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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    Two sizes smaller eh? Since I wear a 42 suit jacket and either a 42/44 flight suit depending on the maker, I guess I should order a 40 and 42 since I live nowhere near the factory. Hoping the back and arm length is still enough in the tall configuration. I should email G&B and see if they...
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    Tipsy Gypsy patches are the best. Takes a metric minute to get done since it’s a small operation but they are the kings of embossed patches.
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    Slightly related, I want to believe the outgoing superintendent of the USNA is wearing a Gibson Barnes G-1 in the picture below. This is based on the pocket shape, and the angle and height of the wind flap. Must be a new purchase because his original jacket is in some museum because of his...
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    Thank you! I'm of the double anchor variety but its still appreciated!
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    What I’ll probably do when I get home in a few months is buy a 42 tall/long from G&B and US-A to compare. The US-A does appear to have longer arms which is good for me, and be made in , but if the knit cuffs aren’t made to fold inside but it could be a deal breaker.
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    Yeah as of now that's my front runner. While there some limited tall vintage jackets floating around, there's something to starting a career with something new that can age with you. If I had a family connection that might be a different story.
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    I am East coast down south. Once I get "back" I'll see what they would do.
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    There in lies the other reason I was looking at USA and GB. I am 6’6” and have long arms. Those two offer long/y’all sizing whereas most others do not. I could order one from Pops or one of the many in Korea outside the gates but I’m not stationed there and can’t see the product as easily as I...
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    I’ve considered their offer, but my issue jacket and all the ones in the wardroom have the stitching line at the bottom, but the USWings and Cockpit do not. While in the past that line was not present on Coopers in the 90s, they do now it’s something I want to match as closely as possible.
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    Mexico made Gibson Barnes G-1 quality?

    For a number of reasons I'm sure, G&B has moved their leather jacket production to their plant in Mexico. I do no not know exactly when they did this. Has anyone purchased a Mexican made G-1 and can offer insight to the quality and sizing? For numerous reasons I am debating between G&B and...

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