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  1. Peter Bowden

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    A truly awesome jacket-10lbs without belt loops or belt.Curious to know what the fixings on the front of the collar are please?The Aero version has small holes in it for want of a better description.Thanks.
  2. Peter Bowden

    Adding an interior pocket to a Vicenza Board Racer

    Does it bother you to have something visible?If it is a tight fitting jacket I expect it will.
  3. Peter Bowden

    Dating Aero Jackets

    Regret that I cannot see any image.Was it the Highwayman you posted earlier?In any case it would be very difficult to age unless the vendor supplies the original invoice/packing slip.It may still have the makers tag in it which will have the date on it.These are normally sewn into a pocket...
  4. Peter Bowden

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I had something like this in mind.Aero 50's Deluxe Half Belt in the darkest cordovan colour possible.As I understand it cordovan is a section of horse hide used primarily for shoes but I think Aero and others use it to describe the colour.
  5. Peter Bowden

    Leather jackets for winter.

    I enjoy mine-these jackets are a big investment but/and will give you years of protection and improve with wear.I have a jacket with similar hand-warmer pockets to the Barnstormer in terms of placement and find rain runs down my arms.The Hudson hand-warmers are at waist level so this doesn't happen.
  7. Peter Bowden

    Leather jackets for winter.

    I recommend the Aero Hudson,possibly sized up to allow for layering as required.It is a practical long length jacket and as tough as they come.If you provide measurements with your layers on they would work from that.Their chromexcel fqhh leather is virtually waterproof.
  8. Peter Bowden

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Beautiful colour and superb shape
  9. Peter Bowden

    Ribbon for zip on Aero Highwayman

    I think that is leather-seems to have a rough and smooth side and is the typical shape of an Aero puller.I am biased towards horsehide in any jacket.
  10. Peter Bowden

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Listing this to illustrate the potential value of your jackets.Too rich for my blood. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HORSE-HIDE-LEATHER-JACKET-MEN-COAT-20S-1920S-VINTAGE-HERCULES-RARE-COLLECTIBLE/143252418112
  11. Peter Bowden

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    So far-3 Bootleggers,1 Royale,Modified CR Sheene(too nice!)Cordovan HB and a CHIP jacket.
  13. Peter Bowden

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    San Francisco Flight Jacket-Leather Garment Co. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-50s-Leather-Garment-Co-HORSEHIDE-Flight-Motorcycle-Jacket-Large/233229142738?hash=item364d8a4ad2:g:310AAOSwBQtc3PgV
  14. Peter Bowden

    Buying jacket online. Sizing etc.

    Nice site-Interesting seeing jackets being modeled rather than static so to speak.
  15. Peter Bowden

    Buying jacket online. Sizing etc.

    I measure sleeve length as per the 'Aero' correct method and take the back measurement from the collar seam to the hem as you describe.
  16. Peter Bowden

    Buying jacket online. Sizing etc.

    In the past I have used a thick over-sized shirt as a mock up which can be easily pinned up to get the shape and length you want.I still find sleeve length confusing as some measurements are given as a straight line from shoulder edge to cuff and some as a measurement of the sleeves outer curve...
  17. Peter Bowden

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Unusual Cal Leather Cafe Racer Size 38 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Cal-Leather-Horsehide-Cafe-Racer-Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket/293028261761?hash=item4439d86f81:g:kysAAOSwoddcj7vc
  19. Peter Bowden

    1960s Langlitz Police Cascade. Opinions?

    Be a shame to mess with a rare jacket
  20. Peter Bowden

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Australian jacket find-Nice detailing https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-1940s-Australian-Vintage-APEX-Horsehide-Leather-Sports-Jacket-38R-Small/133045813373?hash=item1efa26007d:g:dwkAAOSwX7Zc0pjA
  21. Peter Bowden

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    Maybe not a bargain but it blew my socks off! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-Providence-RI-Motorcycle-Police-Guide-Master-WOLF-Leather-Jacket/391810121687
  22. Peter Bowden

    Guide Master by Wolf Outerwear?

    I recently bought this.....En route.It is very similar to a Fidelity jacket in Rin Tanaka's book though the chest pocket angle is slightly different.It is possible that Fidelity made Guide Master or vice-versa.I know that it won't fit me but this is a weird hobby........
  23. Peter Bowden

    Heroes Jacket

    I have only ever seen and participated in Rocky Horror at the cinema.I remember friends going to the Kings Road Theatre and describing it...I was a bit too Brad-like to go........

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