Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. C

    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin Sizing

    They don't run too long down the back, if you are remotely getting on for 6ft go for a long. As its an Irvin it won't look out of shape if you go for a 42, it will probably look better if anything. The Aviation Leathercraft irvins have very fluffy cuffs compared to more accurate makers but other...
  2. C

    Simmons Bilt Tail Gunner custom 42 Black Blattwerk H/H

    I've just discovered that the Ebay listing didnt have international shipping activated. I've now changed the listing and bidding & international shipping is now available to pretty much most countries including the US.
  3. C

    Simmons Bilt Tail Gunner custom 42 Black Blattwerk H/H

    Should probably add, there is no reserve on this. The jacket should fit at the front like a jacket just over 25 inches but where it has the droptail the lowest point at the rear reaches 26.5 inches, the hips etc are at 25 inches so its basically going to ensure you can ride in it or cover your...
  4. C

    Simmons Bilt Tail Gunner custom 42 Black Blattwerk H/H

    Currently on ebay and open to offers, International shipping available. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254766696880 Simmons Bilt Custom Tailgunner, size 42, black Blattwerk horsehide leather, riri zips, shoulder gussets & custom drop tail. Jacket is clean, odour free & from a smoke free home.
  5. C

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Thats a near perfect leather and I'm getting a tailgunner in it soonish, dont worry about the fit so much, it will drape better as it breaks in, you will lose a surprising amount on the sleeves and it will feel and look very different with a few months of wear. Its all well and good going the...
  7. C

    How do YOU break in a new jacket?

    Just a warning on hot water treatments and so on - get a sample piece of leather and try it on that. I've had a range of samples a few times where I have got them wet, scrunched them to replicate wear then left them to dry naturally. Some of the samples were absolutely ruined, the oils and...
  8. C

    NEW IN BOX Wolverine 1000 mile boots W40093 brown suede UK8.5 US9.5

    New in box, Wolverine 1000 mile boots in brown suede. 8.5UK 9.5US these arent far off the labelled size unlike the Red Wings im selling on another listing. Currently on ebay but open to offers. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254689000971
  9. C

    Red Wings Blacksmith 3345 Black Teacore Prairie leather 8.5UK 9.5US

    Selling these on ebay. Almost new condition, worn once but due to vagaries of Red Wing sizing these were way too big. They fit up to around a full size larger than labelled. Leather is the black 3345 teacore prairie leather. I've ended up getting these a half size smaller (I'm a UK 8.5) and...
  10. C

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

    Billy Duffy from the Cult in a Lewis Leathers Super Monza, looks like veg tan horsehide.
  11. C

    Would Someone Please Post Photos of Horween LUX HH in Dark Brown?

    Looks like that jacket is the same as the Milan sample I have, getting close to making a decision and its looking like Horween Milan but not sure whether to go for a roadster style jacket or an A2
  13. C

    Would Someone Please Post Photos of Horween LUX HH in Dark Brown?

    Got a sample of the Horween Milan in brown, which is pretty much a dark seal colour is this the cuban brown or is cuban a different shade?
  14. C

    Is Simmons Bilt still open?

    For anyone outside the UK not aware, Scotland's coronavirus restrictions have been fairly stringent due to the potential impact on the Highlands and Islands and its taken a toll across various Scottish industries, however the restrictions have been effective and things should get back to some...
  15. C

    Unknown maker vintage Perfecto repro 42 chest

    The ebay listing, can sell via ebay or outside of eBay, looking for £55 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254613672102
  16. C

    Unknown maker vintage Perfecto repro 42 chest

    For sale is a possibly 70s/80s Perfecto jacket in black steerhide. 42" chest. Would suit a slim, average height 40 to 42 chest. This was bought from a non-ebay website and labelled as a 44" but is smaller and shorter than advertised. It was also described as 50s vintage but this is 70s at the...
  17. C

    Horsehide Perfecto-style jackets

    If you are still interested in Blattwerk leather I will post some pics of my custom tailgunner tomorrow. Blattwerk is a beautiful hide but it is very, very different to anything else I have seen. It has a matt finish to it and drapes like suede, is incredibly lightweight but has a lot of...
  19. C

    Ladies Perfecto style jackets? Anyone?

    Rivetts are another vintage UK brand that turn up in smaller ladies size, one on Ebay currently: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164185154356
  20. C

    Ladies Perfecto style jackets? Anyone?

    Should probably add, there is a company in the US making jackets currently called Interstate so I would set searches for 'used' only
  21. C

    Ladies Perfecto style jackets? Anyone?

    Keep your eye out for vintage ladies Lewis Leathers Lightning jackets, also 'Fieldsheer' and 'Interstate' leathers were doing decent cowhide jackets exactly to the Lightning pattern (possibly in the same place) in the 60s and 70s. I had a Lightning Jacket from ebay from the 70s I picked up for a...
  22. C

    Blattwerk Leather - HELP!

    I've got a Tail Gunner in black Blattwerk, its a beautiful hide, very, very soft but robust as its still decent thickness horsehide, just the tanning process doesnt add stiffness. Its almost like suede in terms of softness. As a motorcycle jacket, due to the matt finish and tanning process i'm...
  23. C

    New black leather uniform jackets for SWO Navy officers

    Some time ago the RAF approved a blue leather flying jacket for all trades at SNCO and above on personal purchase of the approved item, have yet to see anyone actually buy one. I'm assuming due to aesthetic reasons, its not a great looking jacket and can only assume the removable sheepskin...

Latest posts

Members online

... and 14 more.
Total: 3,022 (members: 64, guests: 2,958)

Forum statistics

Threads
109,289
Messages
3,077,975
Members
54,238
Latest member
LeonardasDream
Top