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FIVESTAR LEATHER G1 JACKET
- Thread starter Shawn Ali
- Start date
Thomas Koehle
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Second what Burt said ...
Which size did you order?
Which size did you order?
bn1966
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Custom job: I’m a 46 chest but 48 jacket shoulders, waist about 36. Thus: Pit to pit spec 25” and shoulders 21.25 down to 22” waist which feels broad enough but more fitted through the torso thus avoiding blousy. Hide is 1 mm with a cotton lining and it will be worn mainly undone with a T only underneath....
ausreenactor
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Looks great. Zipper puller certainly stands out. Hide and collar are a good match. Happy for you!
Shawn Ali
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Fulcanelli
Member
Well I have one on the way. A mash-up between the BR WG pattern someone kindly sent to fivestar and the aircomfort. I'll post pictures once arrives.
Fulcanelli
Member
Do we know anything about the internal construction of fivestar jackets? What I am getting at is, are they skived and glued?
Shawn, are you able to answer?
Shawn, are you able to answer?
Saint-ex
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If @Shawn Ali is not, who will be ?
Shawn Ali
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Hi Dear @Fulcanelli
Thanks for your concerns, what exactly you want to know about the internal construction, I many times posted images even in different Threads about the different construction processes. I also posted on our website complete construction process of FiveStar Leather Jackets, You can view the detailed images at below link
Production Tour
FiveStar Leathers Production Tour Upon Receiving every order from our Customers a Production order is generated and Signed by me or other responsible persons to properly instruct the productionThan This production order is transferred to Patterns and Cutting Department After Cutting Transferred...
Anything else, my pleasure to share
Best Regards
Shawn
Fulcanelli
Member
Thanks Shawn, nice to see pictures of your workshop. Looks like you have a decent set-up there, and I am sure the jackets are in safe-hands with those guys.
I was ignorant of the processes for jacket internal construction until I read this article about Aero leather: https://almostvintagestyle.com/2018/10/31/an-interview-with-ken-calder-or-aero-leather/
I was ignorant of the processes for jacket internal construction until I read this article about Aero leather: https://almostvintagestyle.com/2018/10/31/an-interview-with-ken-calder-or-aero-leather/
I've dropped the hammer on a customized 55J14 based on the Buzz Rickson G-1. I'm looking forward to seeing its progress. @Shawn Ali has been extremely courteous and accommodating as we communicated back and forth to keep it within my budget.
@Shawn Ali , If I may make a suggestion. My body dimensions make me a standard size 38/40 but they didn't match the Five Star Leather sizing guide (not even the Xtra Small), so I had to order a made-to-measure jacket. Is it possible to re-evaluate your sizing guides?
Regardless, I think Shawn's desire to continually improve his products, expand his selection with different manufacturers and contracts, offering customization options, all at an affordable price point will appeal to both experienced enthusiasts and newcomers. There's a lot of potential in Five Star Leather and I applaud Shawn for pursuing this under-served segment of the market where he can establish himself in and expand.
@Shawn Ali , If I may make a suggestion. My body dimensions make me a standard size 38/40 but they didn't match the Five Star Leather sizing guide (not even the Xtra Small), so I had to order a made-to-measure jacket. Is it possible to re-evaluate your sizing guides?
Regardless, I think Shawn's desire to continually improve his products, expand his selection with different manufacturers and contracts, offering customization options, all at an affordable price point will appeal to both experienced enthusiasts and newcomers. There's a lot of potential in Five Star Leather and I applaud Shawn for pursuing this under-served segment of the market where he can establish himself in and expand.
Fulcanelli
Member
Mine has arrived and is awesome. I went for the high grade 1.6mm goatskin, quilted lining and a 1.5cm bigger collar. Will post pictures soon.
Fulcanelli
Member
Already planning another one. @Shawn is a full mouton or sheepskin lining an option?
