at the birth of punk.
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I know this is not the Peter's people were expecting but I think it's cool nonetheless.
My goal is to have a collection that's as diversified as possible. Not just '50s mc jackets, not just '40s halbelts. I didn't have a hippie jacket yet, this one scratches that itch. Until I find a nice East West Musical Instruments size XXL
