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  1. Sloan1874

    Three of a kind...

    Couldn't help but notice that, as of this week, these three separate makers all seem to be offering the same jacket. https://www.instagram.com/p/BD3IYXdn3zw/ https://www.facebook.com/billkelsomfg/photos/pcb.1219413184755637/1219412944755661/?type=3&theater...
  2. Sloan1874

    Beach Cloth opinions...

    I was down in London at the weekend, and as per usual I ended up wandering around our favourite types of shops - Real McCoy's, Son of Stag, American Classics. I also stopped and had a good laugh at Nigel Cabourn's, where I overheard a story in there about Kanye West buying thousands of pounds of...
  3. Sloan1874

    Good Wear, Fave Contracts.

    Easy one: for those who own them, what are their fave Good Wear contracts and why? All pics appreciated (this is part of a process for me...)
  4. Sloan1874

    New Aero ANJ-4 (pic heavy)

    Well, Christmas came early this year when Denny at Aero emailed me this morning to say that Tony had put the finishing touches to my ANJ-4. Thankfully, I had enough wiggle-room in my day to make the festive journey east to pick up my self-present ("It's just what I wanted! How did you know?")...
  5. Sloan1874

    Seal leather samples for ANJ-4 poll

    Right, Rachel at Aero very kindly sent me a few samples of the different seal leather choices that I have for the panels on my ANJ-4. Naturally, it's like being offered several types of beer and being told that you can only have one. Anyway, I thought I'd throw it over this place to see what you...
  7. Sloan1874

    Amazing painted A-2s of the 390th Bombardment Group - pic heavy

    During my trip to Arizona earlier this month, I took a visit to the Pima Air and Space Museum on the outskirts of Tucson. The whole area is tied closely to the USAAF, the 390th Bombardment Group: http://arizonaexperience.org/remember/390th-memorial-pima-air-space-museum The museum contains an...
  8. Sloan1874

    19th Century Levis

    During my trip through southern Arizona last week, I took a visit to the Castle Dome Mine museum an hour outside Yuma. While there, I happened upon this exhibit described as one of the oldest pair of Levis ever found. They were discovered at the bottom of a shaft by the mine's owner - the lack...
  9. Sloan1874

    Levis Menlo Jacket

    Just thought I'd flag up this deal. 25 per cent off Levis Menlo Cossack. Simple enter 'SPECTRE' at the cart stage to get the discount...
  10. Sloan1874

    By the time I reach Phoenix...

    Hi guys, I'm shaping up to take a bit of a trip to sunny Arizona middle next month - probably Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, Tombstone (yes, yes, we will be tourists). Quick question regarding any good vintage/denim shops, and such like? All tips greatly appreciated! Also need pointers for bars...
  11. Sloan1874

    Cordovan Aero Jarrow Marcher Boots.

    As autumn starts to creep in, I took a spin over to Aero and picked up a pair of cordovan Jarrow Marchers. Made in Northampton from beautiful Horween leather with a Dainite sole, they run exactly to size - these are sevens and fit perfectly. Anyway, here are the pics: [
  13. Sloan1874

    Donald Duck Gets Drafted

    Fascinating BBC Radio4 documentary on Disney's involvement in US war time propaganda. Also explains why so many A-2s have Disney-style patches on them. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0680gts
  14. Sloan1874

    Buzz Rickson 1942 Pattern Chinos

    Brand new, unworn tan-colour Buzz Rickson chinos, imported from Japan, so no unexpected costs or delays in shipping. Basically, all I'm trying to do is cover my costs with these, hence the 'buy it now' price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/262037995157?
  15. Sloan1874

    New Aero Sea Biscuit half-belt

    Ken very kindly sent me a sneak preview of a new Aero design. It's a repro of the half-belt that Toby McGuire wore in the film Seabiscuit. The collar and cuffs are spot-on.
  16. Sloan1874

    Mister Freedom Denim Mechanic Utility Trousers

    Something a little different... Having coveted Mister Freedom's stuff for quite a while, the price being the only real bar to buying anything, when I saw these on sale on the Rakuten website, I decided to take the plunge. Even with import and handling, they came in at half-price, though that's...
  17. Sloan1874

    Shrink to fit tips?

    Just had a first shot and shrinking down a pair of LVC pantaloons and despite sitting in a hot bath feeling silly for a good 10 minutes, they seem to have barely contracted. Either my expectations were too high or I've been doing this wrong, but can anyone offer me a few pointers to get the damn...
  19. Sloan1874

    Fantastic colour pics of Blitz-era London

    Some amazing snaps from the period, both landscapes and the clothes people wore. I feel sorry for the poor messenger boy, though, that looks a hella warm outfit. http://www.itv.com/news/london/2015-07-10/rare-colour-pictures-give-glimpse-of-london-life-during-the-blitz/
  20. Sloan1874

    B-3 or ANJ-4

    Makers aside, if you were going to go for a B-3 or an ANJ-4, which one would you go for and why? Both are heavy duty pieces of kit, but in terms of looks and utilitarian use, what are people's preference?
  21. Sloan1874

    Aero A-2 'Unknown Maker' 1756 contract

    Well, my other has half texted me, there's a big box from Gala sitting at home in Glasgow for me, and here I am stuck an hour away in Linlithgow, up to my neck in gloss paint. Talk about frustrating? Watch this space...
  22. Sloan1874

    Aero Trial Narrative.

    NOTE: the aim is to make this a single document giving narrative and detail from the Aero Leather Clothing trial, and therefore if it could be kept comment free, perhaps directed towards the existing trial update thread, that would be great, though be aware that any comments will be removed by...
  23. Sloan1874

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    Will Lauder of Alexander Leather found guilty by majority verdict at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, of theft of £194,825 worth of stock belonging to Aero Leather Clothing.

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