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Five Star Leather Jackets

MrProper

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Man, if they can produce a jacket based on the photos/specs you sent that isn't part of their catalogue, that opens a whole world of possibilities. I'm also rooting for you and hope they nail it (or get close enough to retain the value proposition).

All my 5* jackets based on photos ;-) So he can. I think about some shearling jackets
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TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

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All my 5* jackets based on photos ;-) So he can. I think about some shearling jackets
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love those examples. Keep us posted. In the meantime I am ordering your Amelia Earhart inspired jacket. The only change I made was to have contrast stitching with olive thread and obviously some dimension stuff to fit my body. And I will order in Premium Steerhide. I'll post product shot in a couple weeks when I receive, but never can look as good as you in it :D
Last question, I noticed your neck size measurement for the jacket. I compared to my typical jacket and it is noticeably smaller, maybe like 2 or 3 inches. Most of my jackets seem to have 20 inch circumference on inside, basically around the base of the collar. My usual dress shirt size is 16. So I reduced to 18 inch for tighter fit. But I'm worried might be too tight. I don't plan to wear jacket fully zipped up anyway.
 

MrProper

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love those examples. Keep us posted. In the meantime I am ordering your Amelia Earhart inspired jacket. The only change I made was to have contrast stitching with olive thread and obviously some dimension stuff to fit my body. And I will order in Premium Steerhide. I'll post product shot in a couple weeks when I receive, but never can look as good as you in it :D
Last question, I noticed your neck size measurement for the jacket. I compared to my typical jacket and it is noticeably smaller, maybe like 2 or 3 inches. Most of my jackets seem to have 20 inch circumference on inside, basically around the base of the collar. My usual dress shirt size is 16. So I reduced to 18 inch for tighter fit. But I'm worried might be too tight. I don't plan to wear jacket fully zipped up anyway.

too kindly ;).
I have a neck size of 15.75" for button down shirts. So I thought to myself that just under 18" should be enough. Fits me perfectly.
Finger crossed for your jacket.
 

CBI

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love that Shawn send the measurement pics before mailing the jacket to avoid any potential issues
 

MrProper

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Lol, why didn't you say you liked that jacket so much, would've send it to you. :D

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My strange dimensions prevent standard sizes. And yes, I like it very much :)

I took Mr. Propers advice and bombarded Shawn with photos. Fit photos and actual measurement photos. I’m excited to see what he can do. If it doesn’t work out...it’s a fun adventure either way. Basing the rrl knock off on this fit:
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It seems that we are almost the same size. I only add a few inches in length. :D
 

jonesy86

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I took Mr. Propers advice and bombarded Shawn with photos. Fit photos and actual measurement photos. I’m excited to see what he can do. If it doesn’t work out...it’s a fun adventure either way. Basing the rrl knock off on this fit:
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It looks like Five Star's catalog is expanding rapidly.
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It ain’t Horween or Shinki, but there is no reason to think the stitching will unravel. I doubt these will end up being anyone’s go to jacket if you have nice vintage or repros in the closet. For me it is just a fun distraction.
I second that notion. I also think it’s cool to be able to throw an oddball pattern at a maker who is willing to give it a go and see what will stick. From what I’ve seen they look far better than the taobao /Cidu jackets. I’ll certainly post my thoughts upon arrival.
 

jonesy86

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I second that notion. I also think it’s cool to be able to throw an oddball pattern at a maker who is willing to give it a go and see what will stick. From what I’ve seen they look far better than the taobao /Cidu jackets. I’ll certainly post my thoughts upon arrival.
Yeah, I'm not going body surfing in my Five Star jacket.
 

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