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    Help with overcoat sizing

    compensate, to a degree as mentioned already, the shoulders are what matters, but the coats are measured by chest size. so they give a little room in the shoulders, sleeves, etc., knowing that if you are a 40L, the topcoat that will fit you in the chest, will need enough shoulder to fit over a...
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    Help with overcoat sizing

    I wear a 40L or 42R suit; I have two "designer" wool topcoats, one's a 40L and the other's a 42R and they fit perfectly over a suit coat. Why not run into any dept. store and just try for fit. If you're unsure you can try a raglan as well.
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    Original poughkeepsie leather coat co adverts

    Powerful reminder of the times. Thank you. Great stuff.
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    Smell of different types of hide

    All smell theories aside, I always thought I was sniffing the glue.
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    Aero jacket wiht snap customization?

    pics of windflap with snaps This vintage HH has three, top, middle, bottom. I usually zip it and snap the bottom two. But I always like the windflap over zipper design. I like the small pocket snaps too. http://s1110.photobucket.com/albums/h452/mm121666/?action=view&current=IMG_1050.jpg...
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    Aero jacket wiht snap customization?

    I like snap windflaps, actually have an early 60s horsehide field coat that is what you describe (snap wind-flap over zipper). It has one at the collar. One in the middle and two at the bottom. Don't know if you need more--if you use the zipper. By the way, in the world of Aero (and maybe...
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    The chronicle of my A-2s

    Thank you, I enjoyed that. Better to have a couple you love than a lot of "almosts."
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    Quality Goat Leather

    Not seen the Aero, but have tried on the Langlitz, which makes a Cascade in goat (I suppose they will make anything in it, from flight jackets to motos), sometimes w/piping, that is as good as it gets. Priced a tad higher than their regular Cascade.
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    What did you buy for yourself this Christmas?

    1/4 ton of books from amazon and an alpaca-lined denim duster, which I like a lot, but when worn here probably leads others to believe they wandered into the circus.
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    Can anyone help with info about the Eastman A2 color, "Havana Brown"?

    ps- Russet brown used to be my favored 'shade' of A-2 jacket, lately I've begun to prefer the seal brown color, I'd think Havana Brown would be somewhere in the middle. I love this shot. I think I need to put it on film.
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    how many types of jackets do you own?

    Many, too many, happily so, and too true to wonder anymore: Vintage Avirex seal A2 Leather Shop A2 Casa Lopez Capybara Vintage Italian police black leather DB belted trench, wool lined Canali wool overocat Valentino cashmere DB overcoat (1983, still incredible) Aero HH flight jacket w/mouton...
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    Wool anti-moth treatment?

    First off, have you gone through your wardrobe looking for the little larvae? They are visible, you should check all your wool (under lapels, inside pockets, etc), especially if you see moths flitting about here and there (check the web and you can see what they look like). I once lived above a...
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    Iron Heart/Aero Leather Collaboration

    What's wrong with pajamas? When I go the pajama route though I prefer these: http://tinyurl.com/25de9sw
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    Iron Heart/Aero Leather Collaboration

    Buy some raw from Cone or somewhere and have a tailor make you a pair, or 5, for less. Wait, isn't that how Raleigh Denim got started?
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    Deerskin Leather Jackets, Anyone?

    Ha! Exactly. I want to say: when in India I do what the Indians do...but perhaps a Philadelphian doing business with a New Yorker has its own rituals, customs, and sign language.
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    Deerskin Leather Jackets, Anyone?

    It's not a winter coat, but I do have one that's big on me I wear over layers. The LW one I have is a bit thicker than others. My experience with LW was first rate in every way. Very direct, which I like. Completely professional. He makes a Downtown version in deer, it's on their site; you...
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    Deerskin Leather Jackets, Anyone?

    It weathers fine...rain gets it wet, it survives, just like cow or goat, etc. It's a pricey hide--yet you can't let that deter you from wearing it anywhere/anytime. LW does make custom deerskin, I have one, it's worth it. Also 800Branded makes them. Uber. Keep in mind: this is not a warm...
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    Thank you

    Here's to your strength...and seeing you even stronger on the other side. Best wishes, Mark
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    Deerskin Leather Jackets, Anyone?

    Very supple, very durable. The skins are tough, cause deer run through the woods, etc. I have a newer one I wear all the time for work (I work outdoors) 'cause you can't beat it for range of motion and durability. It's dark brown. If you buy new, they are expensive, the deer are farmed I think...
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    What was that first jacket that started it all?

    1982. A Korean-made black Mirage flight/cycle, quilted lining and great thick stand-up collar, with a hood zipped inside. I loved that thick stand-up collar and used the hood in rain and crummy weather. The next year I made some decent money, and was walking past the same store, and they were...

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