Another Stratoliner

[fishmeok]

I'm in between hides right now so I decided to use up the rest of the cowhide I made the last two Luftwaffe jackets out of. It's another Stratoliner with two inside pockets, lightweight wool liner (heavy satin on the sleeves), wool knits, and some new "cinnamon" mouton I picked up a while back (too difficult to find vintage red mouton that is usable- I have a big bag full of stuff that looks good, but cracks when you try to use it for a collar). The zipper is a modern Talon (thanks Jeff!). Hand pockets are lined with cashmere/cotton blend corduroy for that luxurious feel....
Cheers
Mark

 

[bfrench]

I'm in between hides right now so I decided to use up the rest of the cowhide I made the last two Luftwaffe jackets out of. It's another Stratoliner with two inside pockets, lightweight wool liner (heavy satin on the sleeves), wool knits, and some new "cinnamon" mouton I picked up a while back (too difficult to find vintage red mouton that is usable- I have a big bag full of stuff that looks good, but cracks when you try to use it for a collar). The zipper is a modern Talon (thanks Jeff!). Hand pockets are lined with cashmere/cotton blend corduroy for that luxurious feel....
Cheers
Mark

Hi, Mark,

Fantastic jacket - would look extra special with two piece arms and a one piece back.

BTW - the pic above is my favourite.

Cheers,
Bill French

 

[dujardin]

again a splendid one.
this jacket is super cooool
like the lining

as Bill, photo is also super coollllllllllll

byeeeeee

marcel

 

[asiamiles]

Fine unpretentious jacket with great G-1 pockets (as I like to call 'em). Excellent work.

 

[Clark J]

Poor kid!!

 

[jack aranda]

Another beauty.
I've lived in my 1941 hybrid since the day it arrived. I've never worn a jacket that fit so well, felt so right. Everywhere I go, people comment on it, ask about it. Last night in North Beach the owner of a custom clothing store asked if I got it at Aero.
You do amazing work, Mark.

 

[fishmeok]

Thanks all. I am very happy with the way it turned out. BTW I just posted it in the classifieds.... I can only enjoy them so long as I don't want to make something else. Right now that's about a day and a half....
Cheers
Mark

 

[grommet]

This is one great looking jacket.
Where did you get the design from?

 

[deeb7]

Where did you get the design from?

Here's where it all started ...

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[dujardin]

This is one great looking jacket.
Where did you get the design from?

belgian idea

 

[fishmeok]

Yep- Marcel is the launch customer....Strato #1

Cheers
Mark

 

[dujardin]

the origin

i saw this jacket for sale on ebay.
the seller said it was a jacket used by a B-25 during WW2.
i was in doubt and the jacket was not worth the value requested by the seller.
so i ask Mark to reproduce one for me.
i surely not regret my decision.

2 photos of the ebay listing.

i have another idea; but not for the moment.
also on ebay, a little bit later; i discover this one.
a jacket made by Strauss .... Levy Strauss
a nice one

byebyeeeeeeeeee
marcel

 

[fishmeok]

Marcel- that'spretty much an A-1 with slash pockets and a leather collar...
Cheers
Mark

 

[asiamiles]

Marcel- that'spretty much an A-1 with slash pockets and a leather collar...

Much heavier, probably horsehide, with a one-piece back.

 

[grommet]

Marcel,
Is that the jacket on your Avatar?
Have you considered wearing it with a pink neck tie and dog tags?

 

[dujardin]

hello Alan

yes
the day i receive the jacket, i decide to make a photo and play the game with the old bicycle.
than just a little work on photoshop to play with the color scheme and that's the result.

some other photos i did

bye marcel

 

[grommet]

Marcel,
I was totally taken in by the B&W Avatar with the old bike - looks like right out of the 1940's.
The jacket looks terrific. It has elegant simplicity. It also must be fairly utilitarian given the Belgian weather.
There is not as much call for fur collars in California, which is either fortunate or not, depending on how you look at it.
Nice dog too.