Wested have done a 'Skyfall' jacket

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu May 09, 2013 3:00 pm

When I heard that they were doing their take on the British Agent's new jacket from 'Skyfall', I had to go and take a look. 30's style and cropped, it's a nice one to add to the collection.

Obviously I had to break it in a little.

IndyOriginal · Post by **IndyOriginal** » Thu May 09, 2013 3:23 pm

Why, that is a nice jacket KT...good distressing too. May I ask which hide that is? I'm guessing worn-look cow?

WhipDude · Post by **WhipDude** » Thu May 09, 2013 4:51 pm

In what part of the movie did he wear a leather jacket?

Is this going to be a regular offering and what's the current price?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:07 pm

It's known is the 'Enjoying Death' sequence by the Bond fans.

From the Scorpion and drink scene (a Duralex glass again!). To the talk with M when he finds out Mi6 has sold his apartment and put all his belongings in storage.

It's a regular offering at £145. Bargain!

@Indy original, yes it's the leather they mention on the site.

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:46 pm

I think that's the antique lambtouch. Did you do anything to it Jason? I have to admit I've been very tempted by this one - as an alternative to the Indy.

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:53 pm

whiskyman wrote:I think that's the antique lambtouch. Did you do anything to it Jason? I have to admit I've been very tempted by this one - as an alternative to the Indy.

I gave the collar and the sleeve straps a good wet down, then rubbed the raised parts of the jackets with a scotchbrite/nylon dish scourer. The antique lambtouch responds well to it.

Long John Tinfoil · Post by **Long John Tinfoil** » Thu May 09, 2013 5:59 pm

You know, before I found COW I would happily have bought that as an Indy jacket.

LJT

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Thu May 09, 2013 6:27 pm

Website quotes it at 165 quid rather than 145. Or is there a special offer?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu May 09, 2013 6:35 pm

Looks like it's gone up... It was 145 last time I looked I'm sure!

whiskyman · Post by **whiskyman** » Thu May 09, 2013 6:42 pm

###### inflation!!!

Seriously though - great looking jacket!! darker looking than the usual predist cow. A bit more realistic somehow. Very cool!

backstagejack · Post by **backstagejack** » Fri May 10, 2013 4:59 pm

Not a bad offer indeer. Much better than the 900 dollar price tag that Levi was selling it for.

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sun May 12, 2013 10:57 am

I like the look of this jacket, but I wonder if they would be willing to modify it as a double-breasted, notched peacoat type collar? The back of the jacket rocks with that half belt config!

The 2 pleats near the yoke is interesting?

Is the jacket comfortable with that high yoke? If I am not mistaken, the yoke was designed to cover the curvature of the shoulders to the point where the jacket 'drops off' to the waist.

Tibor · Post by **Tibor** » Sun May 12, 2013 11:44 am

That's fantastic ... Way nicer than the "officially licensed" version. Those were not so much distressed as they were damaged. The leather was garbage.

This looks exceptional! Great job Wested (and KT)!!

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Sun May 12, 2013 1:22 pm

Very nice. If I didn't already have a Surrogates (FJ Bruno model) I'd be all over one of these. I'd have to have Wested ship it through KT though to get it looking pretty.

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

Ridgerunner58 · Post by **Ridgerunner58** » Sun May 12, 2013 4:36 pm

Looks like a pretty nice replica. They did a pretty good job getting the taper into the collar which is one of the subtle things that really makes the jacket what it is.

I bought one of the Levi's Vintage ones last year and immediately bought a second as a backup. It's pretty much become my every day jacket in preference to three TNOs and my Kelso.

The originals are made from very distressed sheepskin. I wouldn't call it damaged or garbage anymore than I would call a jacket that someone has attacked with steel wool, acetone and sandpaper damaged or garbage, but it's definitely got a distinct look and feel to it. It's basically a lightweight sheepskin windbreaker.

Zoltar · Post by **Zoltar** » Mon May 13, 2013 7:35 am

Nice one KT, the jacket certainly caught my eye the first time I saw the film

Looks like a good excuse to swing by the barn next time I'm down your way.

ZOLTAR

Tibor · Post by **Tibor** » Tue May 14, 2013 10:32 am

Ridgerunner58 wrote:Looks like a pretty nice replica. They did a pretty good job getting the taper into the collar which is one of the subtle things that really makes the jacket what it is.

I bought one of the Levi's Vintage ones last year and immediately bought a second as a backup. It's pretty much become my every day jacket in preference to three TNOs and my Kelso.

The originals are made from very distressed sheepskin. I wouldn't call it damaged or garbage anymore than I would call a jacket that someone has attacked with steel wool, acetone and sandpaper damaged or garbage, but it's definitely got a distinct look and feel to it. It's basically a lightweight sheepskin windbreaker.

Perhaps there was considerable variation in the quality. Mine arrived looking like leather from the bottom of a dumpster, with the lining drooping out, just an altogether shameful offering at the price. Thankfully it was returned. Glad to hear some were good.

CM · Post by CM » Tue May 14, 2013 4:35 pm

That's great Kt. Tempting. Can it be made in long sizes or it it an off the rack number?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu May 16, 2013 3:27 pm

CM wrote:That's great Kt. Tempting. Can it be made in long sizes or it it an off the rack number?

As usual with Wested, if you talk to Peter and ask you usually can get custom sizing. Mine is 1" shorter in the body and arms.

St. Dumas · Post by **St. Dumas** » Thu May 16, 2013 5:01 pm

Nice jacket. KT, I believe you now have a distressed and an undistressed lambstouch. Is there much of a difference? Would the distressed make a good LC jacket?

SD

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Thu May 16, 2013 7:24 pm

Hi St. Dumas, I'm pretty sure this is the same leather as my current LC. So... YES!

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Fri May 17, 2013 3:31 pm

Texan Scott wrote:I like the look of this jacket, but I wonder if they would be willing to modify it as a double-breasted, notched peacoat type collar?

Going for a "Snake Plissken" type of look?

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:32 pm

Hi kwad. I can only comment on what looks good to me, and I like the throwback look of the sleeves and the half belt back with action pleats; but to me, the front looks too plain, so my "fix" was to add the pea coat type, notched collar, and double breasted features. Because the db is basically an open lapel jacket, you might need insulation. I just imagine what it might look like in dark novapelle. This would be what I would really like to order from Wested. Its just what I see in the mind's eye.

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Sat May 18, 2013 2:22 am

Yep, this is pretty much the jacket you described, TS.

http://www.filmjackets.com/ecommerce1/i ... ucts_id=58" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

kwad · Post by **kwad** » Sat May 18, 2013 1:29 pm

You could call it the "Escape from Texas" jacket!

Texan Scott · Post by **Texan Scott** » Sat May 18, 2013 2:01 pm

Ohh...

Escaping is the easy part. It's getting outta that darn jacket....

No, I was thinking of more of a serious pea coat collar, lapel and double breasted look, similar to this in front:

http://www.amazon.com/Converse-Double-B ... d+pea+coat" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Holt · Post by **Holt** » Sat May 18, 2013 7:38 pm

why go thru all that trouble With wested when you can just order one from Mags in no time....

backstagejack · Post by **backstagejack** » Mon May 20, 2013 1:46 am

This is almost the jacket that Indy would've actually had....

whipitgood · Post by **whipitgood** » Wed May 22, 2013 7:42 pm

I have the Menlo jacket and I would say that looks pretty spot on. Doesn't look quite as supple, but still a very nice copy. I was lucky enough to get mine at cost as I own a retail store. The $900 retail is really steep. I'm actually thinking about selling mine as the sleeves are a tad long. Good score

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:30 pm

VEEEEERRRRY NICE!!!

Might have to add that one...

Post by **Indiana Jeff** » Mon Jun 03, 2013 10:13 am

Oh yeah, Dawg, this one is right in your wheelhouse!

Regards,

Indiana Jeff

youngjedi71 · Post by **youngjedi71** » Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:19 am

backstagejack wrote:This is almost the jacket that Indy would've actually had....

why is that?

itsnottheyears · Post by **itsnottheyears** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:58 am

Greetings all fellow Indy fans! I've just joined this site. I've been Indy mad since Raiders first appeared on our screens and have had numerous Wested jackets. I've got photos somewhere of a couple of them which I'll have to post soon.

Also, I've just managed to acquire a Sideshow Premium Format Crystal Skull Indy for a great price - £200 - and it is awesome! Am I the only one who likes that movie? Every time I watch it, it seems better. Maybe it's just a case of needing 20 years to get used to it!!

See you all soon!

Forrest For the Trees · Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:35 am

itsnottheyears wrote:Greetings all fellow Indy fans! I've just joined this site. I've been Indy mad since Raiders first appeared on our screens and have had numerous Wested jackets. I've got photos somewhere of a couple of them which I'll have to post soon.

Also, I've just managed to acquire a Sideshow Premium Format Crystal Skull Indy for a great price - £200 - and it is awesome! Am I the only one who likes that movie? Every time I watch it, it seems better. Maybe it's just a case of needing 20 years to get used to it!!

See you all soon!

Welcome, itsnottheyears. Yes, you might be the only one who likes Crystal Skull. Just kidding. I'll watch it again in 15 years and let you know how I think it holds up. Definitely post some photos of your Wested jackets, but post in your own thread. Cheers.

itsnottheyears · Post by **itsnottheyears** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:39 am

Hi Dig Leader and thanks for the tip. I'll post in a new thread. I see you are in Texas - have you visited Peter Bros for an Indy Fedora?

Forrest For the Trees · Fri Jun 28, 2013 4:25 pm

Yup, I've been to Peters Bros. Neat place. Not so much a shop you can buy stuff spur of the moment, but great place to order a custom made hat and shoot the breeze.

Hey, KT, how's that jacket working out for you? I'm pretty tempted as a half-belt fan. How's the leather?

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 7:11 am

Forrest For the Trees wrote:Yup, I've been to Peters Bros. Neat place. Not so much a shop you can buy stuff spur of the moment, but great place to order a custom made hat and shoot the breeze.

Hey, KT, how's that jacket working out for you? I'm pretty tempted as a half-belt fan. How's the leather?

Been doing very well, it's joined the day to day rotation!

TheExit148 · Post by **TheExit148** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:36 am

What jacket is on the far right? Is that a Kelso? It looks amazing!

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 11:54 am

That's my lambtouch cow, Wested hero. It is pretty nice.

ThatManFromRio · Post by **ThatManFromRio** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 7:33 pm

Kt Templar wrote:... the other one is a very nice broken in sheep, its very soft and supple, it's an ideal leather for the James Bond Skyfall jacket. If I don't have one already in antique cow I'd be ordering one in this sheep leather...

Hi KT , hope you don't mind being quoted from another thread. Would you say this sheep leather is closer to the one used for the original LVC jacket because of the color , texture , distressing ability ? Any chance you could share pics of this new Wested offer ?

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Mon Sep 02, 2013 9:22 pm

That Skyfall jacket looks strangely familiar on so many levels...

Seriously, though - IMO it does look better than the prop accurate Levi's original that sold for $900 US.

J.W. · Post by **J.W.** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 12:36 am

Looks VERY nice!

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:09 am

ThatManFromRio wrote:
Kt Templar wrote:... the other one is a very nice broken in sheep, its very soft and supple, it's an ideal leather for the James Bond Skyfall jacket. If I don't have one already in antique cow I'd be ordering one in this sheep leather...
Hi KT , hope you don't mind being quoted from another thread. Would you say this sheep leather is closer to the one used for the original LVC jacket because of the color , texture , distressing ability ? Any chance you could share pics of this new Wested offer ?

Sadly I don't take a pic. It is a soft antiqued sheep. And yes, it looks like the same leather they use on the LVC, without the extra distressing that LVC do.

I don't want to oversell it but it's very, very nice.

ThatManFromRio · Post by **ThatManFromRio** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:23 am

Thanks for the quick reply and for bringing so often further explanations on Wested hides.
One more point :

Kt Templar wrote:... the same leather they use on the LVC, without the extra distressing that LVC do...

Do you mean that Wested soft antiqued sheep looks like :
- the LVC leather where the topcoat still remains ( shiny areas around pockets , zipper , halfbelt ...)
- the LVC leather where it's almost suede like because of the over-distressing

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 9:52 am

ThatManFromRio wrote:Thanks for the quick reply and for bringing so often further explanations on Wested hides.
One more point :
Kt Templar wrote:... the same leather they use on the LVC, without the extra distressing that LVC do...
Do you mean that Wested soft antiqued sheep looks like :
- the LVC leather where the topcoat still remains ( shiny areas around pockets , zipper , halfbelt ...)
- the LVC leather where it's almost suede like because of the over-distressing

It looks like the leather minus the sueding. But it still has some antiquing.

ThatManFromRio · Post by **ThatManFromRio** » Tue Sep 03, 2013 2:45 pm

Thanks a lot !

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Wed Sep 04, 2013 4:58 pm

Couldn't resist - ordered mine yesterday.

Indiana Strones · Post by **Indiana Strones** » Sun Sep 08, 2013 6:07 am

Kt Templar wrote:That's my lambtouch cow, Wested hero. It is pretty nice.

Beautiful jacket!

ThatManFromRio · Post by **ThatManFromRio** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 5:33 am

Cajunkraut wrote:Couldn't resist - ordered mine yesterday.

Any update ?

Post by **Cajunkraut** » Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:13 am

ThatManFromRio wrote:
Cajunkraut wrote:Couldn't resist - ordered mine yesterday.
Any update ?

Rio,

Impeccable timing - I JUST got a UPS ship notification today. Standing by.

Now if I could just get Peter to respond in a timely fashion about the specs of the 'Hero' I'd like to order...