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  1. octopus_luke

    WTB: WWII–1963 USN Peacoat – Size 38 – Shipping to UK/EU

    Hello fedora friends. After some deep reflection, I realise I can't quite squeeze into my size 36 USN Peacoat, dated from 1965. So, I'm in the market for a good condition size 38S or 38R (I'm 5ft"9), from the same era or before (I like the double cuff detailing). I'm of course already...
  2. octopus_luke

    Sizing on Swedish Military coats (“livpäls”, “militärpäls”)

    Hello! Wondering if anyone has experience with these? They have numbered sizing 1-4. An online seller with a size 3 says it’s an equivalent to a regular medium, but I find that hard to believe… Thanks!
  3. octopus_luke

    How to break in/distress new moleskin

    Hello loungers! I am wondering whether people have a recommendation for distressing new or deadstock moleskin pants, beyond “wearing them”? I have a pair of new army issue moleskin cargo pants in navy and would (hopefully) like to reduce the shine and give them a more broken in patina, as...
  4. octopus_luke

    Experience stitching a breast pocket into an N-1 Deck Jacket

    Hello friends! I’m looking at picking up a coveted Buzz Rickson N-1. I love everything about this jacket, minus the pretty inconvenient number of pockets. does anyone have experience stitching in an internal breast pocket here? Any tips on how to work around the piling? Any concerns about...
  5. octopus_luke

    Eastman A-2 Flight Jacket - sizing fit pics - 38 or 40?

    Hi guys, I just had a mid-nineties Eastman A-2 delivered that I found on eBay. It's a size 40. I was a bit skeptical about the size, as I'm normally a 38 in almost everything else (including the Irvin flight jacket). The jacket feels good on, with what feels like the right arm length, but it...
  7. octopus_luke

    Cooper A2 - orange label - age help

    Hey folks, I am looking to get my first A2. I just missed out on a very sweet Aero version (it went for £330, if you are wondering), and am instead looking to get something a little bit cheaper to see if it’s the right jacket for me. So, in walks the Cooper. I was wondering if anyone had some...
  8. octopus_luke

    Recommended stores in Nashville

    Hey guys, A Brit here, on a US road trip with my dad. Can anyone recommend good workwear stores in Nashville, or surrounding Tennessee? Looking for both vintage and repro. Thanks a bunch!
  9. octopus_luke

    Help me date this B3

    hey guys, Just spotted this B3, which I like the look of a lot. It is dotted in amongst lots of cheap imitations, and shares the same cost (1100 Danish kroner - around $150). The leather is dry and not in the best of conditions, plus there's an elbow tear that would need to be stitched, but the...
  10. octopus_luke

    Help me trace a vintage wool workwear jacket

    Hi guys, I was at the NYC Inspiration event last weekend, with lots of heritage US and Japanese vendors. I noticed that many had an early/mid forties jacket that really caught my eye. Problem is that they didn't have my size, and I didn't catch the style name. It's a cropped (read:short) and...
  11. octopus_luke

    WTB: Real McCoys N-1 Deck Jacket - size 38 - any colour - EU based

    Hi all, Anyone selling one, or know someone that could be keen? I am based in Copenhagen, and getting hold of a RMC anywhere near here is tricky. Best, Luke
  13. octopus_luke

    Buzz Rickson N-1 Deck jacket - sizing problems

    Hi guys, Autumn is here in Copenhagen, so it's time for me to start thinking about buying that N-1 I have wanted for so long. I found an eBay seller with a Tenderloin/K Seven N-1 in Medium/38 up for grabs. I believe this brand is closely next to BR, or even the same jacket, just rebranded...
  14. octopus_luke

    FS or Trade (for an N-1): Buzz Rickson B-15 Colvinex Civilian edition, size 38, alpaca lining, rare!

    Hi guys, First time poster. I have a beautiful, extremely rare B-15 Colvinex Civilian edition from Buzz Rickson up for grabs in a size 38. While many B-15's shells are made of Nylon this version's is made of a Khaki Cotton Gros Grain (Jungle Cloth), much like the N-1s. The lining is...
  15. octopus_luke

    Woolwich Field Jacket/Mackinaws - original 40s/50s sizing help

    Hey guys, I'm in the process of negotiating an online purchase of one of the classic Woolwich field jackets in the standard red. The seller has provided some specific measurements of the coat, but the size tag is long gone. I wanted to know whether anyone had the specific, standard...
  16. octopus_luke

    Att: flying/bomber jacket experts - help me label and age this G1...

    Hey guys, Just seen a jacket on eBay with the label and pretty vague item descriptions. I've grabbed the photos from the listing below. Can anyone help me date and brand the jacket? The seller says it's horsehide, with it's real mouton, but it looks imitation to me. I think the whole coat is...
  17. octopus_luke

    UK/Euro sellers of G-1 Flight Jackets and questions

    Hey guys, Big time fan, first time poster. I'm looking to break up my days of 1945 Peacoat wearing with a new purchase - a vintage G-1. I'm not exactly fussy when it comes to age of the jacket, but I'd like 60's or earlier. Condition is a top priority, size 38, with a real mouton fur...

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