All,
I am making a reproduction of the A & F Safari Jacket made infamous by the one and only Hunter S. Thompson. The jacket was manufactured from the late 60s through the early 70s. LL Bean also had a similar jacket called the Rainbow Lake Jacket. I've loved these jackets for over 15 years but acquiring an original is next to impossible. I posted this in the trad section because, IMO, it is a very trad/GTH piece.
I am having a difficult time locating quality US or British made 11 wale corduroy. Any suggestions? Before you respond, note that I've scoured the internet and come up short. The usual places (all fabric.coms, Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, etc.) do not have all the colors or wale size I need. Since it is a patch type jacket I have scored some nice cord trousers and jackets at thrift that I will be using. Some made of US materials and a nice pair of Cordings olive green trousers made in England. Any assistance is appreciated.
Also, I will be starting a blog post of the process and finished product but my blog is on my .com that sells gentleman's goods/accessories. Is it okay to post a link to the blog, that is on said site, even though I do not pay to advertise on AAAC? If a moderator would please advise. I do not want to break any rules.
Hunter in original jacket that I will be making.
Another example of the jacket. I've never seen two that are alike.
AF Jacket currently listed on the bay for $4K. Ridiculous...
Bean Rainbow Lake Jacket
My current fabric that I will be using. All 11 wale cords and some twill.
Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch (not the teen clothing co.) Safari Jacket / Fabric Search
I am making a reproduction of the A & F Safari Jacket made infamous by the one and only Hunter S. Thompson. The jacket was manufactured from the late 60s through the early 70s. LL Bean also had a similar jacket called the Rainbow Lake Jacket. I've loved these jackets for over 15 years but acquiring an original is next to impossible. I posted this in the trad section because, IMO, it is a very trad/GTH piece.
I am having a difficult time locating quality US or British made 11 wale corduroy. Any suggestions? Before you respond, note that I've scoured the internet and come up short. The usual places (all fabric.coms, Amazon, Ebay, Etsy, etc.) do not have all the colors or wale size I need. Since it is a patch type jacket I have scored some nice cord trousers and jackets at thrift that I will be using. Some made of US materials and a nice pair of Cordings olive green trousers made in England. Any assistance is appreciated.
Also, I will be starting a blog post of the process and finished product but my blog is on my .com that sells gentleman's goods/accessories. Is it okay to post a link to the blog, that is on said site, even though I do not pay to advertise on AAAC? If a moderator would please advise. I do not want to break any rules.
Hunter in original jacket that I will be making.
Another example of the jacket. I've never seen two that are alike.
AF Jacket currently listed on the bay for $4K. Ridiculous...
Bean Rainbow Lake Jacket
My current fabric that I will be using. All 11 wale cords and some twill.
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