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I think it would be better in a different colors combination like Sloan suggested.
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Aero wool halfbelt V Himel bros wool Canuck
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I think it would be better in a different colors combination like Sloan suggested.
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Ohhhhhh.... that is a stunning colour. When comes the time for my Barnstormer, that could be the lining....
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I'd go for the Aero, as the leather just makes it seem like you're getting more for your dollar. (Even though I'm sure the Himel is worth it.)
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I've seen lots of wool/leather combo jackets like these depicted in vintage menswear catalogues from the 30s and 40s. I dig 'em both lots but if I really had to pick, I'd go the Aero, just because it looks straight out of the era so perfectly.
I agree Benny. I'm just really surprised that the majority don't seem to care for that style. I've liked it since day 1....Then again, I always wonder why people pay top dollar for new cars and end up with a Volvo or a Citroen. Usually in ghastly colours....horses for courses I guess!
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Personally, I am not a fan of wool coats with leather inserts (the Himel), nor leather coats with wool inserts (the Aero). The one exception is a wool varsity jacket with leather sleeves.
Of the two depicted jackets, I think the Himel is more interesting and visually appealing, but very difficult to wear given the assemblage of diverse fabrics, patterns, and colors. The Aero is considerably more wearable, but also less interesting.
+1. IMHO, this Himel Heron bridges the gap between the Himel Canuck and the Aero. The Heron is visually interesting, but less complicated and much more wearable than the Canuck. Perhaps Himel would make a Canuck pattern using the same combination of fabrics as the Heron.
Personally, I prefer patterned wool coats without leather inserts or other details which over-complicate the garment. For example, my Freewheelers Brodovitch:
Or Himel's Calvin:
Of the two depicted jackets, I think the Himel is more interesting and visually appealing, but very difficult to wear given the assemblage of diverse fabrics, patterns, and colors. The Aero is considerably more wearable, but also less interesting.
I like this one:
+1. IMHO, this Himel Heron bridges the gap between the Himel Canuck and the Aero. The Heron is visually interesting, but less complicated and much more wearable than the Canuck. Perhaps Himel would make a Canuck pattern using the same combination of fabrics as the Heron.
Personally, I prefer patterned wool coats without leather inserts or other details which over-complicate the garment. For example, my Freewheelers Brodovitch:
Or Himel's Calvin:
I agree, both quite striking all the same. I really like the tweed Cunuk, but I think I would get more use out of the aero....
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Don't be a hater...
P1800E? I've not seen a convertible of those before. Lovely lines. I especially liked the coupe version, though the shooting brake was also a lovely car. Ditto for the Volvo Amazon. My favourite obscure European car, though, is probably the Borgward Isabella, especially the 2+2 Coupe version:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borgward_Isabella
The lifespan of the Borgward was 1954-62; the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, with some similarities in styling, appeared in 1955, though it had a much longer run. The VW Karmann Ghia, though equally German, always looked more French in styling to me than the somewhat chunkier Borgward. You don't see so many Borgs around in the UK these days (they've never captured the surfing / lifestyle crowd that VW have, so), but I'm told they're very practical runners. It's one of a number of cars I'd consider giving garage room if ever I came into serious money.
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The only wool and leather that I really love is this design, with the collar that makes it more than just another varsity jacket re-hash.
My favorite Spring jacket is this Harris Tweed jacket from Epaulet, with some hidden leather accents and a tartan lining. Much lighter than it looks so I can get a lot of wear out of it.
My favorite Spring jacket is this Harris Tweed jacket from Epaulet, with some hidden leather accents and a tartan lining. Much lighter than it looks so I can get a lot of wear out of it.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borgward_Isabella
The lifespan of the Borgward was 1954-62; the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, with some similarities in styling, appeared in 1955, though it had a much longer run. The VW Karmann Ghia, though equally German, always looked more French in styling to me than the somewhat chunkier Borgward. You don't see so many Borgs around in the UK these days (they've never captured the surfing / lifestyle crowd that VW have, so), but I'm told they're very practical runners. It's one of a number of cars I'd consider giving garage room if ever I came into serious money.[/QUOTE]
I owned 1971 Karmann Ghia. I called it my "Poor Mans" Porche"!
The lifespan of the Borgward was 1954-62; the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, with some similarities in styling, appeared in 1955, though it had a much longer run. The VW Karmann Ghia, though equally German, always looked more French in styling to me than the somewhat chunkier Borgward. You don't see so many Borgs around in the UK these days (they've never captured the surfing / lifestyle crowd that VW have, so), but I'm told they're very practical runners. It's one of a number of cars I'd consider giving garage room if ever I came into serious money.[/QUOTE]
I owned 1971 Karmann Ghia. I called it my "Poor Mans" Porche"!
