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  1. Edward

    What Cap Are You Wearing Today?

    They're a good option. I've misplaced the watchcap this morning and need to get on with some stuff, so I've thrown on a denim A3 (not quite as warm, but enough to keep the chill off the bald!). Got a smoking cap and a few fezzes that are also useful when there's company... ;)
  2. Edward

    What Cap Are You Wearing Today?

    Picked this one up on a whim recently. Very basic knit watchcap of a type that's been around forever. Perfect for wearing round the house these colder days when I'm a bit too 'workwear' for the smoking cap.
  3. Edward

    You know you are getting old when:

    It was a well needed change in the law over here, as so many companies were at a time using proprietary connections and then charging through the nose for them. For those of us who don't use Apple (I wouldn't given them house room myself, though my brother is a fan and is all Apple all...
  4. Edward

    Hornskov Hats - custom Danish hatter

    Stunning colour! Nice details, too. I love the look of a wind trolley. It's very rare I ever actually use it (if I know it's going to be that windy when I leave the house in the morning, I do tend to reach for a cap instead), but I love the look of it as a detail on the hat. Brim binding is a...
  5. Edward

    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    It's an observable phenomenon in Britain and Ireland as well, specifically at Christmas. Thing is, it goes for many WA beyond stocking up for the family vising over four days, regularly descending into the sort of panic-buying that would lead you to think the shops might never reopen - rather...
  6. Edward

    What are you doing to keep fit.........

    Belatedly, thank-you. Just stumbled across this thread again today after a year and found this reply. Will check those out. :)
  7. Edward

    I Flew To Scotland to Pick up My Aero Leather Coat in Person

    None of this surprises me! It's frustrating because 99% of what I buy from abroad simply isn't available in the UK in any form, but hey ho.
  8. Edward

    Aero Highwayman Length Check Help Needed

    Certainly the J100 can be a little longer in keeping with the general trend in cafe racer styles. The PHWM is a model I'm less familiar with, though again it has a little leeway imo, given the differences between halfbelts in the 30s and 40s (I know it's not a HB, but it's patterened after what...
  9. Edward

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Either an actress availability thing, I imagine - or has the young lady they cast originally aged out of the role? Not sure when it was shot, but if she's playing a vamp who has to look fifteen forever, that must put a tight window on how long any actor is able to maintain the role? Shame she's...
  10. Edward

    The short length of Aero-leather CR

    As others have noted, Aero will be best placed to advise on what is possible. Also.... don't go *too* short.... bear in mind that this style in Britain was traditionally cut just a little longer than an American-style cross-zip - to do with its racing heritage. The design originates with...
  11. Edward

    Aero Highwayman Length Check Help Needed

    Agreed. I've seen one too many really nice, classic leather designs absolutely ruined when someone thought it was a good idea to lengthen them to work with the cut of modern trousers on which the "waistband" is four to six inches below the natural waist. Throws the proportions all off. My view...
  12. Edward

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Brief Encounter very much owes its qualities to the time period, the sensibilities of the BBFC and local government (much moreso than the actual audience, I expect), the particular class politics of England on the period, and budgetary restrictions leading to more character-focused pieces than...
  13. Edward

    Lewis Leathers Jacket Ripped/Thoughts?/For Sale.

    That does seem odd. I'd agree with @TREEMAN : I'd have Lewis look it over (and give you an estimate for repair - they won't be the cheapest, but if they will take repairs on they are surely best placed to do that on their own work). They might be able to give you some indication as to what...
  14. Edward

    Barbed wire marks

    Adds character. I find my tolerances of this sort of thing are a lot higher with brown rather than black leathers, fwiw.
  15. Edward

    I Flew To Scotland to Pick up My Aero Leather Coat in Person

    As I understand it, a company set up for it can sell to an overseas customer VAT free (it probably makes a big difference that you ordered and paid from the US). In theory, you then pay the relevant tax when you arrive back in the US, though, eh..... sometimes the matter Does Not Arise when...
  16. Edward

    What was the last TV show you watched?

    Binged the new take on Interview with the Vampire on BBC iPlayer last weekend. I enjoyed it very much. It takes some liberties with re-setting the time period in which much of the story takes place, and relocating it to early 20th century New Orleans. Louis is recast as a Creole African...
  17. Edward

    What are you wearing today??

    The coat and a new fedora in front of the Eiffel. And the suit under in the hotel room. Very pleased with this suit. Button placement needs a slight tweak for my barrel shape, but otherwise I like it a lot. Repro by Revival Vintage, their 'Socialite' brand. Will be looking into the brown version...
  18. Edward

    Chinese leather jackets

    Those boots look *great*!
  19. Edward

    What Cap Are You Wearing Today?

    Cathcart Heritage (formerly SJC) cap from 2021/22 this morning.
  20. Edward

    Post New Hats Here!

    I posted about this hat a couple of weeks ago in the 'what hat are you waiting for today' thread. This is a new hat, from The Hat Centre in Stamford Hill, London. Lovely business. I have actually been there in person a few years ago. Chaotic store, boxes everywhere. It's a small, family-run...

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