What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[handymike]

I'm in love with this Kehoe that just arrived!
I'm posting these here for those who might appreciate the fringe.
I will be giving it a "haircut" this week and using the fringe strips as zipper pulls.

 

[Psant25]

Oh man keep that fringe looks killer on u !

 

[handymike]

Thanks! If I were in a band, I would.
but I'm a fairly "under the radar" style guy.

 

[jonesy86]

I'm in love with this Kehoe that just arrived!
I'm posting these here for those who might appreciate the fringe.
I will be giving it a "haircut" this week and using the fringe strips as zipper pulls.
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I think the fringe is cool.

 

[dubpynchon]

The fringe is hilariously over the top, from the back you look like some kind of hairy animal. Keep it!

 

[Fonzie]

I will be giving it a "haircut" this week and using the fringe strips as zipper pulls.

Great fit! You might need to get a few more jackets though to give use to that many zipper pulls. Or start an Etsy shop to sell them.

 

[handymike]

I’ll send them to whomever wants one so that all can share in the joy.

 

[Mrfrown]

I'm in love with this Kehoe that just arrived!
I'm posting these here for those who might appreciate the fringe.
I will be giving it a "haircut" this week and using the fringe strips as zipper pulls.
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nooooo not the haircut lol

how do you find the shoulders’ width?

Edit to say: fit looks fantastic!

 

[handymike]

nooooo not the haircut lol

how do you find the shoulders’ width?

Edit to say: fit looks fantastic!

Thanks!
The whole jacket feels Perfect. Shoulders actually measure 17.25” across. It’s fairly lightweight- perfect for LA.

 

[Will Zach]

Perfect.

Is it this jacket?

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vintage-kehoe-steerhide-jacket.97301/

 

[handymike]

I think so.

 

[SinSir]

I’ll send them to whomever wants one so that all can share in the joy.

I was going to say thats a lot of pulls, zipper pulls for all! I know I could use some. I was going to pick up some scrap but this is even better

 

[handymike]

I was going to say thats a lot of pulls, zipper pulls for all! I know I could use some. I was going to pick up some scrap but this is even better

Send me a PM in a week and I’ll let you know if I was courageous enough to do it.

 

[dark wood]

Looks great. The more I see the Sheene the more it strikes me a such a good everyday driver.

What’s the leather? Is it Vicenza?

Yup, Vicenza in russet...very easy to wear.

 

[Will Zach]

@handymike - if you just cut off the fringes won't their "stubs" be still visible? Or are you going to open up the seams and just remove them? I love this Kehoe as it has no kidney panel, bi-swing shoulders or side zippers. I like the hand warmer pockets. Killer jacket if the fringes are removed without a trace. May be easier said than done.

 

[handymike]

I agree, this is almost a Buco J-100, but with handwarmers that close downward. I think I can carefully slip a metal straight edge under the seam to get a close trim...I’m slightly hesitant, but other than a Midnight Cowboy costume it won’t get any wear with the fringe.

 

[SinSir]

Send me a PM in a week and I’ll let you know if I was courageous enough to do it.

I have thought about doing this many times myself, but I dont know if I could either? Looking at the pic you can come pretty close and maybe clean. I'm looking forward to the outcome if you do give it a go. As cool as I think fringe jackets are in a different sorta way. I couldn't rock it either.

 

[El Marro]

I'm in love with this Kehoe that just arrived!
I'm posting these here for those who might appreciate the fringe.
I will be giving it a "haircut" this week and using the fringe strips as zipper pulls.
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Please don’t do it handymike!
That jacket is just perfect as it is. I know you of all people can find a way to make this work. Any man who can wear a rug turned jacket can definitely rock a few fringes.

 

[SinSir]

The Vanson Daredevil in Z150 is quickly proving to be one of my favorite jackets to grab for a ride. Versatile, functional, and comfortable on the bike

 

[handymike]

The rug coat is a whole different beast! It is amazing as is...well, almost... I’m considering adding a chain-stitched skull patch.