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  1. shadowrider

    Delon's strange DB in 1970 gangster flick "Borsalino"

    I recently watched the 1970 French film "Borsalino", about Marseille mafia in the 1930s. As always when watching a period movie, I focus way too much on costumes and clothes, and in this case noticed something that's puzzling me. Early on into the film, Delon is wearing what seems like a dark...
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    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    Awesome! So if you have let's say a 34 waist, order a size 34 jeans?
  3. shadowrider

    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    I hear you, pal. Levi's 501 are in the 100 Euros retail ballpark around here. And made in the Middle East none the less! Anyway, a couple other American made jeans brands I've researched are: Buddy's Jeans Wild Ass (though I think this one only makes carpenter jeans)
  4. shadowrider

    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    That's a really good point! Some USA made manufacturers go the extra mile and even use US grown cotton and US made materials (hardware, thread). Always a good idea to double check that, if you care about these sort of things.
  5. shadowrider

    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    I couldn't check Prison Blues jeans, but I am fairly sure that none of the other other American made jeans brands use chainstitching on the hems - just regular single stitching. I don't obsess over it too much, but it could be argued chainstitching is more traditional on jenas hems, and some say...
  7. shadowrider

    Police/Security Leather Jackets?

    San Diego Leather makes jackets for mounted police that are quite affordable. I've read not too enthusiatic reviews on them, but I have one of their jackets I bought off a cop and I like it a lot.
  8. shadowrider

    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    I had been looking into Prison Blues as well, but ultimately checked them off my list as I really dislike the logo on the leather patch. May I ask you if they feature chainstitching on the bottom hems? I like the ethical implications of the brand, though, and am planning to buy one of their...
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    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    Thanks, Bob. A pair of black slim fit cowboy-cut Wrangler jeans is on my wish-list, actually. May I ask you about the sizing? I find Levi's and other popular brands sizing to be all over the place (vanity sizing). Are Wrangler true-to-size? Did you buy the size that is the same number as your...
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    USA made jeans - looking for opinions

    Hey folks, I just ordered a pair of Relaxed fit jeans from Round House, taking advantage of their 4th of July discount offer (priced at $39.95). Other affordable made-in-the-US brands I was looking at are: Texas Jeans Prison Blues Schaefer Ranchwear Anyone got any experience with their products?
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    Golden Age Overcoats, Modern Day Equivalents?

    While I also have a few down puffers, I love wearing wool in the winter. I inherited two of my great uncle's long overcoats that are just beautiful: one green Austrian made Loden coat, and a belted navy blue elephant hair one. I've had them for years but sadly never wore them yet because I still...
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    Just when you thought you had seen it all . . . (Warning: Not for the fainthearted)

    Looks like his head just hatched out of the "jacket".
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    Where are all of the Russian/USSR leather jackets

    Backto topic, I saw a russian biographical movie about Yuri Gagarin, a couple of years ago. Lots of nice leather jackets in the movie. They looked similar to the ones posted (the standard russian flight jacket that has been around for years), but had some small differences that made them way cooler.
  15. shadowrider

    Golden Age Overcoats, Modern Day Equivalents?

    The reason these have disappeared is most likely because now we have "technical" fabrics, so people are just going to wear a lightweight North Face down puffer, instead of a heavy huge wool overcoat. Lack of style and elegance is the price they pay.
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    Western shirts pearl snaps

    Thanks for the answers. Any tips on how to tell if the snap covers are palstic or actual mother of pearl, especially if buying online? I think it's be a bit more tricky than regular buttons, where the rough back is usually a giveaway.
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    Western shirts pearl snaps

    Hey folks, kind of a silly question today. I was looking at a couple of western style shirts I have. They feature white pearl snap buttons: one of these buttons cracked and upon close inspection I could see it's made of plastic. I am wondering if all these type of buttons are plastic nowadays...
  19. shadowrider

    What are you wearing today??

    Great! Make sure to post pictures of them when you get them! As a side note,a couple of years ago I saw a lot of huarache sandals being sold by H&M. They looked pretty nice, made in different colors, but... made in India!
  20. shadowrider

    What are you wearing today??

    The ones I posted are from Taller De Huaracheria Dimas in Cihuatlán, Mexico. They have a facebook page, but it's quite out of date and I never got a reply to a message I sent them. Sooner or later I will finally try and give them a call, hoping that they hablanos English (or Italian!).
  21. shadowrider

    What are you wearing today??

    I see tons of basic style huaraches on ebay or etsy, but I'm looking for a more refined type, with closed front, and lace up, that I could wear with a casual attire. Like these babies right here: Had no luck finding them for sale yet!
  22. shadowrider

    Mystery solved! Bogart's weird suit in "The Big Sleep"

    Ha! I had missed this thread before. Very interesting thoughts. I am left handed as well and often considered, if getting a custom made jacket, moving the brest pocket on the right side. I often use the breast pocket for eyeglasses (either prescription or shades), by the way.
  23. shadowrider

    Turquoise/Native American jewelry

    Something a little different: horse bone, signed on the back by Durcy Marshall of the Lakota Sioux tribe. Just bought it.

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