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    Am I the crazy one? customer service experience with Wested

    How a simple size query resulted in me being told to get lost. Actual conversation with Wested. For context, the standard Skyfall jacket has a generic size chart, S, M, L, while the custom allows you to choose chest size, but has no size chart for specific chest size sizing. Note how my...
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    What is this type of 'dry finish' leather called?

    Hi, curious if there is a term to describe this type of 'dry' finish on a leather jacket-not suede as there is grain.
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    ''Peerless Garments'' Interesting vintage jacket: workwear?

    Here is an interesting jacket-I would have guessed it was fifties from the modest styling and quality hide, but it has a later union label-I would need to open a seam to see if the numbers are black, otherwise my guess would be early sixties! Perhaps this company began making this model earlier...
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    LL Bean sheepskin goatskin flight jacket G-1/A-2 size 38

    Classic Civilian flight jacket by LL Bean. This design is well liked for combining some of the best features of the civilian flight jackets of the 40s and 50s (though this is newer). No fabric content label, but according to my research this has an outer shell of goatskin, wool cuffs and...
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    Dating a vintage jacket: Anyone familiar with Custom coat company deerskin?

    Hey guys, picked up this rather charming jacket (possibly to sell). I am pretty good at dating vintage items, but leather isn't my forte. The general vibe is 60s hippie. But the collar isn't big a la 70s, and the buttons and label look 50s, in that 'Californian sportswear' kind of way. Is early...
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    original 1940s leather jacket cyclist/Luftwaffe style ebay (zipp zips)

    Hey guys, I have an auction for a German short 1940s leather jacket on Ebay-a beautiful jacket even if not in perfect condition. The patina is very striking. Have a look! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275364506721
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    replacement breast pocket zip pullers

    The problem: It originally had a chain and 'diamond' type puller Possibly the solution? Or can you recommend something nicer in the style of the 30s-50s ball and chain/ball and diamond pullers?
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    SJC 1930s style leather jacket goatskin size 42 Auction

    Hi guys, here is a link to my Ebay auction. This is a 30s style jacket that is short in the body. It is well made, with a high stitch count. While the leather is sturdy, the jacket feels quite lightweight, and the cotton lining is comfortable and breathable. I really like the jacket-I just...
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    Loake Brogues size 10 Longwings auction ending today lightly worn

    Great shoes, very little wear to heel, just too small for me. Not fully broken in. My auction ends tonight! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274868853561
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    1940s Swedish army boots 1941 stamped size Eur 45 US/UK 10.5-11

    1940s Swedish army boots, 1941 stamped, size Eur 45 US/UK 10.5-11 Imagine the significance of the provenance of the date in terms of world history! Dark brown grainy leather, metal heel and toe protectors, rounded 40s last, bought deadstock and worn a few times but as you can see...
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    Luftwaffe style jacket buffalo hide History Bunker size 40/42 one piece back!

    Hi guys, I have for sale a lightly worn (half a dozen times) History Bunker Luftwaffe jacket. You still get to properly break it in! It is made of heavy and thick buffalo hide and as you can see it is already showing some character, grain and colour variation after being worn a few times. One...
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    SJC Flat track goatskin jacket review and a question

    Hey guys, I wanted to give my thoughts on the SJC goatskin jacket as I don't think it has been discussed around here. At it's price point it is a great option if you like the 30s-50s short leather jacket style. It is well made, the goatskin has a rich colour and while it appears a bit...
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    Wested custom design advice

    Hey guys, so for context I am not really a big leather jacket connoisseur, but I do want a 'generic' vintage looking leather jacket that I can just buy once and 'lovingly abuse' for years to come. Some of you have said positive things about Wested and as I really don't need 'the Bentley' of...
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    Schott halfbelt size 40

    Leather jacket by Schott. Great quality leather and features angled pocket with chain puller and halfbelt with side adjusters in the 30s-50s style. Ebay auction: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274530172409?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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    Help with G-1 provenance

    Greetings guys, I haven't been around these parts for some time, but picked up this G-1 and knew this would be the best place to ask: Is this an original USN issued? My gut tells me yes. But the zipper is a design I have not seen on G-1s in my online research. The faded stencil on...
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    Unfused collar advice-custom shirts

    I was hoping you guys could give me your thoughts on an issue I have been experiencing Shirt collars puckering along the seam once I wash the shirt, the type of wrinkle that won't come out because there is a 'bubble' of fabric that simply get's pushed further along when you iron. This is...
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    Beltback tweed jacket sz 42, Peak lapel camel overcoat sz 44

    I have some quality vintage items on Ebay in excellent taste, if I do say so myself. Ending today. Have a look! 1) beltback tweed jacket with pleated patch pockets sz 42 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/273061164619?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 2)Peak lapel British Warm...
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    Ginger tweed patch pockets peak lapel sportcoats

    A couple of items I put on Ebay. Low starting price, so grab a bargain! (maybe) 30s style peak lapel jacket Ginger tweed jacket with patch pockets...
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    New SJC 1920s-1930s work suit and other nice things

    Hello all, you might have heard about SJC, it's a brand drawing inspiration from the vintage style we love, using high quality materials sometimes re-woven from old originals. Things are really starting to take shape now with belt-back jackets, norfolk jackets, both wide and tapered high waist...
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    New SJC 1920s-1930s work suit and other nice things

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