Whitefeather Aviator

• May 3, 2016

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Anybody seen one of these in the (horse) flesh? http://whitefeathermfg.com/produkt/1930s-aviator-style-jacket/

I really like the small collar (compared to the Bootlegger and those mysterious Block-bilts) and the slightly rough-n-ready look.

 

• May 3, 2016

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They are based in Vienna Osterreich. A compagny to keep an eye on!
I've seen Grizzly jackets on their Instagram profile.
;-)

 

• May 3, 2016

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Interesting choice of presentation - looks like they had some body wear it for six months, then trow it on the floor and take a shot! Looksl ike it could be nice. Lapels are soemwhat smaller than the Bootlegger - but at least in this photo less so than you'd think. They have some nice looking other stuff on the site, too: I rather like the look of this - http://whitefeathermfg.com/produkt/cotton-duck-version-of-the-1870s-greenebaum-style-blouse/ . It would be interesting to be able to compare them to the likes of Aero, as EU900 is currently just about GBP712, ballpark for a spec''ed out halfbelt with all the options from Galshiels.

Interesting choice of brand-name, "Whitefeather", with the connotations it has in an industry where much of the market often fetishises the military. I'd be intrigued to know the full story: it seems a very limited range of products for a company which has been around since 1905?

Also rather like the look of that jeepcoat....

 

• May 3, 2016

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Mysteryo said:

They are based in Vienna Osterreich. A compagny to keep an eye on!
I've seen Grizzly jackets on their Instagram profile.
;-)

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Do you know the deal with the 1905 thing? Nice looking stuff, would be interesting to see it in person.

 

• May 3, 2016

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I like the two-tone, though at that price I'd probably go with a *name* to make sure I got exactly what I wanted.

 

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• May 3, 2016

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There's some more info on White Feather over at Denimbro. Their stuff looks pretty good.

 

• May 3, 2016

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Name-wise, I'm quite taken with the ELMC Windward but not 100%, and there's that new Aero D-pocket that Mysteryo owns - is that going into production? And of course Norshor. But there's something about the Whitefeather.

 

• May 3, 2016

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Fardin does great work!
I really like the Jeep coat.

 

• May 3, 2016

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That aviator is pretty darn incredible. I love how it stands alone in design, unlike some other d pockets

As for the Whitefeathef line in general, I'm very very close to pulling the trigger on the car coat. Got a bit sidetracked with another GW lol. Fardin has been very polite and patient to work with.

 

• May 3, 2016

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As others have noted, Fardin/WF does good work.

 

• May 3, 2016

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I have known this brand for awhile and like some of the products but have always considered their pricing too aggressive (for the duck and denim blouse).

 

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• May 3, 2016

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I like the looks of the 1920s A1 Aviator. Although the styles do have a premium appearance, some come across as an odd design and material to me.
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• May 3, 2016

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When I first saw this post I immediately thought of another "White Feather" (but knew he wasn't an aviator):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Hathcock

Sorry for the diversion.

 

• Mar 14, 2017

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Fardin of Whitefeather is preparing a new jacket model, based on a 30's campus/menlo jacket.
I'll be receiving it in a few days, and I can't wait for it!
It's a Vincenza HH, dark brown, with buttons and 2 side pockets, cotton lined.
If I can, I'll make a full review of the jacket.
For those who like to see beautifull things, here are some picts.
And for more infos: https://www.facebook.com/whitefeathermfgco/posts/684755815037267

Fardin is a sweet person to deal with, and a true passionate!

The inspiration:

Whitefeathers version:

 

• Mar 14, 2017

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John Lever

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Going to Vienna in a couple of weeks and plan to drop into the shop. Looking forward to it !

 

• Mar 14, 2017

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Lucky you! Great city, great shop!

 

• Mar 14, 2017

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Fantastic jacket!

 

• Mar 14, 2017

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Dang, their Greenbaum 1870 blouse looks really cool! As far as I understand, they do custom orders only, right?

 

• Mar 14, 2017

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They also stock Freewheelers. ....