TFL- before and afters

[Bfd70]

See what this place has done to me!

I found a picture of you in your Thedi 2 years ago. I traced it back to TFL. 11 jackets and two pair of boots later my wife would like to have a word with you.

i didnt really take digital photos 10 years ago. I’ve been into nice ish clothes since hs. 10 years ago when the kids were wee there was a disappointing amount of comfort wear thankfully largely undocumented.

 

[navetsea]

was happy with just a mug of coffee

 

[ton312]

was happy with just a mug of coffee

I almost had your hair...in 1990...sadly...it didn’t quite last. LOL. Damn it!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

The beginning ( Aero Highwayman ).....and zip sleeve Bootlegger....

 

[HoosierDaddy]

The end ( Aero Teamster ).....and Thedi cross button....

 

[navetsea]

was happy with just a mug of coffee

Found the same mug and tshirt, weaker grip coffee almost spill, doesnt necessarily look happier either.

 

[nick123]

Military fit, loll. Pic is long gone, but to give you a clue as to how utterly clueless I was when I entered this hobby. Probably worst than most in fact! I still prefer my jackets on the roomy side though.

 

[handymike]

The end ( Aero Teamster ).....and Thedi cross button....

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How is it that you look younger now, Van?

 

[HoosierDaddy]

HA..!!

 

[Fonzie]

Here are some TFL inspired purchases along the way:
My first Aero-

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Good Companion:
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Hercules:
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Windward:
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Third Aero:


Thedi:

Schott:

Mate, you and your style have aged like fine wine, well done.

 

[navetsea]

HM looks a lot more artistic now.

I almost had your hair...in 1990...sadly...it didn’t quite last. LOL. Damn it!
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of course you have that hairstyle in the 90's
probably you would be denied entry to your school without it

 

[Dav]

Actually started with a Schott in 2010, it was awful as I soon came to realize, only one pic of me in it before I got the hang of the selfie

I quickly moved on to a Highwayman, which I still have today

And here I am this week, feeling and imo looking much better thanks to the Lounge

 

[Monitor]

Love this thread!

2012: Finally saving up enough money for an Aero HWM and being 1000% sure it would be the last jacket I'd ever buy. Also completely certain I'd never put on a textile jacket ever again.

2019: Feeling like a complete idiot for ever buying a single stupid leather jacket, next to this $15 Storm Rider (that's two sizes too large)...

Excuse the selfies.

 

[jonbuilder]

Than Buco PJ

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[HoosierDaddy]

...They look the same.

 

[JCSD]

Giving it some thought...What’s most interesting to me is how I’ve actually come (somewhat) full circle, specifically with cross zips. I went from Vanson>Aero>many Aero>LW>4 LW>back to Aero>many Aero>Vanson. Some Bates and others sprinkled in along the way. But full stop back at Vanson. The things I thought I was “improving” upon eventually became the things I missed most in the humble Vanson.

Interesting trajectory. I’m already starting to appreciate time-tested Vansons as I make my way through trying out new (to me) brands.

 

[handymike]

...They look the same.

Yeah Jon, you’re cheating .
(Unless the cat hasn’t moved in years)

 

[Seb Lucas]

Interesting trajectory. I’m already starting to appreciate time-tested Vansons as I make my way through trying out new (to me) brands.

Yeah - Having also owned Vanson, I can't see that the other makers provide much improvement on them and yet they charge a lot more. If I lived in the states I'd probably only have Vanson, and maybe a Goodwear. There may be beautifully made retro inspired alternatives out there but I haven't seen any I would buy at any price. My tastes are more conservative.

 

[Corky Corcovado]

Interesting. Ok.

 

[Lebowski]

Interesting. Ok.
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Ari, your LW CR shown above is absolutely superb! Tell me please if you ever deside to sell it, I'd buy it in a second, seriously.