Chrome-tanned russet goatskin anyone?

[Dany McDonald]

Look at that collar...!

Someone is bound to acquire a very, very nice David D Doniger skin...

Good Wear Leather Coat Company: Sale David D. Doniger A-2 Flight Jacket

www.goodwearleather.com

 

[Pa12]

Look at that collar...!




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Someone is bound to acquire a very, very nice David D Doniger skin...

Good Wear Leather Coat Company: Sale David D. Doniger A-2 Flight Jacket

www.goodwearleather.com

Sweet

 

[Lorenzo_l]

I have one of those GW Donis, made last year, and it is a delight to wear. HIGHLY recommended.

 

[blackrat2]

I have his Chrome tanned goat also, superb stuff

 

[mulceber]

Oof, the leather on that is just scrumptious!

 

[flyincowboy]

I have one of those GW Donis, made last year, and it is a delight to wear. HIGHLY recommended.

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Stunning jacket ! 1st thought was what a nice 5 star Doninger! Very nice goatskin !

 

[Nickb123]

Looks very much like the French goatskin of old!

 

[Silver Surfer]

By chappy’s measurements, it’s long in the body and arms. Too bad, too long. Nutz

 

[johnwayne]

Has JC lost a bit of weight(?), thought he was more a 44”! And here’s mine, almost identical and a few years old now - poss 9-10 years ago I bought this off John!!

 

[mulceber]

Yeah, I gather John’s now more of a large 42. He and I basically wear the same jacket size, although I think his shoulders are a bit broader.

 

[leper-colony]

He looks good, hope it's on purpose!

 

[Pa12]

Yeah, I gather John’s now more of a large 42. He and I basically wear the same jacket size, although I think his shoulders are a bit broader.

Broad shoulders from all that cuttin and sewin

 

[Nickb123]

Yeah, I gather John’s now more of a large 42. He and I basically wear the same jacket size, although I think his shoulders are a bit broader.

No, no! Tell him not to lose anymore weight!

Jk

 

[kev15]

I have one of those GW Donis, made last year, and it is a delight to wear. HIGHLY recommended.

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Dear Lorenzo! Would you be so kind as to share your body measurements and jacket dimensions? I am seriously considering that jacket, my only little concern is the sleeve length. You look great in yours!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Dear Lorenzo! Would you be so kind as to share your body measurements and jacket dimensions? I am seriously considering that jacket, my only little concern is the sleeve length. You look great in yours!

That goat doesn't seem to crease a lot at the sleeve or event show any sleeve retraction with usage based on Lorenzo image. At 27 inches its a consideration for sure.

 

[Lorenzo_l]

Dear Lorenzo! Would you be so kind as to share your body measurements and jacket dimensions? I am seriously considering that jacket, my only little concern is the sleeve length. You look great in yours!

Hi @kev15 ,

Thanks for the kind words. I don't have the jacket's measurements to hand, but I will try to measure the jacket at some point this week. The thing with Goodwear, btw, is that the jackets are made to measure so, you provide your measurements to Mr J. Chapman, discuss contracts and patters and a jacket is then made to your suit your measurements and specifications. No off-the-shelf jackets there (unless you get them from the "Sales jackets" section).

 

[Lorenzo_l]

That goat doesn't seem to crease a lot at the sleeve or event show any sleeve retraction with usage based on Lorenzo image. At 27 inches its a consideration for sure.

The picture was taken right after I received the jacket, so no time for jacket to relax or develop creases. Thing is, after 8 months, while the jacket has relaxed considerably and is even more comfortable to wear than it was when the picture was taken, there are no creases on the sleeves either. Partly to do with the goatskin, I suppose. I've seen pictures of originals and I have hardly noticed any creases on those either.

 

[Dany McDonald]

The picture was taken right after I received the jacket, so no time for jacket to relax or develop creases. Thing is, after 8 months, while the jacket has relaxed considerably and is even more comfortable to wear as it was when the picture was taken, there are no creases on the sleeves either. Partly to do with the goatskin, I suppose. I've seen pictures of originals and I have hardly noticed any creases on those either.

Agreed, and I think that its inherent to goatskin to behave that way. USN jackets that I have have not developed creases.

 

[blackrat2]

He has indeed..cut back on his snacks is what he told me..suddenly you guys in a 42 could be in luck