Try orchardmotorcycledist.inc on eBay. I've ordered afew cuffs/waistbands from them and they are good quality, come in a variety of colors and inexpensive ($12 for the cuffs AND waistband!). Plus they are in NY (Long Island City, Queens, I believe).
They also do a long/tall size for the taller guys out there at no extra charge (as long as you don't require more then 2 extra inches in sleeve or body length). They quoted me a price of 580 Euros for a 46L Arco (Aero) A-2 in dark seal HH shipped to the U.S.
I'm tempted to pull the trigger but...
I had an ELC 55J14 afew years ago but have sold it; I found it to be made of thick goatskin that was stiiff at first but eventually broke in. Great details, excellent workmanship. Quite form-fitting but not overly restrictive. Just size up if you prefer more room. I now have an ELC repro Gordon...
My fiance suugests that you try: weddingpaperdivas.com or papeteriestore.com or looklovesend.com
All have vintage/classic/do-it-yourself styles. Good luck...and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
I had a Made-in-China russet brown Roughwear; it had a nice caramel brown tone and fit me spot on. Perfect stitching, quality workmanship and a solid Talon repro zip. The only flaws to me were that there was no grain (very smooth horsehide) and when the finish/topcoat started to wear off a...
Looks similar to the vintage goatskin G-1 from The Cockpit (formerly Avirex) that I have. They use very nice goatskin with lots of graining and patina and some hand-rubbed wear areas for a truly vintage look without all the phoney distressing on other jackets.
Yours is a nice jacket! If your...
I placed an order with Amanda at Aero April 27 and she said it would be around 3-4 months waiting time. Will keep you guys posted...
"The waiting is the hardest part." Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.
Somehow, I think if Steve McQueen had worn dirty khakis stained with motorcycle oil with his black leather jacket, we'd all give that look a thumbs up!
Looks like a well-made, quality jacket. Some of the old sheepskin M-444/M-445 Navy jackets from WW2 had extreme contrasts between the dark seal leather and the fur/shearling collars and linings.Your jacket reminds me a bit of the WW2 b&w photos of Naval aviators in their sheepskin jackets.
I...
Wested in the U.K. makes a very nice customized Indy jacket in a variety of hides with many custom options. They have decent prices for a jacket made exactly to one's specs and measurements.
I believe the original 37J1A jackets were made of a heavy duty waxed cotton/canvas that must have been water-repellant (if not 100% waterproof). The W&G are nice civilized copies of that jacket. Filson makes a great waxed cotton canvas in various weights and styles that is near waterproof and...
I love the Orvis re-design and have always liked the Willis & Geiger NA-1 (their version of the 1930's 37J1A). The prices on eBay for most vintage W&G items has steadily increased over the years as more and more people start to appreciate W&G quality and classic designs.
I have lots of W&G...
A-2 or Californian Ventura....it's like choosing between vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Both are good and most people enjoy both. There's no "right" or "wrong" choice. Enjoy!
Very nice workmanship! Great to see real, hand-made quality craftmanship is still very much alive in the USA! Keep up the good work and continued success!
Anyone interested in a pre-owned Lost Worlds SUBURBAN size 44? It's up on ebay at a buy-it-now price of $600. Item no. 330728693644.
Excellent condition, barely breaking in. Black 4.0 oz horsehide. Check it out!
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