Alexander Leathers

[wariosss]

does anyone have tips and advises on how to break in a new FQHH jacket. Just bought a custom roadster and it feels so stiff I think it will take ages to soften up.

Also has anybody tried to waterproof one of these things? Winters in France are rainy as hell and I wouldn't want to ruin the leather

[Giles]

Wear it.
No need to waterproof, the tanning process waterproofs the hide….

[Snowy]

^The other answer is send it to me and for a very generous fee, I'll break it in for you. Just one of those value added services we like to offer ::)

[wariosss]

@Snowy hehe sorry man, no can do

[Graeme]

I tried on the Private White x Alexander Leathers Cafe Racer today.

The jacket has these fantastic copper Riri zippers, which are a Private White VC trademark, a mustard coloured cotton drill lining, and a single pistol pocket. It's made of a soft steerhide, rather than horse.

[Anesthetist]

Looks perfect on you sir!

[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