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So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.
It's an observable phenomenon in Britain and Ireland as well, specifically at Christmas. Thing is, it goes for many WA beyond stocking up for the family vising over four days, regularly descending into the sort of panic-buying that would lead you to think the shops might never reopen - rather...- Edward
- Post #15,213
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What are you doing to keep fit.........
Belatedly, thank-you. Just stumbled across this thread again today after a year and found this reply. Will check those out. :)- Edward
- Post #13
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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I Flew To Scotland to Pick up My Aero Leather Coat in Person
None of this surprises me! It's frustrating because 99% of what I buy from abroad simply isn't available in the UK in any form, but hey ho.- Edward
- Post #23
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Aero Highwayman Length Check Help Needed
Certainly the J100 can be a little longer in keeping with the general trend in cafe racer styles. The PHWM is a model I'm less familiar with, though again it has a little leeway imo, given the differences between halfbelts in the 30s and 40s (I know it's not a HB, but it's patterened after what...- Edward
- Post #22
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What was the last TV show you watched?
Either an actress availability thing, I imagine - or has the young lady they cast originally aged out of the role? Not sure when it was shot, but if she's playing a vamp who has to look fifteen forever, that must put a tight window on how long any actor is able to maintain the role? Shame she's...- Edward
- Post #18,599
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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The short length of Aero-leather CR
As others have noted, Aero will be best placed to advise on what is possible. Also.... don't go *too* short.... bear in mind that this style in Britain was traditionally cut just a little longer than an American-style cross-zip - to do with its racing heritage. The design originates with...- Edward
- Post #41
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Aero Highwayman Length Check Help Needed
Agreed. I've seen one too many really nice, classic leather designs absolutely ruined when someone thought it was a good idea to lengthen them to work with the cut of modern trousers on which the "waistband" is four to six inches below the natural waist. Throws the proportions all off. My view...- Edward
- Post #20
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Brief Encounter very much owes its qualities to the time period, the sensibilities of the BBFC and local government (much moreso than the actual audience, I expect), the particular class politics of England on the period, and budgetary restrictions leading to more character-focused pieces than...- Edward
- Post #31,091
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Lewis Leathers Jacket Ripped/Thoughts?/For Sale.
That does seem odd. I'd agree with @TREEMAN : I'd have Lewis look it over (and give you an estimate for repair - they won't be the cheapest, but if they will take repairs on they are surely best placed to do that on their own work). They might be able to give you some indication as to what...- Edward
- Post #17
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Barbed wire marks
Adds character. I find my tolerances of this sort of thing are a lot higher with brown rather than black leathers, fwiw.- Edward
- Post #7
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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I Flew To Scotland to Pick up My Aero Leather Coat in Person
As I understand it, a company set up for it can sell to an overseas customer VAT free (it probably makes a big difference that you ordered and paid from the US). In theory, you then pay the relevant tax when you arrive back in the US, though, eh..... sometimes the matter Does Not Arise when...- Edward
- Post #18
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What was the last TV show you watched?
Binged the new take on Interview with the Vampire on BBC iPlayer last weekend. I enjoyed it very much. It takes some liberties with re-setting the time period in which much of the story takes place, and relocating it to early 20th century New Orleans. Louis is recast as a Creole African...- Edward
- Post #18,597
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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What are you wearing today??
The coat and a new fedora in front of the Eiffel. And the suit under in the hotel room. Very pleased with this suit. Button placement needs a slight tweak for my barrel shape, but otherwise I like it a lot. Repro by Revival Vintage, their 'Socialite' brand. Will be looking into the brown version...- Edward
- Post #24,248
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What Cap Are You Wearing Today?
Cathcart Heritage (formerly SJC) cap from 2021/22 this morning. -
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Post New Hats Here!
I posted about this hat a couple of weeks ago in the 'what hat are you waiting for today' thread. This is a new hat, from The Hat Centre in Stamford Hill, London. Lovely business. I have actually been there in person a few years ago. Chaotic store, boxes everywhere. It's a small, family-run... -
What are you wearing today??
Yeah - picked up right before lockdown, and it sat in the office all that time! It's a great blue-grey, not unlike an RAF or Luftwaffe blue-grey. The coat itself is the standard Winter issue for ceremonial duties for the Guards regiments (mine came with Scots Guards buttons, but they're all the...- Edward
- Post #24,246
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Boater faction!
Ideally, it's best to try one on. A lot of folks talk of wearing a boater a size down from everything else, as they sit higher on the head. I've always bought my regular size and never had a problem. They won't sit quite as easy as a Panama or other straw fedora type, but I don't find mine at... -
What are you wearing today??
Been sporting this coat quite a bit the last week. Picked it up for a small outlay on eBay just before the pandemic, and it sat in the office for about three years. Recently found the time to switch out the original military buttons for a set of civilian ones, and have a damaged sleeve lining...- Edward
- Post #24,244
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What Cap Are You Wearing Today?
Won't be worn in anger until the warmer weather next Spring now, but this Bronson recently arrived via eBay. It'll need the wrinkles fallen out of it, but overall very pleased with it for a relatively small outlay.
