Reproduction classic workwear

[Gijoe]

I have two of this Japan Shirts. A little expensively, but great quality.....

 

[flat-top]

I think it's OK, but for the price the details are fairly average. I ordered one of these this week on recommendation:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-003/

Great details on that shirt. And Speedway actually makes sizes that will fit!

 

[mattfink]

I ordered the XL, it measures 23.75" accross the chest...about a US large.

 

[flat-top]

I'm diggin' this:

But I'm just too broke to buy anything these days
http://www.youmustcreate.com/produc...px?categorypath=men/m1outerwear&nopaging=true

 

[jetgirl]

That kinda reminds me of what I just bought. I took of the pocket tag and replaced the buttons on this already, so they are not what you see here.

darn, can't get the picture to come up. You'll have to click.

 

[Gijoe]

The "Speedway Shop" shirts on men...

The Cap is a Hickory Stripe Engineer Cap from Zasu


Striped Lofgreen Shirt with Chambray Gatsby Cap

 

[YETI]

I think it's OK, but for the price the details are fairly average. I ordered one of these this week on recommendation:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/ls-003/

you see...Those are killer shirts, but even the XXL is barely an U.S. XL modern or vintage. I had XL shirts deadstock from the 30s and the common measurement was 26" from underarm to underarm. If only there was a higher demand for true XL sizes stateside.

 

[Doug C]

I'm diggin' this:

This reminds me alot of the hickory jackets by pointer, the ones that are supposedly from the 70's that are all over ebay for cheap. I've considered getting one - do ya'll think they're actually vintage and any different than the modern ones?

 

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RRL

 

[mattfink]

Nice stuff! Who made your studded belt?

 

[mattfink]

RRL

I have to tell you, that RRL stuff looks great but it's cheap crap made in China. I've owned a few pieces and they don't have the staying power. The prices are too high too. If you can't get it at an outlet for cheap, I'd go for it. Otherwise I'd steer clear.

 

[flat-top]

I have to tell you, that RRL stuff looks great but it's cheap crap made in China. I've owned a few pieces and they don't have the staying power. The prices are too high too. If you can't get it at an outlet for cheap, I'd go for it. Otherwise I'd steer clear.

I have a ton of RRL stuff from when the line first kicked off (early 90's I guess)and I love it. Macy's used to have an RRL shop that, thinking back, was really the coolest thing ever for a mainstream department store.
As far as the recent stuff, I've had a few pretty good outlet finds but haven't made any major purchases. I love the look of that jacket though.

 

[Feraud]

I too like the look of the RRL jacket above but hate that phony distressing with a passion.
I'll add my own wear to clothing. :eusa_doh:

 

[mattfink]

I have a ton of RRL stuff from when the line first kicked off (early 90's I guess)and I love it. Macy's used to have an RRL shop that, thinking back, was really the coolest thing ever for a mainstream department store.
As far as the recent stuff, I've had a few pretty good outlet finds but haven't made any major purchases. I love the look of that jacket though.

Yeah, well back then it was made mostly in the US still and probably a little more worth the price. I can't see paying $700 for a jacket that cost them less than $20 to make. They have no advertising costs to cover because they just don't make an effort to market RRL really. So why so much? I have a couple of the sweatshirts that are starting to fall apart after not really much use. It's the fake distressing that probably ruins the stuff.

 

[Gijoe]

Nice stuff! Who made your studded belt?

This belts are sometimes listed in ebay. Is a US manufacturer. More cheaply than the Japanes Products.

 

[flat-top]

The Gap had a bunch of new chinstrap shirts today. Might be too much of a good thing at this point. There were however, a couple of nice plain striped shirts with chinstraps that would work with suit separates--a look Mike spoke about much earlier in this thread.

 

[mattfink]

I think I'm about chin-strapped to the gills....would still like to find an original Big Yank or Oxhide brand one though.

 

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YMC

 

[Feraud]

I think I'm about chin-strapped to the gills....

lol

 

[flat-top]

Look Ma! No Chinstrap!!

YMC