I am probably going to regret this, but the jacket collection needs to be culled, and this beautiful thing does not get worn very often. Purchased new from Eastman back in 2014. Gets worn maybe twice a year. Without fail, I get compliments every time I wear it.
Condition: It is nicely broken...
This jacket came to me secondhand from a dealer in Japan. It's too short for me, but for someone else, it could make a great knock-around jacket.
Condition:
There is a general worn feel and fading/subtle discoloration throughout. The cloth material itself is in good shape, with no major rips or...
This has been my go-to knock-around jacket for the past decade. It's been hiking, camping, and to the office with a shirt and tie. Still in great condition.
Condition: Shows general wear throughout. Some very light staining here and there, light wear to cuffs, etc. May be a faint smell from...
This was acquired from a veteran who served in the Navy during (or immediately after) WWII. It is in superb condition and was clearly well-stored. Beyond the general wear typical of its age, and some slight stiffness, there are really no issues to speak of. Perhaps some slight mustiness in the...
Hi all,
I recently got ahold of a Buzz Rickson B-15 flight jacket. It's in decent shape. Really meant as a "knock-around" jacket. It's coming secondhand, so I'd like to get it dry cleaned for good measure. Will the dry cleaning damage the fur collar? I expect there are folks on here who have...
I didn't even know they made these until I picked one up secondhand from a fellow lounger about four years ago. But here it is: A B-6 Redskin made by Eastman Leather. The quality and materials seem on par with their regular jackets. In very good shape. A tad stiff from being in storage, but no...
O.K., I think I am finally emotionally prepared to part with this honey of a jacket.
I have put this jacket up for sale a couple times, thought better of it and taken it down, only to eventually realize again that I just don't wear it that often. I seem to always be reaching for a horsehide or...
I am probably going to regret this, but the jacket collection needs to be culled, and this beautiful thing does not get worn very often. Purchased new from Eastman back in 2014. Gets worn maybe twice a year. It is nicely broken in and, apart from the typical slight stretching of the knits, there...
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I've just been watching Crash Dive with Dana Andrews for the first time. Enjoying the film, but I'm puzzled by the crewmen wearing what appear to be private purchase A-2's. Any thoughts?
Here's a link to the scene on Youtube.
This vintage captains sweater dates back to circa 1930s and is in superb condition. Features a generous boat neck collar, wide ribbed waist, ribbed cuffs, thick warm winter weave.
Color is Navy blue. Label reads "100% Wool". Maker identified as "Indian - Goodman Knitting Co. Boston".
Apart...
This is a fantastic vintage captains sweater in the classic seafaring style. Item dates to circa 1930s and is in superb condition. Features a generous boat neck collar, wide ribbed waist, ribbed cuffs, thick warm winter weave.
Color is Navy blue. Label reads "100% Wool". Maker identified as...
I don’t like letting this go, but the closet’s getting full and gotta make the hard choices.
This is a great reproduction WWII Aero A-2 Contract No. 21996 in a tagged size 38. It was put out by Diamond Clothing in conjunction with Good Wear Leather. Leather is russet steer hide with the...
This is the repro. M38 field jacket put out by At the Front. Appears to be well-made and accurate to the originals (though I am no expert on these types of jackets). I bought this new earlier this year, washed it once to see about shrinkage (there was none) and hung it in the back of the closet...
I will most certainly regret this, but the jacket herd must be thinned and I find myself seldom reaching for this gorgeous A-2.
This is a Rough Wear 1401-P bought new from Goodwear Leather in the summer of 2013. Leather is the “Ultra-Vintage Dark Russet Brown” (LGI104), which is in my opinion...
Hard to find and expertly crafted, these zip fly jeans from Lee Japan are a stitch for stitch recreation of 1952 Lee 101Z jeans. This pair was bought new from Aero Leather Clothing and never worn.
Tagged 30 Waist - 34 Inseam. Actual Measurements: 31.5 Waist - 34 Inseam.
These have had a...
And the thinning of the jacket herd continues….
This is a nice original wartime B-15A put out by Reed Products. Not mint by any means, but very wearable and a decent candidate for restoration. I particularly like this jacket for its aged coloration and the way it drapes—not too puffy on the...
This is a nice windbreaker put out by Golden Bear via Unionmade last season. I bought it and never wore it, thus, it must go. The color is "wine" which to me looks more red than anything. Definitely gives off the Rebel Without A Cause vibe. I had a reproduction talon zip installed and the length...
Hard to let this go, but the closet is full and gotta' make the hard choices.
This is Eastman Leather's Thunderbird A-1. It is a superb looking jacket that I just don't wear very often. But every time I do, without fail, I get at least 2 or 3 compliments from random people.
Body is wool in...
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