Anything and Everything A-1

[Chandler]

:?: I can't figure out what this could mean,

Expect a Rotenhahn OCD comment at any moment...

Chandler

 

[Doug C]

..uh, I'm lost even more now :roll:

Doug C

 

[airfrogusmc]

Oh yea, your so right - I never noticed how much darker it seems in those pics of John wearing it, the darker knits probably add to that a bit too. Just a great looking A1, done right !!

Doug C

Doug the cape John using is JUST OUTSTANDING. I'm getting one in the fall and John sent me a swatch that I sent on to Van. I'm sure that Van has a similar opinion.

 

[Vcruiser]

Oh yea, your so right - I never noticed how much darker it seems in those pics of John wearing it, the darker knits probably add to that a bit too. Just a great looking A1, done right !!

Doug C

Doug the cape John using is JUST OUTSTANDING. I'm getting one in the fall and John sent me a swatch that I sent on to Van. I'm sure that Van has a similar opinion.

Yep...I do. Thanks to Allen...this is the first Capeskin that I've seen upclose. Soft and flexible with a nice finish. It's easy to see why it drapes so nicely. The antiqued brown color is indeed quite nice. Perfect for an A1 IMO.
Van

 

[bseal]

For Zoomer:

http://cgi.ebay.com/RARE-STEERHIDE-REPL ... dZViewItem

 

[deeb7]

Not a bad look, but it's HUGE.

32" LONG! That's like a trouser leg!

 

[Doug C]

That's actually a nice looking jacket, except for the side entry pockets - why'd they have to do that?

Doug C

 

[zoomer]

Trying to appeal to Joe Sixpack, I guess.

Thanks for the heads-up b, but I'll let this one pass.

 

[bseal]

Could this one be for our sheepskin lovin' friend over the bay?

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwa1_images3.html

 

[John Lever]

Could this one be for our sheepskin lovin' friend over the bay?

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwa1_images3.html

You talkin' 'bout me ?

 

[Hawkeye]

Could this one be for our sheepskin lovin' friend over the bay?

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwa1_images3.html

damn, for a second there I thought John had made a Goodwear Irvin....oh well, one can dream I suppose

 

[bseal]

Could this one be for our sheepskin lovin' friend over the bay?

http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwa1_images3.html

You talkin' 'bout me ?

Did you receive it yet?

Thoughts?

 

[John Lever]

No...
But it will be worth the wait !

 

[Miles_Archer]

My Eastman:

 

[bseal]

Looks like their capeskin version, how you likin' it?

 

[deeb7]

My Eastman:

That sure looks good ....

Nice colour too.

 

[John Lever]

Very authentic looking drape. It looks like a sweater sort of fit. Must be comfortable to wear.

 

[bfrench]

We've probably been through this before in this topic alone but are the US Authentic A-1 jackets really not worthy of consideration or are they an acceptable entry level jacket?

Is their goatskin just not right for this jacket type?

I also grabbed this pic from an earlier post - is there any A-1s made with this type of tapered collar or was this a civil version?

Bill French

 

[deeb7]

is there any A-1s made with this type of tapered collar or was this a civil version?

Well almost, the U.S.Navy equivalent, the leather 37J1 has that collar. It has the high breast pockets, but is otherwise identical to the picture.

I think goatskin would be fine for an A-1, but then what do I know?

Mine's horse.

 

[bseal]

Bill,

As per Miles Archer, the one you refer is most likely a civilian garment. On page one and two of this thread, you will find two custom made US Authentic A-1s, both in goatskin. Their vintage russet goatskin is thin and lightweight. I prefer the G&B knits. Source the buttons as well, and you've got yourself an affordable (approx. $500) and cool jacket.