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  1. Seb Lucas

    Shangri—La Heritage

    Unless they have a different definition of 'in'.
  2. Seb Lucas

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Nice. I'm not a vest guy. But I prefer this to a purpose built vest. There's something cool and more authentic about re-purposing it like this.
  3. Seb Lucas

    Busted Block Bilt-A Restoration perspective

    Gosh, you must really like these to want to restore it. Looks like it is full of rot and dissolving stitching. Can that even be saved? Or is this one more a case of cosmetic fixes and never to be worn?
  4. Seb Lucas

    Shangri—La Heritage

    I read about these a while back - they were 'designed in the Italy' or some such thing. They say things like 'from Northern Italy'. Sure, they may be loose with their origin story, but given their glossy website, which reads like a paean to marketing spin, I'd expect this. Plus there's the...
  5. Seb Lucas

    French cyclist jacket (Hartmann jacket - not ELC)

    I see what you're saying about the armhole and upper body.
  7. Seb Lucas

    Hem protector on a Aero jacket opnions?

    Of course, but I think the critical issue for Aero is that the patterns they have copied have the same style hems with no leather facing. It's accurate, and may sag like the period versions. But not all jackets sag. It may only be 20%. You're not going to change your patterns for a small number...
  8. Seb Lucas

    Hem protector on a Aero jacket opnions?

    If it is a loose strip, yes. But most of my leather jackets are one piece leather, where the 'strip' is formed by folding over the outside leather by one inch inside the jacket to create a hem. The way the inside of a common suit sleeve is made. That's how 9/10 leathers I have owned do hems...
  9. Seb Lucas

    French cyclist jacket (Hartmann jacket - not ELC)

    I think you have made the right decision.
  10. Seb Lucas

    Post pictures of your jacket collection

    Sure....
  11. Seb Lucas

    Hem protector on a Aero jacket opnions?

    That's what I always thought. I would have guessed that it is easier to replace a lining if you have a facing flap all round the inside to attach it to.
  13. Seb Lucas

    Washing my old cowhide jacket

    Mike, I have often described how I put jackets in my washer with detergent and run a cycle through. Front loaders are best as there is no agitator to tear at the lining. I have never had a problem. But you should dry in the shade. It can take a few days to dry. I have washed cow, goat, sheep...
  14. Seb Lucas

    Hem protector on a Aero jacket opnions?

    I well remember Aero offering this leather backing years back. I thought they moved against it on the grounds that it messed with the authenticity of the pattern and the jacket's drape. Maybe they've relaxed this view. Any jacket I've owned with leather on the inside hem has not had visible...
  15. Seb Lucas

    Vintage Black Swedish Goatskin Leather Jacket / Car CoatN

    I saw this - it's a ripper, Thuggee.
  16. Seb Lucas

    Smells, Smoke and Leather Jackets...

    Nice. :D
  17. Seb Lucas

    JL custom m200

    You know you have a problem when just seeing that collar makes you feel good... Hell of a jacket, ton - love it.
  19. Seb Lucas

    Hem protector on a Aero jacket opnions?

    The corduroy hem protector can sometimes sag too but it will resist wear better than the lining alone. The problem is some period styles (and Aeros) don't use a part lining of leather on the inside of the jacket. Maybe some leather is too thick for 1 inch of leather on the inside hem. That...
  20. Seb Lucas

    JL custom m200

    I've explored getting one of these made in a 2.5 oz hide (I don't need heavy leather). Have you considered the collar shape? You make like it as is, but it seems a bit too small for my taste. I would ask for more of a ton-Bates style, fuller collar shape.
  21. Seb Lucas

    Smells, Smoke and Leather Jackets...

    Not sure what you mean by 'ruin that patina' - patina generally referes to the stains, scuffing and grunk that come with wear - so patina is not so easy to ruin. If you are asking will some vague cooking smells coming in through the door change the look of your jacket. No.
  22. Seb Lucas

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Standard bohemian look of the 1960's.
  23. Seb Lucas

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

    Proof that an Indy jacket can look cool.

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