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Ever think some jackets are overhyped
It is also interesting how a particular maker or object builds a small following (and often becomes cultish on a forum) because it is pretty good and then it suddenly explodes. Prices go up, everyone starts to talk about it and then, inevitably, some people start to turn against it. But in the...- Seb Lucas
- Post #66
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ever think some jackets are overhyped
Good plan. Do not go there there it's like heroin.... :eek::D- Seb Lucas
- Post #64
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ever think some jackets are overhyped
Yep - hype comes in many forms. We're using the word with cavalier impression. Hype can mean marketing bullshit (which I generally ignore) or it come from spontaneous appreciation by customers. It can be insincere and undeserved, or a genuine refection of a product's capacity to satisfy a...- Seb Lucas
- Post #63
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ever think some jackets are overhyped
I am dull on the matter of jackets. I try to avoid paying a lot for one and I am not all that interested in high craft, artisan made jackets - which I guess are designed to showcase what some dude with a sewing machine can do, amongst other things. Nice, but I don't particularly care. If you do...- Seb Lucas
- Post #60
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Ask a Question, Get An Answer About Outerwear
I was always told no plastic for leather - leather needs to breathe and can go mouldy - I have had that terrible experience. I throw some jackets into a large plastic lidded container with a ventilation hole covered in insect proof gauze/screen.- Seb Lucas
- Post #555
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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RRP vs. price war for new or nearly new qualitative garments on the market
I never see decent used leather jackets cheap enough even used to warrant my interest. I like your thinking. Used jackets seem really expensive these days. I came to this site via an interest in old clothing found in flea markets, thrift shops, ebay, etc. I never got into high end...- Seb Lucas
- Post #24
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What do you use to shave?
I'm using a new generation Panasonic shaver. Ridiculously close shave in 3-4 minutes, no water or fuss. And it's true, there's no mystique or charm.- Seb Lucas
- Post #1,826
- Forum: Skills and Smarts
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<<< Aero Premier Half Belt vs Hercules
I am exactly your size but 10 pounds heavier. I spoke with Thurston on this some time back. I am a 46 in a Premier. I'm a 44 in a Herc and a halfbelt. I have a 1930's half-belt with a 26.5 inch back 26 inch sleeves and 23.5 inch pit to pit. I can fit a sweater underneath but don't often need...- Seb Lucas
- Post #7
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Five Star Leather Jackets
It shows. I've worked in senior leadership roles for years myself but I am still surprised how badly some of the MBA boys do things.- Seb Lucas
- Post #2,287
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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The wrist watch.
I didn't say there were no large watches in the golden age only that they were highly atypical. You know my dad gave me a present of many thousands of dollars some time ago and said 'go buy a watch or car' - it was a thank you for some help I gave him. I was totally unable to think of anything I...- Seb Lucas
- Post #377
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Five Star Leather Jackets
A very mature and wise approach, abone. You may well be able to make adjustments to this. Best of luck.- Seb Lucas
- Post #2,285
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Five Star Leather Jackets
I agree. Greg also worked under Aero and I am sure that practical craft knowledge grounding also helped. Possibly the issue is that 5* may not have the business model to provide an overarching design oversite and knowledge. The skills may well be there but they need privileging and a methodical...- Seb Lucas
- Post #2,280
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Five Star Leather Jackets
It's a shame. The reality is Five Stars is stumbling through this with random requests from people like us and, most probably, no training in heritage jacket pattern making. Wested Leather used to work like this in custom jackets and finally after disagreeing with one too many customers about...- Seb Lucas
- Post #2,268
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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The wrist watch.
Flieger watches (so beloved by today's watch fans), were designed for a specific role and almost never seen on civilian wrists. I had one but found the dial too busy.- Seb Lucas
- Post #375
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The 80s, myth and reality?
Knight Rider hardly left the plastic looking backlot of universal studios from what I remember. The show was a kitsch 80's example of lame and formulaic network TV for teenagers. It was amusing to see Eddie Mulhare from the 1960's Ghost and Mrs Muir doing one of his last gigs.- Seb Lucas
- Post #385
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Who makes a decent James Dean Rebel Replica jacket that fits modern men?
Yep, all his items are designed by him in NZ and outsourced in other parts. He basically has an ongoing relationship with a Five Stars style maker and works with them.- Seb Lucas
- Post #6
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Who makes a decent James Dean Rebel Replica jacket that fits modern men?
No comment, ton...- Seb Lucas
- Post #5
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
Somewhere a Frank Zappa song is playing...- Seb Lucas
- Post #30,367
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Have I made a mistake? ( jacket on order )
I hope it has the cure too because it is certainly giving me cancer.- Seb Lucas
- Post #74
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Have I made a mistake? ( jacket on order )
I interviewed passers by in the street using a questionnaire, of course.- Seb Lucas
- Post #72
- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
