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  1. Sloan1874

    Questions about sheepskin (Shearling) jackets

    It was Aero, made by Greg Field, now of Field Leathers. He did an amazing job, pin-sharp stitching and cutting. Part of me regrets trading it, because it was just a fantastic item, but it would be like owning a Ferrari just to do my daily 10 minute commute! V difficult to justify!
  2. Sloan1874

    Help checking an Aero J-106 build

    Is the inside pocket necessary? You've got two external pockets already and a cross-zip to contend with, so it might become a bit redundant. However, my general advice, especially with your first Aero, is don't screw around with the basic pattern too much. You're ordering an Aero because you...
  3. Sloan1874

    What jeans are you wearing today ?

    It has. Lot going on work-wise nowadays, so I don't have half the time I used to, though I've been getting into Japanese denim of late, which is a fascinating rabbit hole to dive down, and not quite as financially ruinous as leather jackets!
  4. Sloan1874

    Denim Jackets - New or Vintage

    Recently bought an Oni Type-1 jacket and it's become my new favourite summer jacket. I can't recommend their denim enough: it's heavy, slubby and fuzzy, and has a slight green cast to it, which gives the jacket a really nice vintage feel...
  5. Sloan1874

    What jeans are you wearing today ?

    15Oz Samurai ''Year of the Ox' straight-leg jeans. Really nice, slubby fabric, lovely details - the black and white cow skin hide on the pocket bags is a nice detail, as is the goatskin patch. They're shrink to fit, so be sure to check you get the right size. I bought mine from Denimio - surely...
  7. Sloan1874

    What jeans are you wearing today ?

    They run way-small, though, so anyone looking at them should go up at least one size.
  8. Sloan1874

    What jeans are you wearing today ?

    TCB 1950s model - basically a Japanese 501-style in 14oz denim.
  9. Sloan1874

    As-New Japanese TCB Type II denim jacket for sale

    Clock is ticking 22.30bst. One bid already, so when it goes it goes! Seriously, guys, this is a stone cold bargain!
  10. Sloan1874

    As-New Japanese TCB Type II denim jacket for sale

    Still available. Will consider international sale.
  11. Sloan1874

    As-New Japanese TCB Type II denim jacket for sale

    Tick tock!
  13. Sloan1874

    What is this type of 'dry finish' leather called?

    Usually a shoe leather. V popular during the 90s, I had loads of Docs made from it when I was a teenager.
  14. Sloan1874

    As-New Japanese TCB Type II denim jacket for sale

    Ordered an Epi Casino at the start of the year. The damn thing arrived last month and it was a case of now or wait til the end of the year.
  15. Sloan1874

    As-New Japanese TCB Type II denim jacket for sale

    I've put my barely-used TCB up for sale on eBay. Bought in May, it's hardly had any wear due to the unseasonably wet summer we've had in Scotland so far, and guitar-related bills mean I can't have something this expensive just sitting in my wardrobe, so it's on to eBay...
  16. Sloan1874

    Simmons Bilt

    Aero is the superior product, otp or made to measure. I own as many otp Aero's as made to measure, there's no sense of the latter being a lesser product.
  17. Sloan1874

    Aero blackened brown or soft steer?

    Vicenza is definitely a softer option than FQHH. The stiffness of the latter can catch people by surprise, and if you're not into the whole breaking process, which can take a year in some cases, then I can imagine it would be more frustrating than fun. I personally love the blackened brown as...
  19. Sloan1874

    Dye Stain on Lining of Aero Highwayman

    As somebody who has an Wayfarer made from unfinished light Horween, I can tell you that living with stains and marks on an expensive jacket takes nerve and resolve. But it can be very liberating to stop caring about this kind of small stuff. Over time, these marks tell the story of the jacket...
  20. Sloan1874

    Dye Stain on Lining of Aero Highwayman

    I would leave the stain. Attacking them with cleaners could lift the colour of the lining, which would just make it worse. Over time, these sorts of stains will fade.
  21. Sloan1874

    Notions about fit

    All are pretty good, but as far as sleeve length goes I think the second two have better sleeve length. I'm not one for having my sleeves piling up but they need to land below the wrist bone.
  22. Sloan1874

    2022 - the year of suede?

    I have coveted a suede jacket for years. Keep looking at Aero's, but I've got the same worries about staining and marks - it's like Seinfeld when Jerry spends the episode trying to avoid getting his one wet, only to get it soaked at the end and ruined. I guess Scotch Guarding it would be one...
  23. Sloan1874

    Aero jackets worth it?

    Is an Aero worth it? Well, if you consider that a Savile Row made-to-measure is roughly £1,500 to £2,000, then an Aero represents excellent value: say you want a 30s HB, for that you get to choose your leather, your lining, number of pockets, and your measurements. £700 as a base price, you can...

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