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  1. JanSolo

    Buzz Rickson's B-2...a pictorial review of an endangered species!

    Hello everybody, Today I’d like to post a little pictorial review of my Buzz Rickson’s B2. Since these are quite rare and good pictures are hard to find especially on non-Japanese sites I’ve decided to take a couple of detail shots to give you an impression of how a BR is constructed. First of...
  2. JanSolo

    Red Wing Wabasha... opinions wanted

    Hello everybody, I somehow fell in love with Red Wing Wabasha leather/canvas boot. They feature the classic mocassin construction where the lower leather part of the upper is directly sewn to the sole and virtually wraps around the foot. There are many cheap (and glued) knockoffs available...
  3. JanSolo

    FS: Aero 30s Halfbelt, super thick seal goat, Gabardine lining, size 40

    Hello Gents, I have to let go this beautiful and quite unique Aero 30s slim fit Halfbelt in seal goat. Here are the specs: - Slim fitting 1930s Halbelt in seal goatskin. Please select the thickest and stiffest skins available. - Size 40 with 1-1.5 inch added to...
  4. JanSolo

    Sterlingwear of Boston "Authentic" peacoat sizing...advice needed

    Hello everybody, I am planning on buying another peacoat to contribute my '68 Dale vintage Kersey one. I know that vintage peacoats are ususally made of higher quality materials (Kersey vs. Melton) but I fancy the idea of having an affordable mil spec melton peacoat as a "grab and go" jacket. I...
  5. JanSolo

    Eastman "Pearl Harbor", this time worn. Tree, lawn and everything else...

    Hello everybody , as promised a couple of more shots of me wearing the Eastman "Pearl Harbor". As I've mentioned before it really is a lightweight jacket which makes it perfect even for the warmer months of the year. It must be due to the straight vegetable tanning and the thin but...
  7. JanSolo

    Eastman Pearl Habor A2, a couple of (detail) shots

    Hello everybody, I will post a proper review of my latest acquisition during the next couple of days. But before I can convince both the tree and the grumpy model to help me out once more I will show you a couple of details of this jacket. This is my first Eastman A2 (after literally dozens...
  8. JanSolo

    My vintage but mint Alden Industries M-51....a pictorial review

    Hello everybody, A couple of days ago I received a vintage mint condition M-51 from Vintage Trends. The jacket is exactly as it was described and it looks and feels like it has not been worn for more than a couple of days or weeks throughout its entire life. Here it is: The...
  9. JanSolo

    My Steve McQueen cardigan(s) - This time in heavy cashmere made by White of Hawick

    Hello everybody, today I'd like to post a quick pictorial review of a recent acquisition. It's a Steve-McQueen-type cardigan with a thick shawl collar made from heavy 3-ply cashmere. Originally a classic piece of knitwear that has been in production for ages, this type of cardigan has...
  10. JanSolo

    A pictorial review of my new (vintage) Navy peacoat…(Yes, that tree is also in it!)

    Hello everybody, Today I’d like to show you some pics of my recently acquired Navy peacoat. Here it is: Before I go into further detail I would like to thank Peacoat for sharing his knowledge and expertise with me. He was always willing to answer PMs and emails and without him I...
  11. JanSolo

    My Granddad's restored vintage handwinding chronograph

    Hello everybody, Today I’d like to show you a watch that was passed on to me by my granddad (Opa). It’s a late ‘50s/early ‘60s “Goldina” branded 17 jewels hand winding chronograph. I’m sure that Goldina was not a real brand but more a private label make. But the watch is fitted with a decent...
  13. JanSolo

    JukeJive/Göttmann colaboration 1930s heavy wool newsboy cap

    Hello everybody, this is my new newsboy cap. It was designed by a German retailer called JukeJive. They mainly recreate clothing of 20s, 30s, and 40s. No wonder this cap is based on the typical full cut of 1930/40s models. It's exactly what I've been looking for: Fuller cut, wide brim, thick...
  14. JanSolo

    A pictorial thread about thread (AERO related...don't try this at home!!)

    Grettings, A couple of years ago I've requested a small thread sample of Aero's OD green thread to check the colour. A couple of days later I received almost half a bobbin. This is what it looks like: It's a three ply cotton wrapped glazed nylon thread which must be many times as...
  15. JanSolo

    Red Wing 9017 Chukka!! Anyone?

    I am in love with the (new to me) Beckman Chukka 9017. After 4 pairs of sturdy RW ankle boots I was looking for something along the lines of my chestnut Clarks Desert Boots but with foul weather capabilities. RWs Beckman Chukka looks like the deal... classic, almost dressy with distinct work...
  16. JanSolo

    My S. Willis horsebutt wallet after 4 months of everyday wear

    Hello everybody, here are some pics of my veg tanned horsebutt wallet after 4 months of everyday (front pocket) wear. As you can see the leather has darkened a wee bit and it has developed a great amount of typical HH grain. I've given the entire wallet a thin coat of Barbour's wax to make...
  17. JanSolo

    Fur collared Luftwaffe leather jacket. Has anyody come across one of those?

    I've just read a Wikipedia article about German Luftwaffe Ace Werner Mölders which includes a rather casual group shot from 1940 showing him and another pilot both wearing short leather jackets with mouton collars. I've never seen one of those. Are they field modified? Or a private purchase? I...
  19. JanSolo

    Shawl Collar Cardigans

    Hello everybody, A couple of years ago I fell in love with a shawl collar cardigan that Aero had on their knitwear sales page. It was losely based on that type of cardigan Steve McQueen wore during a William Claxton photo shooting in Carmel/Big Sur. When I called them it was long sold out...
  20. JanSolo

    New AERO 1930s Halfbelt in goat...A very serious pictorial review

    Hello everybody, This is my latest aquistion from Aero. It’s a 1930s Halfbelt. Only minor things were changed or added (see spec sheet). The most important change from the original design was to make front and back equally long. All in all it’s almost a standard jacket. It’s a size 40 and it is...
  21. JanSolo

    "Lucky you" Cafe Racer

    Saw "Lucky You" yesterday. The film was so-so but Eric Bana wears a really good looking and trim fitting midweight Cafe Racer: http://www.imdb.de/media/rm948079872/tt0338216
  22. JanSolo

    Just talked to Will at Aero...

    and he told me that their current working hours are from 6 to 2 due to the World Cup. Everybody at Aero seems to be a football fan to a certain extent...
  23. JanSolo

    Everybody! Please post pictures of your 3/4 length buttoned jackets here!

    Hi folks, I still get quite a lot of PMs concerning my Goatskin Cheyenne that Aero made for me about two years ago. Most people ask for additional pictures or measurements. So I guess many people fancy (Aero's) longer fitting and vintage styled jackets. Well, I do! So I thought why not open...

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