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hello RBN,

i have done the same quest as you..

and I am much smaller and slimmer frame then you,

5'4" and 125lbs

34-36 chest

I have owned the Visvim Elmendorf horsehide jacket in smallest size, and it was by far the slimmest most modern fitting in any of the japanese A-2 off the rack that i tried on in my quest a few years ago in Tokyo. It was so beautiful, and made with so much love... i wore it hard for two years but i sold it this year because the arm and back length were just about 2 inches too long still for my taste...

it was really hard to part with..

I'm now rocking a super slim Real McCoys Buco j-21 horsehide in 34, it is all that..

I really obsess over the japanese brands, because of their craft, and my size needs for ultra slim fits.

Buzz and Real McCoys are fantastic at making repro's, but they go for a more traditional old fashioned boxier cut,

and I think is not what your gonna be as happy with.

you should still head to the McCoys shop and try them on, it might work for your frame.

also The William Gibson x Buzz Rickson stuff sometimes is cut with a slimmer frame, as in their Black MA-1 model.

that might be worth searching out as well, but is hard, and japan is very seasonal about their stock, so hope your trip in during fall/winter for best chance of leather jacket options.

I would suggest, go to the Visvim shop in the first city you arrive in Japan, day 1, and talk with them about finding you any available stock in their jackets for this season, and see if they can lock one down for you.

they can then have them shipped between city stores for you, and you might just get lucky to nab one,

but be prepared to pay premium price point.

if not, then i would suggest join the long list of smart folks that get accustom made Aero jacket made to your measurements.

wishing you best of luck with your hunt..

Hi davichan, id love to see a fit pic of your real mccoys buco j-21 horsehide. Is it from the japanese real mccoy? Where did you purchase it from?

Im going to tokyo in june so this will be during their spring/summer fashion season. I suspect elmendorf will be no where to be found during this time. Do you think any winter stock will be on sale during june?

You don't seem to be after what the brands you have mentioned really offer, so I'd say just get a TOJ.

Have considered toj and have reached out to them. Unfortuantely their current model have visible front pocket buttons and they wouldnt modify this.

Hi All,

Looking for some assistance in my hunt for slim fitting leather A2 jacket in Japan.

I will be in japan for 9 days travelling between tokyo, kyoto and hiroshima and hoping to finally buy my first A2.

I feel in love with the a-2 ever since brand Visvim released their version of it in the form of 'elmendorf' (link to fit pic below)

http://www.musinsa.com/files/_old/ol...69a6861615.jpg

my requirements are:

1. slim/slender fit (no excess leather material above waist ribbing)

2. colours preferred are black, burgundy, maybe some browns tones.

3. hand warmer side pockets preferred but not necessary (as shown in picture)

I am 175cm tall (5ft9). I'm not completely skinny but more lean/athletic with a 38/40 chest. most of my current Jackets measure 21" across the chest pit to pit. Jean size is 31"

I have searched the threads and recommendations have been Toys Mccoy, real mccoy, rainbow country & buzz rickson. I am assuming all these are japanese manufactures and as such, I assume they tailor the jackets to local clientele. I would purchase the visvim A2 but unfortunately the produce only a handful every winter, available only in their japan stores and they sell out instantly. Therefore my questions are:

1. Assuming budget/price is a non issue, which japanese repo maker offer the slimmest designs?

2. Which japanese company offer best quality?

3. Are there other brands worth considering which I may have missed out? e.g non-repo makers such as fashion brands?

4. I can find store locations & stockists based on the responses above, but could anyone recommend any good 2nd hand/vintage

stores that stock these jackets? Whilst price is a non-issue, i'll never pass on a bargain

5. Are there any non-japanese manufactures that offer a slim A-2? I have considered eastman slender a2 jacket, but unfortunately it is available in 1 type of leather & colour only. I have asked eastman if they would consider making the jacket for me a different leather & colour but they were not willing to do so.

Looking forward to your feedback and thanks in advance for the help.

Hi,

There are some items I would like which are located in Miami and was wondering if any members reside in Miami and would provide a Proxy services.

Please contact me and thank you for considering.

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waist - 15" across measured left to right

Rise - 10.6"

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Inseam - 32"

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