B10 from BOB DONG

[Flightengineer]

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Please let us know when it arrives and post some photos. I think you’te going to be very happy with it. Can’t wait to see it.

B,
Chinese seller was humane and heeded my pleas And in the end he sent this jacket by airmail, so I hope to get this jacket earlier.
I really hope that I have chosen the right size and it will not be small.
I'll write a detailed report when I receive it and post it here on VLJ.

 

[zoomer]

Yeah, I saw that. Typical of the Asian builders, but until they start selling more overseas, it likely won't hurt them...

I keep telling everybody, I don't think they WANT western business!!!!!
I have no idea WHY they don't want it, but it certainly seems they don't.

Another anecdote, make of it what you will.
I am also fond of 30s-40s repro civvy "white collar" clothing, once again, a style where smaller sizes are seen as "more authentic."
A British firm was doing a nice looking tweed sport suit and getting good reviews for it. I ordered one in 46, waist 40.
What came from the Chinese maker fit fine till you got above the waistline. After that it was proportioned for a bodybuilder! Super wide sleeves and loads of slop in the chest and shoulders...basically 46 reg below the waist and 52 reg above it!!!

Subsequently reports came in that the bigger the sizes ran, the more ridiculous were the proportions of the cut - while your 38s and 40s fit nicely.
Maybe someone needs to convince these folks, who are evidently very set-in-their-ways, that very few western men are strange visitors from the planet Krypton...or built like them!!!

 

[A2 B3au]

All gone tho..I want one with rust knits in a 40 yours looks cool

 

[Brettafett]

I happened to check on Ebay this morning, AND found one! So placed the order for a khaki/ green 42/XL. I think I snapped the last one...
Delivery end of Oct. Hope the bladdy thing is what its supposed to be and it fits.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bob-Dong-T...9a:m:mgWPst3yv5ESPM8V77TrJWA&var=472231078229

I understood that they were releasing the new batch at the end of the year, so this likely from last/ current season.

 

[Flightengineer]

Congratulations, Brett! We will wait for the photo. Will you plan any back art for it?

 

[Greg Gale]

If only the collar was darker...maybe the new batch?

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, Dmitry, I do have plans... But.... Only if its a keeper.

 

[Brettafett]

Found some more here, thanks to Greg's post.
www.superbuy.com/en/page/buy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitem.taobao.com%2Fitem.htm%3Fid%3D562403121318&nTag=Agent-product-taobao

 

[ties70]

Just checked the sizing chart:
I must be one of the "Giants from behind the wall" of Game of Thrones....even if there were jackets in XXXL available (which are not) they would still need another 10 cm in shoulder and 20 cm in chest width to fit me...

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, its a funny thing. I am not even sure the 42 will fit me... I understand these may be quite 'thick'... Anyway.... lets see.

 

[Brettafett]

Curiosity got the better of me. My Dong is on the way. Size 42 olive green knit...
Apparently these should be available in larger sizes again with the 'new' batch in November.

 

[Greg Gale]

Interesting you went with the 42 (XL)? Seeing how well the "L" B-15 fits Dima, I chose the same size (L) when ordering my MA-1 which is baggy anyway. We'll see. I don't think you'd have needed an XXL. Ordering the right size from China sounds like finding your car keys in the dark, yet, some have managed to nail the fit.

 

[Brettafett]

Exactly right. From what Thomas said and comparing Bronson's and BD's measurements, seems the BD's are slightly longer.... Also, wanted to account for the thickness of the fur. The 40 seemed short, the Bronson shorter (and those appear to have a seam in the knit ), the 42 seemingly has ok lengths and some room to spare, but not overly so...
I am/ was sceptical. If these were copied off Buzz Rickson's.... I had a 40 BR B-10 and it fit fine, but a smidgen roomy, not as nice as my ELC B-10, which imo is so much nicer all round. Would be nice to be surprised... Anyhow. As we keep saying, "let see..."

 

[Schmauder]

If anyone is willing to order directly from their shop on taobao, they have one B-10 left in XL: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z0d.6639537.1997196601.49.58db7484S447ej&id=562403121318

 

[johnwayne]

That BD looks good for the price, mouton collar looks good although the knits and lining look a little on the dark side but more important is the fit so fingers crossed it works for you, keep us posted! Looking forward to wearing my BR B10 now colder months are arriving.

 

[Brettafett]

Yes, I agree about the knits, thats why I posted about replacement knit for a B-10 . Its the one thing I am frowning on... But as you say, the price was too reasonable, it was hard not to pounce and give it a try. Also agree about the fit. These BD seem to have better lengths for me, so am hoping for gold. Look forward to a review.

 

[Brettafett]

Wow! I received... Completely unexpectedly... my Bob Dong B-10. That was lightning quick from China to the UK! AND NO IMPORT DUTY NONSENSE!
For the money paid, I am flabbergasted. Its good. Size 42 fit well length-wise, theres a bit of room in the body, but its ok. Size 40 would have fit better in the body, but would have been too short, 44 too big for sure.
Quality is fantastic, certainly comparable to my ELC B-10...
Knits are great, not too dark (as feared) and no seam. Mouton collar is luscious.
I will get a review up with some pics as soon as I can get a gap to do so...

 

[Schmauder]

Wow, that really was quick! Mine will not be shipped before the end of this week because of their holidays. Or so I was told. Since size 42 seems to fit you, I hope my size 42 will also fit as well. Looking forward to your review!

 

[Brettafett]

Thanks, yours also! Did you buy it off the Ebay site?

 

[Schmauder]

No, I used some kind of agent and bought directly from TaoBao. The agent operates a german website about Chinese food, shopping etc. and offers to act as an agent. Her currency rate is pretty good, so I ordered a few more items.