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Reproduction classic workwear

jetgirl

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mike said:
I'd like to see more items focusing on details that don't necessarily need to include a chinstrap. Wider variation of heavy duty materials used, and more 30's shaped collars would be great!

I'd be the second customer and I second that collar sentiment.

I actually really like the J Crew nailhead shirt. That fabric is pretty interesting.
 

Feraud

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mike said:
I'd like to see more items focusing on details that don't necessarily need to include a chinstrap. Wider variation of heavy duty materials used, and more 30's shaped collars would be great!
Good point. The chinstrap is basically done to death by now.
A variety of materials, collar style, a dropped yoke or two, etc. should be the next step for the designs.
 

mike

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mattfink said:
Man, the quality just doesn't match the price there....would wait for a sale! :rolleyes:

I agree... something about the balance and lines just doesn't hit it out of the park for me :eusa_doh:
 

jetgirl

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Has anyone replaced the buttons on a vintage-esque work jacket and have an idea what kind to get? Even better, where to get them? I got a modern jacket that looks good, but the buttons are icky.
 

Mysterious Mose

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jetgirl said:
Is dark brown corduroy too 70's? I've seen vintage navy, greys, olive...

I have some vintage dark brown corduroy. Plusfours, workpants, sleeved vest.
I like it. Just stay away from the trucker jackets and sheepskin trimmings.
 

jetgirl

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Thanks.

Mysterious Mose said:
I have some vintage dark brown corduroy. Plusfours, workpants, sleeved vest.
I like it. Just stay away from the trucker jackets and sheepskin trimmings.

Good to know.
Sheepskin trim will forever remind me of Brokeback Mountain... :D

brokeback-mountain-300x225.jpg
 

mattfink

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jetgirl said:
Has anyone replaced the buttons on a vintage-esque work jacket and have an idea what kind to get? Even better, where to get them? I got a modern jacket that looks good, but the buttons are icky.

We got a ton of cat eye 30's buttons at the last vintage clothing show...dirt cheap.
 

YETI

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jetgirl said:
Has anyone replaced the buttons on a vintage-esque work jacket and have an idea what kind to get? Even better, where to get them? I got a modern jacket that looks good, but the buttons are icky.
If the "O-town" where you're from is Oakland(CA), there's an old mom n pops place that sells vintage buttons deadstock in EL Cerrito. These buttons range from the 1930s - 60s. I've replaced buttons on my 50s gab shirts and 40s-50s suits with their merchandise.
http://www.indiebound.org/stores/exclusive-button-co
http://www.sweetsassafras.org/2008/08/06/the-mysterious-button-store
 

jetgirl

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YETI said:
If the "O-town" where you're from is Oakland(CA), there's an old mom n pops place that sells vintage buttons deadstock in EL Cerrito. These buttons range from the 1930s - 60s. I've replaced buttons on my 50s gab shirts and 40s-50s suits with their merchandise.

oooo, a super secret button trove. Yes, it is Oakland. Thank you so much!

I was looking for "fish eye" buttons, now I can look for "cat's eyes" as well, thanks. Of course, cat's eyes makes much more sense. After looking at a bunch of photos of chore and railroad jackets, it seems like most of those are rivet buttons. I can probably replicate the look with flat metal shank buttons if I can't find good rivet buttons (most seem to have inappropriate embossed designs on them).
 

Mysterious Mose

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jetgirl said:
oooo, a super secret button trove. Yes, it is Oakland. Thank you so much!

I was looking for "fish eye" buttons, now I can look for "cat's eyes" as well, thanks. Of course, cat's eyes makes much more sense. After looking at a bunch of photos of chore and railroad jackets, it seems like most of those are rivet buttons. I can probably replicate the look with flat metal shank buttons if I can't find good rivet buttons (most seem to have inappropriate embossed designs on them).

Fish-eye is the vintage term for cat's eyes, I think.
You can try some of these:
http://thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=926103&postcount=11
 

jetgirl

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Mysterious Mose said:
Fish-eye is the vintage term for cat's eyes, I think.
You can try some of these:
http://thefedoralounge.com/showpost.php?p=926103&postcount=11

Yes, I wish they made these still. All the modern versions of these seem to have flowers or crests or laurels embossed on them [huh] "Bachelor buttons"; I guess for those without a wife to sew the button on for them -- funny, haha, well, sort of... I'll look for a set (actually, 2 as I need 7 buttons...). But If I find a nice set on a card I'll probably feel too guilty about taking them off. Maybe I'll take them off and hang the card in my sewing dungeon. :) Thanks for the term though, now I can look for some..
 

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