Vintage Flight Jackets In London

[Aotearoa]

Can anybody reccomend any stores in London that stock vintage & repro Flight jackets?

I am specifically looking for G1 Flight Jackets in both black & brown.

Thankyou for any help.

Edited by Aotearoa on Jan 17, 2006 at 01:00 PM

[Aotearoa]

Apologies. Look above ^ !

Edited by Aotearoa on Jan 17, 2006 at 01:00 PM

[HEWSINATOR]

I do not know if it helps any, but historypreservation.com seams to specialize in this type of thing, repro's that is.

May be worth looking into if you really want a specific...

[minya]

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I do not know if it helps any, but historypreservation.com seams to specialize in this type of thing, repro's that is.

May be worth looking into if you really want a specific...

--- Original message by HEWSINATOR on Jan 17, 2006 02:41 PM

I found a flight jacket I really like (the B-6), but I wish I could try it on first. I'd really like to know how it fits before I drop nearly a grand on a leather jacket.

If I could try it on and it does end up fitting the way I like, then it's a steal -- I imagine that these repro leather jackets will last at least my entire life.

[sybaritical]

Eastman leather in Devon are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable.

[url=" http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastmanleather/aboutus.stm"] <a href="http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastmanleather/aboutus.stm" target="_blank">http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastmanleather/aboutus.stm</a>

[Aotearoa]

Coincidentally, I was looking at that site before I created this thread!

I'd really like to be able to try the jacket on in person (as Minya mentioned) before purchase otherwise I would have already gone the Ebay or Online store route.

[Paul T]

There used to be so many, but now I think you might be down to American Classics on Endell St - there are a couple others opposite, Interstate and a s/h place. If you ask at American Classics they might know of other dealers. Also Beyond Retro just off Brick Lane - a good selection of leather, but not too many flying jackets when I popped in a couple of weeks ago - go down there on a Sunday and you'll find a few other places on Brick Lane itself. Check out aeroleatherclothing too, might tell you more about manufacturers:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/webapp/aeroleather/servlet/AeroViewPage?category=AERO%20JACKETS&page=displaysubcats&catid=36

[englandmj7]

Quote: I'd really like to know how it fits before I drop nearly a grand on a leather jacket

Come one man! Are you serious? They aren't that effin' nice.............

[minya]

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Quote: I'd really like to know how it fits before I drop nearly a grand on a leather jacket

Come one man! Are you serious? They aren't that effin' nice.............

--- Original message by englandmj7 on Jan 18, 2006 04:00 PM

Why do you say that? I have no question that repro military gear by Eastman or Buzz Rickson will literally last forever.

[englandmj7]

^^ no....no.......I am not saying that they won't last a long time.....I am just saying paying a grand for a vintage jacket is alot of money...........

[HEWSINATOR]

I do not spend much money at all on clothing, but if you spen $300 dollars on jeans, or even a bit less, or $100 on a sweatshirt, an actual quality leather jacket is worth a grand.

[minya]

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^^ no....no.......I am not saying that they won't last a long time.....I am just saying paying a grand for a vintage jacket is alot of money...........

--- Original message by englandmj7 on Jan 18, 2006 04:43 PM

Indeed it is, but for a superbly produced garment that looks nice (not sure about that part, which is why I want to try one on ) that would last a lifetime it isn't a very high price to pay at all.

[levistrauss]

i agree with you, minya. a flight jacket is a timeless, classic piece. one that fits perfectly -- and will last forever -- is worth a thousand bucks (esp. when put into the context of 100 dollar sweatshirts and 300 dollar jeans)

you can always talk to someone from the company, get the best size estimate, and order one. you can always exchange it for a different size or ask for a refund if you don't like it.

[eldave04]

I just recently purchased one from Aero, their Broco repro in seal jerky, it should be here in a couple weeks. Expensive as shit though at 360 GBP, however they do make them by hand, and you specify everything.

[damnIam]

Not in London but one damn fine jacket maker is Lost Worlds. They don't suffer the uninformed well though. Stuart the owner is a pretty opinionated fellow but damn he makes some sweet repro jackets.

http://lostworldsinc.com/

[misterdobalina]

try american classics on kings road

[eldave04]

I ve heard some pretty bad things about lost worlds re: customer service, but there jackets are supposed to be quite good.

[Aotearoa]

Thankyou for the information everybody.