Alexander Leathers

[Giles]

@mclaincausey:

I noticed that's a 42. You have my address on file, right?

Yes I do, but guess who else is a 42"…...But anyway, I have to send it to H on Monday.....

[Giles]

@superfuzz:

Beauty! Can you show us more pics, G?

This is all you are going to get for now…....

[superfuzz]

Haha you tease! A horsehide cafe racer with collar sounds so amazing!

[mclaincausey]

Whoah

[yen]

From Alexander fb page

"We now have surplus to requirements a limited amount of 3.5oz brown oil pull steerhide. Choose any style from our Vintage Page and grab yourself a custom bargain jacket for £385.00!"

[Giles]

Just spoken to Will.  He is getting me some Horween coloured horse (think very pale tan) and going to make me a summer jacket….....

http://www.alexanderleathers.com/vintageclassics/simmons-bilt.html

Anyone else want to play?

[trail and arrow]

that's a great jacket an absolute worth considering.
perhaps, for my build, it has to be a  a bit longer and a tiny bit less V- shape like.
mmmh?

[Giles]

OK.  It'll be GBP700 (±USD1200) in Horse, but we can lengthen and anti-V…..

[seanocono]

When in the summer are you thinking, G?

[Giles]

Are you implying no summer in Gosport? 

But, the leather will leave Horween in 2 weeks.  Should be here 2-3 weeks after that and then 2 weeks for the build…..

[seanocono]

Hahaha. No need to imply what's already common knowledge.

Hmmm, no, the reason I asked is I have an investment that is leaving me strapped the next four months (which equals only one moderate IH purchase a month, in my world).

Beautiful jacket, and I bet the leather is second to none. I'm not sure how I could swing this before June/July, though… I will brainstorm.

[Giles]

I'm just chatting with Will about doing it in natural Essex.  This will bring the price down substantially (I think)….

[Superfluous]

@Giles:

http://www.alexanderleathers.com/vintageclassics/simmons-bilt.html

Thats a great looking jacket!

[seanocono]

Those looking for a little more info on natural Essex:

http://horween.com/leathers/essex/

[Giles]

Thx sean,  That's what I like about Essex…..

[tmg]

It's the only way

[Giles]

TOWIE

[tmg]

Wasn't sure how many would pick up the reference Since I live in it, I probably shouldn't poke fun

[Friday]

that natural essex is yummy..

[Giles]

OK.  Can't decide what to do.  Shank Tan Horse or Natural Essex.  So Will is going to make me one of each and I'll sell the one I don't want…....