CWU 36 P Sizing by Maker? Breaking In? Bi Swing Backs'?
Gentleman, I have just recently decided to collect & wear nomex CWU 36 P flight jackets. Have just purchased 3 as a starting point. I am attracted to the CWU by design, function &...
View ArticleRalph Lauren at it again
Just seen their new season MA1 - patched and either sage or blue and I must say looked and felt a pretty decent jacket just not at £345 and, everyone buying one would have same patches! Apparently they...
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Gloves
Hi, Anyone knows if these gloves are a repro of an actual WWII item, or just a fantasy item? obtainable here: https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32856200614.html
View ArticleCouple of vansons
View attachment 14824 Aero,lost worlds and my made to measure bks police issue,
View ArticleWallets to carry with your A2
here is a minimalist wallet I made today for a customer. Hand sewn Herman Oak old world harness leather. View attachment 18098 View attachment 18099 View attachment 18100
View ArticleDistinctivefootwear: Cable A-2
Well, here's a Cable that is listed as a Good Wear jacket: https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCLT-Good...332679?hash=item34090095c7:g:mSAAAOSwZUhcu58q I am certain this is my old Diamond Dave jacket I psted...
View ArticleAero Clothing & Tanning Co.
I was curious what influence, if any, Aero Clothing and Tanning Co. of Brooklyn, NY had on the other company, Aero Leather Clothing Co., Inc. of Beacon, NY and to what extent. I wasn’t surprised to...
View ArticleFIVESTAR LEATHER G1 JACKET
We Reproduce this jacket with the help of one of our Lovely Customer, Please find below his review and images of that "After a purchase of 55J14 and M422, five star gives me confidence to their...
View ArticleL-2A with collar?
L-2A with collar? This is a luftwaffe photo from 1956. When blown up you can see the collar appears to be part of the jacket, but I can't see a webbing patch that should be on the left hand side of the...
View ArticleRepro MA-1 with Original Patches
I happened to meet a guy today while at a local gun show, who was wearing a repro MA-1 Flight Jacket . We started to discuss jackets and he explained that he had turned his original MA-1 in when he...
View ArticleJa Dubow 27798 (Platon) A-2 jacket review and pics
Heres my latest acquisition, one of Platon’s Dubow 27798 A-2s, in seal brown horsehide. This one is a 42 (* see below), I am 5’10 trim, and it fits relatively well. I could not go smaller, considering...
View ArticleFIVESTAR LEATHER A2 JACKET
Here are some photos of our newly Crafted A-2 jacket. We made this with new top quality, 1.2 mm thick Goatskin leather, 100% Cotton Lining including sleeves, This one is made in our new Superior Grain...
View ArticleCalifornian "Surrogates" Jacket
So one of my favorite civilian jackets is the Californian "Surrogates" jacket. I bought mine years ago and never saw another till the movie came out and realized Bruce was wearing the exact same jacket...
View ArticleHow to maintain and lubricate vintage zippers?
Hi everyone, I got couple of NOS vintage Zippers, such as Talon M-39, M-41, Crown Chevron M-40 and Hookless etc on my flight jackets, how should i maintain and lubricate theses vintage Zippers...
View ArticleNew Back Panel?
Has anyone done this? Is it a good way to size up a jacket? Assuming a 1 piece back design, is it more or less work than piecing in side panels? While we're messing with it - would it allow for a size...
View ArticleFrank Ryan’s jacket
View attachment 18137 View attachment 18138 Frank Ryan was an ex IRA man who fought with the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War. After being captured, he was sentenced to death but was...
View ArticleEver wear leather with shorts? STOP IT
It must be bad manners or something, because it makes some people very angry. One of them called me “stupid!”
View ArticleEastman Roughwear - should I give up and move it on?
I’ve had my Eastman Roughwear 22752 for about two weeks now, and I’m not sure what to think. What isn’t in doubt is the jacket itself - it’s made from the most unbelievably beautiful leather I’ve ever...
View ArticleJacket Fading / Aging / Customization & Artwork
Hi everyone I was thinking about customizing one of my USN Deck Jackets for some time now. While I am quite sure on how the final result should look like, I am yet undecided on what would be the best...
View ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
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