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Those are their old CR models. J-100 clones. The Mach was a special. They decided to differentiate with the current model probably because too many are making straight up J-100 clones.

Looks like a Golden Bear https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/golden-bear-mens-motorcycle-jacket-38.96627/ Could be a sample judging from the handwritten tag.

Another Steerhide J-12, J-14 or LJ-1 https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-ladies-buco-leather-steer-1926174468 A giveaway of ladies cut are the darts in front down from the shoulder to chest. The Breeches/pants however look like men's cut.

It is indeed a ladies model Buco. Probably a J-14. It does not have the chest cigarette pocket. The back is also different from a Men's J-24. https://www.greatpower.info/product/45 https://www.carousell.com.my/p/buco-j-24-horsehide-leather-jacket-284941822/ Steerhide from the 50s. I am...

I do not own a Bronson N-1 but it may not be the water. Dry cleaning usually do not involve spinning. Even at low spin cycle, we are talking about 400 rpm. Designed to shake water and other residue away, you would risk not just shrinkage and discoloration but destruction of fine fabric like...

I am pretty sure they know what it means since their jeans are true to waist size in inches. Whether they care is a different matter. The brands we talk about here are using the English system/numbers probably because these companies deal in traditional Western style clothing. Some of them...

Yes. Thanks. The weak yen and poor economy in Japan helped.

I won the auction for this jacket but seller refused to deal with proxy. It would have been a very nice deal at less than $150.

Been looking for a Sportclad and finally got it before Xmas. I ended up wearing it during Xmas. This would have been my quest after the Sportclad but I ended up getting this California before I found my Sportclad. TopNotch This has been altered. Sleeves shortened and therefore has the best...

Sad news. May he rest in peace

I agree that work boots are originally for hard labour but they have reached dress boots price point when customers are ordering these work boots in "expensive" leather like CXL or even shell cordovan. That turn things around. The quality of the "work" does not match the quality of the...

The snaps on the belt seems like DIY work. Irregular spacing between snaps.

Bought it to go with my brown one. Also Terry's fault

Seller listed it as 60s Sears Hercules but Marc pointed out the leather label is late 40s and Terry concurs https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/how-many-new-jackets-do-you-have-coming-and-how-many-potential-ones.89562/page-679 Ton had the same model...

This also. Colimbo 37j1 special ed