What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[CombatWombat]

I mean, I don't think there's anything I like as much as an A-2 for the coolness factor. I like the Cossack about as much as an A-1 - it has the advantage that, without the knits, it can be worn in temperatures that are 5-10 degrees (F) warmer. It's a neat look, but like most of us, I like my military jackets better.

I have to admit I love the Cossack/A-1 look more than the A-2.....I think it's just my preference for buttons over one-way zippers for ventilation in a country that rarely has leather jacket weather

 

[Wz1999]

It’s a good jacket day, so time to air out an Original M-422A.

 

[B-Man2]

Outstanding WZ !
Who’s the maker of this one?

 

[Wz1999]

Outstanding WZ !
Who’s the maker of this one?

Thanks! It’s Gordon & Ferguson.

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[mulceber]

Man, that is a knockout, WZ. Love seeing an original that old in such great condition. I wish AVI's repro could copy the russet tones of that goatskin.

 

[Wz1999]

Man, that is a knockout, WZ. Love seeing an original that old in such great condition. I wish AVI's repro could copy the russet tones of that goatskin.

Thanks Jan

 

[Lorenzo_l]

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Zhi,

As Jan said, that's a knockout of a jacket. I cannot imagine it being easy to find an M-442A in such good, wearable condition. You've done well. Wear it in good health.
And, IMO, that jacket dereves one of your great photo reviews of its own.

 

[Wz1999]

Zhi,

As Jan said, that's a knockout of a jacket. I cannot imagine it being easy to find an M-442A in such good, wearable condition. You've done well. Wear it in good health.
And, IMO, that jacket dereves one of your great photo reviews of its own.

Thanks Lorenzo!

Regards,
Z

 

[Sideslip]

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I can only echo every one else's comments, a beautiful jacket in such lovely condition. Thank you for sharing! All the more motivational as I correspond with JC on his new goatskin which is as close as I am to an original now.

 

[mulceber]

I can only echo every one else's comments, a beautiful jacket in such lovely condition. Thank you for sharing! All the more motivational as I correspond with JC on his new goatskin which is as close as I am to an original now.

Yeah, it'd be cool to see a side-by-side of that jacket with a jacket made of John's Pakistani goatskin.

 

[John Luder]

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Beautiful texture and color. Is there anything left of the stencil on the collar? How bout a pic of that and of the label? Pretty please!

 

[Erwin]

It’s a good jacket day, so time to air out an Original M-422A.

Super cool jacket, congrats. BTW what size it is?

 

[Wz1999]

Beautiful texture and color. Is there anything left of the stencil on the collar? How bout a pic of that and of the label? Pretty please!

Original Gordon & Ferguson M-422A

A package arrived from Goodwill Industries of Ohio I took a couple of pictures out in the sunshine to show that wonderful russett color.

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

 

[Wz1999]

Super cool jacket, congrats. BTW what size it is?

Thanks! It’s size 42.

 

[entertainment]

Good Wear Skyline L-2B

 

[Dany McDonald]

Good Wear Skyline L-2B

John, that L-2B look like a stunner of a reproduction and the fit is spot-on.

More pics please!

D

 

[Lord Flashheart]

ELC Star this morning

 

[ZuZu]

ELC Star this morning
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Not the most accurate reproduction in pattern and color but all the ones I've seen worn by people look really good! Something to be said for a well designed pattern- accurate or not.

 

[B-Man2]

Good Wear Skyline L-2B

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Nice !
Never knew JC made L-2b’s
Great fit .

 

[entertainment]

Nice !
Never knew JC made L-2b’s
Great fit .

It's a great jacket. He recently got an order of some sage green nylon and has been developing the patterns. The L-2A is listed on the order form. Here is a photo comparing the shoulder pocket of the GW, a vintage N-3B, and a BR L-2: