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[Marc mndt]

Does anyone know the name of this Bootleggers Reunion / Freewheelers two tone aviator? I'm trying to find detailed pics of the d pocket but I don't know what search term to use.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Does anyone know the name of this Bootleggers Reunion / Freewheelers two tone aviator? I'm trying to find detailed pics of the d pocket but I don't know what search term to use.

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Half bitten pocket.

 

[58panheadfan]

Does anyone know the name of this Bootleggers Reunion / Freewheelers two tone aviator? I'm trying to find detailed pics of the d pocket but I don't know what search term to use.

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It's a FW / Bootleggers "Pasadena" with Peter's Label

Here are some links:

https://bucohouse.exblog.jp/29687765/

http://blog.livedoor.jp/mcfly_store/archives/50266352.html

https://item.fril.jp/77d41242f62e8bc448d74be2d61d264f

 

[58panheadfan]

Interesting detail, there is a open left side pocket on d-pocket:

 

[handymike]

A similar style was made by The Few.

30s style leather jackets- The Few Hurricane Badalassi and Levi's Japan HH

Bought these two below this year. Been looking for one since seeing a fellow lounger wearing his Norshor leather jacket. I was looking for a brown one so passed on a few of the black ones over the time. Finally decided not to wait and got the black one at the beginning of this year ( cos very...

www.thefedoralounge.com

 

[58panheadfan]

Does anyone know more about this particular MC Jacket?

Label says "GRIBBIN" made in U.S.A., origin, manufacturer, leather, year etc., thank you!

 

[Roy Hobbs]

Anyone know what to do if the bottom part of the zipper comes off? Is this an easy fix or does the zipper need to be replaced?

 

[TheBigEraser]

It's a FW / Bootleggers "Pasadena" with Peter's Label

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Here are some links:

https://bucohouse.exblog.jp/29687765/

http://blog.livedoor.jp/mcfly_store/archives/50266352.html

https://item.fril.jp/77d41242f62e8bc448d74be2d61d264f

Hi! Do you maybe know if Pasadena is actually a repro of a vintage piece or it is uniquely designed by FW, even with Peters Label?

I’m raising this question because sometimes FW does the latter, for example the Speed Master, which is an imaginary piece under “Leathertogs” label.

 

[58panheadfan]

Found pictures in Rin Tanakas Book Motorcyle Jackets "Ultimate Biker's Fashion" pg 106:

Says "unknown maker" due missing label, could be a Peter's I guess.
Possibly FW took this Jacket as a pattern and created their own "Passadena" in two-tone and slightly modified d-pocket and just added a Peter's label or they had an original (Peter's). Maybe someone on this forum knows more about it... anyway back in 1930's were a lot of similar d-pocket Leather Jackets around.

 

[58panheadfan]

Here a side-by-side comparison Original / FW:

 

[58panheadfan]

Checked also some of my other Books I have incl. Japanese ones right now... but didn't find some more infos .

 

[Mrkurtz]

I have a question regarding the classification of jackets. It regards cross zip jackets with wide lapels and collars. Sometimes they are referred to as motorcycle jackets and sometimes they are referred to as aviators. Is there a checklist to go down to determine if a particular jacket is related to motorcycles or airplanes? I’m pretty confident that if it has a wide belt along the bottom and lace up side adjustment that is going to be strictly motorcycle.

 

[Marc mndt]

I have a question regarding the classification of jackets. It regards cross zip jackets with wide lapels and collars. Sometimes they are referred to as motorcycle jackets and sometimes they are referred to as aviators. Is there a checklist to go down to determine if a particular jacket is related to motorcycles or airplanes? I’m pretty confident that if it has a wide belt along the bottom and lace up side adjustment that is going to be strictly motorcycle.

Unlike a motorcycle jacket, Aviator jackets don't feature snaps on the lapels, beltloops or epaulets. They come with buttoned cuffs (instead of zippers).

 

[Monitor]

I have a question regarding the classification of jackets. It regards cross zip jackets with wide lapels and collars. Sometimes they are referred to as motorcycle jackets and sometimes they are referred to as aviators. Is there a checklist to go down to determine if a particular jacket is related to motorcycles or airplanes? I’m pretty confident that if it has a wide belt along the bottom and lace up side adjustment that is going to be strictly motorcycle.

The "Aviator" is a fairly recently dug-up term, coined for leather jackets based on a light-weight flight jackets of the 1920's and 1930's. Nowadays, the jacket that will be referred to as an Aviator possesses a couple of features that set it apart from what would normally be termed a motorcycle jacket, including tho not limited to button or snap cuff closure, Half-belt, elaborate back design and D-pocket design, button closure, etc. but it mostly is the overall distinctive Art Deco-ish styling that sets it apart. Aviators are more often than not brown, rather than black.

Since any of these features may be present on a motorcycle jacket, you would not be wrong to call it that, either.

Technically, an A-2 is more of an aviator jacket than the one described above, which is why I personally do not use the term.

 

[Marc mndt]

The "Aviator" is a fairly recently dug-up term, coined for leather jackets based on a light-weight flight jackets of the 1920's and 1930's.

It's not a recent term. They were already calling them Aviator's style jackets back in the days.

 

[Monitor]

It's not a recent term. They were already calling them Aviator's style jackets back in the days.

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Yep, that's why I said recently re-discovered as this particular term hasn't been all that much in use during all these years I've been in this hobby. People would just call 'em Motorcycle jackets.
I think it's a noteworthy distinction to be made, though, as MC jackets are a somewhat different beast; Just that I am not 100% if these Aviator jackets, even in this 1940's ad, were ever really intended to be used for flying.

 

[powersci]

This is a new one for me. Waxed exterior on my N-1 jacket has an odd spot. I think it's from sitting in a heated seat for an hour.

Is this easy to fix? Rub some solid wax on it and melt it in? Does the shearling lining complicate anything?

 

[Bfd70]

Weird indeed. I have some barbour wax. I’ll trade you for a coffee.

 

[Poul]

Guys I got Drifter seal brown goatskin jacket from SB does anybody know how it ages does it build patina over time?

 

[Zoo]

Suggestions for cleaning grime off of the lining, short of tossing it in the washing machine, please.

It doesn't show up in the photo, but there is some, especially near the facings.

Thank you.