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  1. Sloan1874

    What not to do in a leather jacket..

    Wear unfinished leather with anything that will bleed on to it when wet. I was caught in a cloud burst while carrying a laptop bag. The strap was soaked and bled blue-black on to the chest my jacket. It's faded a bit with wear but was very upset when it happened initially.
  2. Sloan1874

    Custom order of Aero Hudson in progress...

    Yes, I'd go with drill. It won't make much difference to the warmth of the jacket. A warm lining is more important for the body.
  3. Sloan1874

    Small Questions:

    Yes.
  4. Sloan1874

    Aero Irvin BoB Fit?

    @Edward is right. One of the great things about the Irvin, especially if you get the right weight of fleece, is that it's incredibly flexible. I've gone out with a heavy jumper under it (one of Aero's full-fat roll-neck winter warmers) and it's a simple case of altering the zips and belt to suit...
  5. Sloan1874

    Brand new Higwayman in Brown Steer

    Great fit and a fantastic lining choice!
  7. Sloan1874

    Anyone around here still doing WWII Squadron Patches?

    I think the Flight Jacket Patches group on Facebook can help you. Aero might have some left from the you-know-who era.
  8. Sloan1874

    Aero Irvin BoB Fit?

    Personally, I'd try going up a size. Dav's pre-war is an ideal fit, to my eyes. Here's mine: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-aero-multi-panel-irvin-pic-heavy.73990/ I kept the sleeves at the same length, they shortened a bit over time, but they've never caused me any problems. Irvins...
  9. Sloan1874

    Aero "Team" Board Racer

    Saw this at the sale, it looks great. Apparently, there's a lot of interest from the Japanese market.
  10. Sloan1874

    Aero Irvin BoB Fit?

    The originals have a 'flop' to them that you just don't get with the teddy bear fleece.
  11. Sloan1874

    Aero Irvin BoB Fit?

    Pockets on an Irvin. Pffft.
  13. Sloan1874

    Aero Open Day: August 17th, 2019

    Had the Wayfarer on today. Weather is definitely beginning to turn a bit - torrential rain for two days and cooler.
  14. Sloan1874

    CXL from Aero. Creases from improper storage. Examples??

    Much camper sounding than I thought he would be, but there you go.
  15. Sloan1874

    Aero Open Day: August 17th, 2019

    I love Kirby’s YouTube vids, though he cannot interview for toffee.
  16. Sloan1874

    Aero Open Day: August 17th, 2019

    I tend to keep my seriously heavy ones on the Aero hangers or packed away. Lighter ones seem to be fine with a more standard hanger - I think the bigger you are, the worse the creasing can be. Mind you, I'm currently sitting in the office and my A2 is draped over a file box.
  17. Sloan1874

    Aero Irvin BoB Fit?

    I wouldn’t worry about an Irvin being a bit bigger than you’re used to. They tend to look better and feel warmer - check out the pics. I’ve tried on ones that fit and weirdly they can feel a feel a bit restrictive compared to looser ones
  19. Sloan1874

    Aero Barnstormer in Seal Vicenza

    It's been a long time since I had a belted coat, so it should be interesting to see how it behaves once the weather closes in.
  20. Sloan1874

    Aero Barnstormer in Seal Vicenza

    Yesssss. That’s an idea. I may have to give myself a break from buying jackets for a while, though!
  21. Sloan1874

    Aero Barnstormer in Seal Vicenza

    That looks fantastic, John. For some reason I still can’t get to a black jacket, and I don’t know why.
  22. Sloan1874

    Aero Barnstormer in Seal Vicenza

    Yes, I watched some people at the sale being gently guided towards more flattering sizes/styles. It only makes sense: if you buy something that when you pull it from the wardrobe looks like it belongs to somebody else, you’re unlikely to frequent them again.
  23. Sloan1874

    Aero Barnstormer in Seal Vicenza

    In short: yes, I’m probably good for the foreseeable future (I have one Good Wear on order, but y’know that’s down the line... sometime). But some are packed up during spring/summer - the Irvin, D1, LHB - while the Dustbowl, A2, Wayfarer and BR get the run of house. I do need to have a clear out...
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