Looking for: Aero Black HWM/Aero Brown Vest de Rallye Size 40
As thread title. Only interested in Horween CLX leather jackets, only in the mentioned colors. For the HWM, I look roughly for 23.5-24.5 pit to pit, 25" back and 25-26" sleeve length. For the Vest de...
View ArticleDeath of a Newspaper
A trend in print publishing that is sad but I think irreversible, the Guelph Mercury ceased its print edition last Friday after 149 years. There will still be an online "edition". Has anyone else seen...
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Western, anyone?
Good Morning folks.. Any "Cowboy's/Cowgirl's" want to show their hats? I'd like to see what you have and how it's curled Ron
View ArticleWhat to wear with my fedora hat?
My usual dress is pretty casual. Jeans and T Shirt much of the time, jeans most of the time. Wondering if the "typical" Fedora hat is too dressy for jeans? I often do move to a silk shirt (Nat Nast...
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The black leather jacket - a mark of respectability
It's interesting how the black leather jacket image has changed through decades. The clean-cut pipe and tie look with slippers worn at home... More hardcore...check out that Vincent... The black...
View ArticleWhat Was The Last Movie You Watched?
Right now I'm watching The House On 56th Street (1933) with Kay Francis for a second time. Yesterday I watched Trog (1970). What was the last movie you watched?
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Post New Hats Here!
My new hat. This is my ?¢‚Ǩ?ìHavana?¢‚Ǩ? styled Montecristi from Optimo Hats. I got it as part of their annual ?¢‚Ǩ?ìFino Club?¢‚Ǩ? Montecristi acquisitions. It?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s the finest Montecristi hat...
View ArticleWhat hat are you waiting for today?
Waiting for an Optimo Can anyone give me a rough idea on how long the wait would be for a hat from Optimo?
View ArticleCome and get it! Knox 20 cavanagh edge 7 1/8
Greetings Gentlemen, I found this on the floor of a thrift store in Flagstaf and my blood pressure went too high. It is exactly what it looks like, that Knox 20 we all dream of and it does not fit me....
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The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.
Since some people want only Shorpy pictures in the Shorpy all Stars thread. This thread will be for image found all around the web. Since it is May 16th a after Straw hat day. Here is a Straw hat...
View ArticleWhat are you Writing?
... or what are you trying to avoid writing? I'm trying to not avoid writing the introduction to a book ... but instead I'm here writing this. Can you tell it's got me a bit punchy? I'm about 15...
View ArticleWhat Are You Reading
I just started the Dresden FIles by Jim Butcher. Kind of Sam SPade meets Harry Potter. A rather enjoyable bit of fluff.
View ArticleAwesome AL Cafe Racer in Black HH
View attachment 44574 Hey all- I received my amazing AL Cafe Racer in 40 from Drifter Productions today. Bobby is an awesome dude to work with. He has a great depth of knowledge on AL products, he is...
View ArticleWTB: Lewis Leathers Dominator (40-42 / L)
Hi! Long shot, I know, but I would like to own a Lewis Leathers (to think I could've had it for a few $'s) and what better jacket to start with than a Dominator so... Hoping to acquire a LL Dominator...
View Article1930's and 1940's Household Products
I've been thinking about this alot lately. As I religiously clean my home no less than 3 times a day (Yes,I am a clean freak) I have often wondered what women used in the Golden Era to clean thier...
View ArticleFinish Flaking off B-3 and Irvin Jackets
So I've been wearing my near-new condition Irvin jacket a few hours a week lately, it's never been exposed to rain, never had any treatment applied and the creases are just now starting to really...
View ArticleHow Many Hides to Make a Jacket?
I have heard it takes 30-50 hides to make a leather jacket. Is this so? If it is, what the heck are they doing with all those hides? There is a front panel, back panel, sleeves and details. Where does...
View ArticleAero 59'er Highwayman
I've completely forgotten about this jacket even though it was instantly my favourite, when it first appeared & I just realized it's probably the only Aero I haven't seen a single photo of - other...
View ArticleWhat Jacket Are You Wearing Today?
Simple idea, post pics of the jacket you are wearing today. (What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?) This thread may have legs, it may fizzle, either way I am sitting here waiting for my wife & loving...
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US army parkas
Hi guys This section is the main reason I joined the forum. It's my first post, so hi to all I'm an avid collector of vintage US army parkas. This is the sort of kit I collect If anyone has anything to...
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