Anyone ever think of suggesting or maybe actually own a custom made Indy Jacket style waistcoaty/vest in leather (ie - like a Wested but without the sleeves)?
I dont know - the idea of a cotton indy jacket just doesnt appeal to me in the same way as a leather one - its being leather is the very essence of what makes it an Indy jacket (and before I get ripped apart I hastily include: along with all the other specific specifications). In warmer weather I would still prefer to wear a leather jacket but without sleeves if this were possible.
I've thought of that myself. I suppose it might look a bit like the leather jerkins worn by UK (and some US) troops in WWI and WWII (with a zipper instead of horn buttons, of course!). I assume you would forego the collar.
