The Indiana Jones Jacket Thread

[Doh2]

I have a Wested lamb but not for costuming; I just like the way it looks. When fall in L.A. rolls around, it's definitely my favorite jacket. The leather is like butter!

[Dave Ward]

I purchased a 'medium' wested on ebay (i'm a 38 and normally wear a small) and i needed to have the sleeves let out, which isn't cheap on a leather jacket. It's definately the shortest leather jacket I own but if you've got the swagger for it, it is a great look.

[Zombie_61]

Originally Posted by Doh2

I have a Wested lamb but not for costuming; I just like the way it looks. When fall in L.A. rolls around, it's definitely my favorite jacket. The leather is like butter!

Same here, except mine is Novapelle, purchased for the purpose of wearing it like any other jacket. Like you wrote, butter; it immediately became my favorite leather jacket (and I've owned a few). And, yeah, it's a bit too warm to wear here in the Los Angeles area unless the temperature dips below, say, 65°F.

[jnicktem]

Here is a pic of my Tony Nowak Raiders jacket in Shrunken Lamb:



And here is a picture of my Tony Nowak made Crystal Skull jacket:



These Nowak jackets are the best I have ever owned, and I have owned many Indy jackets from many different makers. They have the best fit and quality of everything I have seen.

[Han Jones]

I have a jacket from every maker and Nowak jackets are the best I have ever had.

[Treadwell]

edit: replied to wrong thread

[Rusty85]

So I've been looking around at getting a new Indiana Jones jacket and thought I might ask what the most accurate version being offered by Wested was. I found several different coats on their site and many different options. Which is the most screen accurate? 99% sure that Lambskin is what the original was made from in Raiders. I saw another option for Shrunken Lambskin and got lost from there...lol

Can anyone help me out?

[MFP 2020]

I'm no expert, but from what I understand, Wested's Hero in seal brown lambskin is the closest Raiders jacket.

Standard Indy Hero Jacket

But it all depends on what movie/scene/look you're going for. I like the Raiders opening (idol grab) look, so I'll be buying a new "standard" Indy jacket from Todd's Costumes, and then (maybe) a Wested Hero.

I'm a huge fan of Todd's "Bantu Wind" jacket; unfortunately the tanning process left the underlying leather gray so it doesn't distress with the screen-accurate reddish undertones. Otherwise I wouldn't even be looking for another jacket.



More here, if you're interested: http://www.therpf.com/f24/long-last-...ession-138193/

[Rusty85]

Ah, thank you for the info. Any idea if the jackets run small/large? I've read both after scouring the forums.

[MFP 2020]

Alls I know is, the Hero is a slimmer fit. Otherwise I defer to the dedicated Hero thread on COW. (Sorry.)

[Rusty85]

Also, I'm I crazy, or weren't these jackets closer to $175 before?

[Doh2]

That sounds about right. I think mine was about $225 shipped (five years or more ago).

[Treadwell]

Grey distressed areas can be made to look more reddish by treating the leather with Lexol or Pecard's.

[apollo]

For Raiders you need a Wested hero in Lamb.

Remember what looked good on Harrison might not look good on you

Over the years there are so many variations from Vendors for Indy jackets it will drive you mad.

Originally Posted by Rusty85

Can anyone help me out?

[Kt Templar]

Rusty, what sort of height and build are you?