Speedster:
Many thing can be said about Irvins from ALC - and many things has allready been said!;)
But your jacket looks like it has served you well for so many years.
I really like the patina.:eusa_clap
Some day - my friend. Some day you'll get that Aero or ELC. I just know!
Or even an...
Lexybeast and Torpedo - you both look very sharp.
Ever since I got my highwaisted tweed trousers from Petermans, I have worn them with my vintage RAF suspenders every day. It's a pleasure!
Add a nice paleblue shirt, a cravat and the ol' Irvin - and I am ready for action.:)
Thanks for sharing these great photos.
They are truely ugly and frightening - and even so - also very beautifull, grotesque and almost surrealistic.
As you might know, we have them on the westcoast of Jutland (Denmark) too. Lots of them - and impossible to get rid off.
I think it would be great if all you guys with repro Irvins posted some pics. That way the newbies would have something to compare.
I sense a mounting interest in Irvins at FL, why not give them a hand?
We've also had some talks of the differences in color and texture - even from the same...
As I say to my wife: With a AERO Pre-war Irvin and a ALC Irvin (which is still up for sale - by the way) and several A2's in the closet, I sure don't need any more jackets!!!!!!
(But a original pre-war Irvin would be nice);)
How about a French Basset Vendeen - they come in two or three different sizes (Petit, Grand). Grooming? Forget it, they are supposed to look like that.
They are splendid dogs - with a great sense of humor.
But since they are hounds (hunting dogs originally) they do need some exercise and...
Royal123 - If you are looking for the perfect Repro Irvin - look for Eastman or Aero, Scotland.
You can read a lot about both companies - and see a lot of jackets - in the Irvin Repro Thread.
Start here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=37166
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