New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

[tempestbella]

Yes, I remember that. That was a long time ago.

I know. And the postcard turned up other day!

 

[Jeffrey Westcott]

Hi All,
Jeff here. Fortyish years old, a family-man. I found this lounge after looking for a good leather jacket. I think my Dad's appreciation for vintage things that last has rubbed off on me. I like old guitars, cast iron pans, and wool socks. I'm also a student of history and music. Glad to be here.

 

[Big Man]

Hi All,
Jeff here. Fortyish years old, a family-man. I found this lounge after looking for a good leather jacket. I think my Dad's appreciation for vintage things that last has rubbed off on me. I like old guitars, cast iron pans, and wool socks. I'm also a student of history and music. Glad to be here.

Welcome to the Fedora Lounge.

 

[Turnip]

Hi All,
I like ... cast iron pans, and wool socks.
...
Glad to be here.

Welcome to the forum, Jeff.

 

[Jeffrey Westcott]

Ah! So great. Thank you!

 

[Rufus Dayglo]

Hello Loungers!
I used to be a member here about ten years ago, and got distracted by real life, kittens, kitkats, and a ball of string... but I accidentally stumbled across the FL again, so I have rejoined! I hope I don't owe any fines on library books here...

I draw comic books, own far too many jackets, and I'm a Londoner who has fled to France, and I am now renovating two little neighbouring shops in St. Étienne to be my home and art studio.

St. Étienne is great for vintage and antiques...so am thoroughly enjoying myself here.

I'll find the right Thread and post pictures of the shop' renovations in progress. They are about 250 years old.... and in need of a lot of TLC!
I hope you are all safe and well in these mad times!

Love from France!
Ruf

 

[Big Man]

Hello Loungers!
I used to be a member here about ten years ago, and got distracted by real life, kittens, kitkats, and a ball of string... but I accidentally stumbled across the FL again, so I have rejoined! I hope I don't owe any fines on library books here...

I draw comic books, own far too many jackets, and I'm a Londoner who has fled to France, and I am now renovating two little neighbouring shops in St. Étienne to be my home and art studio.

St. Étienne is great for vintage and antiques...so am thoroughly enjoying myself here.

I'll find the right Thread and post pictures of the shop' renovations in progress. They are about 250 years old.... and in need of a lot of TLC!
I hope you are all safe and well in these mad times!

Love from France!
Ruf

Welcome back to the Fedora Lounge.

 

[tempestbella]

Hello Loungers!
I used to be a member here about ten years ago, and got distracted by real life, kittens, kitkats, and a ball of string... but I accidentally stumbled across the FL again, so I have rejoined! I hope I don't owe any fines on library books here...

I draw comic books, own far too many jackets, and I'm a Londoner who has fled to France, and I am now renovating two little neighbouring shops in St. Étienne to be my home and art studio.

St. Étienne is great for vintage and antiques...so am thoroughly enjoying myself here.

I'll find the right Thread and post pictures of the shop' renovations in progress. They are about 250 years old.... and in need of a lot of TLC!
I hope you are all safe and well in these mad times!

Love from France!
Ruf

I did the exact same!
Some people of the old crowd still around. welcome back
Shops sound fascinating

 

[Edward]

Hello Loungers!
I used to be a member here about ten years ago, and got distracted by real life, kittens, kitkats, and a ball of string... but I accidentally stumbled across the FL again, so I have rejoined! I hope I don't owe any fines on library books here...

I draw comic books, own far too many jackets, and I'm a Londoner who has fled to France, and I am now renovating two little neighbouring shops in St. Étienne to be my home and art studio.

St. Étienne is great for vintage and antiques...so am thoroughly enjoying myself here.

I'll find the right Thread and post pictures of the shop' renovations in progress. They are about 250 years old.... and in need of a lot of TLC!
I hope you are all safe and well in these mad times!

Love from France!
Ruf

Hey hey hey!

Good to see you back in these parts, you've been missed! Busy few years - good to hear you're happily back on the mainland, love to see the photos!

 

[Rufus Dayglo]

Hey hey hey!

Good to see you back in these parts, you've been missed! Busy few years - good to hear you're happily back on the mainland, love to see the photos!

Hi Edward! Lovely to see you here!
I will find the right thread and post photos of the shops I am doing up! Hope you can come visit when we are finished!
Love from the dustiest shop in France,
Le Ruf!

 

[Edward]

Hi Edward! Lovely to see you here!
I will find the right thread and post photos of the shops I am doing up! Hope you can come visit when we are finished!
Love from the dustiest shop in France,
Le Ruf!

Absolutely; back in 2017, we went to friends' wedding in Oloron; we'd love to see the 'other side' of France next time. So accessible, too - those lovely French trains and the Chunnel! I also teach a bit in Paris now, at some point we must take advantage of the office paying my chunnel ticket and add in a holiday while I'm in-country.

 

[Abe Lugo]

Hi everyone!
I’m Abe Lugo. I love most all things vintage. I thought I had a membership from years ago. But I may have just been just lurking. So here I am.

I’m in Los Angeles near downtown. We managed buy a house. We tried keeping as much original charm as we could. My wife and I have some vintage cars. You may see them in future posts.

I am a Toy Designer. I work on Matchbox cars. I have an affinity for old cars. Most all eras and genres.
I like restoring things (furniture, bicycles, etc.) and putting them back to work.

I’m @abelugo on IG or @matchboxworld for my work.

 

[mellugo]

Hi Loungers!

I’m Melissa Lugo (yes, I married that guy named Abe posting above me) and stumbled across your forums recently when researching mens clothing brands. I work in the fashion industry as a technical designer and pattern maker and I’m frequently comparing how vintage clothing fits against modern brands. I love vintage clothing, but as a dancer also enjoy repops that don’t need frequent mending.

I prefer the aesthetics of vintage furniture, cars, and bicycles; and enjoy bringing these old things back to life.

 

[belfastboy]

Hi All,
Jeff here. Fortyish years old, a family-man. I found this lounge after looking for a good leather jacket. I think my Dad's appreciation for vintage things that last has rubbed off on me. I like old guitars, cast iron pans, and wool socks. I'm also a student of history and music. Glad to be here.

My 3 cast iron pans predate my marriage (45 years). My wife and I have a verbal prenup.....in the event of a breakup.....I get the 3 cast iron pans. She can have pretty much whatever else she wants....but I get the iron. I don't think a day goes by that I don't cook something in one of them or for many dinners I have all 3 engaged in some form of cooking.

 

[Rufus Dayglo]

Hi everyone!
I’m Abe Lugo. I love most all things vintage. I thought I had a membership from years ago. But I may have just been just lurking. So here I am.

I’m in Los Angeles near downtown. We managed buy a house. We tried keeping as much original charm as we could. My wife and I have some vintage cars. You may see them in future posts.

I am a Toy Designer. I work on Matchbox cars. I have an affinity for old cars. Most all eras and genres.
I like restoring things (furniture, bicycles, etc.) and putting them back to work.

I’m @abelugo on IG or @matchboxworld for my work.

Welcom Abe!
You design Matchbox cars?? Incredible!

I used to live next to the old Lesney Matchbox toy factory in Hackney Wick in London (before they demolished it to make trendy flats). It was a glorious old place.
I had a friend making Hot wheels. They were tasked with using 5 cents of metal, and had to reverse engineer. I hope Matchbox are more generous! I look forward to seeing your place too!
I collect old japanese toys as I grew up in Tokyo. so when i unpack I will photograph some!

 

[Woodtroll]

Hi everyone!
I’m Abe Lugo. I love most all things vintage. I thought I had a membership from years ago. But I may have just been just lurking. So here I am.

I’m in Los Angeles near downtown. We managed buy a house. We tried keeping as much original charm as we could. My wife and I have some vintage cars. You may see them in future posts.

I am a Toy Designer. I work on Matchbox cars. I have an affinity for old cars. Most all eras and genres.
I like restoring things (furniture, bicycles, etc.) and putting them back to work.

I’m @abelugo on IG or @matchboxworld for my work.

Hi Loungers!

I’m Melissa Lugo (yes, I married that guy named Abe posting above me) and stumbled across your forums recently when researching mens clothing brands. I work in the fashion industry as a technical designer and pattern maker and I’m frequently comparing how vintage clothing fits against modern brands. I love vintage clothing, but as a dancer also enjoy repops that don’t need frequent mending.

I prefer the aesthetics of vintage furniture, cars, and bicycles; and enjoy bringing these old things back to life.

Welcome to the Lounge! It sounds like you'll both fit in well here!

 

[Big Man]

Hi everyone!
I’m Abe Lugo. I love most all things vintage. I thought I had a membership from years ago. But I may have just been just lurking. So here I am.

I’m in Los Angeles near downtown. We managed buy a house. We tried keeping as much original charm as we could. My wife and I have some vintage cars. You may see them in future posts.

I am a Toy Designer. I work on Matchbox cars. I have an affinity for old cars. Most all eras and genres.
I like restoring things (furniture, bicycles, etc.) and putting them back to work.

I’m @abelugo on IG or @matchboxworld for my work.

Welcome (back?) to the Fedora Lounge.

 

[Touchofevil]

Hello Loungers!
I used to be a member here about ten years ago, and got distracted by real life, kittens, kitkats, and a ball of string... but I accidentally stumbled across the FL again, so I have rejoined! I hope I don't owe any fines on library books here...

I draw comic books, own far too many jackets, and I'm a Londoner who has fled to France, and I am now renovating two little neighbouring shops in St. Étienne to be my home and art studio.

St. Étienne is great for vintage and antiques...so am thoroughly enjoying myself here.

I'll find the right Thread and post pictures of the shop' renovations in progress. They are about 250 years old.... and in need of a lot of TLC!
I hope you are all safe and well in these mad times!

Love from France!
Ruf

Nice art! I will have to look through my collection and see if I have any of your work. I have some White Trash and 2000 AD, so who knows.
Welcome back!

 

[Rufus Dayglo]

Nice art! I will have to look through my collection and see if I have any of your work. I have some White Trash and 2000 AD, so who knows.
Welcome back!

I have done a lot of work for 2000ad. White Trash was drawn by one of my best friends, Martin Emond. <3

 

[upsett1_spaghett1]

Hello everyone, I’m 29 and highly interested in all things related to apparel and the history of it.

I know a little about many things and a lot about a few things. Mostly just here to learn more and have engaging conversations with those who share dovetailing interests. Also to check out everyone’s shoes because let’s be real that’s the first thing I notice on someone