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  1. eClairvaux

    Revisited: the watch that started the micro brand wave: meet the Dreadnoughts

    You might have never heard about it, but the time factors PRS-2 and its brethren are proof to the claim that really good watches don't only come from major brands. In fact, they started the idea of micro brands. An ex-Royal navy man started it all and this is the story: How One Watch Design...
  2. eClairvaux

    Is Aero still in business?

    Friends of mine were staying in Peebles, close to Galashiels this past week and I sent them over to Aero. They tried twice to pay a visit on two different days during their official opening hours (last try this morning), but could not find anyone on the premises. Also the last news entry on...
  3. eClairvaux

    a recent peacoat

    here is my rather recent peacoat: a 1980ies sterling wear of boston. rank: How I wear it: yours truly: what I call home:
  4. eClairvaux

    White's Boots Farmer-Rancher 6" in Horween Chromexcel

    I really thought I had enough pairs of White's boots, but there is nothing like the smell of Chromexcel in the morning. Here are some super comfortable Horween Chromexcel Farmer-Rancher 6" with a triple Composition half sole, leather pull strap, matching eyelets and hook closure, block heel...
  5. eClairvaux

    fs: Cheaney full brogue UK size 9 in oxblood

    click here to visit the auction: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290530745603&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1156 thanks for looking!
  7. eClairvaux

    Iron Heart Jeans problem - and solution

    I got a pair of 21 oz extra-heavy Iron Heart IHS634S Jeans about a year ago, hoping they would expand the time between being broken-in properly to the moment when they fall apart. After some initial phase where they felt like cardboard (the Aero FQHH owners know what I am talking about), they...
  8. eClairvaux

    is silence a valuable form of feedback?

    Dear fellow FL-users, for a while now I have been wondering what to do when somebody posts a picture of themselves in their newly acquired and proudly presented jacket/coat etc. in the case that it does NOT look perfect. My answer so far has been not to comment at all. Still somehow I am...
  9. eClairvaux

    a visit to a vienese hat factory

    Hi folks, a few months ago I was invited to visit the hat "factory" of a friend in Vienna. I thought you might enjoy seeing some of their tools and products, so here are the pictures. http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd84/oberland001/muehlbauer_huete/ the company is called...
  10. eClairvaux

    Iron Heart/Aero Leather Collaboration

    Hope this is of interest to you gents. I just found out that two of my favourite brands, Aero Leather of Scotland and Iron Heart of Japan are in the process of producing a jacket together. From what I know Aero has done such special series with selected brands many times before (like Sam...
  11. eClairvaux

    My new Aero Cheyenne

    Hi, after seeing JanSolo's superb Cheyenne I could not resist. I considered the Mariner, but finally decided for the Cheyenne. Jan helped me a lot with his suggestions, thank you very much!! Thanks also go to southerwayfare and HoosierDaddy. Your advice is truly invaluable gentlemen! I would...
  13. eClairvaux

    White's Boots Custom Options

    I have been searching for a complete list of options for customizing White's Boots and finally came accross this website: http://www.vintageblue.co.jp/list.php?br=wb&ct=smokejumper They have two lists of options hidden in there: Smoke Jumpers leathers, soles, heels, hardware, lining and...
  14. eClairvaux

    Aero Mariner

    Hi I am thinking of getting an Aero Mariner. I would have loved the goat variant that JanSolo got as a customized Cheyenne, but I was told by Aero the maximum length would be 28" and I would aim for at least 34". Anyway here is the setup: Cordovan FQHH - a throat closure under the upper...
  15. eClairvaux

    New Aero Cafe Racer

    My new Cafe Racer arrived. It's black, two breast pockets, size 42, plain back, silver hardware and double collar studs. The lining ist black stewart. I am quite pleased with it, but decide for yourself:
  16. eClairvaux

    Aero Cafe Racer ordered

    It didn't take long after I got my brown FQHH Highwayman (which I am wearing almost daily) to order another jacket from Aero. While my last one was from their used offerings, this is made-to-order in 42. I have ordered a black FQHH Cafe Racer in the two pocket variant with silver/nickel...
  17. eClairvaux

    Buying Used from Aero

    Ladies and Gentlemen, I profited greatly from the knowledge to be found in the lounge. I hope to add something by reporting about my experience with buying used from Aero Leathers. I am 5'11'', 184 lbs, Jeans size 32'' and measure 43,3 inches around the chest and 24,5 inches shoulder width. I...

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