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  1. Peter Bowden

    New Aeros: Waterfront, 1940’s Lettermans, Shackleton and ANJ-4

    Your ANJ4 does look a tad over-size to me but I have never tried one on and I imagine the last thing you need is a tight fit on one of these jackets.Fantastic selection all round though.
  2. Peter Bowden

    Himel website updated

    I have listened to the Heddel's Himel podcast a few times and as I understand it Dave talks about a new jacket having a commodity value of a weeks wage,presumably back in the 30's or 40's.I guess times have changed but then now what is a weeks wage?I like his re-vamped website but he seems to...
  3. Peter Bowden

    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    I have this picture of a suede jacket from I know not where...probably already posted here.Nice simple style...Gaucho or Cossack perhaps?
  4. Peter Bowden

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Looks like Prize-Giving Day at Camelot
  5. Peter Bowden

    What is this Aero hide?

    Looks like the Tumbled Chromexcel Horsehide displayed on Aero's Heavy Leather page and I think on the black Thunderbay
  7. Peter Bowden

    Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

    http://addict-clothes.com/products/ Clutch Cafe might have them Apologies-Not the same jacket but very similar.
  8. Peter Bowden

    AMAZING Vintage Levi’s Leather Jacket for sale on Etsy

    Wonder what it would be worth after several years hard wear?
  9. Peter Bowden

    Fringe on an adult leather jacket

    @Big J Hi-I had a trip to Japan in 1994-Fantastic but don't recall Nagano.My experience with rain capes is from watching the Seven Samurai more times than I can remember.As for the physics....well,I dont know.If it was good enough for Mifune it's good enough for me.Actually he wears a fantastic...
  10. Peter Bowden

    Fringe on an adult leather jacket

    I may have read this at some point-I rather like these jackets but only got as far as reading about them.The fringe might shed water in the same way as Japanese farmers used straw capes as rain wear. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckskins Buckskins are often trimmed with a fringe – originally...
  11. Peter Bowden

    Fringe on an adult leather jacket

    I read somewhere that the original purpose of the fringe was to shed water off the clothing.
  13. Peter Bowden

    How to age (or destroy?) a CXL FQHH Highwayman (pic heavy)

  14. Peter Bowden

    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    Interesting label choice on your custom Bootlegger.Nice touch to have a choice of main label.
  15. Peter Bowden

    Psychology: The One

    Truthfully I like showing off.I like the notion of hardy well-made period outerwear which might suggest I live that kind of life.I enjoy the retail therapy and knowing that other people enjoy it too.I love the character of leather which is to my mind exemplified by its use in fine jackets.I...
  16. Peter Bowden

    Time for a grizzly?

    Is this a natural Grizzly?As in the leather type.Presumably the hide would tan as in other natural leathers.Looks interesting though
  17. Peter Bowden

    Aero has natural CXL from Horween!!!

    I have these pictures of Aero's in Vicenza and pictures of other brands - cant be specific as to make or hide type or amount of wear/patina though.
  19. Peter Bowden

    Aero has natural CXL from Horween!!!

    Oddly enough I always thought a jacket like a Dustbowl would look great in a natural hide due to the different panels showing a lot of contrast and variation with age.I am spoiled...I have just received a Route66 in black Chromexcel HH....It has blown me away!
  20. Peter Bowden

    Aero has natural CXL from Horween!!!

    I will probably be cast out but not to my taste.
  21. Peter Bowden

    Aero Style Magazine

    I am thinking of getting a copy.I like to knit.
  22. Peter Bowden

    Difference between Aero Motorcycle jackets

    It's mostly down to detail and what you prefer in terms of pocket and zipper placement.I don't think that many would ride these days wearing a Grizzly but I certainly would if I owned a pre-war Indian or Harley or Ariel Square 4 or similar.
  23. Peter Bowden

    Last advice for 30's Half Belt Black Heavy CXL Steer.

    No I do not suggest that.It has a 44 label and those are the measurements.

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