m444uk
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Italian company Stewart Leathers. Not seen any of their stuff in person but I would say they use steam and sandpaper on their aged jackets.
http://www.stewart.it/products/old-glory-ss11/
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Italian company Stewart Leathers. Not seen any of their stuff in person but I would say they use steam and sandpaper on their aged jackets.
http://www.stewart.it/products/old-glory-ss11/
Peter Graham
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That looks really authentic. Looks like they have have rusted up the zippers too. Reminds me of a D-1 I bought from the US but had to scrap as it was beyond saving. Shame about the daft big label. Bet the price is hilarious.
dujardin
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dujardin said:and ???? someone to ID this patch
Peter Graham
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These people are twats. Even a half wit would know that the handwarmer blessed eyesore featured here is not an A-2.
http://www.stewart.it/archive/garments/
http://www.stewart.it/archive/garments/
Andrew
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Courtesy of Google translator.
"The history of the brand Stewart was born here, in an area where the leather has ancient traditions. And it is in compliance with these traditions, based on techniques and craftsmanship still entirely on a manual whose secrets are passed down from generation to generation, that Stewart has racked up nearly forty years. The result is a product made with care, quality and passion of these have been few rivals around the world. Heads and proudly produced entirely in Italy, from the hands of artisans of great talent and rare experience. Leaders are far from glamorous, often artificial, designer labels and brands, much more "in vogue". Heads are built to last and grow old with grace and beauty that only an authentic product possesses.
One of our main sources of inspiration has always been the vintage. But is not intended as a simple vintage nostalgic revisiting of a bygone era and suddenly back in fashion. That to which we aspire is rather a spirit of "revival," an approach that seeks to recover what good, authentic and healthy we left behind. A philosophy of simplicity, quality and character, made up of leaders who do not chase fads or trends, but are born to last and grow old with us.
Quality and excellence require great care and expertise that can not be improvised, but especially a devotion uncommon. And to Stewart, one for leather garments is a passion that goes far beyond our work. This passion also translates into a constant and tireless research. And this commitment, pursued in more than thirty years, has enabled us to create one of the largest archives of historical garments in the world: nearly 11,000 original garments, between the first and second World War, gathered patiently to four corners of the world. This is a unique and comprehensive collection that represents an inexhaustible source of inspiration for our leaders and unequivocal certificate of authenticity, for yours."
I'm still confused.
"The history of the brand Stewart was born here, in an area where the leather has ancient traditions. And it is in compliance with these traditions, based on techniques and craftsmanship still entirely on a manual whose secrets are passed down from generation to generation, that Stewart has racked up nearly forty years. The result is a product made with care, quality and passion of these have been few rivals around the world. Heads and proudly produced entirely in Italy, from the hands of artisans of great talent and rare experience. Leaders are far from glamorous, often artificial, designer labels and brands, much more "in vogue". Heads are built to last and grow old with grace and beauty that only an authentic product possesses.
One of our main sources of inspiration has always been the vintage. But is not intended as a simple vintage nostalgic revisiting of a bygone era and suddenly back in fashion. That to which we aspire is rather a spirit of "revival," an approach that seeks to recover what good, authentic and healthy we left behind. A philosophy of simplicity, quality and character, made up of leaders who do not chase fads or trends, but are born to last and grow old with us.
Quality and excellence require great care and expertise that can not be improvised, but especially a devotion uncommon. And to Stewart, one for leather garments is a passion that goes far beyond our work. This passion also translates into a constant and tireless research. And this commitment, pursued in more than thirty years, has enabled us to create one of the largest archives of historical garments in the world: nearly 11,000 original garments, between the first and second World War, gathered patiently to four corners of the world. This is a unique and comprehensive collection that represents an inexhaustible source of inspiration for our leaders and unequivocal certificate of authenticity, for yours."
I'm still confused.
Peter Graham
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As I said, twats.
MikeyB-17
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Stop pussyfooting around and tell us what you really think, Peter! :lol: Seems they're using the original stuff as 'inspiration' for the 'designer' stuff they're actually selling.You have some half-reasonable-looking jackets there (they can keep the german fireman's jacket), and then you have what appears to be a 50's private purchase 'bomber' jacket. Took me a while but I finally found somewhere to give an idea what they charge:-
http://eshop.hookmotors.com/stewart-old ... white.html
Comparable to your decent repro manufacturers these days I guess, and I know where I'd go if I was spending that kind of money on a jacket, but hey, we're talking 'fashion' here, so somebody will buy 'em.
http://eshop.hookmotors.com/stewart-old ... white.html
Comparable to your decent repro manufacturers these days I guess, and I know where I'd go if I was spending that kind of money on a jacket, but hey, we're talking 'fashion' here, so somebody will buy 'em.
