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  1. Dagenham Dave

    To treat or not to treat?

    Hi all, I recently took delivery of the Aero "1950s College Jacket" as pictured below, with a beautiful tanned goat suede outer and Cheviot Check cotton tartan lining. Should I treat the suede with a protector such as Scotchgard before I wear it? Cheers, Dave
  2. Dagenham Dave

    Lee 101J Jacket 1946 Model - to wash or not to wash?

    I have just purchased a replica Lee 101J Jacket 1946 Model from Japan: http://item.rakuten.co.jp/mavazi/leearchives_006/ The denim is dry 13.75oz left hand denim, so is quite stiff. I feel dry denim looks better after being washed at least once, and according to the guys in Japan...
  3. Dagenham Dave

    Care (cleaning) instructions for a vintage Japanese souvenir jacket?

    I have just received a fantastic vintage Japanese souvenir jacket from the Korean War era that I purchased on eBay (see its eBay description and pictures below): Submitted for your approval is a rare NOS 1950-1953 vintage Korean War 67th Recon Squadron Japan souvenir tour jacket. Was stored...
  4. Dagenham Dave

    Care (cleaning) instructions for a vintage Japanese souvenir jacket?

    I have just received a fantastic vintage Japanese souvenir jacket from the Korean War era that I purchased on eBay (see eBay description and pictures below): Submitted for your approval is a rare NOS 1950-1953 vintage Korean War 67th Recon Squadron Japan souvenir tour jacket. Was stored many...
  5. Dagenham Dave

    Early 1950s leather satchel

    Hi, I'm looking for an early 1950s leather satchel. Does anyone know where I can buy a great reproduction. Cheers, Dave
  7. Dagenham Dave

    Calling on all AERO "Happy Days" Jacket owners...

    I want to purchase an AERO "Happy Days" jacket, but am not sure what size to get. I have my ideal measurements when measured this way: Chest = 24": With the jacket laying on a flat surface, the tape measure is placed across the chest, from bottom of armhole to bottom of armhole. Across...
  8. Dagenham Dave

    Chest size suggestions for a civilian A-2 from the ealy 50s?

    Hi, I am looking at buying a reproduction of an early 50s civilian version of an A-2 and wondered about chest sizing for an authentic very early 50s fit. Thanks to you guys, I have now have 3 options for this jacket: Aero "Happy Days" Jacket: Aerial Star A-2 with Slash Pockets...

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