Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. jamespibworth@n

    50,s Half Belts, new Aero and original:

    Received my latest Aero a couple of months ago, a 50s half belt in cordovan H/H. It’s been worn nearly every day since and I could not be more pleased with it. I also have an original 50s half belt and thought it would be an idea to share a few side by side pictures of both jackets for...
  2. jamespibworth@n

    Aero at the Banbury Run

    I wore my Aero Long Half Belt to ride in this years VMCC Banbury Run. I was kindly lent the gaiters from a friend. They are a family heir loom and they are at least 100 years old. Finished off my period look a treat I think. James
  3. jamespibworth@n

    Waxed Cotton Classic Motorcycling over Trousers

    Was looking for some traditional wax cotton waterproofs to go with my Barbour International. Barbour no longer make the traditional ones. Nor do Belstaff. I tried EBay witch resulted in some olive green internationals which are great but so small. Can’t seem to find my size. So I...
  4. jamespibworth@n

    Silvermans Officers Boots?

    I have just received my new Barbour International which I bought from Silvermans. They sent a catalog which has these officers’ boots in. They say they are hand made in the UK, wonder who by? They look pretty good to me. Has anyone bought a pair? James
  5. jamespibworth@n

    My Local Airfield Museum

    Donned my Aero Irvin, fired up the old WW2 Dispatch Norton and wobbled off to the 306th Bombardment Museum at Thurleigh. An original munitions hut filled with memorabilia including flight jackets both RAF and US. Its run by Ralph Franklin and his wife. Ralph worked at the watch tower at...
  7. jamespibworth@n

    Interested in Lewis Leathers?

    Just received the lasted catalog from Lewis Leathers. As well as great info on their products it has vintage adverts which are interesting to read. The catalog includes photos and dates of their labels over the years which may be of some use to anyone trying to date an old Lewis. If you...
  8. jamespibworth@n

    Loakes Shoes

    My local cobblers trade from an 18th century building. They have been there as long as I can remember. It seems as if time has stood still for this old shop. They only seem to sell loakes shoes and carry out shoe repairs and very little else. In these days of large chains and internet...
  9. jamespibworth@n

    Military fair

    Went to a Military fair at Stonleigh Park on Sunday. I found original A2s from £360 up to £1500.00!! The £360 A2 was in bad condition with no label wrecked knits and dissolving lining and the leather had some damage as well as being stiff as old boots. I nearly bought it though just to...
  10. jamespibworth@n

    Tricker’s M/C Boots

    Walking down Jermyn Street in London I noticed these boots in theTricker’s shop window. They were reduced to £195.00 and were a 91/2. Shortly after I was walking out the shop in them! I normally take a 9 but these leave room for thick socks and look just the part on my old Norton...
  11. jamespibworth@n

    Our Man Dan’s latest jacket

    Looks like Daniel Craig’s costume department has been looking at the Fedora Lounge.:) James
  13. jamespibworth@n

    Aero for the Ladies.

    Just received this Ladies Aero 30s half belt for my girlfriend. Buffalo hide in dark blue. Apparently made for a Levi’s contract. Never knowingly seen a buffalo hide jacket before. Very grainy. It’s noisy! Not squeaky but kind of a rustle, like a thick paper bag! We are sure it...
  14. jamespibworth@n

    Latest Vintage Jacket for my collection

    Just won this 30s half belt The jacket is in Canada so may take a while to arrive, so I’ll just have to wait!! It’s a similar style to my Aero Long Half belt, but with pleats rather than a by-swing back. I will post more picture when it arrives, if it fits that is!! James
  15. jamespibworth@n

    British Leather flight jackets?

    When I think of American leather flight jackets so many come to mind: A1,A2,G1, B3 etc. When I think of British leather flight jackets I can only think of one. Although arguably the most iconic, the Irvin. Any thoughts on why this is? Or am I missing some? Thanks James.
  16. jamespibworth@n

    Bargain Harrington?

    This may be a bit of a bargain I think. http://www.grandprixlegends.com/LifestyleSite/pages/product/product.asp?ctgry=L_MoreBrands_I_SteveMcQueen(Lifestyle)&prod=GPL702%28GPL_BaseCatalog%29&ctlg=Lifestyle Not sure if any good so to find out I have ordered one! Cheerio James.
  17. jamespibworth@n

    Books for Vintage Motorcycle jacket lovers

    Found these in the Lewis Leathers web site: http://www.lewisleathers.com/store/books/ Bit pricy perhaps? Will still buy them though! James.
  19. jamespibworth@n

    Any thoughts on Lewis Leathers?

    I have recently been looking for a 60/70s Lewis leather M/C jacket but have not found any I like so far. I am now thinking of a new one, possibly a lightning. They are expensive! About £630.00 I know they are hand made in London and much of the price is for the heritage but I am struggling...
  20. jamespibworth@n

    Hercules / Buco MC Jacket?

    Just bought this motorcycle jacket which was thought to be a 60s Hercules. I am thinking it may be a 50s Buco. The jacket has been re-lined (very well) but has lost its label. Has anyone got any ideas as to who made it and how old it is? I have been looking for a jacket of this...
  21. jamespibworth@n

    My Wife's Little G-1

    Looks like a horsehide 40/50s civilian jacket based on a G1 to me. Cool jacket tho Any labels or were they lost with the re-line?
  22. jamespibworth@n

    3oz leather means...?

    Just thinking what exactly 3oz leather means? I have just weighed some of my A2 jackets (all 40” except L/Worlds 42”) and got this result: Cooper Goat 250g Eastman Werber 300g Aero H/Hide 520g Aero S/Hide 740g L/Worlds Dubow 820g How come the Werber and Aero are both stated as...
  23. jamespibworth@n

    How many A2s?

    Hi Chaps, Just received my Aero ‘Sample Horsehide’ today and started to wonder how many people have got infected with the the A2 bug? I seem to have a bad case at the moment and am enjoying it all the way! I thought if I gave a list in order of purchase of my A2s, would anyone else...

Latest posts

Members online

... and 26 more.
Total: 5,789 (members: 76, guests: 5,713)

Forum statistics

Threads
107,219
Messages
3,031,370
Members
52,690
Latest member
biker uk
Top