IHV-23 - Super Heavy Knitted Cotton Vest

[tmg]

^Will try to get some pics up tomorrow

[neph93]

@tmg:

I'm an L in the T's as I like them fitted, but XL or XXL in shirts…...did wonder if the L might fit but suspect not unfortunately. It's not as if I need another vest, since the Beach Vest arrived today (XL) and I'm very pleased with it too, but your pics of this vest really surprised me with how good it looked.

Yeah I think you're right that XL is for you. I'm a XL in shirts and I actually manage M's in tee's. I like vests snug so I ordered L as that's what my other vests are, and some measurements from Nippon suggested it would work. When it got to Gosport and G measured it for me it came up with a 49/50cm chest and that scared the crap out of me. The XL has a 52cm and it's great for me. I will say this though I'm pretty sure these will stretch with wear.

Ironically, I saw the beach vest thread today. I wasn't fussed when they came out. Now I want one of those too..  Look forward to seeing some pic's.

[neph93]

With the IHTL-1213 and my 555's.

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[Anesthetist]

It still isn't for me, but this combo works well IMO. Nicely done sir.

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[tmg]

Great combo! And I still want one of these!

[Giles]

And I still have an L here people…..

[neph93]

Cheers guys. I'm enjoying it more with each wear.

@Anesthetist It's not for everyone I agree. I'd be interested to know the provenance of the design. I'm guessing it might be styled after something more Japanese, rather than in the fashion of western workwear. @Giles do you know?

[Giles]

Pretty Japanese Bikerish..I did not rate it at all until I saw Jiro in one, then I really wished I have ordered them…

[neph93]

@Giles:

Pretty Japanese Bikerish..

That makes sense…

@Giles:

I did not rate it at all until I saw Jiro in one, then I really wished I have ordered them…

I can see why you hesitated as it's a bit different. Reminds me a bit of some of the clothing in that late 60's TV show The Prisoner. Either way the combination of material and design works for me. It's good to have something a bit different in the wardrobe.

[tmg]

@Giles:

Pretty Japanese Bikerish..I did not rate it at all until I saw Jiro in one, then I really wished I have ordered them…

Better order some next year then [emoji3]

[neph93]

Saw the L available in Specials and knew I had to give this bad boy some love.

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[Black Orchid]

Suits you neph93

[Appfaff]

Someone needs to get the L on special. This is too good not to have more people posting pics with!

[neph93]

@Appfaff:

Someone needs to get the L on special. This is too good not to have more people posting pics with!

Had mine on today with 714's and an IH tee. My wife refused to humor my request for a picture [emoji17]. So here's a Japanese badass rocking it:

[tmg]

G will you stock these next year? Need an XL

[Giles]

I know of no plans to rerelease…...Though there are 1 or 2 left in Japan.  What size are you after?

[rocket]

I still think that these are great…

[neph93]

Wear this often… Need to take more pics...

[Anesthetist]

I sometimes regret not buying the one on clearance. Then I look at my vest rack and know everything is going to be alright.

Btw, looks good Neph [emoji106]

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[neph93]

@Anesthetist:

I sometimes regret not buying the one on clearance. Then I look at my vest rack and know everything is going to be alright.

Btw, looks good Neph [emoji106]

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Thanks, @Anesthetist I enjoy it a lot. The fabric and design work well together and despite seeming a little óutre by western standards. it doesn't look that way when worn imo. The one and only negative is the hem which turns up after a couple of wears and looks untidy. A quick iron and it's good though.

I have no idea who bought the L that G brought over initially for me. They've got a fairly unique product, at least on this side of the world.