Ode to the underrated jacket...?
Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:16 am
Chances are you have one? There could be a jacket in your closet that maybe did not entirely meet your requirements, but over the weeks and months has grown on you. First came the TN jacket, then Bellstaff and now the Bill Kelso offering. There will always be flavors of the month, but do you think there is a trend toward the higher end Indy jacket? In light of this, you really appreciate a jacket that is a good value for the money? Today, you can still buy a good Indy for $300 or less, ie Todd's, USW, Wested), and with one maker, customized. Many have found some outstanding deals in the Bazaar or on Ebay, second hand.
Here is mine. This jacket is a Wested, and I made a short list of things I wanted, but mainly I had simply asked Peter to make the best Indy jacket they could make, and here is the result. It is made of thicker lamb, and initially, it fit well, but I stuck it back into the closet and didn't think much more about it at first, but over these months, it has really grown on me, and I can now see the value per dollar spent on this custom jacket. You may also have one such jacket in your collection?
Post up the jacket that gets your vote!
Here is mine. This jacket is a Wested, and I made a short list of things I wanted, but mainly I had simply asked Peter to make the best Indy jacket they could make, and here is the result. It is made of thicker lamb, and initially, it fit well, but I stuck it back into the closet and didn't think much more about it at first, but over these months, it has really grown on me, and I can now see the value per dollar spent on this custom jacket. You may also have one such jacket in your collection?
Post up the jacket that gets your vote!
