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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    My Grais and I found this thread https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/blatt-chicago.75564/page-2
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I I was tempted to buy the Blatt for comparison. I suspect the Blatt is made of thicker leather. It would be great to confirm if Blatt was a maker. I believe Grais history is on the web showing it was a maker.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    This model is the exact same design as my late 40s Grais. Same pocket placement including the pillon pocket, double bars and type of buckle. Pretty clear evidence that even back in the 50s, leather jacket brands copy each other down to a T.
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    Did i jump the gun on this one ?

    Getting back to the jacket. The U S Army only started re-issuing the A-2s in the late 80s so there has never been a 1978 contract for A-2. Avirex is and has been a fashion brand making military style clothing save for possibly one contract for the re-issued A-2 in late 80s.
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    Freewheelers worth it

    Often times, we come back to this minimalist approach but if that should hold the ultimate truth then every “sensible” man would be buying Grenson and Meermin shoes and those who opt for John Lobb and Edward Green are after the hype.
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    Best A2 jackets in each price range

    Adding used Cooper's Avirex etc. changes the whole thing. I just paid 500 for a pristine condition the Few/RMNZ. That may be a rare deal but a used Aero for less than 500 is certainly not difficult to find.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Just for info, Mercari’s price are often negotiable but the proxy would not negotiate or make offer on your behalf.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Most of the licensed Schott and Vanson are made in China.
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I got this the Few A-2 (left) back in Jan. The hh is unlike the other 3 the Few hh jackets i have. The leather on this one is so close to the shiniki. For comparison, jacket on the right is RM ANJ3A. I bought the A-2 2nd hand so have trouble confirming the hh used.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Looks like a Harley
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    Vintage West Coast (Cal?) Leather Jacket ID

    I'd say ladies seeing the darts and the skirt like cutting. Makers e.g. Langlitz do put the zipper on the male side even on ladies jacket. The back design reminds of Bates.
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    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Looks weird with the huge kidney panel.
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    NOS from their warehouse sale.
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Only 3 of these are mine but I think I am done this year as I have bought a few besides these since Jan.
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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    I have other attraction boots. A lot 268 in size 9.5 and a size 9 444. I took a chance with the size 9 with these. These are made longer so the flat toe would be completely flattened after wear. Personally, i dont like them cos they are too long by design.
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    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    The pioneer by Attractions in cxl. Too big though.
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    Y2 leather or double helix

    I have not tried or seen in person the DH type 1 but I have tried Y'2 and Fine Creek (High Large as it was known back then). I like the FCL better. Y'2's leather is pliable and has a shinny coating whereas FCL is rigid and patina well. The DH I have seen (not a type 1) is closer to FCL. Not...
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    BK Durable "The Wild One" One Star Double Rider

    RM also has the underarm football. RM has a different cuff though, also not snaps but button holes. I have the early version made by the Few. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/from-lawman-to-outlaw-what-have-mccoys-done-with-this-jacket.106692/
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    Customized varsity/letterman/baseball jacket makers

    I quite like ebbets field cos they have reproduced more different styles. The Navy one is like a 37j1. https://www.ebbets.com/collections/all-jackets?page=2
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    Labour Union Clothing

    Yes, from China. Started a few years ago, initially selling IMO copies of Butchers Products aka At Last & Co style jeans and products.

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