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  1. Sloan1874

    Thoughts about Japanese brands

    Absolutely. But Absolutely, which is why I chose Wescos as an example of top-notch quality.
  2. Sloan1874

    Thoughts about Japanese brands

    I am, for the most part. I think ELC's jacket prices are bizarre given that they are, for the greater part, off-the-rack. As far as Japan's prices go, I'm sure they vary *but* as somebody who uses Rakuten from time-to-time and purchases Buzz and Real McCoy, I know that the sort of stuff that...
  3. Sloan1874

    Thoughts about Japanese brands

    IMO, ELC has the dubious honour of having Japanese-style prices while being based in the UK.
  4. Sloan1874

    Thoughts about Japanese brands

    The one thing I have a problem with when it comes to Japanese makers is that the fit does not necessarily suit western body shapes. Buzz t-shirts tend to be shorter than standard with high arm holes, but not particularly fitted bodies, so you have to size up, which means the body can end up a...
  5. Sloan1874

    Aero pop up at Clutch cafe London tomorrow

    Remarkable prices on their website. *faints*
  7. Sloan1874

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I'd have sent it back, tbh.
  8. Sloan1874

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I'd definitely remove the breast pocket. It's positioning looks odd and too high. Look at this Half-Belt: http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=8 Apart from that, it's a nice jacket. I don't understand why so many makers, some of the really big names included, have such a...
  9. Sloan1874

    30's Half Belt vs. Premier Highwayman

    I tried on a size 36 cordovan FQHH HWMN a few weeks back and I've got to say that I was really taken with it - it was a really stylish looking, practical jacket. The previous HWMN was an old regime thing and really didn't hold a candle to it in terms of leather and fit.
  10. Sloan1874

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Impulse purchase Mister Freedom jacket! Saw this on Rakuten at under a £100, looks mint, and couldn't resist it: https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bazzstore/item/4413329992776/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_en
  11. Sloan1874

    Shinki Horsehide Jacket

    Rakuten is a treasure trove for this sort of little gems - the back is particularly nice. I picked up a mint used Mister Freedom jacket for under £100 today on the website! https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bazzstore/item/4413329992776/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_en
  13. Sloan1874

    When and where do you wear your Irvin jacket?

    I really don't get this concern about negative response. I've never had anything other than admiring comments about my Irvin. Even the 'Where's your Spitfire?' jokes are usually followed by '...and it looks great'. It's like anything, if you're overly self-conscious about what your wearing...
  14. Sloan1874

    Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

    There are plenty of people out there wearing top-of-the-range trainers who cannot and will never be able to run the length of themselves. I don't see how a pair of heavy duty boots are somehow verboten just because you don't own a bike. They're built for comfort, resilience and to insulate you...
  15. Sloan1874

    New shearling jacket questions

    Not that I've noticed.
  16. Sloan1874

    When and where do you wear your Irvin jacket?

    I'm sure it's lovely and warm, but that is far from the perfect Irvin! In fact, it's one of the oddest I've seen here.
  17. Sloan1874

    Good Wear A-2 Dubow 20960 Contract (pic heavy).

    I'm on to the heavy leather now, with occasional D-1 use. We're getting strong winds and rain at the moment, but it'll swing back to chilly weather.
  19. Sloan1874

    Good Wear A-2 Dubow 20960 Contract (pic heavy).

    Hehe. I should point out that I had absolutely nothing to do with reviving this thread. The jacket is actually zipped away in its own protective bag safe for the winter.
  20. Sloan1874

    Good Wear A-2 Dubow 20960 Contract (pic heavy).

    I'm thinking of an Acme 18775 done as a seal respray. Tres cool.
  21. Sloan1874

    Good Wear A-2 Dubow 20960 Contract (pic heavy).

    The week-long journey from Seattle to Glasgow felt like an eternity!
  22. Sloan1874

    Good Wear A-2 Dubow 20960 Contract (pic heavy).

    *rips off November 5th page on 'word-a-day' calendar with flourish* I should add that if I was a more suspicious person, I might think that I'm being professionally trolled by a Schitzo sock puppet, but I'm not, so I'll go with a surfeit of chutzpah...
  23. Sloan1874

    New guy pulling the trigger on an Aero Leather.

    I'd nip an 0.5 to 1 inch off the sleeves, just to make the knits comfortable.

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