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Fantastic Dubow A-2
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:06 pm
by fedoralover
Guys, check out this repro of a Dubow A-2. This grain on this horse hide is fantastic and the attention to original specs is unparalleled. It also sports a NOS crown zip. It's not mine, wish it were, but I hope to get a clone of this one in a month or so. Made by John Chapman, Good Wear leather Coat Company.
Here it is.
Some shots showing the grain.
fedoralover
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:09 pm
by St. Dumas
Dig the size of those pockets.
SD
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:33 pm
by Sergei
Olive drab stitching.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:40 pm
by fedoralover
Sergei, I don't think it's olive. John describes it as kind of a dirty linen color. You can see the rest of the photo's here, it shows some close ups.
http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gw ... ages1.html
fedoralover
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:41 pm
by that_dog
Very nice. I myself am in love with Goodwear's goatskin Bronco. Now where did I leave that extra $900 I had lying around...?
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:51 pm
by fedoralover
that_dog wrote:Very nice. I myself am in love with Goodwear's goatskin Bronco. Now where did I leave that extra $900 I had lying around...?
You mean this one? Indeed the Goatskin John has sourced for his jackets is the best one could get for an A-2 repro.
fedoralover
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 6:53 pm
by that_dog
That's the one. I love the color, grain, fit, and pockets on it.
Hmmmmmmm, I wonder if the missus would notice $900 suddenly missing from the checking account....
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:07 pm
by Sergei
Hmm.... I have seen Olive Drab turn that color. It does fade, but of course it could be khaki color.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:11 pm
by fedoralover
It's true that sounds like a lot of money. But when one considers that John has taken apart originals and copied "EVERY" detail and reproduces them tailored for each individual client, it sounds more reasonable. John has just returned from a trip to Chicago where he sourced the fantastic horsehide you see above. He offers more choices in original A-2 contracts and in more leathers than any other vendor. I don't hesitate to say that currently he offers the best A-2 repro's on the market today.
fedoralover
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:16 pm
by that_dog
Oh, I don't question whether or not they are worth it; the Goodwear jackets are priced pretty competitively in the premium repro A-2 market, they look fantastic, and by all accounts have a great reputation. I just question how I can get my hands on the money to get one myself.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:19 pm
by Tron7960
Goodwear jackets are masterpieces. Chapman has done for A-2 enthusiasts what the AB team have done for the fedora.
I purchased an Eastman Leather Co. A-2 before John Chapman had his Goodwear company off the ground. It's a great jacket, but my next A-2 will be the Goodwear Dubow.
Here are some comparison pics of my Roughwear A-2 from ELC and my Wested RotLA for anyone interested.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2068/229 ... 4f.jpg?v=0
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2196/229 ... 3b.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/229 ... 45.jpg?v=0
Tron
