Platon Dubow seal?

[Cocker]

Dang, that fit is perfect! I don't think you could have been better of, especially for that price.

 

[ausreenactor]

Whoa, perfect fit. Damn, now I want one. When does the madness end?!?

When the prices go up. Get in now. I have saved the seller and checking daily. Or I suppose I just go to the website.

 

[silvio76]

I had my concerns about the standard fit but this athletic cut is perfect for me at size 42 (now I normally wear size 40). The sleeves are also not too long either for my short arms.

The horsehide is nice, a touch thinner than the possibly 10-15 years old ELC House A2 I own, sturdy but also pliable. It's unmatched, as you can see from the photos I took, and I bet it'll get really good characters with wear.

First impression: totally worth it. Very excited, and very happy.

Thanks for your review.

 

[jeremiah]

I understand that. Thanks.
Yeah I am like that with buying leather for my projects now.

 

[Pilot]

One has to admit..nice jacket... nice fit as well. All HH all as per original contract (structure, construction, knits, metalware, skin out of HH).
Just for the sake of fairness... nice Job!

 

[tibor]

Very nice. At first I thought the knits looked more Aero-berry than Dubow-purple, but I think that was just the lighting. So I got a little lost along the way, is this a separate business started by Platon and not associated with Kelso? If so, did they have a falling out or are they still chummy?

 

[johnwayne]

Looks nice for the money but IMHO having a Dubow original I think the collar is not pointed enough and those pockets flaps are far too wavy which doesn't therefore make it a very faithful repro, sorry but is that me being picky? As I say, a nice looking A2 but more like a house version to me.

 

[Whatsit]

@johnwayne platon went by his original Dubow. I’d figure they were made so quickly back then it would be hard to find two perfectly the same Dubows but of course I more then likely could be wrong. Just funny that Platon would go thru the trouble to match the color thread exactly like the color thread on his original but then slack off on other details?
Again just my own opinions but think this is dead on his own original Dubow
Mike

 

[Technonut2112]

Looks nice for the money but IMHO having a Dubow original I think the collar is not pointed enough and those pockets flaps are far too wavy which doesn't therefore make it a very faithful repro, sorry but is that me being picky? As I say, a nice looking A2 but more like a house version to me.

You have what, One out of 50,000 made during wartime conditions? There were WIDE variations in large contracts between all components... in cutting, and stitch-work of the jackets as well. It's just plain dismissive to look down the the nose at Platon's Dubow as a 'house jacket' given those facts IMO...

 

[jeremiah]

Very nice. At first I thought the knits looked more Aero-berry than Dubow-purple, but I think that was just the lighting. So I got a little lost along the way, is this a separate business started by Platon and not associated with Kelso? If so, did they have a falling out or are they still chummy?

I was told no falling out and this seperate operation is not affiliated with BK.

 

[johnwayne]

I take your point Mike and I stand to be corrected but those flaps do look more akin to another maker to me, Aero? Nearly on a par with the new Goldsmith less double stitching!

 

[jeremiah]

For comparison here is a much older made BK dubow thay was more than likely made by Platon.

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

For comparison here is a much older made BK dubow thay was more than likely made by Platon.
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From my information neither Platon nor Andy sew the jackets

 

[jeremiah]

Well then disregard that info. Thanks.

 

[Teddy]

@Greg Gale

Jacket measurements (measured quickly without fully stretching the jacket while lifting it in air so there might be errors):
P2P: 22.5''
Shoulders: 17.5''
Sleeves: 25'' (along the curve)
Back length: 24.5''

My measurements:
Height: 5' 8''
Chest: 42''

 

[Teddy]

I went into an elevator just to take a photo with better lighting...better review will come when I get someone to take photos on me.

 

[Technonut2112]

I have many 27798 pics scattered around, but quickly found this original in russet which has quite 'wavy' pocket flaps. This variation appears to have the more 'pointed' collar tips however, but given a bit of time, I'm certain that I could find more than a few pics of originals sporting more 'rounded' ones as well...

EDIT: Here's another original 27798 pocket flap:

 

[Officer Dibley]

Probably a trick of the light or the peculiarities of the jacket on which it is based but the sleeves seem wide or at least wider than my personal preference from elbow to wrist.
BUT before Tech and others jump on mefor daring to show ANY dissent ...... it's a nice looking jacket and seems to be great value.
The proof will be rather like a classic beauty or a fine wine, how well it ages.
I'm looking forward to seeing folks wear their jackets like they stole them and the results of that. For example the "tunnelling" should disappear as the jacket creases.
As these are "cheaper" jackets, will we see the desire for a custom fit go away ? Or will that become an option ?

 

[jeremiah]

I have noticed the sleeves on my arco have settled in a bit so no doubt these will as well.

 

[B-Man2]

Nkang
No need to worry about those sleeves. The more wear it gets the more they’ll crease up and shorten a bit. Wear it in a heavy rain storm and you like the results when it drys. By the way it does look good on you . Nice fit!