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    Aero Veste Des Rallye - 42" ( 2002 )

    First of two Aero's for sale this week by me ( keeping with my one in one out philosophy) This is my much worn and much loved Aero Veste Des Rallye. This is in medium weight FQHH ... a MUCH more practuical alternative to the heavy FQHH) and was created in 2002 might have been 2001 ... but...
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    Something New - AL Modified Oakland

    So after the success of the "Adventurer" I decided to do a second project .. this time the start point was the AL Oakland but I decided to try the single lipped pockets and also have unstudded inner pockets. The collar I wanted to mimic the early 40's W colar jacets with a little more curve to...
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    Something old (ish) - 10 months in AL Simmons Bilt

    Just thought you guys might like to see how it's aging ... this jacket got SLATED on here when it was launched ( unfairly IMHO ) and as soon as I saw this one appear on the AL Outlet page I snapped it up for £350 as a tester for buttons. Those who have seen my previous post will know I'm not a...
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    Rock & Roll Hall of Fame - John Lennon Hamburg Jacket

    Hey Guys ... was in at the Rock & Roll hall of fame in Cleveland at the weekend and had a long look at their Beatles exhibit where they have a " John Lennon Hamburg " Jacket. It's a halfbelt jacket very similar to JC's Ventura ( with some subtle variations re. cuff straps, collar and...
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    New Alexander Leathers Jacket ... I call it the "Adventurer" :)

    Once again guys, focus on the jacket NOT the manufacturer please ! Soooo .... as many of you know I have been pulling together a bespoke-ish ( is there anything bespoke in leather jackets any more) designed jacket with Alexanders in Brown Vintage CT Horsehide. The basis of this is a simple...
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    NEW Alexander Leathers Detroit in Horween Bison - PIC HEAVY

    Please ... as before guys .. no manufacturer bashing. Just thought you might like to see it. Again ... as before ... it fits fine, I don't need any comments on fit ... it's as I like it, as I sized it and just how I want it to be. By all means comment on construction, quality of hide or...
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    Has anyone seen a Golden Era leather jacket made from Horween CXL FQHH or Steer

    Genuine question guys .. following on from recent posts. I must have handled 1000's of leather jackets ( vintage and non vintage in almost 30 years of collecting them in various guises). Of those which I have owned and seen in various collections I cannot recall EVER seeing a vintage jacket...
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    New Alexanders Roadster - Black Chrome Excel Steer

    Very similar in style to the Highwayman ... and a typical 1930's - 50's style. Modifications - Weathered Gordon Strome weight lining. Two inside pockets 3" bottom moleskin panel Moleskin pocket bags std sleeves ( this will be used on my bike) Now before ANYONE starts .... there are...
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    New Alexanders Lavant - Burgundy Chrome Excel Steer

    Very similar in style to the Vest De Rally ... and a typical 1950's / 60's car coat style. Modifications - Weathered Gordon Strome weight lining. Two inside pockets 1/3 bottom moleskin panel Moleskin pocket bags 1" off the sleeves Now before ANYONE starts .... there are two things I...
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    WTB Dark Grey / Charcoal Fedora 7 1/4

    2 1/2" brim if possible .... like a Fed IV but in Charcoal or similar. Doesn't have to be a Borsalino and wool felt would be fine .... but if it was a Borsalino and fur felt that would be fine also .... PM me if you have anything ... I'm UK based also but can have it sent to Houston or...
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    Two new pairs of boots ...

    The first ones are Red Wing Beckam Chukkas http://www.selectism.com/2010/01/21/bread-butter-red-wing-autumn-2010-beckman-chukka-boots/redwing-beckman-chukka-boot-1/ The next are old school but not Golden Era old school ... Clarks Originals in Burgundy HORWEEN CXL Steer :)...
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    Spring cleaning ...

    4 Aero's just posted on on ebay ...... time for a change ( and I don't mean I'm warming to jackets that are too small :) ) Links if anyone is interested : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=121116913130&ssPageName=ADME:L:LCA:GB:1123...
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    Latest ebay purchse - Bill Kelso M422 in goat .... 44"

    My FIRST Bill Kelso ... just like Andrew's old one ... in great condition ( bit of cigarette smell but nothing that tried and tested techniques won't get rid of ). Now ... most on here know me as a guy who HATES elastic cuffs and bottoms, but, I also have a bit of a soft spot for the looser...
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    does anyone know if this is actually an Aero ....

    http://http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/levis-vintage-lvc-aero-1930s-two-tone-leather-jacket-/111049337776?pt=UK_Men_s_Coats_Jackets&hash=item19db0e6bb0#ht_822wt_1156 Vintage 2004 .... but a new design on me (but then I'm not familiar with all of the designes produced for LVC) . Produced for Levis...
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    An interesting development just announced !!!

    Copied from Facebook ( which is where it was announced ... SO DONT SHOOT THE MESSENGER) and the Alexanders "Product Information" page .... Horween Leather CompanyTM We at Alexander Leathers are delighted to announce that Horween Chromexcel Steerhide 1.4mm is now available to pre-order in...
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    The New Alexander .... next the Long Rider (warning picture heavy)

    As per the Detroit post ... please refrain from Company Bashing ( that's NOT what this post is about) come and comment on the jacket .. hats, jeans even my weight ... but I'm tired of the company bashing guys .. so if that's what you want to do then please look away now .. cheers As per the...
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    The New Alexander .... 1st the Detroit (warning picture heavy)

    FIRST .. leave off on the company bashing .... if you're not here to comment on the jacket, then move on, there's nothing else to see here but MY NEW JACKET !!!!!:mad: I've taken comments on board re. fit and went for a slim 44" ( this is a new direction for me) ..... feels very nice, a...
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    Two New ANJ-4's

    1st One I blame John Lever for - he raved so much about these I hunted this one down - Eastman 44" - 2nd hand .... amazing jacket, lightish fleece, brown horse facings, very supple, amazing construction (the best fitting and most comfortable ANJ-4 I have ever tried .. fits like a glove and...
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    Two New Alexander Leather Jackets Ordered ..........

    PLEASE ... no company bashing ..... I'm a buyer of GREAT leather jackets, I can't be bothered with the politics !!! Drifter – 44” .. my first bi-swing backed M/C jacket ... thanks to Edward & Others :) Vintage Brown Steer Std. lining style – Blanket (Muted Stewart new wool from Highland...
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    Early AERO IRVIN - 44"

    Aero IRVIN size 44" - late 1990's 3 of 3 of my grand Aero Sheepskin Sale ( I'm not one to take advantage of market oppriotunities - but you will wait over 8 MONTHS for one of these from Aero) Stunning jacket - would fit loose 42" - or great 44". I am a std 44" and this is a perfect...

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