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  1. Edward

    The 80s, myth and reality?

    Yes, he hard a hard couple of years, greatly exacerbated by the way the tabloid press sensationalised it. He seems to be doing well again now, which is great. Heh. It is kinda funny, though when you scratch the surface.... It's not that uncommon in the UK. Depending on age, you tend to find a...
  2. Edward

    1930s Mugshots: Newcastle Upon Tyne

    There's a definite similarity. It'd be interesting to compare them with similar in a bunch of places and see regional / national variations in when men wore at the time. As @Peacoat has noted, 'Comp' means complexion. I'd imagine they're all listed as 'fresh' because they're all still...
  3. Edward

    Smoking Jacket Recommendations?

    Mine is a hefty cotton-velvet, quilted on the lapels and accents, with a lining that is, from memory (I don't have it to hand in the office) polyester.
  4. Edward

    Smoking Jacket Recommendations?

    As you're GB based, I'm assuming you and I have a common definition of what a smoking jacket is... I found these guys on Etsy in 2023: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1384467009/men-smoking-gown-blue-velvet-long?ref=yr_purchases That's the one I ordered - more of a dressing gown in the longer...
  5. Edward

    1930s Mugshots: Newcastle Upon Tyne

    https://www.bygonely.com/newcastle-upon-tyne-mugshots-1930s/ Stumbled across this link looking for something else online. A set of photos of criminal mugshots from Newcastle Upon Tyne (for those unfamiliar with England's geography, that's up in the NE corner of the country - traditionally...
  7. Edward

    The 80s, myth and reality?

    I last saw him in 2011, being lucky enough to be given one of a raft of tickets he donated to the Chap magazine after they interviewed him for a cover feature. Met him after the show, lovely fella. Quiet and shy offstage. (And Johnny Depp totes stole his look.) Still did all the old stuff too -...
  8. Edward

    Fringed biker jackets?

    I've certainly encountered jackets that would be much too long for a comfortable position on a bike designed to ride leaning well forward, crouched over the tank. a lot of British jackets from the 60s on especially compromised on that, though, to avoid riders getting the chills when bending...
  9. Edward

    is monkeypants in style lately?

    Now that could be an idea - I'm forever finding poo bags spilling out of all my trousers.... maybe a dedicated pocket for (unused!) poo bags for the Young Master is a good idea.... What you need to do is design one of those charcoal pads you can get in underpants that can be inserted into that...
  10. Edward

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Nice! Did you manage to shine them, or is that just the shine of wear?
  11. Edward

    is monkeypants in style lately?

    These originated as the USMC P44 utility pant; the rear pocket was specifically designed to carry a waterproof poncho, which would, I suppose, offer a cushioned seat. I've never known them to be popular as eithers surplus or repro wear for civilians - and don't think much of the idea either. I...
  13. Edward

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    Ah! Yes, I see it now. Nice to see one of these in the wild! It's a model I very much have my eye on, though first my beloved Cordovan Bootlegger is going to have to bed cloned in a size up, as although I've shifted the midriff that took me out of it, I've spread over the shoulders since 2010 (a...
  14. Edward

    Lewis Leathers

    Easy done! I once got as far as putting a lot of stuff in the basket of what absolutely seemed to be a legitimate "outlet" storefront for a well known brand before I twigged!
  15. Edward

    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    At least it looks like all they've done is paint everything rather than ripped it out.... The number of older houses in pricey parts of London which have been bought and gutted to be so open plan the ground floors are like a caravan... Round Chelsea way they actually had a few instances of...
  16. Edward

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    The Steer is softer from the off, but also thicker. Aero advise against it for certainly styles, like the pleated back on the Dustbowl, because it doesn't allow the movements that requires the same. I was shown one at the factory like that - looked nice, but the hide didn't meake the most of the...
  17. Edward

    Lewis Leathers

    In case anyone is looking at this, and FWIW... I saw this advertised on Facebook. To be fair, when asked in the comments they have been very open that they are not affiliated with Lewis Leathers / Aviakit when questioned in comments, though I'd be very surprised if they came up with that name...
  19. Edward

    Aero Horween horse hides

    I like a hefty hide in a bike jacket. All the Aero hides are nice.... I once tried on a Vicenza hide halfbelt when being sized for something else. Gorgeous hide, which I'd be very happy with if it came as standard in a particular jacket, though at that I'm not inclined to pay a significant...
  20. Edward

    Question about new Schott 618 vs Vintage 618

    I recently soured another used one to replace my older 618 that was always just a bit too neat fitting. The newer jacket doesn't feel any thinner or lighter to me, though it is a duller, more matte finish. I have a feeling that'll wear to a shine like the older one, though. Leather as an organic...
  21. Edward

    Aero HWM warm lining options - shearling?

    As @MrProper notes, it's not a good idea to have a jacket relined with shearling unless it's somewhat loose already. When you order a jacket in your size with the shearling lining option, Aero actually use the pattern one size up to make the shell in order to take account of the much thicker...
  22. Edward

    Why did you sell your nearly new aero leather jacket(s)?

    I've never sold any of mine off quickly - apart from an ANJ3 I bought used, and it was simply too small. I've sold one or two others, and will reluctantly sell a couple I still have because I've changed shape over the years. I'm now the same waist size as I was when I last regularly wore my...
  23. Edward

    So trivial, yet it really ticks you off.

    Mn. I've counted myself lucky I've not needed a car in the twenty five and a half years I've been in London. If I were to be buying one, though, I wish it would be possible to buy one with an electric motor without it having to look like a spaceship jellymould and without the need of...

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