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    Oops! Pyracantha slices my Aero FQHH

    I managed to push past a large Pyracantha shrub, leaving a two inch slash in the shoulder of my FQHH Aero. It's a very neat slice, as if it's been made with a razor, but hasn't gone so deep as to completely separate the two edges; just half way through so far. Should I be concerned? Will it now...
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    Black Aero FQHH Veste for sale - hardly ever worn - £375

    Why am I selling two Veste coats (cordovan has gone)? I'm moving over to LHB, as a fair weather jacket that I'll never wear anything under, other than a shirt (it'll be next year now). For cold weather wear it's Kiton and Nicola Blasi cashmere overcoats all the way. This Aero Veste was made in...
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    Aero Coats - Changing hanging pockets to gun pockets

    When I do send my coats (Stockman, Rallye, Cheyenne etc.) back to Aero for relining, can a vertical gun pocket be retro fitted? I prefer this type to the horizontal pockets that hang in the lining itself. Seems like it would simply be a matter of cutting a slot in the facing, or am I overlooking...
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    Aero Veste de Rallye for sale - size 46" cordovan

    Manufacturer: Aero Leather Clothing Model: Veste de Rallye Size: 46" with 1½" added to both body and sleeves Material: Cordovan FQHH (roll-over stitching throughout) Lining: Olive gabardine Pockets: Twin vertical (in the lining) pockets (left zip & right snap closure) Condition: No rips...
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    Aero Veste - Do these pics mean I can also do Stockman/Cheyenne?

    Black Veste Here's my black Aero Veste in FQHH. It's a size 46 (fits like a 48) with 2.5 inches added to both body and sleeves. Two piece back, roll-over stitching throughout, olive green gabardine lining, two internal pistol pockets. I found the 48 Veste too baggy all over. The 46 feels...
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    London's lost theatres and music halls

    For anyone wondering where they all went, here's the definitive list. Many are still standing, but no longer have boards upon which to tread: http://arthurlloyd.co.uk/LondonsLostTheatres.htm Lear
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    Softening a hard face / severe physique

    Cross-posted: Style Forum I've noticed how many (not all) 6'2" square jawed types, tend to gild the lily rather than softening their appearance. They'll go for the more extreme silhouettes etc, while ignoring anything that calls into question their macho status. I'm now of the opinion that...
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    Love Never Dies

    After a hard day at the body shop, we often degrease and head for the local bar. Mick (painter) gets tanked to the limit and Bob (mechanic) usually ends up in a fight. It's a two mile journey to the cells in a police car. I'm oblivious to it all, staring out the car window, wondering if Love...
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    New Aero Veste de Rallye in black FQHH

    Arrived today :D . Beautifully made by Vicki: Lear
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    Observing those who have 'it'

    About a week ago, I found myself in the Delta line at London Gatwick Airport. It was 7.00am, eyes were drooping, and any thoughts of sartorial awareness couldn't have been further from my mind. Then I noticed a bloke, he was dressed in a cream linen suit and brown suede shoes. The open-necked...
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    Can I get this fabric in modern times?

    I posted this question on SF, then realized that the folk on FL would probably have a better idea: To my untrained eye, this jacket appears to be vintage. Any input from would be greatly appreciated. This is exactly the sort of fabric I'm after... gorgeous! Is there a mill making...
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    Aero button cuff on Veste, Stockman or Cheyenne?

    Edit: I don't want to duplicate the discussion regarding this jacket, taking place here: http://thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=48300 This is purely about similar cuffs on Aero coats. I like these button cuffs on the Bruce Willis jacket: I also like the fit and style of the...
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    Aero idea - but it could never work

    When I ordered my first Aero, I was reluctant to commit so much to a garment I'd never seen, let alone tried on. So, in an ideal world, wouldn't it be nice if once a year (London, UK + East Coast, USA + West Coast, USA), there was a gathering of Aero jackets/coats. A place where newbie and...
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    The "Pleasing Phrase" Thread

    My favourite is when an old-timer says, "The time is five and twenty past." Knowing that this simple little phrase will never return, is sad. :( Lear
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    Aero cordovan & brown FQHH sufficiently different?

    I'm pretty much stuck on the Aero Veste coat. I have my size figured and love the style. So... would another Veste in brown FQHH, look sufficiently different to my current cordovan FQHH? The only thing that's putting me off black (never seen it, other than in pics), is that it might look like...
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    New Veste de Rallye arrived today (Nov 5 2009)

    Remember, remember the 5th of November. The gunpowder, treason, and plot. I know of no reason why the gunpowder treason should ever be forgot. I sold my size 48 Veste de Rallye and replaced it with pretty much the same model, but for a few important differences. The changes were: *...
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    Victorian calling card holder

    I'm going to have to learn how to take better pictures. Oh well... Two pics of a late Victorian, hand engraved, silver calling card holder. Picked up last week. Now all I need are some cards to put in it. Front Back
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    Is this tie too formal for everyday wear?

    Edit: It's not me in the photo. I just put this question to Style Forum. Have a feeling it will die a death under the avalanche of insults and spats in other (unconnected) threads. Could this be an 'everyday' tie, or would this be considered more of a special occasion or wedding type? How...
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    Aero Veste de Rallye - Opinions on fit please

    I would appreciate opinions on the fit of this cordovan Veste de Rallye coat from Aero. I love it to bits, yet can't help thinking that it might be too big. Or maybe I'm becoming obsessive (like the rest of you) :p This is the first ever posting of myself wearing stuff. I can take it; lay in...
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    When does a gentleman fight back?

    Cross-posted to Style Forum, General Chat + Body Conciousness and The Fedora Lounge, as I think it a worldwide problem. If this is not an appropriate thread for TFF, then Admin - please move/delete. The emphasis is on gentleman. I loathe the nano-cerebral sub-species who appear to be breading...

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