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  1. Sloan1874

    "exit jacket"

    I have certainly slowed this year - Covid has meant I've just not had the opportunity or need to add to the collection. And tbh, this morning I walked past Son of Stag in London this morning and I just couldn't be bothered. I knew it was way overpriced and I have better things to do with my...
  2. Sloan1874

    Minimum Annual Usage

    I have, not a strict rotation, but I've subdivided my collection into rough seasons. At the moment, if it's very warm then I reach for my denims or canvas jackets, but given I'm in Scotland, where summer is more an abstract concept than a reality, I currently have an A-2, my Wayfarer and Board...
  3. Sloan1874

    Lost Worlds’ founder Stuart interviewed

    His A-2s looked like jackets that were standard back in the 90s or 2000s. Gotta keep moving and improving if you want to keep up with the game. There's something curiously dated about the whole outfit, though. As if he's said 'These are the best I, or anyone else, can do', and thrown in the...
  4. Sloan1874

    Lost Worlds’ founder Stuart interviewed

    Yes, I find Stu's sneering at people because they dare show enthusiasm for this niche and enjoy chatting with like-minded people particularly unpleasant. I was never likely to buy his overbuilt stuff but I bet you there are a lot of people who are really put off by that interview. What a clutz.
  5. Sloan1874

    Lost Worlds’ founder Stuart interviewed

    Imagine being a random punter looking for a leather jacket and you arrive on the Lost Worlds site. Would you even pause for longer than two minutes on it? Other than to marvel at the weird awfulness of it and wonder why they're charging that amount of money for their jackets. Stu may have utter...
  7. Sloan1874

    ELC Star A-2 vs. Bill Kelso Star A-2??

    I've handled both brands, but only an ELC Star. Tbh, stitching on the ELC Star A-2 was pretty woeful around the collar - On one side, instead of travelling in straight line to the point, it veered away from the edge before correcting itself, resulting in a sine wave shape. I recall other bits of...
  8. Sloan1874

    Over 50 wearing leather jackets

    Depends completely on the jacket in question. A well-fitted classic style in a colour that flatters you will trump any over-sized shiny suit or poorly cut blazer. If you go around looking as if your a refugee from a Ramones convention or a superannuated goth, then, yeah, that's not going to work.
  9. Sloan1874

    Is Simmons Bilt still open?

    My understanding is that their staff is pretty small nowadays, so I doubt it would take much to cause significant disruption.
  10. Sloan1874

    Aero PHWM Straight out of the box

    Nicest HWM I've seen. The leather and fit are spot-on. As somebody who's tried and failed with the HWM, that almost makes me want to have a second go.
  11. Sloan1874

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    I was at a Terry Gilliam Q&A a few years ago and he was wearing this jacket. I've got to confess that I was more focused on whether he was wearing an Irvin than what he had to say about the rather dull film he'd made.
  13. Sloan1874

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    Three years in? Not likely!
  14. Sloan1874

    Aero Wayfarer, Raw Horsehide - Pic Heavy

    I feel very sorry for Aviemore. Nowadays it relies almost entirely on summer season tourism, the snow is too unpredictable to be counted on for a guaranteed income, and that's been kicked into touch by the pandemic. If they're lucky, they'll get a bit of it back late July, but all depends on...
  15. Sloan1874

    Aero Wayfarer, Raw Horsehide - Pic Heavy

    At the glacial rate we're exiting lockdown over here, that will probably be next year now. That said, the weather shows no sign of dipping so I’m going to keep hanging outside. - we moved into a house with a proper garden just before Christmas, and I knew that plum tree would have a use!
  16. Sloan1874

    Aero Wayfarer, Raw Horsehide - Pic Heavy

    It is one of those leathers that you have to be completely fearless with. The first few marks feel like physical blows, I won't deny it, but then you just start wearing it out and about and it starts to take on it's character. I think if you live in a hot climate, the change in colour will...
  17. Sloan1874

    Aero Wayfarer, Raw Horsehide - Pic Heavy

    It's actually a bit more honey-ish in colour, but it's pretty close repro.
  19. Sloan1874

    Aero Wayfarer, Raw Horsehide - Pic Heavy

    With the weather being kind to us over here, I thought I'd dig out the Wayfarer and do some update shots. This is with a fair bit of wear, some soaking, sun-drying and conditioning. It looks not bad at all:
  20. Sloan1874

    New jacket at Aero

    I really like the design - the poppers give it a slight 70s vibe, which I like. Not sure what colour combo I'd go for, though. Back at the start of lockdown, Ken posted a pic of himself holding a couple of designs on an instagram post, which I think people are mostly referring to.
  21. Sloan1874

    New jacket at Aero

    Yes, I really liked that one. Ken was wearing it, wasn't he.
  22. Sloan1874

    New jacket at Aero

    I understand it's going to be competitively-priced as a bought-new jacket as well.
  23. Sloan1874

    New jacket at Aero

    Yep, this Ken's lockdown hard work beginning to filter through to the website - more designs on the way. I understand the factory will reopen on July 22nd, which is great news for all concerned!

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