QUEST For vintage leather jacket !

[2jakes]

Looking for information on locating an A-1 leather Jacket similar to the one Cary Grant wears in film called
Only Angels Have Wings (1939). Not sure if leather is HH or not, it appears to look like soft kid glove in
light shade of brown. But being B/W film, not sure of color or material. Thanks !

 

[Tomasso]

A photo might help..................

 

[herohat]

Eastman Leather make a very nice A1 repro- http://www.eastmanleather.com/product_info.php?products_id=162

 

[aswatland]

The A-1 was usually made from Capeskin and Eastman or Good Wear make excellent repros.

 

[2jakes]

Thanks to all. It's refreshing to receive answers without the usual sarcasm or rudeness like other forums...Thanks again.

 

[Seb Lucas]

A photo might help..................

Who's the broad?

 

[Tomasso]

Rita Hayworth

 

[Seb Lucas]

Didn't realise Rita was in this; I don't remember her in it - mind you it was 20 years ago I last saw it. Nice jacket. Never been keen on the A1, but if you're Cary, you can wear anything.

 

[JanSolo]

Goodwear's A1 looks very close!

 

[Tomasso]

The pockets seem to be set higher on Grant's jacket.

 

[CBI]

bump

 

[CBI]

try Superior Aviation Apparel:

http://www.frontrangebronze.com/#tab-3


click on A-1 and Lincoln Brigade jackets

Of course, Good Wear makes a great A-1 as does ELC

 

[scotrace]

Here's a good thread on the film.

 

[rachelolive92]

excellent!!!