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. Brettafett

    Han Solo's leather jacket in SW7

    Another jacket for the fans... I wonder who will end up offering this ;) And I wonder who will be the first lounger to get one ;)) An interesting take on a biker jacket... Perfect for smuggler's and epic space battles. Seriously looking forward to the movie!
  2. Brettafett

    Aerial Star A-2 size 38 tall pics (a lot) & review

    Aerial Star A-2 7301 size 38 Tall (1” added to body and sleeve length) Received this jacket recently and let me tell you, its a nice jacket. Many have shown interest in these jackets, so here are my personal thoughts and opinions. Fit and lengths are pretty good. Theres still room for a...
  3. Brettafett

    AVG repro leather Blood Chit advice...

    Hi all, Can anyone recommend where to source a repro AVG leather Blood Chit for a reasonable price? I am aware of a few, US Wings, Flightjacket, etc... I am toying with the idea of slapping one onto a jacket.
  4. Brettafett

    GW RW1401 fest

    Anyone else drooling over these recent RW1401s? Click last modified... RoughWear1401P_No5_42, RoughWear1401P_No6_44 and Combat_Clone_No7 http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos This is a serious contender for 'what jacket should I choose'....
  5. Brettafett

    Goodwear Leather customer service

    Guys, I just felt the need to say that Vickie and John have been fantastic! My jacket is still a good few months away, its been a long wait, but the communications I have received to date has been extremely good. All the replies I have received have been personal and well though out. No 'one...
  7. Brettafett

    Refund Help... Please.

    I hope you guys can offer some advice. I ordered an A-2 jacket from a well-established US vendor back in April, received it in May and returned it a week later. It looked like a decent jacket and the guy seemed nice and answered all my questions. He GUARANTEED that if for whatever reason I...
  8. Brettafett

    Who has an A-2 on order?

    So gents, who is waiting for a jacket? (Titled A-2, but of course we are interested in G-1s and M422as)... I thought it would be interesting to see who's ordered what? Who is the maker? What jacket have you ordered and what are the specs? I have a GW on order, should be up in a few months...
  9. Brettafett

    Repro jacket pics

    For anyone who cares. Some nice pics of repro jackets, civvis and A-2s on this Chinese site. Aero, ELC, Cockpit etc... Good to see some new pics. http://ozzy.taobao.com/ Esp check out that ELC Werber 1729. Wow. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-117635722.31.edcNp2&id=18978776387
  10. Brettafett

    GWAero

    GW and Aero, teaming up for the fans. http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/sale_asdubow_0001.html Anyone know more, have anything to add?
  11. Brettafett

    Unbroken trailer hints at some nice looking A-2s

    Not to detract from an incredible story, but we may be treated to some nice movie flight jackets soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQJNzec8b50 I believe I see some seal Steve McColgan A-2s there... :eusa_clap
  13. Brettafett

    Fantastic GW article

    I may have missed this posted previously, if so, apologies. bBt here it is for anyone interested. New-found respect for Mr Chapman. http://www.denimbro.com/john-chapman-of-good-wear-leather_topic1101.html
  14. Brettafett

    Wow. One of the most expensive repros ever?

    Setting the bar pretty high or just really optimistic? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Type-A2-Flight-Jacket-Bomber-jacket-/221429134767?pt=Men_s_Clothing&hash=item338e3475af Looks like it could be a GW.
  15. Brettafett

    Nice russet A-2s WW2 colour footage

    Check out the A-2s in this short clip. Great to see what some real WW2 A-2s looked like on some real WW2 pilots. Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etmnFrZYJG4
  16. Brettafett

    Real McCoy New Zealand A-2s

    Hi all, Was wondering if anyone can comment on RMNZ's A-2s. Do you/ have you owned one? Have fit pics...? How do they compare to GW, ELC, BK and Aero, etc... in your opinion ;) I know their service and communication is top notch and they are in the same price league as GW. Its interesting...
  17. Brettafett

    Eastman's 'new' offering...

    Just happened upon this update from Eastman, Vintage Warhorse. Looks smashing. http://www.eastmanleather.com/product_info.php?products_id=224 Apparently this hide will be offered for the RW1401 and Werber (Monarch?)... Looks perfect for a Rw1401, but I kinda liked the 'special' light brown...
  19. Brettafett

    Where to find Vintage Flying Jackets in Berlin?

    Hi guys, Was wondering if anyone knows if theres a vintage shop or the like in central Berlin that may have some nice vintage flying jackets...? Will be there for a couple of days and have heard there may be some vintage/ retro shops that may sometimes carry such items. Thanks in advance.
  20. Brettafett

    Gary Eastman Q&A

    Perhaps this has been posted before. Found it interesting... http://theholbornmag.com/2013/02/04/qa-gary-eastman-eastman-leather-clothing/
  21. Brettafett

    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    Anyone care to stick their neck out? Don't be shy... Most of us have gone through many of the top name repros. If you could consolidate all the info you've gleaned and the experiences you have had buying high end repros and could pick one A-2 repro of whats currently available, which jacket/...
  22. Brettafett

    Catch 22 Jackets

    Watched this again the other day and was wondering... Has anyone ever tried to identify some of the 'Hero' jackets in this movie? There may be better pics out there... but this one shows some nice jackets. I always thought Alan Arkin's was an Aero, but in this pic looks like a RW. And...
  23. Brettafett

    Another interesting NZ jacket maker

    You guys may be aware, but I just happened upon them. Not cheap, but some interesting leather jackets here.... Of passing interest is their original TV series Battlestar Galactica jacket version...

Latest posts

Members online

Total: 4,389 (members: 49, guests: 4,340)

Forum statistics

Threads
111,010
Messages
3,113,089
Members
55,370
Latest member
Yasu
Top