Recent content by Jingo Mastapone

I was going to recommend a larger collar until someone made the valid point that increasing its size may prevent it being worn turned up. Alternatively, in an effort to balance its mass with the rest of the jacket, how about bringing the sides in for a more fitted V-shaped look? I like the...

Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt! Lightning bolt!

I don't feel that redoing the stitching is any problem at all. Adjust your stitch length to match, spool up a like colored thread, and go for it. Assuming you have or have secured use of a sewing machine.

I anticipate a Conversion Corral for shoes will spring up from this thread.

Yes, I agree that a vintage military issue corduroy pocket pea coat is one of the best values out there for outerwear. And as for sizing, I am a nominal size 42 but I have two vintage pea coats--one sz 40 and one sz 36 and I can wear them both just fine. The 36 is better with less layers under...

I thought you A2 guys might enjoy this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/106845285/vintage-leather-jacket-a2-bomber-flight?ref=cat3_gallery_40

So what makes an Aero Highwayman $700 better than this? Anyone got any input?

A bartender who doesn't know how to make a martini is not a bartender. Let's insist on enforcing some standards! Is the hat named after the town, named after the process, named after the man?

I appreciate the alternate point of view, myself, but I will ask if the leather in that jacket is better than the leather that Aero uses? I've never touched or seen an Aero in person but they seem to have a very good reputation around here so I'm using them as a standard.

It seems like it would be great for pretending to be a Nazi but I just don't see anyone pulling that off in public as a serious garment. War crimes or shooting up your highschool classmates is all I would think.

Lads, I thought I'd show you some pictures of my latest fedora caper, which may be of some use to the more adventurous of you. I got this gray Biltmore cheap. It was two sizes too small and had a dorky back bow: One thing I've discovered in my past hat "manipulations" is that you can gain...

Thanks for the input, guys, I'll definitely delve into that website. Tomasso, I have just less than four yards but it's a 68" bolt so I think I can get a size 42 reg out of it. Might have to stick to single breasted. Nick D, I definitely register your message. I'm prepared for frustration and...

Raise your hand if you've done it. I found some amazing thick off-white wool at the fabric store last weekend that I knew would make a killer suit so I bought what was left. Just enough to squeeze a suit out, I hope. I've never made a suit before. I know it will be a challenge. I'm planning...

Great suit, Levallois! It looks like the previous owner got fat and had to move the buttons over a bit. I have a couple DBs that came that way as well...

The brush attachment of a vacuum works very well at getting all the dust off. I just did it to my first Akubra not fifteen minutes ago! Brush and suck, fellas! Also, don't be afraid of taking your hat into the shower with you and giving it a good shampoo, using a brush to work it in. I've...