OK, and once again we're left spinning our wheels in the mire of "what jacket was made by whom and when."
There have been interviews, both official (LFL sanctions publications/behind the scenes videos, etc) and unofficial (conducted by fans) that have always had some degree of inconsistency. In recent months _ has had access to financial documentation that has drastically increased the "what, whom, when" questions and inconsistencies by bringing to light new players that were before unknown in the process of the jacket's creation. Included in the most recent revelations, _ started the "Leather Used in Raiders Hero..." thread that prompted Peter to not only break a silence he has held since December 2009 to defend his position, but also to respond by starting this thread stating in no uncertain terms the "Original Jacket is my design and make."
In my estimation, no amount of us pulling out interview quotes and timelines will cause Peter to change his stance on being the designer of the ROLA jacket. Nor does that matter to me.
And whereas I'm far from the first to ask, the one question I do have, and did ask (carefully) back on page 1:
Sorry, Mike, I wasn't trying to flame nor wander off topic. I still have my Wested after 10 years and like it, both as a quality garment for daily use and for the provenance of being connected to ROLA. The reason for asking about the changes/differences in the straps is based on Peter's statement:
PETER wrote:
I distinctly remember saying what if I can design it so the we have an action pleat that goes to the bottom of the jacket and have action pleats to give easy access. It was agreed that might work so I went back and using the basic bock of a james dean jacket and certain features of an A2 and others I designed a jacket with a full length action pleat ending in a vent only held in place by side straps.
It worked and became the production jacket. To my knowledge NO ONE and no other jacket design has this feature either before or since
and is and was unique to me and my production. As simple as that with no conspiracy theory.
Regards to all
Peter
and the statement on the Wested site of
Quote:
Each jacket is certified as an authentic replica of the Original Film Version. Every Jacket is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity
yet there are jackets, mine being an example, where the side strap design is different from what is seen on screen as well as what is currently being offered by Wested.
Again, not trying to poke the hornet's nest and if it is deemed too off topic the Admins can delete both of my posts.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
and that was followed up by Hans Jones asking:
All this being said why do none of my westeds look like the jacket on screen?
I said it above and will say it again to avoid the impression I'm trying to flame - I bought my Wested in the spring of 2000 and of
all coats/jackets of
any type I owned in 2000 this is the
only one I still own. That is a testament to both its quality and my like for it. It wasn't until I joined COW that I was even aware there were any inconsistencies in how it is constructed compared to what is seen on screen. BUT, I am now aware, in particular the strap sewing, that there have been changes to the Wested ROLA jacket patterns over the years. Why?
ONLY Peter can answer this. I am very hopeful now that Peter has resurfaced with posting that he will be willing to answer.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff