So how about a Wested Jacket other than an Indy one? BOND
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So how about a Wested Jacket other than an Indy one? BOND
I know this is Club Obi Wan, but for all you Wested fans out there....Just got this in a day ago....An exact replica of the jacket seen in the beginning of the James Bond film "Tomorrow Never Dies". This jacket was made by the same people that made it for the original movie and was made from the original patterns. The company is Wested. They have made jackets for many movies but most notably the Indiana Jones series. This was the only jacket of this kind made other than the four used in the movie and worn by Pierce Brosnan! It is made of the same material, a waxy leather and it feels great! Very rugged... Here I am holding the same style Dunhill lighter Bond uses as an explosive device in the movie....
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Totally awsome jacket. I remember liking the jacket the moment I saw it several years ago in Tomorrow. A great Bond film as well. The jacket gives Bond (and you) that "tough-customer" look. Those are the best pics I've ever seen of it. I couldn't tell much about the details on the film.
Is the leather just a lighter brown? it looks almost semi-distressed. The closest thing I'd been able to located that shared similarities was the leather M-65 Feild Coat (leather version of the coat issued to the US troops), back when I used to get U.S. Cavalry magazines.
Guess I'll have to add the TND jacket to my "must have" list! Beautiful jacket.
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What's the insulation like? If I ever considered purchasing one, I wouldn't need much, here in the south!
Is the leather just a lighter brown? it looks almost semi-distressed. The closest thing I'd been able to located that shared similarities was the leather M-65 Feild Coat (leather version of the coat issued to the US troops), back when I used to get U.S. Cavalry magazines.
Guess I'll have to add the TND jacket to my "must have" list! Beautiful jacket.
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What's the insulation like? If I ever considered purchasing one, I wouldn't need much, here in the south!
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I want one! I really liked the jacket in the movie, and now that I see a real, non movie jacket, I want it! It would have been great to have when I lived on the east coast, but I'm sure I'd get some good use out of it here during our two week winter.
Out of curiosity, how many pockets are there inside?
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IG
Out of curiosity, how many pockets are there inside?
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IG
Very nice looking jacket (although I thought I recall it being black,) but there would be just too many pockets for me to search through when I’m trying to find my shopping list while traversing the aisles of my local grocery store.
Another belted leather jacket I’ve always been partial to is the one Kevin Costner wore in the Untouchables during the Canadian scenes - with the added benefit of not so many pockets.
Another belted leather jacket I’ve always been partial to is the one Kevin Costner wore in the Untouchables during the Canadian scenes - with the added benefit of not so many pockets.
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Ah the pics are deceivimg...it is not a suede, but rather a waxy cowhide that looks quite oily...that is exactly the look the costume maker was looking for as denoted in a Making Of book...she wanted the look of an oily, tough jacket based on a World War design....Wested made the perfect coat for them and used a waxy cowhide that shifts look depending on the light....in person it looks less suedy....the more I wear this the shinier it will get and that is what you see in the movie....I am going to wear it to death......
This is what it looks like sort of oily and suedy...
And this is what it looks like in a shinier light....
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This is what it looks like sort of oily and suedy...
And this is what it looks like in a shinier light....
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Ok, I had a friend use a term to me today that made this make more sense, and that was 'waxy nubuck', which means something to me. I know they used to make shoes with this stuff, and it's a good one too. Based on that 'waxy' statement, though, there's nothing that comes to mind that Pecards makes that would take care of this surface(with the exception of standard dressing, that is) . The only thing I can POSSIBILY think of for consideration would be the Scotchgard Leather treatment in the brown can (when you can find the stuff), but would HIGHLY suggest you bug Peter either via email, PM, or better yet phone call and get his recommendation. I'd sure hate to suggest something that could damage that surface, especially when it's 'naturally' finished to repeal water and weather as it is right now. Let me know what you find out, if you don't mind. I'd be curious myself . Regards. Michaelson
Great jacket, though I don't really care that much for Bond. The movies are entertaining, but I don't care for the character. He's no gentleman!
On a different note: I own a beautiful vintage leather jacket from the 1940s. Unfortunately it has resided in a damp basement for many years, and has mildew all over it. Any suggestions? I was thinking about simply washing it on a gentle cycle, then waxing it. I did this once to a leather bag that got soiled with olive oil, and it turned out just fine...
On a different note: I own a beautiful vintage leather jacket from the 1940s. Unfortunately it has resided in a damp basement for many years, and has mildew all over it. Any suggestions? I was thinking about simply washing it on a gentle cycle, then waxing it. I did this once to a leather bag that got soiled with olive oil, and it turned out just fine...
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How do you wax leather (short of dripping candlewax over it, or taking Turtle to it)? Would this work on tight knit, rough cotton as well, perhaps? I have an old Dickies tan work jacket that I would like to darken and give that wax finish to. I've never tried anything like it, nor do I know anything about cloths and treating them.gobo wrote:On a different note: I own a beautiful vintage leather jacket from the 1940s. Unfortunately it has resided in a damp basement for many years, and has mildew all over it. Any suggestions? I was thinking about simply washing it on a gentle cycle, then waxing it. I did this once to a leather bag that got soiled with olive oil, and it turned out just fine...
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Grendel,
I have a Barbour jacket that is waxed cotton. Every year or two it needs to be re-waxed, either by sending it back to the company or by using the little tin of wax dressing that the company sells. This waxed cotton is as waterproof and breatheable as GoreTex and much more interesting in history and texture. I have been very hard on that jacket. It has doubled as a dog bed, traction for a stuck car (Not Mine. Jeeps don't get stuck when properly driven), sponge it off and shake it out and it's brand new. It's an amazing material.
I have a Barbour jacket that is waxed cotton. Every year or two it needs to be re-waxed, either by sending it back to the company or by using the little tin of wax dressing that the company sells. This waxed cotton is as waterproof and breatheable as GoreTex and much more interesting in history and texture. I have been very hard on that jacket. It has doubled as a dog bed, traction for a stuck car (Not Mine. Jeeps don't get stuck when properly driven), sponge it off and shake it out and it's brand new. It's an amazing material.
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I am glad that I am not alone:
It's best left to professionals!I tried waxing an ordinary, heavy cotton jacket once, too, and it didn't turn out too good.
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The jacket is made from waxy nubuck cowhide.
Unlike suede which is the reverse or underside of the leather suface nubuck is the leather or outside of the skin which has been buffed to take off the shiny leather surface. Then a waxed finish is applied to seal the skin surface.
This is done as part of the tanning process and cannot be applied afterwards.
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Unlike suede which is the reverse or underside of the leather suface nubuck is the leather or outside of the skin which has been buffed to take off the shiny leather surface. Then a waxed finish is applied to seal the skin surface.
This is done as part of the tanning process and cannot be applied afterwards.
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Peter
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BJ,
That's interesting to know since I have a ‘Deer Creek’ nubuck cowhide that’s got what appears to be a waxy coating. It’s a nice rich dark vintage brown, with a somewhat soft sandwashed look, not quite as long as the Bond jacket appears with tons of detailing and pockets, inside and out with a cotton western motif blanket lining, articulated elbows, etc., but no belt. I received it as a special gift and haven’t worn it that much until lately because of the weather. At first I didn’t think it could take much abuse without bruising or marking, but after a few outings it has stood up very well in rain as well. The Pecards should only help in keeping this jacket new, and it’s especially nice to know that they are located in Wisconsin.
Thanks
That's interesting to know since I have a ‘Deer Creek’ nubuck cowhide that’s got what appears to be a waxy coating. It’s a nice rich dark vintage brown, with a somewhat soft sandwashed look, not quite as long as the Bond jacket appears with tons of detailing and pockets, inside and out with a cotton western motif blanket lining, articulated elbows, etc., but no belt. I received it as a special gift and haven’t worn it that much until lately because of the weather. At first I didn’t think it could take much abuse without bruising or marking, but after a few outings it has stood up very well in rain as well. The Pecards should only help in keeping this jacket new, and it’s especially nice to know that they are located in Wisconsin.
Thanks