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  1. MeachamLake

    Preview: Buzz Rickson's Space Program L-2B

    Same here...would love to see pics of the original jacket. I was under the impression these jackets had orange liners and a lighter coloured zipper tape too. Looks cool tho!
  2. MeachamLake

    Real McCoy's not expensive enough for you? Try this...

    I saw this in person when I visited the store in London last year. It's simply exquisite - although I could never pull it off. Wear it with pride! :D
  3. MeachamLake

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    Strangely, I'm 6 foot 3 and I found the '60 Skyline N3B I purchased to fit fine length wise. That was in a size XL. Although it was too big, the width of the shoulders (raglan construction too) made the sleeves fine. Perhaps difference contracts vary in terms of length though?
  4. MeachamLake

    WTB: B-15C / D, size 44/46 - Alpha Replica Series, Buzz Ricksons etc

    Hi all, If anybody has a B-15C or B-15D variant - i.e. the nylon ones - in a larger size, let me know. The Alpha Replica series are of particular interest. Unfortunately I've been pipped to the post in a few recent auctions on these, so maybe someone on here purchased them and wants to move...
  5. MeachamLake

    Real McCoy's not expensive enough for you? Try this...

    Gentlemen, I have made a shocking discovery. For years, we have been berated by friends and family for spending "like, way too much money" on "stupid jackets". But we knew the quality. We knew the love and attention to detail that went into every piece. It was worth it to us. We love our...
  7. MeachamLake

    My Buzz Rickson’s B-15D (1952 model) Jacket

    @Stand By you are one lucky, lucky sod! Sensational looking jacket. I want one of these so badly, but I've just bought the BR L-2, so it'll have to wait. Sage green - proper sage green, not Alpha's version - is a beautiful colour, somewhere between green and grey in person. I absolutely love...
  8. MeachamLake

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    My brand new Buzz Rickson's (American Pad & Textile Company) L-2 arrived today, and it's awesome. Absolutely love it. At 6 foot 3, this is pretty much the perfect fit on me. I've been searching for the perfect nylon bomber for a while and this is pretty much it! I will post a full review in the...
  9. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    Indeed, the fit was dictated by the original purpose and accompanying items. This is most obvious with jackets that had no accompanying trousers - i.e, the G-1, B-6 etc. Much longer and easier to wear. The bomber jacket styles (MA-1, B15 etc) are certainly not baggy in the slightest - this must...
  10. MeachamLake

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Even as a civilian, he still looks cool in that outfit. You could wear that today and not look out of place! There's a certain irony that these same pieces of cheap, reliable military outerwear that folks wore to be almost anti fashion have now become the preserve of wealthy Japanese collectors...
  11. MeachamLake

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    I'm still searching for a decent level MA-1 that has some resemblance to the original...is heavy sage green nylon and grey knits too much to ask for? :) Here is a pretty cool variant on the MA-1 by Abercrombie & Fitch. Not a full repro - it's cotton rather than nylon - but I rather like it. The...
  13. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    Ahh - I meant a slender fit in an XXXL would be perfect for me. As it stands, a regular fit XXL would be a good fit for me but nobody in the UK stocks them sadly.
  14. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    Okay, the story continues... As it turned out, Eastman sadly did not have any of the standard fit Lion Uniform MA-1's left - unfortunately, this was an error on their website. They did have the slender fit MA-1 left, so I tried that and it arrived today. Firstly, this is an insanely beautiful...
  15. MeachamLake

    Alpha b-15: What a waste of time, energy, and money

    Link? I'll have a look and ask the seller too for measurements. Maybe if he gets enough requests he'll actually reply to you!
  16. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    LOL! :D
  17. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    Well, I ordered my brand new Buzz Ricksons MA-1 today. Hurrah. Delighted at the fact I will be receiving a high quality jacket, I go out to meet my girlfriend for lunch in a great mood. As I park my car up, a sudden gust of wind catches my door and sends it slamming into the car parked next to...
  19. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    Soldier of Fortune confirmed to me today that the "2015 Green" Alpha MA-1 on their website with grey knits is simply an old photograph, which is a shame. The ones they have are the same ones I received, with the green knits. Had a great phone call with Eastman today, who were absolutely...
  20. MeachamLake

    FOR SALE: Vintage Glen Plaid Overcoat, 44R, Savoy Tailors Guild

    This is an absolutely beautiful vintage overcoat made by Savoy Tailors Guild. A genuinely high quality item! Details Fabric is a medium weight 100% wool in a black and white Prince of Wales Check. Simply stunning in person. Showerproof layer sandwiched between the outer fabric and lining -...
  21. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    You'll have to do it, I've already been told off for having too many packages coming and going these past few days! ;)
  22. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    Here is the size large Alpha - I exchanged it just to see what the smaller size was like. As expected, the fit is a lot better but it's not perfect. Quality of materials is still not good enough to me, so this is going back too. Strangely, it's much smaller than the XL - particularly on the...
  23. MeachamLake

    Current Alpha Industries MA-1 "Classic" Review

    I think so. I've emailed SOF to see if the jacket shown is actually the jacket you'd receive - I'm more hopeful than not, as they actually list the sage green/sage knits model that I received as a separate item altogether. We shall see. Part of me is heading towards splurging on a Buzz, though...

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