Yesterday I received my new jacket, a vintage Schott Perfecto One Star in NOS conditions. It was bought in USA in 1962 and kept in a closet since then. The label is the one used in these jackets from late 50s to mid 60s. It's size 40 (luckily my size). The condition is stunning, only some...
Maybe it depends what pattern was used, mine is the latest one he got, based on a vintage one he dismantled but I know that in the past he used a slightly different pattern
Standard BB shirts are very low quality, especially the fabrics. I have 4-5 and the ones that I wear more frequently are badly damaged in collar and cuffs in little more than a year.
I just bougth on ebay this very nice Farah (El Paso, TX) selvedge chambray workshirt produced as part of Farah's 90th anniversary in 2010. It's a faithful repro of their first workshirt from 1920 (see old ad below) and it's from a limited edition of just 90.
I agree about the sleeves, I'm sure they will short a bit with creasing up so they will be perfect.
I too like the shorter jacket length very much.
The leather will expand a bit with wear, right?
As I wrote above, my chest (expanded) is about 40.5", the jacket armpit to armpit is 22.5" so I...
Some days ago I got my Aero A-2 Smooth Russet Horsehide Beacon N.Y 42-15142-P.
I am 5'11" tall and weight 160lbs.
Chest relaxed 39", expanded 40.5".
Waist 36.6"
Arm (shoulder to wrist) 26.4"
I don't like a baggy fit so, following Amanda's advice, I ordered a size 40 with 1" added on sleeves...
Fedoralover-
yes, $780 with the actual €/$ rate is not much more than the £360 of Aero, but there is a more expensive shipping to add, and customs fees that here are about 40% of the declared value+shipping!
This leather seem very smooth, is it different from the other A-2 that Aero...
Fedoralover-
your is the Russet-Rust (with rust referring to the wool), right?
Frankly I could afford the £60 more for another version if they are worth for a better looking leather, without the "marks and scars" that seem to be present in that model according to the site description. In this...
Hi,
I'm new here, but I tried to read several posts before posting. However I still need your expert advices to help me with buying an A-2 jacket.
Here are some point that could help you to answer:
- I want a jacket that I can wear regularly and for years to come. I want it in horsehide leather...
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