Welshboy, I have a Magnoli copy of the Armani, had it a few year now. The lambskin is very soft, but just got it from the wardrobe to compare to your original. What struck me, is the lower left pocket ( as you are wearing it) on Armani is stitched much nearer to the central zip position, compared to the lower right pocket, which is set further away. Not noticed this before.
Those lower pockets look symmetrical, on the other pic the left one looks nearer the zip? Odd, maybe the angle? Yes, if you are ordering a replica, you have to hold your nerve on the length, they are meant to be short. I went short, but bottle went slightly, didn't go that short!
The Indy jacket highlighted above is their 'Striated lamb' leather. Some (myself included) consider them the best "Raiders of the Lost Ark" jacket manufacturer there is. I've used many replica manufacturers in my time and I go back to BK every time.
Hi
Just a little update, I have managed to get the prototype taken on by a company who make jackets for a fair number of high end designer manufacturers, so I am hopeful that it will turn out well. They have probably had over 100 photos of the originals showing all the correct little details.
Please again if this turns out well would you be interested, I am hoping the price of the final item will be UNDER £300 for a Buttery Soft Lambskin Dark Brown Leather, the more that I order the cheaper they will be.
The Jacket is Currently being made as we speak.
If I am not happy with the details, I will go back to the first company that I have currently put on hold.
Ross
As soon as I get the sample I will show some photos make sure people are happy before the final order because if they are not any good I would order any
Ross
Like everyone else, I look forward to the prototype.
£300 is $483. Indy sells for $383 shipped.
Indy scores on the "buttery soft" it IMO but the intricate fine details are where he falls short (though mine has aged and distressed naturally very well over 7 years). I hope this attempt succeeds in recreating them accurately.
As I say I hope I will be able to get the price down depending on the amount of jackets ordered.
So fingers crossed if we can just get the details right, it could make all the difference as all the ones I have seen so far miss out some of the small details which in turn get it totally wrong.
Very pleased with it, great quality cow hide leather. I will be reviewing in a video shortly as well as a video review of the Primark peacoat in the style of the Billy Reid. Watch this space!.
I really hope the sample they are making for me is upto scratch and gets it right, just looking forward to recieving it, as soon as I do I will post up some photos either way to get other peoples views and any feedback good of bad.
Ross
Mate I'm sure you'll nail it.... Especially as you have an example of the real thing to use as a guide. I love the fit of my magnoli but the quality is just not there. I'm very excited by this project!
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Ross
I couldn't find his website for some reason is he USA based or UK based
Ross
Interesting, haven't seen that picked up on the replicas. Certainly not my Magnoli one.
Neither. Greece.
Looks fantastic on him and give you an idea of how short it is also
They're based in Greece actually, but use Italian leathers. Website is:
http://www.billkelsomfg.com/site/#!home
The Indy jacket highlighted above is their 'Striated lamb' leather. Some (myself included) consider them the best "Raiders of the Lost Ark" jacket manufacturer there is. I've used many replica manufacturers in my time and I go back to BK every time.
Just a little update, I have managed to get the prototype taken on by a company who make jackets for a fair number of high end designer manufacturers, so I am hopeful that it will turn out well. They have probably had over 100 photos of the originals showing all the correct little details.
Please again if this turns out well would you be interested, I am hoping the price of the final item will be UNDER £300 for a Buttery Soft Lambskin Dark Brown Leather, the more that I order the cheaper they will be.
The Jacket is Currently being made as we speak.
If I am not happy with the details, I will go back to the first company that I have currently put on hold.
Ross
Ross
£300 is $483. Indy sells for $383 shipped.
Indy scores on the "buttery soft" it IMO but the intricate fine details are where he falls short (though mine has aged and distressed naturally very well over 7 years). I hope this attempt succeeds in recreating them accurately.
So fingers crossed if we can just get the details right, it could make all the difference as all the ones I have seen so far miss out some of the small details which in turn get it totally wrong.
Sample quality dependant.... But Ross is as good as anyone to judge !
M
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
Very pleased with it, great quality cow hide leather. I will be reviewing in a video shortly as well as a video review of the Primark peacoat in the style of the Billy Reid. Watch this space!.
Ross
1.SF 2.CR 3.OHMSS 4.DN 5.YOLT