The "Non-Indy" Indy Jacket

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The "Non-Indy" Indy Jacket

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I mentioned in another thread how a completely "Non-Indy" jacket could make a great looking jacket that is very characteristic of something Indiana Jones may have worn. Entirely different pockets and pocket placement, no action pleat, different side straps, yet very Indy-ish.

With no disrespect to Wested, as that is THE Indy jacket, I have an example of such a jacket below:

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I think it all in the fit. The wear too, but getting a jacket too bulky just so you can wear sweaters under it compromises the Indy look. It should look lean and mean. If you need a sweater, save that for a different leather jacket :lol:
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Very sharp! Looks very '40's. My kind of jacket. It's odd to see the double cinch straps on the sides! Horsehide? I personally prefer the waist length jackets over the below-the-waist ones...it allows you to more easily get into your pockets (nor does it interfere with your pistol holster!).
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Post by agent5 »

Question: What are you rebelling against?

Answer: Waddaya got? :wink:

That there is a road jacket if I ever saw one. Beautiful. My find of jacket.
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Post by spiridon »

8) 8) I LIKE it Rick!! In fact, strange that you should post this......I am wearing a jacket today that is VERY similar to this one.....especially the color and distressed look. I'll try to post some pics of it later......I'd like your feedback and perhaps hazard a guess as to what kind of leather it may be. :D
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Post by Indiana Kev »

I agree that there are jackets out there that do not look like Indy's but that are very Indyish. Here is a pic of me in my jacket that I think has the "spirt" of Indy. And I like the jacket you posted, it looks good.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/ ... G_0807.jpg
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Post by rick5150 »

Indiana Kev - great jacket! It looks a lot like my favorite jacket of all time - the Highwayman.
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Post by Indiana Kev »

Thanks, that jacket is my favorite. Unfortunetly it hasn't seen much action in the past week since I got the first wested, but not to worry, it will still see plenty of action.
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