Thank you, Mark and Holt!
I have been wearing my new jacket as much as possible since getting it a few days ago. Mark, I agree that it is taking just a bit of breaking in, but already I’m noticing it’s getting even more comfortable to wear. As always, Magnoli was very helpful and attentive throughout the ordering process. I have to say the part that had me the most concerned was getting the measurements correct. The only problem I found anywhere in this process was to take measurements from a jacket that already fits well. I wanted a better fitting jacket than what I already had, so it was a challenge to approach this. I ended up primarily using measurements from my G&B Expedition but also the shoulders and sleeves of my US Wings before selling it to help purchase this jacket. Having said that, Magnoli helped coax the right measurements through our discussions, and even offered some improvements based on the measurements he had from the suit he made me.
At first, the jacket seemed a bit snug, mainly around the shoulders and upper arms. But also, part of this was being more fitted than the Expedition there, which is rather baggy in those areas. I’m also noticing the difference in not having gussets, but have already gotten used to it. It’s lighter, too, and very comfortable in a second-skin manner. Those who like the smell of leather will enjoy this hide (reminds me of a favorite saddle). While the Expedition’s hide is very strong and has some nice pebbling, I really wanted a leather with more character and better undertones. That’s what I got! It’s a bit less reddish than the photos on the site, but maybe these photos here can show what I mean. That’s not a complaint—this is a lot better undertone than that from the the wear on my the chrome-dyed Expedition. I’m also pleasantly surprised by the light pre-distressing!
Before pocket flap switch (slight mistake on the very first/prototype LC jacket made by the White Label team):
After pocket flap switch (these will be the pocket flaps on all White Label LC jackets from now on):
Last Crusade is the first of the Indy films I saw in the theater, and I always liked this jacket the best. To me, this jacket truly looks and feels like an Indiana Jones jacket in a way my other 2 jackets have not. At the same time, it looks the most suited to me. I wear ties a lot, and I’m very impressed how this has already looked great with one. The lighter tones found in pre-distressed areas suit my coloration better for where my beard is starting to gray. I was worried that the leather would be too lightweight for a LC jacket, but this is just right.
This jacket doesn’t feel like a costume piece to me—it feels like *my* jacket.
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Best wishes,
