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Topline was really top of the line. Don't see them very often.
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How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?
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This is a Sears Topline?
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That is what I thought. Because I wanted to buy a nicer copy of this below jacket for a long long time. Similar lining, similar pattern base block. Similar same A2 style epaulettes. prewar looking time.
What do you think? Nice pick up. These earlier aviators are never in good shape, I haven't seen one in good shape.
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Topline was a short lived Sears Brand, ended by WWII. The first Catalog use of the label is 1941. There are many more Topline labeled jackets than the few pictured in the catalog. Though short lived, probably the high mark for not only Sears but for all the catalog brands. It peaked just as it ended by the war time demands on materials and demand for products.
The first Sears catalog representation of a cross zip "Aviator" is in the 1937 catalog. The late 30s corresponds with zipper I have dated on vintage aviators. Many have pre-war Talon sunrise zippers.
1940 Sears Roebuck catalog. This jacket pictured is very similar to your jacket.
The jacket I purchased above is the same style of jacket that Bill Kelso used for the "Duke" model. I have one and recall the picture of the original with a Monarch label, hence my reproduction BK Duke has a Monarch label. It may well have been produced with a Sears Topline label also.
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Too cool to pass, taking a flyer on fit. Fingers crossed.
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2 old timers coming in tomorrow. They needed a new home. so offered my home. They both have friends and relatives at my house. One is from California, the other I'm not so sure. Both will be Welcomed.
Lost some weight and the size 40 Aero Highwayman is feeling big with the side straps cinched all the way down. It’s perfectly broken in, so it feels sooo good.
Here’s my 40:
Got a 36 recently with a ****** zipper that’s on its way to TB to get fixed.
Here’s the 36 just begging to be broken in:
I’m debating whether or not to have the bottom of the 36 tailored to taper it down about an inch on each of the two sides. Any thoughts on that based on the pics?
Here’s my 40:
Got a 36 recently with a ****** zipper that’s on its way to TB to get fixed.
Here’s the 36 just begging to be broken in:
I’m debating whether or not to have the bottom of the 36 tailored to taper it down about an inch on each of the two sides. Any thoughts on that based on the pics?
I almost like the 40 better. It looks somehow cool.
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Been wanting a white jacket for a while, stumbled across this Schott 641 and went for it
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Not necessarily a jacket, but a work shirt. Thought it’s interesting to check out nonetheless. I think it could be 1940s (chambray?), maybe 50s. Old Kentucky.
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Nice!
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This Schott rancher arrived. Just weird enough to love.
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I like it.
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I do too. Has a Django Unchained feel to it. These Schott ranchers go for Pennie’s and they are actually quite nice! Thick and heavy suede. Good stuff.
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That’s a great looking jacket. Schott seems to get it done the majority of the time.
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Schott 70’s era suede jackets are so damn cool. Not fancy and not the best build quality but they just have panache man. I wish I could get this one back. Sold it about 3-4 years ago. Wasn’t ready to accept myself then.
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New to me Cal straight zip just arrived - nice patina.
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Just received this stunning 1940s wool half belt from @tmitchell59 last night. I'm over the moon. It's a little on the slim side, but I think it still fits pretty well. What do y'all think? I might have to throw out my entire wardrobe and rebuild it around this thing as the centerpiece.
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That is a nice one for sure! Make sure the side adjustments are adjusted. More than once I've forgotten and found they were too tight. I like the happiness a new jacket Brings!
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