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    Got my hands on some Himmel jackets

    I took a look at a couple of Himel jackets at 14 oz. Berlin about a week and a half ago. This is a photo of my tour guide wearing the Canuck. They're very, very nice. I think that the finishing is slightly nicer than an Aero or Alexander, but whether it's worth spending twice as much on one...
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    New Golden Bear Bayshore Horsehide Jacket

    Unionmade carry a range of Golden Bear jackets too. http://www.unionmadegoods.com/golden_bear_Mens.html
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    New Golden Bear Bayshore Horsehide Jacket

    Worf, the brown one comes in XXL. Don't know if it would fit you though... :)
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    Some Basic Questions about Watches.

    Careful Worf, watches are a whole lot more expensive than leather jackets. If you're looking at new watches then be aware that some brands buy in movements, whereas others have created theirs in-house. The latter are known as a manufacture. There's a bit of snobbishness towards the former, but...
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    Aero Hercules - sheepskin lined

    Nice jacket Simon. I'm a fan of the Hercules, used to have one myself, with the old style quilted lining, but the shearling will be seriously warm in comparison. Any plans to go and work for the British Antarctica Survey? :D
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    Best polish for Redwing Beckmans?

    I use black polish on my pair. It'll darken them slightly, but if you do it regularly (err, which I don't) then they'll turn a lovely dark burgundy colour.
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    Aero Pioneer

    If you commission a bespoke or custom article of clothing always take this advice. Nice jacket, Simon. I like the detailing on it. Butte, Simon's jeans are the 1955S Ironheart cut. (No, I'm not that much of a denim nerd. I saw his post elsewhere.)
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    My Collection ...so far. Cafe Racer, Detroit & Teamster

    You live in Sydney, and need to layer? :confused: Nice selection, though.
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    Mushmans

    It's a good thing that I'm an EU 58 to 60, and Nigel Cabourn's stuff never goes that big... Cabourn x Mushman's deerskin jacket. Only £1800. :o
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    A mouton collar and cherry FQHH

    The caption for this picture (courtesy of the Aero Leather Japan gallery) says that it's cherry leather with a brown Moulton collar.
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    "How Hot Is It"

    I'm not finding London too bad. I've been to parts of Asia where it's 35 degrees and humid, and 30 degrees is bearable after that.
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    Aero article

    I took a look at one of the Hippy Jackets at Galashiels last year, but (unfortunately) the XL size was too small. I asked Holly earlier this year about doing a bigger one, but Ken said no. :( I do like the style a lot, but (alas) it didn't happen.
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    Aero Route 66 Advice on Pockets

    Worf's got an old jacket of mine (which looks far better on him than it does on me), and that's got zippered handwarmer pockets. I never had any problems with them, and the zips weren't particularly noticeable.
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    Feet Up! The Work Boot Thread

    A well made pair of bespoke or benchmade shoes should last you thirty or forty years. The English style of construction can be repaired or resoled easily, and the point of failure tends to be the uppers which will wear through eventually. Calfskin tends to be the most durable option, and will...
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    Unexpected windfall $

    About £1600. I can't remember if that includes VAT or not though.
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    Unexpected windfall $

    If I received a $5K windfall then I'd be incredibly boring and stick in into savings. However, if I wanted to spend it on something special then I'd commission a bespoke suit or pair of shoes. Granted the whole amount would barely get you started for a pair from Lobb's, but a smaller maker...
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    Katniss leather jacket desired

    The Aero Leathers Northeaster is a similar style, albeit with different details. If you stripped off the belt, requested plain cuffs, added a bi-swing back, and re-arranged the pockets then you'd be pretty close. Or request elasticated sides on a long half-belt.
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    Thurston Bros. - Official Affiliate Thread

    The Bavarian deerskin is awesome. I've put an order in with Aero for a Cafe Racer made out of it, which I'll be getting unlined as the inner is smooth, and retains the natural tan colour. The dye is on the outside surface only. The leather is produced in a small tannery that's pretty much the...
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    Anyone ever order an Aero midweight horsehide jacket? Or Aero's Sheene?

    I had a few samples off Aero for a jacket that didn't happen, and I rather liked the russet jerky horsehide. The oil pulled hide is something else to consider. I'd also strongly suggest the Bavarian deerskin that Aero have got in right now. I've just put an order in for an unlined Cafe Racer in it.
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    Leather Jackets in 1905

    Does anyone else look at this and think Shackleton with sleeves and collar, or is it just me?

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