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  1. thedebonair

    WW1 flying coats

    Thanks for the links, the one on VLJ looks a lot like the Eastman WW1 flying coat. It's a peculiar thing that there are lots of repro-makers of WW2 jackets but not from WW1...
  2. thedebonair

    WW1 flying coats

    Hello everyone As i'm doing more and more research, the design of the WW1 flying coats caught my attention. I am aware that there are not any real 'contracts' such as with a lot of WW2 flying jackets, but does anyone know makers who manufacture a respectable reproduction? I've already come...
  3. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    No problem, thanks for letting me know. I've decided I will book a visit to Edinburgh sometime in September, and go to Aero while I'm there. That way I can try on all the different styles and hides, and I'll also know what to buy for the second one:)
  4. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Indeed, the Redskin with russet trim would be a sight to behold!
  5. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    The 'transitioning seasons' I already have covered in my wardrobe, I have a very nice suède jacket, and last year I bought a cashmere car coat. Normally I'm never that cold, except for december-februari, as I have no coat that is truly equipped against sub 5C° temperatures. I tend to switch...
  7. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Wow, just checked and their G-1 looks great indeed! Hadn't heard of them yet, thanks for the tip
  8. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Here in Belgium it frequently gets below 10 celsius during wintertime, which is a good thing for me:) As i have no experience with sheepskin jackets -and lining- I do not know how warm it truly is. But I certainly like the look of it, it has a really trim and neat fit for such a big jacket. If...
  9. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Will do, but I'll probably need the L version then because I'm 6'1
  10. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    I've already gone through their size chart, but i do not understand why it states that I am a size 44 regular when my normal jacket size (well, in cloth tailored pieces at least) is 38-40...
  11. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    While going through different types of jackets I just stumbled upon the Aero ANJ-4. What can I say, I am just amazed. The best looking sheepskin jacket I've ever seen! This one might just top the other two for me, the only concern is that it might be too hot and that I might not be able to wear...
  13. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Eastman has quite the reputation for making stunning jackets it seems! Did the 'normal' sizes as opposed to the custom sizes pose a problem for you when you were ordering the jacket?
  14. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Thank you for this comparison. I will probably buy an Aero or an eastman, as fluctuations in quality and bad customer service are something that, especially in that price range, isn't acceptable to me. That said, I do not want to condone anyone who buys BK, that is entirely a personal choice.
  15. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Well... it might seem weird to say that I like cold temperatures. Is that weird? I don't know, it probably is. Anyhow, the wind bothers me the most instead of the cold temperatures and a leather jacket is the remedy to that, the fact that it looks incredible is a huge bonus of course;)
  16. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Thanks for letting me know, because I was actually considering an Aero M422a, but as the only color is a very dark brown, I was kind of put off by that. I'd like my jacket to be a lighter brown, more in the shade of the 'havana' brown from Eastman. It'd be great if they would be prepared to use...
  17. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Greg, thanks for sharing this! At the moment i'm doubting whether to go for an eastman or a bill kelso. Contracts are important to me, as personally I think there is way more to these jackets than just the great looking aspect of it. I already have a suede jacket for the warmer days, so the one...
  19. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Sounds good, I also think the collar itself looks really good in its own right, besides the extra comfort
  20. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    I see your point, but isn't the fur collar too warm in fall/spring? or does one not notice that it's there if the collar doesn't stand up?
  21. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    another question that is on my mind: are the eastman jackets worth the extra cost when compared to aero's and BK?
  22. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    I live in Belgium, it can get quite cold up here during winter but early fall/late spring tends to be rather mild up here. The A-2 would give me more occasions to wear it, whereas the M422a is confined to fall/winter season. The reason I'm also interested in an M422a is the trimmed comfortable...
  23. thedebonair

    first quality-repro leather jacket

    Wow... a lot of knowledge in 1 post. Thank you edward! As an answer to your questions: I am looking for something I can wear most of the time, the kind of jacket that you just put on because it just feels good to do so time and time again. That's also why I'm still struggling to decide on the...

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