Indiana Jones Jacket by Wested Leather

[GeneralFROSTY]

Just got this one in the mail the other day.
I had been wearing my Indy jacket from Toddscostumes.com and it was a great, lightweight jacket but being a member over at COW for the past year has given me the itch to upgrade to something heavier.
This is a Raiders style off-the-rack in washed goatskin, size 38R.
The leather already has some nice subtle distressing so I am going to let this one age naturally.
My fedora was recently sent away for a reblock and I am awaiting a pair of Adventure trousers from Indy Magnoli, so no full gear shots just yet, but here is how the jacket looks (with flash):

 

[protokev DMD]

Nice! Been thinking about doing the same thing myself.

The adventurer pants are great...though i still am looking for a place to do the military hem

 

[Indy Magnoli]

We can do the military hem... just make sure you get your measurements right as the alterations are tricky (and impossible if you get them too short).

Kind regards,
Magnoli

 

[protokev DMD]

A bit late I'm afraid, I already have the pants which is how I know they are great!

 

[Panzer]

I just got a Wested Leather jacket for Christmas. I love it and wear it around quite a bit now.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

Even though it is heavier and warmer than the Coyle's jacket, I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to cold weather, so I will only be wearing it out in the winter during the daytime when the temperature is in the 40s.
I can't wait until spring so I can get some great full gear shots.
We have a minature golf course in my area that has some rocky backdrops that are PERFECT for Indy shots.

 

[Dave Ward]

Yeah, not really a winter coat, it's a short jacket so you can't really wear long sweaters or that kind of thing underneath it. Perfect for spring though.

 

[TheExit148]

Looks good. The leather looks like Wested's "washed goat". Looks to fit you pretty nicely.

 

[Dave Ward]

Be careful with that, it has powers. First time I wore my new wested out, I went walking in frederick, maryland. I ended up getting chased by farmers through about a mile of woodland, they were seriously angry that i wandered into their land, felt like i was being chased by Hovitos.:lol

 

[Risu]

I love my Wested jacket. Todd's a great guy with some very nice products, but I can't really say anything good about his jackets, having tried on a few myself. Really thin, weird collar shape, and incredibly uncomfortable in the shoulders IMO. The Wested jacket though, :thumbsup.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

I love my Wested jacket. Todd's a great guy with some very nice products, but I can't really say anything good about his jackets, having tried on a few myself. Really thin, weird collar shape, and incredibly uncomfortable in the shoulders IMO. The Wested jacket though, :thumbsup.

Todd's jackets are pretty good I think - it really all depends on what you're looking for. IMO, Todd's jacket is very comfortable to wear, especially in warm weather and drapes on the body really well.
I read somewhere on COW that Todd wants to revamp his jackets but can't until he sells out of his currents stock...which wont be for a while.

 

[CJ 617]

Nice looking jacket..I'm also an owner of a Wested 'Raiders' and I love it.

 

[AMP]

Very NICE!

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

I also recently got a "Super Whip Holder" from Wade Egan. This whip holder, unlike a standard one, will hold your whip without it slipping down. You can run, jump and walk forever and your whip will stay put! It's quite a relief wearing this knowing the whip won't have to be re-coiled every ten feet.
Here are a few pics:

 

[Apollo]

Nice! Looks good on you!

I was thinking of getting another one and you just made me drop the hammer! :lol

 

[NAZGÛL]

Nice! :thumbsup

 

[bleyd]

Nice jacket! I bought mine over a decade ago and other than needing the liner redone it's held up very well. I wear mine in the rain with no leather protector. That's how I got the sleeve wrinkles in so well. I HAVE put some conditioner in but not as much as I should. Threw it in the dryer with no heat and some tennis balls it knocked down the shine just how I like without needing to use acetone. You'll be surprised how much it becomes a second skin after breaking it in. Congrats and good luck on a wonderful addition to your collection.

 

[TheExit148]

Wade Egan's super whip holder is great. I am hoping to get one soon, they hold the whip so secure.

 

[GeneralFROSTY]

In the pics above, I have the leather wrapped facing outward, but to be a little more SA, next time I will have the leather facing inward so you don't see it as much.

 

[farscaper]

I've got a wested 'Raiders' jacket - but it turned up much lighter than I expected. I ordered a worn-look, but would like it to be darker. Does anyone reading this have experience in darkening a leather jacket? Any suggestions on what to use, would be welcomed. Cheers Flynn.