Show Us Your “Vintage” Good Wear Jackets.

[ausreenactor]

That would be @Chandler and I, although I think "shot down" is putting it a bit strongly. It was posted in the Eastman/BR thread, Chandler pointed out it didn't fit the title, I agreed and advocated for posting it in this thread. Maybe a bit pushy on my part, but regardless of where it is, I'm glad you posted it, @Pilotomutante.

Understand..... thanks...

 

[Pilotomutante]

I've been absent from the forum for a long time, just happened to pass by and saw the other thread. Didn't bother to check that there was this specific post for GW vintage. Happy to contribute and no pun taken.

 

[Maverickson]

HI All,

It is nice to see some renewed interest in quality reproduction jackets again on VLJ.

A "vintage pic" of John and I back in 2012 and when my GW reproduction Monarch A-2 journey began with my GW repro jacket seen in the subsequent pix.

I traveled cross country from VA. Bch., VA to Seattle to meet with John. Note, I am wearing one of my all time favorite wears (pre 1948 Monarch horse hide civilian) in the pic.

Most notably, I am believe that my GW Monarch will last well beyond me. Much like my civilian Monarch which has already lasted the lifetime with it's original owner. Now working on #2 with me. I am aware that it's original owner graduated high school in 1939.

See more about this same GW Monarch jacket here & as received https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/a-2-monarch-good-wear-born-on-the-4th-of-july.16982/

My Monarch A-2 after 7 seasons of wear and well broken in. As suggested by JC it took some wear but the grain gets more pronounced with wear. Exactly as explained, it only gets better with each successive year of wear.

Original & above all correct blackened M-39 Talon zip assembly.

Everything about this jacket is superior!

Cheers, Dave

 

[B-Man2]

HI All,

It is nice to see some renewed interest in quality reproduction jackets again on VLJ.

A "vintage pic" of John and I back in 2012 and when my GW reproduction Monarch A-2 journey began with my GW repro jacket seen in the subsequent pix.

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I traveled cross country from VA. Bch., VA to Seattle to meet with John. Note, I am wearing one of my all time favorite wears (pre 1948 Monarch horse hide civilian) in the pic.

Most notably, I am believe that my GW Monarch will last well beyond me. Much like my civilian Monarch which has already lasted the lifetime with it's original owner. Now working on #2 with me. I am aware that it's original owner graduated high school in 1939.

See more about this same GW Monarch jacket here & as received https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/a-2-monarch-good-wear-born-on-the-4th-of-july.16982/

My Monarch A-2 after 7 seasons of wear and well broken in. As suggested by JC it took some wear but the grain gets more pronounced with wear. Exactly as explained, it only gets better with each successive year of wear.

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Original & above all correct blackened M-39 Talon zip assembly.

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Everything about this jacket is superior!

Cheers, Dave

That’s a beauty Dave ……
And you’re spot on regarding the quality of that jacket . I think that John Chapman’s jackets will outlive us all

 

[mulceber]

Agreed! And Dave, that jacket is beautiful. It’s really getting me excited for the Monarch I have on order from John.

 

[entertainment]

GW Ventura. Ordered in 2009 and received in 2010. (Under nine months!)
Seal HH though a very light shade. Shinki, I think.

 

[B-Man2]

GW Ventura. Ordered in 2009 and received in 2010. (Under nine months!)
Seal HH though a very light shade. Shinki, I think.

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I’ve always like these , just never pulled the trigger on one .

 

[entertainment]

I still love this jacket and wear it all the time. Even wore it today!
Added bonus, it incentivizes keeping the weight off since it is very trim through the middle.
Lots of compliments too which never seems to happen with the A-2s. . . .
One thing I love about JC is that he really is a master at forming a collar (among many other skills).

 

[Wz1999]

GW Ventura. Ordered in 2009 and received in 2010. (Under nine months!)
Seal HH though a very light shade. Shinki, I think.

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Beautiful jacket!