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  1. Bonneville

    Anyone get their new Vanson delivered recently?

    That is a shame. On the other hand I'm extremely pleased with my new custom Enfield (decent pics soon). The leather and hardware is substantial, jacket fits me like it was tailor made for me and my experience with Vanson was top notch, all emails were responded to in a timely manner, cheerful...
  2. Bonneville

    Recommendations on some pants, er, trousers...

    I'm interested in this thread as well. I really like the so-called British coloured khaki but I'm looking for a pair with a more modern cut ie: narrower pant leg albeit with a regular or high rise. Any recommendations on sourcing this particular 'design'?
  3. Bonneville

    Aero 50's Half Belt

    I don't think you see as many of the '50s half belts on the forum compared to the '30s version. I believe these are the first good pictures of one I've seen and after seeing the pics above I think I like the '50s cut better. Anyone else?
  4. Bonneville

    Aero web site

    This is very important to me on a jacket website and should be the first consideration, the jacket should be modelled and the model's height, chest and weight measurements given. Information regarding whether or not the colour is correct in picture is very important. I'm always flabergasted by...
  5. Bonneville

    Custom Enfield arrives, fit info, etc.

    Thanks for the comments guys. The jacket isn't too small for me (thank God), just a bit more snug than I had expected an Enfield to be. After a little more time with the jacket I think the feeling of restriction I've been sensing in the arm holes and chest is due in part to how stiff the...
  7. Bonneville

    A pictorial review of my new (vintage) Navy peacoat…(Yes, that tree is also in it!)

    Yep, good looking peacoat for sure. The addition of the scarf really adds to the 'look' Jan.
  8. Bonneville

    Show me your favorite jacket

    Thats a real beauty Jack, looks very close to that heavy steerhide Bootlegger that you parted with as far as I can see though the BL was likely shorter in body (wish I had been around to get that one by the way, it looked fabulous). The 'Lancer' front/collar will always be a great jacket...
  9. Bonneville

    Custom Enfield arrives, fit info, etc.

    Yeah, trying to find my digital camera, my house is badly cluttered :o. Would appreciate comments as to whether or not one can expect a new steerhide jacket to stretch out much after some breaking in, what has been your experience in this regard? As noted the jacket is snug so hoping it will...
  10. Bonneville

    Show me your favorite jacket

    In reply to Windward's post: Man those Windwards look absolutely fabulous (and fabulous on you). Now I want one. However it appears that you have a fairly broad, muscular, not overly tall build which the Windward must really work well on based on those pics. Do you think a Windward would suit...
  11. Bonneville

    Custom Enfield arrives, fit info, etc.

    My new custom Enfield arrived today. Black, steerhide, size 38, zipped pockets, hem shortened 1 inch, ordered mid Aug. I will get my camera out and take some pics later this week for fellow fetishists. Fit info is provided for those considering this model jacket. (I find useful fit info...
  13. Bonneville

    Why the huge disparity between Soviet and German losses on the Eastern front?

    One other point to consider; the Russian high command and politburo were the only ones capable of producing information on casualty numbers and it was in Russia's political interest to magnify these numbers to illustrate the contribution they made towards final victory further legitimizing and...
  14. Bonneville

    Italian flight jackets

    Interesting pictures, thank you. It never occurred to me that Italian pilots participated in the Battle of Britain. Am I correct in assuming they flew German planes?
  15. Bonneville

    Action shots of you in your best leather...post 'em up!!!

    I really dig that Schott 689hh Cap't. I think it's one of their best, real class jacket.
  16. Bonneville

    Photography in 30s - the LEITZ Style

    I agree. I was looking forward to the Leitz story. Not all of us are "working photographers from the 60's". With respect if you don't find the post interesting you should move along as others may find it enjoyable.
  17. Bonneville

    Vintage Coffee Makers

    After getting into coffee in a serious way and learning about it I became an espresso drinker exclusively. I learned that your grinder is more important than the actual machine ie: your machine is only as good as your grinder. Those $90 - $400 modern automatic espresso machines have a very...
  19. Bonneville

    D-Pocket leather jackets

    Vic, That russet/reddiish jacket (3rd one from the top) certainly is a different looking hide, super large grain. Do you know what kind of hide it is? Moose? Interesting colour too.
  20. Bonneville

    Vanson Ike anyone?

    The length problem could have been averted if they would only provide the jacket's various measurements on their website. I notice this is a problem with every single jacket company website I visit, AERO, SCHOTT, LW, LEGENDARY, ETC. Don't understand why these manufacturers won't post this info...
  21. Bonneville

    My New Aero Highwayman Has Arrived !!!

    I'm ordering a Bootlegger as well Hoosier and the more I handle the samples the more I am impressed with the brown heavy weight fqhh. I hope you'll post some pics of your Bootlegger when it arrives, I think the design is great. Did you order any changes to the stock jacket?
  22. Bonneville

    My New Aero Highwayman Has Arrived !!!

    Nice choice, congrats. I look forward to seeing the mandatory out of door shots. This is a compulsory requirement.
  23. Bonneville

    Bronco ac 29191

    The jacket's condition looks to be perfect. It's interesting that you know who originally had the jacket, do you ever do any research about your jacket's original owners and their war records, for example where they fought etc. I don't know if I have the right build for an A-2. Unfortunately a...

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