Alexander Leathers

[Graeme]

Thanks.

I tend to be a 44 or 46, depending on the style these days. The one in the photo is a 44, and the shop assistant reckoned that the 46 (no pictures) was a better fit. I'm not entirely convinced…

I'm still figuring out a Good Wear jacket, and will probably sort that before deciding on anything else.

[twin]

The jacket looks good on you Graeme

[Chris]

The copper zippers are excellent.  Never seen that before.

[Giles]

I give you The McLain…..

Yep those monster pockets are actually sheepskin lined on the face that the back of your hands will touch…..

[Anesthetist]

Damn!!!!

[Giles]

I will be able to get this made in burgundy or black steer & my super special brown or black goat

[Giles]

@mclaincausey chose this wool tartan lining…

Haraki and I like it so much, that is what the production version are getting too…...

[tmg]

Nice! Any other pics you can share, or fit pics? Is it based on an existing design, or is this an entirely new design?

[Giles]

That is all I have at the mo, Will@Alexander sent it to me in feverish excitement earlier…..

There's a back story, I'll let @mclaincausey explain….

[mclaincausey]

So, I spotted a 1940s-era car coat and posted a question if anyone had seen anything like it, and Giles said he could have Will make it (which I had in the back of my mind when I made the query). Giles and I went back and forth on the details of the construction and materials and this is what we came up with. The lined pockets is a stroke of genius from Giles. Very pleased with what I'm seeing–this is a coat that takes names (but no prisoners) and rocks ass.

[Giles]

I'm looking forward to seeing the back if should be a half belt (well I can see that it is) with a top yoke…...

[tmg]

I can only imagine how cosy those pockets will be this winter

[Megatron1505]

That looks stunning, well thought out @mclaincausey @Giles

[pillowPANTS]

Wanna see how it looks on someone fersure. Just sitting there it almost looks like 2 coats stitched together. Im sure a fit pic will bring me around tho

[mclaincausey]

It will look quite a bit different worn than flat. The pockets go to from the placket to the side seams, so they contour around your body and will look quite different than presented here. Giles. I hope, will "model" the piece when he gets a hold of it!

[seawolf]

Well done gents!

[Chiba J.]

Nicely done guys.

Closest thing I've seen to that in production is from RC.

http://shop.mushmans.com/?pid=77346956

[Qinhan]

@Chiba:

Nicely done guys.

Closest thing I've seen to that in production is from RC.

http://shop.mushmans.com/?pid=77346956

^ I believe the inspiration for Mac's jacket was the RC.

@mclaincausey:

Anyone know a quality leather maker who offers something like this http://shop.mushmans.com/?pid=77346956

[tmg]

Those pics from Mushmans give a much better indication of how it might look, and I really like it - any word on price/availability G?

[Giles]

@mclaincausey:

It will look quite a bit different worn than flat. The pockets go to from the placket to the side seams, so they contour around your body and will look quite different than presented here. Giles. I hope, will "model" the piece when he gets a hold of it!

My only fear is that the sheepskin lining buggers up the pockets.  I felt it was a risk worth taking, as I don't really care either way as they will be supremely functional - both warm and cavernous.  McLain can make the decision about whether we continue with the sheepskin lining or revert to flannel (his original request).