Re: While watching 'Crusade'....

Posted by red four from 209-162-49-209.thegrid.net on July 08, 2001 at 00:15:49:

In Reply to: While watching 'Crusade'.... posted by Austin Powers on July 07, 2001 at 23:07:59:

: ...I came to the realization that my "Raiders" Wested is in fact, closer to the jacket featured in the 3rd film. The overall shape and appearance of Indy's jacket in 'Crusade' resembles my Wested almost perfectly. The pockets, the position of the side-straps, even the collar. With the exception of the press studs on the storm flap and the degree of distressing, I'd say my Wested is a dead-ringer.

: One thing I noticed about the 'Crusade' jacket is that at no point throughout the whole film do the action-pleats work correctly. They are splayed open and stretched outta shape exactly like my Wested's are.

: I purchased my "Raiders" Wested back in '99, so they either gave me a "Crusade" version by mistake, or all their jackets at that time utilized the 'Crusade' design.

: Austin Powers

Hi Austin,

I agree completely. I saw Crusade at a theater a while ago, and the similarities of the film jacket to my raiders wested were surprising. Brass zipper, satin lining, d-rings, lazy pleats, everything.

Maybe wested based their patterns on the Crusade jacket? Who knows.

Another subject: You have posted in the past about the taupe color Wal-Mart Farah brand chinos being a good match for the Raiders pants. I agree and have been wearing them for quite a while now. About a month ago I got a pair of Lee brand chinos at Sears, same color as the Farahs, but with slash pockets and no cuffs. Good low cost everyday wearin' replicas! Thought you might like to know.

Thanks

John D

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