GW Star A-2 help

[JWS4]

Just got an email from Vickie that John will be starting my jacket in the next two weeks! I am planning on going with the Star contract. Like the idea of inset sleeves and wide back panel. Plus Star was based in Massachusetts where I live. I have GW Dubow 20960 the Star should be a good addition. If any one has any pictures or thoughts please share.

 

[Roughwear]

The Star is a great contract and as ever John's repros are excellent. I'm not sure exactly what information you are after.

 

[JWS4]

Like to see pics of one of John's Stars after a few years of wear.

 

[Anonymous]

The Star is a slim fit and short jacket. Make sure to get your measurements right.

 

[blackrat2]

I know from emails with GW that JC has improved the Star pattern recently...I have to say I like them but the collar isn't to everyone's taste

 

[bseal]

The GW Stars I tried on were long in the torso as opposed to an Aero, etc.

 

[Silver Surfer]

yup, as a rule they are a longer a-2, a little narrower at the bottom, a little wider at the top. i have never noticed that the downward slope of the front of the collar to be overly dramatic.

 

[watchmanjimg]

I know this isn't the greatest pic (click to enlarge), but here's mine worn with WW2 Impressions 1941-pattern Army HBTs. Body length is not an issue.

 

[JWS4]

Thank you for the picture, what leather did you go with?

 

[watchmanjimg]

Thank you for the picture, what leather did you go with?

This was a "demo" model JC produced to showcase the pattern. It's seal brown and I believe Japanese HH but I can't swear to it.

 

[CBI]

Star's fit well and JC will cut to your measurements so it should be a great jacket.

 

[fedoralover]

Like to see pics of one of John's Stars after a few years of wear.

Since you asked here's one. It probably belonged to someone here originally,but it's mine now and I love it. I haven't posted in quite a while as I haven't had any purchases to ask about or show. Until now. For those of you that didn't see this at the fedoralounge, I picked this up at an antique show in Portland Oregon last weekend. I couldn't believe it, but have verified it is indeed a Goodwear Star Sporstwear Shinki horsehide jacket.

fedoralover

 

[Vcruiser]

Very nice. Beautiful
Van

 

[2BM2K]

If I am not mistaken this is a Star Sportswear;

 

[Marv]

If I am not mistaken this is a Star Sportswear;

sure looks like one especially with the low cut of the collar around the neckline and shape of the pocket flaps.....

 

[herk115]

I know this isn't the greatest pic (click to enlarge), but here's mine worn with WW2 Impressions 1941-pattern Army HBTs. Body length is not an issue.

Somehow, the satellite dish and the ATM kinda ruin the effect... But I know what you were trying to show. Good job.

 

[regius]

The Star is a great contract and as ever John's repros are excellent. I'm not sure exactly what information you are after.

Andrew, how do you rate Eastman's Star?

 

[Roughwear]

At one time I briefly owned one of their early very dark Stars and quickly sold it on. The current version looks a lot more accurate judging by the photos on their website and from those I have seen in their mobile shop at Duxford. The pocket tag is spot on!

 

[Silver Surfer]

i have an elc star purchased from a vlj member, and could not be happier. at this point from what i can see, the elc version and gw version are almost indisinguishable from one another, other then john using a slightly heavier hh, and lighter colored knits. my original, which is in a lighter colored hh, is a bit longer in the body, and slightly narrower then other original contracts. both the gw and elc are super easy wearers, as are originals, and look super sharp.

 

[Roughwear]

I agree with you here Vic. My size 44 original fits your description perfectly.