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  1. Edward

    SAS Rogue Heroes series 2 who made Paddy Mayne's black leather jacket?

    Depending on how screen-accurate they're after and how much they want to spend, this is very close in style: https://thehistorybunker.co.uk/ww1-and-ww2-leather-jackets/ww2-german-leather-coats/WW1-German-motorcyle-despatch-rider-leather-jacket I've not handled any of the History Bunker's...
  2. Edward

    Fit Check Thread for Jackets

    It really ultimately comes down to what you're comfortable with in the end. They're shorter than I could live with, but that's me... I'm not one for definitive statements on what is necessary at certain temperatures, as we're all different: you'll find plenty of folks will queue up to tell you...
  3. Edward

    Fit Check Thread for Jackets

    One thing I leaned the hard way over the years: if it doesn't fit, you won't be comfortable wearing it. And being able to fasten it closed doesn't mean it fits. For me the overall impression is it's too short and too tight - I'd get rid. First, though, take a note of where this one falls short...
  4. Edward

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I suppose there's less requirement to stand out on deck in all weathers when you progress up the ranks too...! I believe the RN equivalent were a heavier, longer beast, though possibly not quite 32oz. Shame the USN are phasing out the peacoat, though I expect they're about the last such force...
  5. Edward

    Clarks Desert Boots Lately

    Yes, cost-effectiveness is a big part of it all. Interestingly, I did see a LE Made in England version from Clarks a while back that had a leather sole. Expensive by comparison (£160 odds), though sort of intriguing as a hybrid between something dressier and the very casual boots the original...
  7. Edward

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Does anyone know why the Kersey isn't available any longer? I it just prohibitively expensive vs demand, or has it become one of those 'lost art' things? It'd be interesting if somebody managed to resurrect it: I'd be surprised if there wasn't a market for it, albeit a niche one. Were the...
  8. Edward

    Clarks Desert Boots Lately

    Those have held up well - the Bushacres are clearly the version that would suit me. Thanks for posting these. Fair point re the cost, that is an issue. Definitely hard to justify if it costs as much as or close to the original purchase priced of a new pair.
  9. Edward

    Clarks Desert Boots Lately

    Bingo. This indeed. Disposability is one of several key reasons I abandoned sneakers entirely for about twenty years. Last year I realised the hellheat of Summer does now at some points get too much for leather shoes, so I picked up a few pairs of Vans on sale - the original 1966 model that is a...
  10. Edward

    Mid-end asymmetrical cross zip leather vest

    Probably the best option. I've heard of folks being happy enough with options from Skintan in the UK (https://www.skintanleather.co.uk/brando---leather-motorcycle-waistcoat-74-p.asp) for just kicking about in, but a used jacket and DIY is probably the easiest option. Bonus points if the arm is...
  11. Edward

    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    Things do develop a mythical quality when they're no longer available. As with so, so many bits in vintage world, I've seen it all before in my younger years with guitars. Brands, places of manufacture, "tonewoods".... It can be hard to separate it out. I sometimes think wistfully of simpler...
  13. Edward

    What shoes are You wearing during summer?

    January in London, and I'm trying not to think about the hellheat that will descend in May and plague us until September. When it comes, though... I wil wear leather shoes as normal forcmuch of it. Penny loafers work well, being low shoes thry leave more of my foot exposed (in a sock. I never...
  14. Edward

    What "Style" do you WISH you could pull off, but know you can't?

    Try Goigling a young man by the name of Zac Pinset. Resident in Brighton, this young fellow dresses in Regency era / Georgian style on a daily basis, and has become rather an authority on especialky menswear of the period. He's a much sought after tsilor by peolle who reenact that era. Charming...
  15. Edward

    Looking for a Duffel bag

    Saddleback are gorgeous, though for purposes specified I'd be inclined to go much more utilitarian - something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284958597587?_skw=bag&itmmeta=01JHDX5ZH058KT11YEDGASPHPX&hash=item4258db21d3:g:C74AAOSwBJBmITX~ or one from the same line in one of the various sizes .
  16. Edward

    SAS Rogue Heroes series 2 who made Paddy Mayne's black leather jacket?

    Could be original, O'Connell himself is fairly ww2 sized.
  17. Edward

    Red Wing Recommendations

    Not patent! Would just be nice if i could polish a pair similar to a pair of prewar usaaf service shoes. Nitcgard to find similar boots that will do that way, of course. The IRs are just such a lovely shape.
  19. Edward

    WWII Impressions 1st pattern tanker jacket question

    Issued jackets like this always had a bit of variation as military fits were designed to be issued to as many people as possible with minimal variation in production because cost. Personally I always preferred the look of a bit of tunneling on a milapec jacket.
  20. Edward

    Red Wing Recommendations

    I love my Iron Rangers. Only pity is I wish they did a model that could take a shine.
  21. Edward

    A serious Denim-warning to the youngsters!

    Had a Type 3, St Bernard (Dunnes Stores, an Irish equivalentvof Marks and Spencer), back in 89. Finally wore it out in 97ish, by which point it had been worn hard most Summers, and had acquired a few patches - Ramones, Space Shuttle Challenger, something politically slanted. Didn't bother with...
  22. Edward

    What "Style" do you WISH you could pull off, but know you can't?

    Yes, they come round every so often. On a barrel shape like me, though, they look ridiculous. Fine if I was playing Humpty Dumpty, but....
  23. Edward

    Shaving travel set-up

    I have a bunch of Merkur / Parker / Gilette de handles. I take those with me in hold luggage when I fly, and a disposable cartridge razor for my head. For soap I take a regular, round soap in a plastic tub and use the lid as a makeshift bowl. When I take Eurostar, I just take the cartridge. I...

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