I still can't figure out just what it is - maybe a small head circumference and broad face - but no one has ever looked better in a fedora than Humphrey. Perfect match.
It's obviously no hot take that he was a style icon, but it's always worth restating how extraordinarily well dressed the man was.
I'm going to guess it was a beige or tan color. Not gray, not brown, but somewhere in between.
In the photo at the top of the page with Ingrid Bergman, the hat had been rained on, thus appearing darker (I think).
I always assumed the hat was about the color seen here.
Very true. Still a closer match than what has been passed off as Archie Bunker's hat. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/archie-bunker-hat.55530/
I know we have a more discerning eye than the general public here, but these aren't even close.
Glad to see it's finally happened! I've admired your work for some time, as you well know.
6", #52 block is exactly what I'm after myself. My hat tapered in while dyeing it black.
I keep finding blocks that are the right circumference but not #52, or vice versa, or not the right height...
After deciding a 38 ICS Pakistan jacket was far too boxy, I did a good amount of research and decided I wanted to try an Excelled. I was thrilled to find a 34 and bought it for an expected price. Cleaned it really well.
I'm finding that it also is rather boxy. The arms and body length are...
Peter Gabriel, is that you?!
The fit looks good to me. If you love the jacket, I'd say an ill fit is out of the question. If all of the subjective allowances are to your liking, wear it happily and don't overthink it!
[Edit: or, if you have the funds and inclination, you can have it modified...
Thanks for remembering me, guys. I am just in the market for the cross zip, perfecto, motorcycle style at the moment. I found a nice one, but for over twice what the normal going rate is. Excelled seems to have what I'm looking for, in a slim cut, without the extra bells and whistles.
Haha, you've almost got me sold. It does give it character, and besides, it's not like these jackets are symmetrical anyway.
I do like that the grainy epaulet is on the smooth side, and vice versa. Balances it out.
The seller got back to me with the measurements, and it seems like it should...
Ah, this one in particular is $110 with the option of making an offer. But every search for "Perfecto jacket 34" is turning up results in the high 200s or higher. Maybe because it's only including the Schott brand.
The free shipping makes me want to give it a go, though.
I just don't trust...
Interesting. I didn't even know that Perfecto referred to this style of jacket, regardless of maker (I thought it just referred to Schott's version). I read up a little on the history now, but thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Did we ever figure out what's going on with Japan...
Much appreciated on the tag! I've got the same few resources I use for hats (I wish my head circumference had the same issue my chest circumference does!) scoured for now, but hopefully something else turns up soon.
I recently got a bargain on an ICS jacket (same style as above), but it's just...
This is good to hear. I am mostly just looking for something old but still in good shape. If the pocket and zippers are in the classic configuration (the ones I've admired all seem to have the features in the jacket above), I don't necessarily need or could afford something in the $500 range...
Thanks for the replies, all. I'm waiting to hear back on the pit-to-pit measurement, and I'll see from there.
Ah, I see. I'm mostly used to thrift shopping, where it seems like all the nice clothes are XXL. I figured this would be similar. I'm not new to vintage (especially fedoras) or leather...
I've found this vintage jacket for sale for a reasonable deal, and it's hard to find my size (slim person). I am just wondering whether the leather on the front side looks cracked, or whether that was just - give or take - how the leather looked from the start. If it's damage, is it repairable...
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