I can't stop thinking about this difference between the 2 jackets. Levis is famous , everybody knows Levis and because of the movie they thought they can make more money. I don't think Levis needs money. I was suppose to buy this jacket next week and now I change my mind . We should react , make something, send emails to Levis.
Actually i think this is great news. If you remember, the original run had long sleeves in all sizes as was mentioned on b&l, unionmade etc. These fit more true to size. I am pretty sure Levi's did this on purpose which means they're paying attention. I for one am happy about this edit and hope my pre-order from b&l is like this.
I'm not talking about the size , I'm talking about the quality of the leather. I have a lot of leather jackets and trust me the quality of the new jackets today are shitty compare to the old jackets. And there are few company who respect the customers like Belstaff. Read the messages about the weight.
If you know the leather like I know, there is a test . If you burn an old leather jacket the leather will not moves, but with the thin leather they use today , if you burn it it will change , it will become smaller.
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The sleeves on my new Small are long like the original jackets. Sounds like there may have been different batches of these made with different lengths?
This new sizing problem is really absurd. I happily ordered a medium from Mr Porter, and the sleeves were stupid short. How is this possible that they cut INCHES off?? I have an ongoing dialogue with Mr Porter with the hopes that maybe one of the mediums has slightly longer arms since they're hand cut. I'm 6'2 with pretty long arms, but according to the "old" measurements the medium should have been perfect-it fit me great in the body (39/40 chest). This is really frustrating!
This new sizing problem is really absurd. I happily ordered a medium from Mr Porter, and the sleeves were stupid short. How is this possible that they cut INCHES off?? I have an ongoing dialogue with Mr Porter with the hopes that maybe one of the mediums has slightly longer arms since they're hand cut. I'm 6'2 with pretty long arms, but according to the "old" measurements the medium should have been perfect-it fit me great in the body (39/40 chest). This is really frustrating!
Yeah...long arms are a gift for everything except clothes shopping. Nice job with your screen name. You really put thought into it, haha -{
I sold my large as it was a bit too big. I'm waiting on my pre order from bench and loom. I'm hoping that t it will have the long sleeves or it won't fit! Their web site reports that the sleeves are intentionally long in all sizes. Has anyone recently recieved a jacket from bench and loom? I don't expect mine till the end of feb.
I'm a very regular 38R in all jackets and a 15" in shirts. I bought a 'Small' and it fits me perfectly. In fact, a friend who is a tailor wouldn't believe that it hadn't been custom-made for me. Maybe I'm just lucky, but it really is absolutely perfect.
Anyone else waiting on a bench and loom menlo? I'm hoping the sizes are as per their size chart which state sleeves are long in all sizes.... As I've sized down I will defo need the longer sleeves.
Anyone else waiting on a bench and loom menlo? I'm hoping the sizes are as per their size chart which state sleeves are long in all sizes.... As I've sized down I will defo need the longer sleeves.
Me! I guess we'll just have to wait and see, although I have nothing to compare it to so I'll be happy as long as it fits.
I'm 5' 6" and a 38 chest with a 32 waist. The small jacket hits perfectly in the arms. It's quite snug in the body. I can zip it up but I'm hoping it "gives" a bit over time. The jacket is quite short which I'm not used to!
I'm 5' 6" and a 38 chest with a 32 waist. The small jacket hits perfectly in the arms. It's quite snug in the body. I can zip it up but I'm hoping it "gives" a bit over time. The jacket is quite short which I'm not used to!
it does take a bit getting used to,, the lenth of the jacket,,
Well I'm 6'2, 168 pounds, and generally need sleeves that measure at least 26" shoulder to cuff. The "older" batch of the jacket in size medium was at least that, if not longer. The newer ones from Mr Porter in size med measure only 25.5 in from shoulder to cuff!
I have the Buco jacket from Levis, made in Italy at the same place, in size med fits perfect with 27 in sleeves. So frustrating that the cut has changed!! Anyone annoyed by te length of te sleeves on their medium want to swap for one of the new shorter ones???
I just received my jacket today from Mr. Porter. I ordered a small because I read they run big. I'm 5'10 and 165 lbs with a 40" chest and wear a medium in almost everything. The small jacket was too small. I couldn't zip it up comfortably without it being very snug. The shoulders were okay. The sleeves seem a bit long, but I have that problem with other jackets as well. I just called and ordered a medium, although I'm probably going to have to find someone to shorten the sleeves. I would say that unless you're a 38 or smaller, go with a medium.
nope, I sold it because the fit was just too loose for me. It went to a fellow member for exactly the price I paid. Still havent pulled the trigger on another because it seems like they are just going to keep making them.
Unfortunately not. It was a Christmas gift , so no receipt. If it was small id keep it but its a medium. Beautiful jacket though, really nice and weighty.
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The first picture is a new small ontop and lined up with an old small
and the second in a new medium ontop of a old medium.
The arms are stupidly short and also shorter in the body too, you expect some consistency.
Ross
"The arms are stupidly short and also shorter in the body too, you expect some consistency."
Ross said
Back length (from collar seam) = 25"
Inside arm = 19"
Outside arm = 26"
Would be interesting to know what yours are Ross, on original and new.
If you know the leather like I know, there is a test . If you burn an old leather jacket the leather will not moves, but with the thin leather they use today , if you burn it it will change , it will become smaller.
(SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH)
My jacket (XL) from Peggs and Son also fits and looks great. Very happy with it.
Yeah...long arms are a gift for everything except clothes shopping. Nice job with your screen name. You really put thought into it, haha -{
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Me! I guess we'll just have to wait and see, although I have nothing to compare it to so I'll be happy as long as it fits.
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it does take a bit getting used to,, the lenth of the jacket,,
I have the Buco jacket from Levis, made in Italy at the same place, in size med fits perfect with 27 in sleeves. So frustrating that the cut has changed!! Anyone annoyed by te length of te sleeves on their medium want to swap for one of the new shorter ones???
http://www.zalando.co.uk/levi-s-made-crafted-leather-jacket-blue-l4822g008-502.html?gclid=CL7xqtemg7UCFfHJtAodZi4AAw&wmc=SEM44_1879005
Its in blue and a medium, still with tags.
Hi
Mr porter still have them in stock
Ross
Can you not return it
Ross
Unfortunately not. It was a Christmas gift , so no receipt. If it was small id keep it but its a medium. Beautiful jacket though, really nice and weighty.