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  1. BellyTank

    Reproduction classic workwear

    Am I having Superdenim deja vu? I think there is still a baggy bottoms trend, a hangover from the arse-dragging, skate fashions of yore. And folks did wear oversized work trou. Vintage style work pants are acceptable baggy/oversised, as are dungarees. B T
  2. BellyTank

    FEDERATION IV PROBLEMS...

    Careful with that oxi-clean, Eugene... Stains and discolourations, which one are we dealing with? From the photo, it looks like a discolouration, a lighter patch. B T
  3. BellyTank

    Invasion Vest ??

    I had some SPR repro gear, which was made by Academy Costume, in London. B T
  4. BellyTank

    1890 and 1920 Montgomery Ward catalogs

    Thanks- I'm sure many here would very much like to see the menswear, shoes, hats from both catalogs. Scanning and making your scans available for the benefit of this forum is always appreciated. If you are able, please do. Thanks for the offer! B T
  5. BellyTank

    Reproduction classic workwear

    'tsa good look. B T
  7. BellyTank

    30's~40's Work Boots

    That sounds good, then- It's just that I'm aware of "the cardboardy", having had repro service shoes crafted from the poor, grainless leather that wrinkles up as if they are made of cardboard. We have heard time and time again, that the SA Madisons not the best quality, or best lasting...
  8. BellyTank

    30's~40's Work Boots

    Well- they are THE vintage boots at a good price. They DO look good- maybe a little cardboardy, just a shame they didn't use more substantial/nicer leather. And a shame that a better made vintage-repro '20s style example is not available (at least not at a sharp price). B T
  9. BellyTank

    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    Have you tried Laphroaig's Quarter Cask? It's like drinking Laphroaig concentrate. B T
  10. BellyTank

    30's~40's Work Boots

    I'm guessing, just guessing, mind- these are the subject of post #619, up there, eh. I think Stacey Adams Madison boots look really nice and vintage, too, but apparently, they're made from leather flavoured cardboard... B T
  11. BellyTank

    30's~40's Work Boots

    Are they the Stacey Adams' in question? B T
  13. BellyTank

    Buying fedora hat in Warsaw (Poland) or in Helisinki (Finland)

    I know of the Polish hat manufacturing company, Polkap- http://www.polkap.pl/index-a.htm You could phone them and ask them for names of retailers in Warsaw! Try. B T
  14. BellyTank

    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    Back to Mack inaws- OK, OK, I'll try and get one this year. Gives me plenty of time... B T
  15. BellyTank

    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    It crossed over to America and was regurgitated as the Norfolk we know today. IOW, what we know of as a Norfolk, today does have some American influenzas. I believe. Read that PDF... http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com/p...et-article.pdf B T
  16. BellyTank

    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    Vicariously You're welcome- Maybe I should be in sales- or maybe a personal, on-line shopper. I'd do it for myself but I don't have any money.:o B T
  17. BellyTank

    YouTube Help!

    Congrats! B T
  19. BellyTank

    Beautiful Burberry Jacket.

    Hi Paddy- What type of cloth is this jacket made from? Is it all cotton? some type of patented Burberry cloth? Gabardine? Windproof?, showerproof? B T
  20. BellyTank

    A strongly recommended Hong Kong Shirt maker

    And unfortunately, they can Interpret what you actually want, into "anything". B T
  21. BellyTank

    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    Yes, yes, yes... they WERE pleats- Your own, Exhibit A. http://www.oldmagazinearticles.com/pdf/Norfolk-Jacket-article.pdf Prince Phil's amazing expanding pleats. B T
  22. BellyTank

    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    Yes- adding substance and form to the jacket and hiding, vertical "slit" pockets, for gloves, or perhaps hands. B T
  23. BellyTank

    Plaid Wool Mackinaws

    Widely available and inexpensive. B T

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