The Japanese Repro Clothing Thread (Real McCoys, Freewheelers, Etc.)

[XWT]

Trucks?

 

[whorishconsumer]

Question: The vertical folds that run along each side of the placket on trucker style jackets, what are the origins of this design?

Trucks?

This is referring to a Type 1 or 2, so technically not a "trucker".

As for the reason for the pleats, that I do not know.

 

[ojaw]

This is referring to a Type 1 or 2, so technically not a "trucker".

As for the reason for the pleats, that I do not know.

The education continues, thanks and @XWT

 

[StrangeJeremy]

The education continues, thanks and @XWT

A couple reasons - it adds mobility (since this is workwear) and to extend the usable life of the garment as people's bodies change.

 

[ojaw]

A couple reasons - it adds mobility (since this is workwear) and to extend the usable life of the garment as people's bodies change.

I've never actually handled one (very sheltered life, I know) so I didn't realize that they're expandable pleats. Thanks!

 

[XWT]

@ojaw sorry I was taking the piss, but luckily you did get proper answers.

 

[StrangeJeremy]

I've never actually handled one (very sheltered life, I know) so I didn't realize that they're expandable pleats. Thanks!

This just posted: https://paynterjacket.com/blogs/stories/the-history-of-the-denim-jacket

 

[ojaw]

@ojaw sorry I was taking the piss, but luckily you did get proper answers.

I enjoy leaving myself open to stuff like this, keeps things interesting for me, hopefully others as well.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Regarding the Freewheelers Mulholland, I reached out to Speedway and they gave me the following for the 2020 model they have in 44:

Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 65 cm
Back length (from base of collar): 66 cm

They said the 2021 was "the same size as all years". I kind of doubt that, and assume these measurements vary jacket-to-jacket. But similar to you, 65 cm arm length is just a bit too short for me, even with an accommodating shoulder.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Has anyone heard of Dagda leathers?

https://www.ebay.com/listings/24071...r-ex-mccoys-designer-sports-jacket-horse-hide

This probably got buried in my rapid-fire posting. Curious to know the connection to McCoy's.

Relatedly, there's a bit more gossip regarding the Real McCoy's history over on TFL: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/freewheelers-leather-jackets.103898/page-10

 

[Mghart]

This probably got buried in my rapid-fire posting. Curious to know the connection to McCoy's.

Relatedly, there's a bit more gossip regarding the Real McCoy's history over on TFL: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/freewheelers-leather-jackets.103898/page-10

The lore behind RMC and it’s initial founders is fascinating knowing that key members went off and started other ventures.

The factories in which jackets are or were produced is even more interesting since I’d imagine the skilled labor to make these kinds of garments is limited if multiple brands outsource to the same factories.

 

[whorishconsumer]

The lore behind RMC and it’s initial founders is fascinating knowing that key members went off and started other ventures.

The factories in which jackets are or were produced is even more interesting since I’d imagine the skilled labor to make these kinds of garments is limited if multiple brands outsource to the same factories.

It sounds like "Eight" (Rainbow Country) is the only game in town other than Real McCoy's own. That is, for the brands that I tend to focus on.

 

[XWT]

Y'2 and Double Helix are pretty great IMO

 

[whorishconsumer]

Y'2 and Double Helix are pretty great IMO

Y’2 gets some stink for being kind of a mass producer. I think they’re stuff looks ok but the patterns or appearance of the leather hasn't grabbed me as much.

I don’t know anything about Double Helix.

 

[XWT]

Y’2 gets some stink for being kind of a mass producer.

I'm curious to hear @StrangeJeremy on this issue.