The Cockpit USA Type M-69D Air Transport Coat
Received an e-mail from the Cockpit USA that said this was a new product for them. It's a good looking coat. A little pricey for me, but I wouldn't mind having it. This coat always reminds me of the...
View ArticleWhat Did You Drink Last Night?
I'm a steadfast creature of habit: not unwilling to try new things, I just tend to stick with what I like. So here's a thread, not necessarily for making recommendations, but just to see what the day...
View ArticleNeed to refurbish an M-422a
My buddy at the local Starbucks I frequent brought in his pa's WWII Gordon & Ferguson M-422a for me to take a look at, and he wants it restored. It looks to be original except for a knit...
View ArticlePhilosophical: There is no "stereotypical thinking". There is only "knowledge...
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View ArticleThe Young Fogey Phenomenon
How many of you remember, or were influenced by, the Young Fogey phenomenon or its American counterpart? I was having a nostalgic conversation about this with an old friend over the Christmas period....
View ArticleWindward Brand Leather Jacket Collection
Six is not much of collection given the many styles with the Windward label. These six run from pre-war to early 60s, at least I think so. The Classic Aero Windward is included. All of these jackets...
View ArticleWested Nubuck Raiders Jacket 42
I have a 'Raiders' style jacket for sale on eBay. It's a size 42 and is made with a dark brown Nubuck leather: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wested-Raid...er-Jacket-42-/281912703548?nav=SELLING_ACTIVE
View ArticleWhat was the last TV show you watched?
I didnt want to userp the movies thread, but with the rise of tv shows on DVD, I love being able to watch an entire season in a week! I just finished House MD season 3 and was not as enthusiastic about...
View ArticleAsk a question, get an answer
This seems to work on other sites, so I figure that it deserves a shot here. If you've got a quick hat question and don't see a thread for it, just post it here. Whether the question is about cleaning,...
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Leather Olympics - Your Top 3
Please show your top 3 all time favorite leather jackets that are still being made today. So no vintage or phased out models. You do not have to own these jackets, just post which models you like best....
View ArticleQuick Campdraft comparison vid.
I've seen a lot of discussion lately from some folks interested in buying a CD about whether to get the Imperial grade or deluxe I threw a quick video together comparing my CDs ... I did so because my...
View ArticleJack Erwin Shoes, anyone?
A pop-up ad appeared while I was browsing a news site today, for Jack Erwin Shoes. Being a sucker for shoes, I clicked on the ad. According to their web site (http://www.jackerwin.com/) the shoes are...
View ArticleCoolest ever leather – ever?
Got to be Steve McQueen's in The Great Escape, surely? Go on, prove the question isn't rhetorical.
View ArticleThe Decaying Evolution of Education...
This can go in so many directions, so I will try to keep it on track in this way: Since the dawn of man, education evolved from curiosity. Albeit, not well formed until cohesive social organizations...
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Favorite Motorcycle Riding Jackets In Your Collection
'60s 'Pack In' brown steer Cafe...
View ArticleHeadwind MFG - New Moto & Civilian Jacket Section
Hello all, we have updated the site and now have a Motorcycle and Civilian Jacket section. Steve's Grizzly and Hercules Reproductions are residing there, and some new Headwind models will be added...
View ArticleDiamond Dave - Buco J-21
Hi everyone, I’ve put in an order for the DD Buco J-21 about 3 weeks ago. I have opened this thread to keep you updated on the making of the jacket. Dave told me he would start making the jacket in...
View ArticleWTB-WTT Strato
I need to Buy or Trade for a vintage or recent Stratoliner or Open Road in Medium Brown Vita Felt,,,7 1/4---7 3/8 Contact here or PM me...
View ArticleIf a US President wore hats again, what would he wear and how would it effect...
If a (male) US President wore hats again, what would he wear and how would it effect hat sales? What would he wear for day-to-day to go with a business suit? What would he wear while traveling while...
View ArticleWhat is the Make or Brand of this Jacket?
Bought this a couple of weeks ago. I don’t buy many originals now because they are hard to find in good condition in the UK these days. But this one is really quite good for its age and the hide is...
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