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  1. H.Johnson

    Baghdad Bespoke

    My friends in Tehran (from whence I have recently returned) would certainly dispute that, with good reason, I think.
  2. H.Johnson

    Depression Era clothing: Cinderella Man?

    That's what they sell over the web. The factory sells the old stuff, still.
  3. H.Johnson

    Eastman Leather jackets

    Not wishing to take the thread further off topic but this is what I remember of one incident taken from personal communication from the parties involved: Ken Calder obtained an ELC jacket from a Roughwear contract frm an ELC customer. The ELC advertisements for these jackets made...
  4. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Great photo, BK. With the amount of 'decorating' the 51st used to do, it's amazing they found time to defeat the enemy! I was in Sicily about five years ago and there are still buildings with traces of their 'art'. Let's raise a glass to the 51st Highland Decorators - The toast - to the...
  5. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    That may be the case in some places, but in the UK the term 'suedette' was used to refer to a woven fabric (a type of fustian - from the Persian Fustat) that was napped to give a suede-like finish. There was a factory in my village making it until the 1960s. The Halfords advert says...
  7. H.Johnson

    Californian Leather "Styled by Ronnie Reagan"

    Mr. Reagan used to wear a G-1. As I understand it all US Presidents (as Commander in Chief) and (at least in the case of Mrs. Nancy Reagan) First Ladies are 'issued' with a G-1.
  8. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Yes, you did. And look I will.
  9. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Belstaff tended not to do leather jackets at this time, as 'HG' (the then proprietor and son-in-law of the founder) thought the natural material to be outdated and unnecessarily expensive (but then he 'invented' Ironhyde - sort of the motorcycling Gore-tex (r) of its day). I have several jobs...
  10. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    Indeed Hal. Your venerability and learning is to our benefit. A number of existing 'high street' (or, more accurately, 'retail park') names are associated with leather jackets in the beriod under discussion. As well as Halfords, which you mention, there was the 'Militus' brand by Milletts...
  11. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    With respect, my experience is au contraire. Photographs taken at British motorcycle meetings in the 1920s and 30s show plenty of waist length leather jackets (which I assume we are talking about here). One of my favourites is a photograph of physicist, inventor of the SU/Merlin fuel control...
  13. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    I was born in 1945 and I remember similar jackets (and trousers*) being worn by working men as you describe. In my humble opinion they were either actual pre-war Army fatigue Overalls, Denim (the suit that preceded the denim battledress fatigues) or were directly derived from them (in different...
  14. H.Johnson

    Show off the sports coats.

    Baron, Count the weft and warp threads - look at the weave drops. Manx weaving, do you think?
  15. H.Johnson

    Depression Era clothing: Cinderella Man?

    Rather! I am a great admirer of Miss Willey...although OT's prices are a bit steep. You can get Smedley's merino undies for less than that in Matlock - it must be the cost of transport to Norfolk!
  16. H.Johnson

    British leather jackets from BEFORE the 1950s?

    British leather jackets from before the 1950s aren't that uncommon! They were worn by motorcyclists (in the Summer) and cyclists (all year round) as well as for ordinary civilian wear. They were made by 'the usual suspects'. There is enough evidence to make me think that Herr Baron's jacket...
  17. H.Johnson

    Norfolk Jacket

    Yes, the photograph on Page 40 shows actual Norfolk-style jackets with the same style of pockets as the civilian types of the same period (although the collar would be different). Another example of the 'cross-over' between military and sporting fashion. Belstaff used to do a Norfolk jacket...
  19. H.Johnson

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    I have bought from this seller. I was satisfied with what I bought and with his service.
  20. H.Johnson

    1940's Original Leather Belt Back Jacket.

    Yes, the pocket flaps are somewhat unusual and very fetching. Also unusual and equally attractive (I find) are the parrallel (rather than tapered) sleeve adjusters. Very nice features.
  21. H.Johnson

    British Bike Boot Bonanza!

    Great boots - a bargain at those prices. What's up with folks?
  22. H.Johnson

    1940's Original Leather Belt Back Jacket.

    Paddy Nice jacket. Technically, of course, it's true half-belt. As with many of these jackets from the period, it's a pity that the belts have gone missing. I have a couple of such cases and I'm thinking of having some belts made for mine if I can find sufficient matching leather. Would...
  23. H.Johnson

    B-3 softening

    I recommend that you wear it. Cheers.

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