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    Deadstock wide legged work trousers 1950s size 32

    Hello all, I am selling a pair of Deadstock Swedish work trousers from the 1950s: thick cotton weave: as tough as denim. two toned weave: purpley brown/green but prevalently light olive green. buttons for braces and belt loops. Very wide legged. size 32/32 £12 plus £4 postage in the...
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    How do you care for vintage wool trousers?

    Hello, I was wondering how Loungers keep their vintage wool clean without constant dry cleaning? I picked up a nice pair of wide legged wool trousers at a thrift store and would like to keep them in good shape.
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    Deadstock wide legged work trousers 1950s size 34

    Fantastic Deadstock Swedish work trousers from the 1950s: thick cotton weave: as tough as denim. two toned weave: purpley brown/green but prevalently light olive green. buttons for braces and narrow belt loops. Extremely wide legged, much like the pair worn by the lad in this photo: Size...
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    Pecards & Nubuck?

    Quick question: Is it advisable to use pecards on nubuck for waterproofing purposes?
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    What do you think of this look?

    What do you think of this suit trousers/casual checked shirt combo from a 1950s Sears catalog? I like it, but I'm wary of it coming across as contrived. Note the matching belt. :o
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    Current issue RAF jacket and other surplus goodies

    Hello all! I know this is a predominantly vintage clothing forum, but here are a couple of modern garments that are readily available for low prices, and which feature classic styling. This is the RAF general service jacket: Made of polyester/viscose with a detachable quilted lining...
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    Have I just bought a ladies shirt?

    buttons up on the 'wrong' side, arms strangely wide and slightly too short. I'm pretty sure it's a ladies' shirt but I wanted to check with you guys before I send it back. Just to clarify, it wasn't advertised as such. lol
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    Ladies Calvin Klein Peacoat size Large

    Here is my ebay listing: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270830197280?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Nice, warm, versatile coat.
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    OMG Aero trashtalkin'

    http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=652 Not to provoke a flame-war but firstly this is both cheeky and funny of them, and secondly, you know you've past the threshold of geekery when you've discovered things like this.
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    Über kool 13 Rebels motorcycle club sweater

    So I came across this article about the 13 Rebels, the motorcycle club which inspired The Wild One in a blog about general rebelliousness, and found this cool sweater: http://theselvedgeyard.wordpress.com/2009/06/10/13-rebels-mc-wild-motorcycle-gang/ Anyone that thinks old...
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    A short guide to Luftwaffe flight jackets

    Hello folks, I thought it might be useful to compile some information on the various types of jacket used by the Luftwaffe in one post, along with some pictures. I won't get into trousers and one piece flying suits too much, as that's a subject more appropriate for reenactment forums. Most of...
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    Awesome Luftwaffe jacket. If only I had the doe for it!

    Beautiful Luftwaffe issued jacket. In my size too! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330612553164&category=4729&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619 Some people like irvins, but this one is my pet obsession. Much rarer and pricier unfortunately. Avant Garde.
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    What about the European catalogues?

    So we've seen many American 1940s catalogs by Sears... Where are the European ones? Of course American workwear and casualwear was the most influential of the time, but there must be some purely European equivalents. I'd appreciate it if anyone could suggest a source for 1930s-1950s European...
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    Pegasus Leather

    Hullo fellow members, I don't know if this maker has been mentioned before, but the website is very professional, and the patterns of the jackets look very elegantly done. Prices are around the aero standard, but these designs are more vintage 'inspired' than faithful replicas. I have to say...
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    Vegetable tanned leather care?

    Hello fellow members. I have looked at various advice on leather treatment online, and it usually seems to be along the lines of 'just let it be, apply conditioner 1-2 times a year.' Then it occurred to me the most common jackets are (as I understand it) chrome tanned and/or pigment dyed...
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    Hunt for original G-1s: Advice please!

    Hullo everyone, my interest in vintage leather started with Luftwaffe Karl Heisler heated jackets, but seeing as they are extremely rare and pricey(I settled for a noblehouse 'casual' repro), I thought I might as well look elsewhere in the mean time. G-1s seem to be readily available and at...
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    Spiewak in the UK?

    http://www.spiewak.com/fashion/ These guys make some very nice coats, both reasonably faithful to their WW2 items and loosely based on them. I was wondering if either anyone is aware of a UK retailer, or if there is an equivalent company in the UK with a similar design philosophy?
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    Bargain handsome sheepskin lined wool coats

    I thought that some of you would appreciate the low price, and the very beautiful styling and features of these coats. http://www.fu-kit.com/product.php/365/mens-bulgarian-military-sheepskin-lined-wool-coats It's probably a bit too bold a style for me. ;)
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    A question about leather in the first half of the 20th century.

    Were the leather jacket designs popular on this forum, used exclusively for workwear and by motorcyclists/aviators between the 1920s and 1950s? Or were they used as every day 'casualwear' as well?
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    Nachtjager Jacket

    This is the so called Nachtjager by Noble House. It's based on the 1944/45 heated jacket issued to luftwaffe pilots. I was looking for a jacket in this style for quite a while, and I was really excited to find this repro. The thing I like about this garment is that it isn't instantly...

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