Freewheelers, Bootleggers Reunion, Bubo, etc.

[JDelage]

I'm 5'8" but usually I hemmed my pants at 30.5".

[Duke Mantee]

I’m 5’10” and can get away with these (I think)

[JDelage]

Thank you @Duke Mantee. Yes, they look very good indeed.

[JDelage]

Is the Ultimate Evolution Clothing a new FW brand? 

[julian-wolf]

Been searching for one of the white-on-blue cotton–linen Neal shirts in a 17 1/2 for some time now without much luck—found that McFly has them stocked, but isn’t shipping overseas these days

 Anyone have any possible leads? @Duke Mantee, I know you often keep your ear to the ground, so to speak…

#2013001, I think

[Duke Mantee]

8 hours ago, JDelage said:

Is the Ultimate Evolution Clothing a new FW brand? 

Do you mean Ultima Thule?

5 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

Been searching for one of the white-on-blue cotton–linen Neal shirts in a 17 1/2 for some time now without much luck—found that McFly has them stocked, but isn’t shipping overseas these days

 Anyone have any possible leads? @Duke Mantee, I know you often keep your ear to the ground, so to speak…

#2013001, I think

Question asked - I’ll let you know

[Duke Mantee]

5 hours ago, julian-wolf said:

Been searching for one of the white-on-blue cotton–linen Neal shirts in a 17 1/2 for some time now without much luck—found that McFly has them stocked, but isn’t shipping overseas these days

 Anyone have any possible leads? @Duke Mantee, I know you often keep your ear to the ground, so to speak…

#2013001, I think

Yep - Hoosier has it in stock

[Duke Mantee]

So here’s the results of my design and Seiichiro’s paint skill (from here)

 

 

[indigoeagle]

Hoosier?- Cool

[Duke Mantee]

23 minutes ago, indigoeagle said:

Hoosier?- Cool

Gives him a bit credit for his work

[Broark]

Just passing this along if any size 34 guys are interested, I'm sure they won't go cheap...
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/n476450827

[Maynard Friedman]

Do you have a personalised number plate too Duke? 

[JDelage]

6 hours ago, Duke Mantee said:

Do you mean Ultima Thule?

No, the new ground crew jacket is under a new (?) label, UEC. According to Avenue Web, it started in 2019 (only reading that this morning...)

https://avenuewebstore.com/freewheelers/?page_id=34579

(Should be getting that one today.)

Edited December 8, 2020 by JDelage

[JDelage]

Actually, the previous iteration, with hood, was under the same label. Again, only noticing this now:

http://the-rising.co.jp/?action=item_detail&id=4823

[Duke Mantee]

Ah, sorry. Yes it’s the next phase of Ultima Thule - military design inspired, whereas the other stuff was more civilian outdoor gear (hillwalking etc)

It’s a beautiful jacket and a very warm jacket - the make up was why I eventually passed on the Flight Deck Crew Coat (and on this choosing the zip deck instead). It’s far too much for our climate - I’d rather add another thinner layer if I was cold than wear that amount without option.

 

Edited December 8, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[JDelage]

The hooded version was a bit much and I didn't like the low hand warmers.  (The Desolation Row version in gold is extra nice.) I think this one will work better.

As a side note, wasn't FW introducing their SS21 collection yesterday? Need to check my IG...

[Duke Mantee]

Yep - most if not all of the dealers got their details and updates. Some shops get samples sent in to do their own photo shoot too

Good collection, a lot of nicely considered classics and variants, and a couple of originals. I think it’ll appeal to many.

[JDelage]

Have you seen anything on IG, or is that privileged information? I haven't seen anything but for a couple pics last week.

[Duke Mantee]

2 hours ago, JDelage said:

Have you seen anything on IG, or is that privileged information? I haven't seen anything but for a couple pics last week.

Sorry - you’ll need to be patient 

[julian-wolf]

Thanks, Duke. Emailed Seiichiro; hopefully I’ll be able to snag that one (would prefer the version with white lines over a blue background rather than the reverse, but told him I’ll be happy with either if the former is no longer available). Looking forward.

Is it just me, or does it seem like this round of Neal shirts / maybe just this fabric in particular came up smaller than usual? I haven’t tried much FW, but so far a 17 has always seemed like a safe bet, and here most of the measurements seem skewed down from what I’d expect.

[Duke Mantee]

45 minutes ago, julian-wolf said:

Thanks, Duke. Emailed Seiichiro; hopefully I’ll be able to snag that one (would prefer the version with white lines over a blue background rather than the reverse, but told him I’ll be happy with either if the former is no longer available). Looking forward.

Is it just me, or does it seem like this round of Neal shirts / maybe just this fabric in particular came up smaller than usual? I haven’t tried much FW, but so far a 17 has always seemed like a safe bet, and here most of the measurements seem skewed down from what I’d expect.

Mis-read you ... I thought you wanted the white base. This one?

Hopefully Seiichiro comes up trumps for you. If you’re a 17 then I’d have thought this shirt would also be a 17 - I’ve got it and it fits the same (pattern aside) as other FW work shirts 

Edited December 8, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[JDelage]

New jacket arrived. It’s awesome!

 

[julian-wolf]

@Duke Mantee, yep, that’s the one—I probably could have been more clear in my initial description (and, looking back, I’m not sure where I got that product number either…)

Good to know about sizing. Do the shoulders seem about as broad as you’re used to, then? I think of a 17 as corresponding to around a 49 cm shoulder measurement, and the charts I’m seeing for these have them closer to 47, but I know measurements can be pretty misleading

Edited December 8, 2020 by julian-wolf

[Duke Mantee]

1 hour ago, JDelage said:

New jacket arrived. It’s awesome!

Great fit

42 minutes ago, julian-wolf said:

@Duke Mantee, yep, that’s the one—I probably could have been more clear in my initial description (and, looking back, I’m not sure where I got that product number either…)

Good to know about sizing. Do the shoulders seem about as broad as you’re used to, then? I think of a 17 as corresponding to around a 49 cm shoulder measurement, and the charts I’m seeing for these have them closer to 47, but I know measurements can be pretty misleading

Never found them narrow - but Seiichiro will measure it up for you so you can satisfy yourself 

[JDelage]

The FW CPO is cut to be worn untucked, right?

[Duke Mantee]

42 minutes ago, JDelage said:

The FW CPO is cut to be worn untucked, right?

Which one?

 

Edit: I’m guessing you mean this style 

 

Edited December 10, 2020 by Duke Mantee

[Duke Mantee]

... and not this style

 

[JDelage]

Ah, correct, I wasn't aware there were two cuts. Clearly the second one is meant to be tucked in.

[Duke Mantee]

Just now, JDelage said:

Ah, correct, I wasn't aware there were two cuts. Clearly the second one is meant to be tucked in.

Wasted my time posting all my shirts previously then 

[JDelage]

Blame my lack of memory / attention to details, etc.