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    Aero Chips

    I think CXL horsehide goes up to like 3.5 oz; heavier is steer but also it's basically belt leather at that point. I'd suggest that instead of asking for CXL, just ask for what good heavy leathers they have. No need to micro manage; they have the tannery connections including leathers specially...
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    Aero Chips

    Check out their Instagram. Johnson primarily does direct work for companies/departments so they don't end up needing much of a website presence. Red devil, a regular here, has ordered many great jackets from them to the UK, including this Peter's aviator and this recent 1970s style jacket. His...
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    Aero Chips

    I think getting your standard size is the best bet for intended fit. However, I have a question for you: Are you based in the UK? Because the Aero current price for a CHP is more than I paid for one with my own custom pattern from Johnson Leathers (which also makes actual police CHPs). Given...
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    Iron Heart Nagoya

    I think perhaps you misunderstood. I'm not talking about Iron Heart here, whether Japan or UK. I'm saying that the "heritage" market has grown enough over the past decade or so that now there are many brands targeting that audience just like any other fashion brand might, with lots of buzzwords...
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    Heavyweight suits.

    Dugdale still makes 18oz suiting fabric as they did in the 1920s under the name Fearnought.
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    Iron Heart Nagoya

    Whatever one's thoughts on Iron Heart (Japan or UK), the above reasoning, though common, is actually quite dangerous. There are loads of unscrupulous companies engaging in the same bad fashion company practices, but for the "heritage" americana/workwear market. Be careful not to make yourself a...
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    I got to handle it and talk to them about it. They had it made with a nice firm temper instead of the more slouchy sweater like tweeds that are popular now. I’ve also seen some projects where they’ve quilted it presumably with some sort of batting for field garments. Endless possibilities!
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    Identifying leather type on older Schott Perfecto

    I know this post is a couple of years old at this point but is your 618 steer or horse? Looks like steer but I can’t tell at first glance.
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    If it's the fit (complete with personal pattern) and good sturdy British fabrics you're mostly after, the off-Row tailors will get you there at half the cost of the Row (or less). The 'compromises' are not really in areas that make a massive difference imo. IMO a far better use of money than...
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    As someone who bought most of his formal shirts during the Boxing Day and July sales, it’s obviously a big jump in price but alas I don’t have the collar size I did at 21… but he charges comparable for bespoke what Turnbull now charges for readymade. (T&A does great work but running big flagship...
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Oh I forgot to mention the main reason I posted about that order… the bespoke flannel shirt costs less than Iron Heart and other makers charge for RTW. So I’d suggest our London members, if they’re already comfortable spending that much, consider making a trip to Sackville Street to visit...
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    Sleeveless Perfecto-style jacket/vest

    Just buy one with wrecked sleeves for cheap then cut them off. @Monitor did this.
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    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Finally did it. Placed an order for a jacket with one of Savile Row's most experienced tailors today. Originally I was going to go with a much more Outerwear subforum choice in tweed, but when I realized I'd be finishing up the order in early summer, I switched for a navy blazer. Also ordered...
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    Schott Perfecto fur collar

    I have a feeling it won't be necessary for your jacket. In my case it was a modern 613, which didn't have the collar snaps to begin with which the 118 and 618 do, so they needed to do both.
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    Jacket Collecting - Ever ask why?

    Getting back into classic menswear was a wakeup call for me. When I was more into that side of things, despite my limited budget at that time, I made sure everything filled a specific purpose and I had a buying strategy that meant I still have things I wear and use regularly from when I was 16...
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    Opinions needed on an RMC J-24 fit

    It looks like you sized right but the design isn't the most flattering on you (not your fault; the pattern is, as cbez put it, a bit tubey.) They significantly improved the pattern in the more recent iterations if you really want the RMC take on it, though the originals still fit better.
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    FS: Schott Perfecto 618 sz. 44

    Can you repost the pictures? I know it's been sold but I just wanted to look at it lol.
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    Schott Perfecto fur collar

    I think for someone like Edward who already owns the 618 (and lives abroad so the cost of posting the jacket would be a bit of a waste), it would probably be worth asking if they can just make the stock faux fur collar, except with the real thing, in the size that corresponds to his jacket's...
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    Schott Perfecto fur collar

    I’ve posted mine and about ordering it, actually inspired somewhat by our conversations about the one Johnny Thunders had. Although his jacket with the mouton was a women’s jacket, not sure which model. It’s a much softer mouton than my Aero collars, not that they’re bad.
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    Schott Perfecto fur collar

    Here's my black one–anything else would have looked wrong with Schott's glossy black horsehide–and you can find the others by looking at the photos of Schott flight (and other) jackets that have brown real mouton collars.

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