It is high time I posted an update about our project for Heavy Winter Parkas. 

I know that we're late by at least 7 months in this. The original intention was to have this ready by winter of 2015. However, this was mostly due to some teething concerns and possibly not enough research from my end.

To do this right, I had to get my hands on an original set from which I were to copy the patterns. I did get a mismatched set however after more research, I found out that I had a Hungarian parka jacket with some dodgy buttons. Whilst the trousers were Wehrmacht issue, I had to find one on the market, which suited our needs.

After months of searching for one in great condition, I finally managed to procure a proper and mint Luftwaffe Issue jacket. This gave me insight into the pattern and together with several collector friends, we also were able to come out with a range of valid shades of fabric for a great reproductions of both Heer and Luftwaffe sets.

Right now, both jacket and trousers are at the pattern maker and we hope to have these ready to go at the tailors in the coming weeks.

This is definitely our biggest project yet, and also very happy to see very positive interest towards this project. We might actually be referring to some crowd funding in the next 2 months to start taking pre-orders. Early success for this would be crucial to help us procure the right fabric and to make sure that the reproductions are of best value.

Things are really looking great to have these available by next Winter. I will be bringing more updates as soon as I have them.