AJRand
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He is extremely nice. I didnt make it out there when I was there. The Oliver Peoples thing killed an entire day. Cali traffic sucks. I will meet with him soon. If I can find the leather samples I might build that lightweight jacket.
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He is extremely nice. I didnt make it out there when I was there. The Oliver Peoples thing killed an entire day. Cali traffic sucks. I will meet with him soon. If I can find the leather samples I might build that lightweight jacket.
If the brass plating has worn off there isn't much you can do besides re-electroplating. The good news is, you can switch out the hardware on these loafers quite easily, so if you find some in better shape you can always change them later.
I replaced the ones on my painted pair recently.
Hello Guys!
I see the disscusion about the jacket with the original Screen acurate look & and the JAL Jacket. Above you see few pics from my jacket i build with a leather craftsman in Austria.
My leather is a really soft thiny leather and is also paintet with brownisch shoe leather colour (so it Looks a Little bit darker) i think i remember it was lamp Skin.
Also, because my leather is very thin, the craftsman add an extra material to the backside of the leather (the black material in the photo)
For the back of the Flap Boxes: there is only the lining on the backside of the flaps. (so they hanging very loose)
For the back of the collar: there is another material on the collar, not double leather - it is a felt material.
On another note: Do the JAL & all other replica jackets have the red stiching on the sleeves? You can see it in my last photo & also at the cover on the W-Magazine (Pitt wore the jacket)
So it Looks very Screen accurate on Body!
I hope this could help you!
BR
Tom ;-)
BlackSugar
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That's the most accurate jacket I've seen yet, I want it O_O
Nice jacket!
Danman
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Pretty sad that we all know who the original creator of the jacket is, the cost is $850, yet we are still searching for the most screen accurate and wearable jacket. Sucks how JAL is making the jacket the way he feels fit instead making it in a way that will deliver the most screen accurate look after a couple of years of wear and distressing. Whenever I remember that the jacket was painted during the making of the film it's still a shocker. It means the getting 100% SA jacket is probably impossible.
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Everyone has a slightly different opinion about what they think the most screen accurate jacket should look like. From the sounds of it, JAL is very accommodating and willing to work with each client to make them their own unique ultimate Durden jacket. Want the leather thinner? You got it. Brighter red? Darker read? Different cut? You got it. I can tell you, that is a very rare service to offer.
Leather is like paper. A brand new stark white sheet of paper looks crisp and stiff, but you crumple it up enough and it starts to soften. It almost takes on a fabric feel after enough abuse. Leather is the same way. The more you wear it and abuse it, the softer it gets and it starts to look, feel, and hang different. Most people don't want to pay $900 for something that looks old and wrinkled, nor are they likely to drag it in the dirt and beat it up right after they bought it to get that look. That's why none of these jackets look like the ones specifically engineered to look 30 years old for the movie. I'm sure a ton of creativity and effort went into getting the screen jackets to look vintage, and I'm positive the studio spent more than $900 a pop for this service.
Leather is like paper. A brand new stark white sheet of paper looks crisp and stiff, but you crumple it up enough and it starts to soften. It almost takes on a fabric feel after enough abuse. Leather is the same way. The more you wear it and abuse it, the softer it gets and it starts to look, feel, and hang different. Most people don't want to pay $900 for something that looks old and wrinkled, nor are they likely to drag it in the dirt and beat it up right after they bought it to get that look. That's why none of these jackets look like the ones specifically engineered to look 30 years old for the movie. I'm sure a ton of creativity and effort went into getting the screen jackets to look vintage, and I'm positive the studio spent more than $900 a pop for this service.
Danman
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I'm not talking anything away from JL. And you're right about everything you said. I just feel the type of leather should've been a staple in making the jacket. And I'm pretty sure it's being made in different leather. It's like a biker jacket. That's cool if people want that look. The jacket is not over priced at all
Nice jacket man!
My soul revolver one is looking original vintage now.
When I first got it I crumpled the sleeves every time I took it off and left it in a heap on the floor but only to get it started. Now it just looks the part.
Il post pics soon.
It doesn't on the other hand have pointy enough collars on it .
Really let's it down IMO
The latter versions by SR do
My soul revolver one is looking original vintage now.
When I first got it I crumpled the sleeves every time I took it off and left it in a heap on the floor but only to get it started. Now it just looks the part.
Il post pics soon.
It doesn't on the other hand have pointy enough collars on it .
Really let's it down IMO
The latter versions by SR do
AJRand
Sr Member
Also I dont know how a red leather would differ than the onscreen leather. I dont know if it is dyed or how it is created. I do know JAL offers one impressive looking jacket. I remember my friend about 3 weeks ago was like wow how many compliments I got on a single night on it. He started counting and I think it got to around 29 compliments in like a 2 hour timeframe.
I think Soul raises an extremely good point. If you want screen accurate, the highest quality, and awesome craftsmanship. Why dont you just ask Jal to make it the way you want it? I keep seeing everyone trying to find the most screen accurate when you have the original creator right in front of you willing to make it to your needs and tailor it exactly for you.
I think Soul raises an extremely good point. If you want screen accurate, the highest quality, and awesome craftsmanship. Why dont you just ask Jal to make it the way you want it? I keep seeing everyone trying to find the most screen accurate when you have the original creator right in front of you willing to make it to your needs and tailor it exactly for you.
AJRand
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It does depend on the leather. I think the base is 800 but my more red one was like 900 it was a different cost leather. Doesnt mean it was "better" leather just certain leathers have different costs.
I don't like the pointy pocket flaps on that one. Anyone have a pic of Brad wearing that exact jacket? I've never seen a pic of him wearing it. That's the original vintage one that the movie jacket was designed off of right?
