Non IH jackets and outerwear
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Got a few incarnations of this jacket and the 20th(technically 21st) Anniversary is easily the ulitmate All Weather Version Aitor really did a great job on it, however the 30th Anniversary version(made to celebrate the 30th year of C.P) is the ultimate luxury version and is probably my favourite one.
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sorry, can not say i'm into it. looks warm though
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i vote against it. what are you trying to get? is it going to beyour only winter coat or is it something to switch out? i vote for something alittle less marshmallow man that allows abit more ease of movement (if it's your only coat) if you have more than one coat than you know . . . i really just don't dig it
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Besides a new Aero (model and specs more anon) I'm considering this in Tan: http://www.filson.com/products/portage-bay-jacket.10129.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=mens/new-arrivals&fmetaProduct=1015
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Ah yes, and I'm also picking up this when in "washing scum of the side-walk" mode http://www.ebay.com/itm/360377648058?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I picked up a gaberdine officers shirt from them, not bad.
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i vote against it. what are you trying to get? is it going to beyour only winter coat or is it something to switch out? i vote for something alittle less marshmallow man that allows abit more ease of movement (if it's your only coat) if you have more than one coat than you know . . . i really just don't dig it
[/quote]Im looking for ?
Another run of the IHJ-04 Down Jacket!
But yeah im looking for a decent well made down jacket, I currently do not own any winter coats. And living in the northeast w/ winter fast approaching I am not looking forward to being unprepared. Im looking at:
-Moncler
-Duvetica
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Besides a new Aero (model and specs more anon) I'm considering this in Tan: http://www.filson.com/products/portage-bay-jacket.10129.html?fromCat=true&fvalsProduct=mens/new-arrivals&fmetaProduct=1015
Good Find, I like it:
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Another run of the IHJ-04 Down Jacket!
I'm pretty sure that G still has a couple of these in M or XL (might be XXL), I tried on one earlier in the year, and they are great quality.
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Can I extend this to winter hats too? Think I need to up my hat game, for not too much ££.
Have to say the buzz watch caps are worth every penny. I have relied on the navy & William Gibson models to keep my head warm for the last 3 winters & they are still as good as new! Got the mister freedom watch cap for when it's really cold, its even thicker than the buzz .
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Ok you asked for it so here it is in all it's glory
Tell you what it really came into it's own what with the crazy weather we are experiencing today.
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Nice pics! That jacket certainly badass. It reminds me of old war movies.
I hope to get some pictures of my Fjallraven parka up this weekend. Still waiting for some actual cold weather.
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Nice pics! That jacket certainly badass. It reminds me of old war movies.
I hope to get some pictures of my Fjallraven parka up this weekend. Still waiting for some actual cold weather.
Cheers fella! I just love the colour of it as it's something that C.P. excel at being the company that 'invented' vintage garment dying/washing.
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^Fallout 3 very true
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Very FallOut 3, love the googles - are they are design after thought or do they actually work?
Is that a watch window on the sleeve?
Very much a part of the design. Could not explain it any better than Aitor himself so here in his own words are what he said about this jacket:
"The Goggle Jacket is the reason why I became a designer. Back in Burnley where I (partly) grew up it was a cultural icon utilised almost as a status symbol. What the Goggle Jacket did for me was that it opened the doors to the world of the design, and so I began to become more aware and passionate about brands such as C.P. Company. I have drawn for as long as I can remember, and clothing became a natural platform through which I could develop all the ideas that had so far been limited to the two-dimensional constraints of pencil and paper.The Goggle Jacket taught and formed me, and through my studies I strived to replicate an approach to design which could equal the precision and integrity of what I considered (and still consider) to be the pinnacle of design.
My goal is still to develop (even 'invent') functional features which are dictated and justified by a narrative or point of origin.
Massimo Osti's iconic design was first released as a gift, as part of C.P. Company's sponsorship involvement in the '988 edition of the iconic Mille Miglia (One Thousand Miles) Italian open road endurance race, this is why it is often called 'Mille Miglia' jacket. Its design features embodied the notions of functionality and innovation. The Mille Miglia race, since the first edition in 1927, traditionally consisted of some of the most beautiful and fastest road cars, most of which were typically roadsters. Osti ingeniously considered this when building hinging goggles into the hood of his jacket. With the use of another plastic insert, he created a window on the left sleeve through which a driver could check his watch whilst driving.
It is, needless to say, a true honour to have been asked by Carlo Rivetti, owner of C.P. Company, to design and develop a re-worked version of my personal design icon to celebrate 20 years since its release. The basis of my approach has simply been to take Massimo Osti's classic back to the race itself. I have taken a literal approach to driving ergonomics and functionality, with the aim of creating a piece which is even further informed by its driving concept than the original.
The overall structure and balance of the piece has been constructed around a human form in a driving position (the arms are forward and slightly bent, and there is excess volume built into the back) in order to maximise driving comfort. There is a completely unique feature that allows the volume of the lower part of the jacket to morph from a standard 'standing' position, into a more complex 'driving' position, eliminating awkward fabric build up when sitting, and creating a waterproof cover for the legs.
The hood has been completely re-constructed, which not only results in an anatomically accurate fit, but also is able to fit over a traditional driving helmet when the draw cords are relaxed. The goggles section has benefited from a more ergonomic construction, including a deeper nose ridge and a closer fitting shape; and the goggles themselves have become circular, mirroring the watch viewer, and creating an aesthetic which is reminiscent of the one of its racing origins.
The placement of the watch window itself has been considered, and the driver can now easily glance at his watch through his sleeve whilst driving. The watch viewer also interacts seamlessly with the detachable padded lining and with the accompanying gloves, which not only offer further protection against the cold and wet conditions when needed, but also provide helpful steering wheel grip. A detachable driving pouch is included, which can also act as a protective case for gadgets such as cameras, and can be easily accessed when driving. The fabric use also manages to encapsulate the integrity and authenticity of the concept, allowing the wearer to remain warm and dry throughout the multiple conditions encountered during the race, considering that the majority of cars were cabriolets. The material itself is a 3-layers GORE-TEX
Performance Shell fabric with a waterproof membrane, and every seam is finished with GORE-SEAM waterproof thermo-taping. Most interestingly however, is the appearance we have managed to give this material, by means of a natural pigment garment dyeing process called 'Tinto Terra', which quite literally utilises natural pigments extracted from soil and earth, which embeds the garment with the rich visual identity of C.P. Company.GORE-SEAM
waterproof thermo-taping.
New ergonomic shape detachable hood and goggles.
New round shape goggles.
3 layer GORE-TEXPERFORMANCE SHELL fabric.
Ergonomic driving shoulder construction.
Ergonomic elbow articulation.
New waterproof chest pocket construction.
New ergonomic watch viewer placement.
Internal hidden zipped pockets exposed when driving.
Driving gloves attach to jacket.
Transforming articulated driving flap/leg cover.
Waterproofed traditional shape front pockets.
Detachable driving pouch with two compartments.
Adjustable cuffs can be zipped up.I've never been happy about this piece being labelled as the "Goggle Jacket" as it cheapens and sully's such an iconic jacket and i just wish that the owners of the Mille Miglia name and the then owners of C.P. could have came to an agreement on being allowed to continue using the name.( as C.P. did in print and on an older version of said jacket)
