Some fine looking jackets just released by Bill Kelso

[Sloan1874]

The second one. I like the length etc, but area where three separate panels meet at the bottom of the zip is very 'busy' imho,..

 

[simonc]

Dunno about you guys, but the more button up jackets I see the harder it is to look at zips.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Yeah Ronnie Reagan wasn't known for his design skills. Maybe he had a little more to do with it than marketing! I've seen two jackets in this style "Styled by Ronnie Reagan", and they both have the same construction. It's still in London, this jacket, but with a new owner.

 

[Edward]

Yeah Ronnie Reagan wasn't known for his design skills. Maybe he had a little more to do with it than marketing! I've seen two jackets in this style "Styled by Ronnie Reagan", and they both have the same construction. It's still in London, this jacket, but with a new owner.

I'd say it'd be safe money to bet he was the name-brand brought in to sell it while some unknown brought the actual design talent. It's a model that still allegedly happens with Some Very Big High Street Names (shops and slebs both) in Britain today. Not unlike using a ghost-writer to pen an autobiography.

 

[andyfalzon]

Too flamboyant for my taste but I understand BK are going to do a traditional half-belt. That I'd like to see. Be good to have more makers in this style.

Here they are:

http://www.billkelsomfg.com/3d/westfall/

http://www.billkelsomfg.com/3d/duke/

 

[Sloan1874]

I like the Westfall, very clean, very sharp. The Duke's pocket/zip arrangement is a bit crowded for my taste, but I like the colour.

 

[andyfalzon]

More photos here

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.610074772356151.1073741903.540638042633158&type=1

and here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.610275502336078.1073741904.540638042633158&type=1

 

[Seb Lucas]

Wow. That Westfall is nice. The Duke, I'm not sold on. Well done Andy.

 

[cordwangler]

Westfall is one great looking jacket! Proportions look just right.

 

[andyfalzon]

Westfall is one great looking jacket! Proportions look just right.

Thanks. It's a direct copy from an original Hercules jacket in our possession.

 

[handymike]

Is the Duke the jacket in the OP?
I'd like to see the button version if so.

 

[Dinerman]

Thanks. It's a direct copy from an original Hercules jacket in our possession.

Is that the one I sold you a little while back?

 

[andyfalzon]

Yes that's the one!

 

[Rockin' Dog]

The Westfall looks an absolute classic!...nice clean lines and a sharp cut all round.....Oh! Man! ....might be time to starting saving some money again!
With all these new jackets....you BK guys are killing me...and my wallet!

 

[Seb Lucas]

So Andy,

A few questions about that Westall.

What kind of HH is used (Victory?) Chrome tanned?

What is the lining made of? IS it the same cotton as the A2?

How much will it cost?

Cheers S.L.

 

[Dinerman]

Yes that's the one!

Excellent! I'm thrilled you were able to bring the pattern back to life from it!

 

[andyfalzon]

What kind of HH is used (Victory?) Chrome tanned?

What is the lining made of? IS it the same cotton as the A2?

How much will it cost?

The hide used on the Westfall jacket is an Italian made vegetable tanned aniline horsehide of which we do not have any more. It was a one-off.
The lining is cotton Silesia, 100% cotton. Cost depends on the leather used. There is a choice of leathers. For more info and pricing please contact by email.

Some friends asked to see how this looks as worn. So here it is:

 

[handymike]

Andy, the Westfall looks very nice.
Can you give us a hint on price range?