What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[LeatherHunter]

Vintage Vanson C2 just came in. This may be the best-patterned Perfecto-style jacket out there. Soo comfortable. Perfect length. The cowhide is thick and soft. TFL-ers looking for a nice cross-zip really should give the C2 a chance. @dudewuttheheck has already showed what a great jacket it is, for not a lot of dinero. Weirdly, a lot used ones come out of Japan; new ones can be had from Vanson..

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Good looking jacket, Been looking semi-seriously for a C-2 for awhile, on the pre-owned market. I see a few but finding a size 50-52 has proven difficult as is in most cases. May consider having Vanson build me one.

 

[AeroLover]

Regius test jacket.

 

[P2D]

RMC J24L

 

[3.14nche]

Aero Hooch Hauler

 

[torfjord]

Look up posts by @dudewuttheheck about his Vanson C2, and maybe his Youtube piece on it. Just an awesome jacket, his is rarer because the hide has more grain. Most C2s are smooth cowhide. Such lovely jackets, totally under the radar (except, apparently, in Japan).

Yes, for some reason C2s are a lot easier to find in Japan. That's where I found mine. Totally agree with you, it's a brilliant cross zip pattern. Congrats on finding one, fit looks absolutely nailed down!

 

[torfjord]

Old Swedish goat today. Happy Friday gents!

 

[barnabus]

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Old Swedish goat today. Happy Friday gents!

I see loads of these available on eBay and I'm often tempted but haven't yet taken the plunge.

Any other comments on this style?

 

[ABCD]

I see loads of these available on eBay and I'm often tempted but haven't yet taken the plunge.

Any other comments on this style?

I think they're badass, great quality too.

 

[torfjord]

I see loads of these available on eBay and I'm often tempted but haven't yet taken the plunge.

Any other comments on this style?

Very nice, thick, grainy and soft hand, goat on the two I’ve handled. Also very nice construction, clean and aesthetic stitching. Way nicer than expected for workwear.
There were civilian versions of these and there were jackets issued as part of a work uniform. The one Marc has was issued to workers on the subway in Stockholm sometime between 1967 and 1977.
This design was first used by brewery workers way back in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. They’re therefore nicknamed “brewer’s tailcoat”.

 

[Will Zach]

Very nice, thick, grainy and soft hand, goat on the two I’ve handled. Also very nice construction, clean and aesthetic stitching. Way nicer than expected for workwear.
There were civilian versions of these and there were jackets issued as part of a work uniform. The one Marc has was issued to workers on the subway in Stockholm sometime between 1967 and 1977.
This design was first used by brewery workers way back in the late 1800’s/early 1900’s. They’re therefore nicknamed “brewer’s tailcoat”.

It's great to be able to wear a piece of history.

 

[AeroLover]

5*

 

[Al 916]

Cal Friday anyone?!

Thick as Horse......hide

Heavy Cal pre-conditioning, no collar required today.

Not sure on the age of this one, @JMax what would you say?

 

[tmitchell59]

How does the back cinch thing feel day to day?

I've only worn for a few hours. You have to be aware of the back belt catching on things. Other than that I don't notice it. The adjustment pokes another couple of holes through the belt. I will adjust as needed after some wearing time.

I have a Freewheelers denim early style with the same belt.

I first saw High Large posted here several years ago. I was in love! This is a different leather than my Fine Creek. I bit less stiff, which is fine with me. Size 44 fits fine.

 

[Rawky]

Cal Friday anyone?!

Thick as Horse......hide

Heavy Cal pre-conditioning, no collar required today.

Not sure on the age of this one @JMax what would you say?


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I'm so intrigued by Cals. How many do you have? Don't suppose you have an instagram where you display them as well?

 

[Al 916]

I'm so intrigued by Cals. How many do you have? Don't suppose you have an instagram where you display them as well?

Just a couple and a few Al's straight and X.
I'm a kid to the block, the Cal King is @JMax (if I @ him again Beetlejuice appears)

 

[Adamonthetools]

I picked up a leather trucker jacket for work a few days back, I hope some of you could give me more info about it … I know very little other than it fits pretty well as a work jacket and seems bombproof, it’s a similarly style to a waxed Levi’s and a blanket lined Carhartt I own. It was sold as Horsehide but I really have no idea as there aren’t any tags other than what is shown.

 

[Adamonthetools]

I picked up a leather trucker jacket for work a few days back, I hope some of you could give me more info about it … I know very little other than it fits pretty well as a work jacket and seems bombproof, it’s a similarly style to a waxed Levi’s and a blanket lined Carhartt I own. It was sold as Horsehide but I really have no idea as there aren’t any tags other than what is shown.

I picked up a leather trucker jacket for work a few days back, I hope some of you could give me more info about it … I know very little other than it fits pretty well as a work jacket and seems bombproof, it’s a similarly style to a waxed Levi’s and a blanket lined Carhartt I own. It was sold as Horsehide but I really have no idea as there aren’t any tags other than what is shown.

 

[X83]

Going with the aero premier highwayman today

 

[AeroLover]

I'm so intrigued by Cals. How many do you have? Don't suppose you have an instagram where you display them as well?

Check out this cal i'm selling: beast

 

[JMax]

Cal Friday anyone?!

Thick as Horse......hide

Heavy Cal pre-conditioning, no collar required today.

Not sure on the age of this one, @JMax what would you say?

Expert? No way. But I’ve had a few. Hard for me to opine w/o a better view of the hide. Also, Is it heavy or more medium weight? I’d say 70s, but maybe a bit earlier. Main zip and teardrop pulls sorta point to that timeframe too. Message me some more pics if you want. Beetlejuice out.