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Did you click the link?
I did, and just did again. The closest thing that I could find to a "fit pic" was this:
and this:


The first is probably the most "natural pose" and the only thing I see is that there is more bulk below the elbow, where the armor goes. The second is just an awkward pose and fitting that should not have left the cutting room floor.

I do agree that the idea is a dubious one for a kickstarter.
 

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Tek da plej.
 

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Just got this home from Yoox where I snagged it at a really good price (approx $350 after sale and coupon). Dark brown suede, S/S 14. Some day I'll try and post pics from wearing it in the wild.

 

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^^^Ok, here are some more photos. Comments on fit? Reason I am asking is that this version feels a bit smaller and more constricting than my black 5-zip. This could in part be because this version is made out of reverse calf suede, and the black one in lamb... But what do you guys say - too small or just right?

Deets:
S/S 14
Dark brown suede (reverse calf)
Gun metal OPTI zippers
Made in Italy

Once again, please excuse the crappy cell phone pics...


















 
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^^^Ok, here are some more photos. Comments on fit? Reason I am asking is that this version feels a bit smaller and more constricting than my black 5-zip. This could in part be because this version is made out of reverse calf suede, and the black one in lamb... But what do you guys say - too small or just right? Deets: S/S 14 Dark brown suede (reverse calf) Gun metal OPTI zippers Made in Italy Once again, please excuse the crappy cell phone pics...
Dead on.
 

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I think I'm going to try get a jacket made by luxire. My partner wears like an xxxs so.... not many options. I'm going to send in a bespoke suit jacket to get the measurements, but I assume CM and SWD stuff don't fit the same, any ideas on what I should do to try get the best fit? Will probably get a canvas trial at some point to make sure it fits well.
 

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I think I'm going to try get a jacket made by luxire. My partner wears like an xxxs so.... not many options. I'm going to send in a bespoke suit jacket to get the measurements, but I assume CM and SWD stuff don't fit the same, any ideas on what I should do to try get the best fit? Will probably get a canvas trial at some point to make sure it fits well.


Wait a couple of months. I'm working with them to dial in both fit and details and workmanship, with standard options that you can customise.
 

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Wait a couple of months. I'm working with them to dial in both fit and details and workmanship, with standard options that you can customise.

Wut? Can you tell us more on this project? Sounds very interesting...
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That sounds great. Guess I can push it back to next birthday. =P Would love to see update photos and so on when they are available.
 

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