no one else is making a civian style A1 that I am aware of. John Chapman of Good Wear has a recent update to his A1 pattern made in capeskin:anyone know of a maker doing a similar design as the DH 1929 Heron?
no one else is making a civian style A1 that I am aware of. John Chapman of Good Wear has a recent update to his A1 pattern made in capeskin:anyone know of a maker doing a similar design as the DH 1929 Heron?
If I would just sell a couple watches. I could buy 5 or 6 Himelsnahh, just a measly $375 :lol: admittedly, I own a few pair... :eusa_doh: I'm a sucker for some of those brands (e.g. Flat Head and Sugar Cane).
nahh, just a measly $375 :lol: admittedly, I own a few pair... :eusa_doh: I'm a sucker for some of those brands (e.g. Flat Head and Sugar Cane).
I'll throw my earlier question out there again: anyone know of a maker doing a similar design as the DH 1929 Heron?
Levis make one and have done so for several years. It is based on their original jacket from 1930 and is made from Capeskin. I have one in goatskin it's my favourite jacket.I know of no one making a jacket of that design except Himel Bros.
maybe I'm just trying to rationalize the purchase of a very expensive jacket
Himel jackets are definitely in the higher tax bracket (eg RMJP), and I bet he'd sell 10x as much if he dropped his price point about 40%, but I cannot knock his collection which I think is outstanding. I think he makes the nicest looking civilian A1 and d pocket on the market (IMO, of course). That said, I can't figure why he's so damn high (tho if the Self Edge kiddos are buying, he's found his market)
Levis make one and have done so for several years. It is based on their original jacket from 1930 and is made from Capeskin. I have one in goatskin it's my favourite jacket.
Aero also have an original but have yet to copy it despite my many requests.
It has the shawl collar. I think the look depends on how it is folded.(double post deleted)
Sour grapes? With this crowd? I think you need to spend more time here. The collective lot here spends plenty. There's a threshold though that people with means less than a presidential candidate have and $1000 jeans and $3000 jackets seem a little over the top. Feel free to buy them and post up pics - I'll be happy to live through your purchases from here. Nothing sour at all. Just a little common sense. I recall the McMansion crowd too. most are now living in studio apartments... lolWhat you mean is, you choose not to buy. That's fine. But no maker has to justify anything to any of us. This crops up loads on FL, and it's kind of a 'sour grapes' thing.Basically, how much would it cost you to produce a jacket like this? Find out!
Any pics John?Levis make one and have done so for several years. It is based on their original jacket from 1930 and is made from Capeskin. I have one in goatskin it's my favourite jacket.Aero also have an original but have yet to copy it despite my many requests.
What you mean is, you choose not to buy. That's fine. But no maker has to justify anything to any of us. This crops up loads on FL, and it's kind of a 'sour grapes' thing.
Basically, how much would it cost you to produce a jacket like this? Find out!
It's unlined as were the first ones I believe.