Recent content by derleicaman

Hi Guys, Been a while since I've been real active here, but I thought I'd share something fun with you and see if this ever happens to you. Living in the Chicago area is great for wearing all sorts of jackets from my A-2's and B3, B6 and D-1, depending on the time of year. Lately, we have been...

I've been wearing the B3 lately here in the Chicago area. Our temps have been just above zero to mid teens. Can't wear the B3 much above 20 F, I start sweating too much. Above 20, its the B6. In the 30's sometimes the A-2 is OK. I think the folks that live in milder climates blood gets thinned...

My best A-2, head and shoulders above any of the ones I've owned is my GW Star. It is the one John has on his website showing jacket pattern details. I picked this one up from Flying Yankee last year. The fit and the look and the fantastic HH and of course John's fabulous attention to detail...

I heard about John's Mom on his Facebook timeline. I debated posting up here about it, but didn't know if John wanted this shared, as he is such a modest person. Having lost both of my parents in the last few years, I know how difficult this is and how everyone handles the loss of their parents...

I have one of John's later Star A-2's that I picked up from Flying Yankee. It is one of John's best in my opinion. That Star is just a great pattern. Looks good and very comfortable to wear. Yours looks great! Wear it in good health.

I used to check in at least twice a day here. Not so much lately. Maybe its the time of year, being middle of summer. I do have several jackets I need to sell off, and have been debating on waiting until the cool weather comes. On another note, I just saw a PM here from another member dating...

I do understand what a thankless job it is to moderate or host a site like this. Thank you guys! I have enjoyed being on VLJ for several years now. I have enjoyed the wealth of knowledge shared here. I have bought and sold and swapped with a number of you. All with no issues. I do miss...

G&B would be a good guess. Shoulders too wide, sleeves too long. He should have John Chapman make him a proper jacket!

Notice the different profiles on the pocket flaps, too. Wonder what contracts these were?

Wow, that is scary! Looks like an out take from Zoolander

I purchased the Dubow 27798 in Goat Dave advertised on VLJ in October, and it is a great jacket and the goat is just beautiful! This is the same jacket featured on Dave's website. I have 8 other Good Wear jackets, and this one stacks up very well with John's work. Beautiful presentation in a...

PM sent!

This B-3 is a thing of beauty! Incredible. Any thoughts on doing an ANJ-4, John?

Every time I see this picture of Bob Crane I am amazed at how small a size this jacket must have been. The collar looks huge, too. I have heard that Hogan's jacket was the one Frank Sinatra wore in von Ryan's Express.

I too had a similar experience with the Garcia gloves and wanted something better. I have a pair of the MASH gloves and also Eastman. They are both of a much higher quality level than the Garcia. I guess that's what you're paying for. They do smell great and are tough as nails. They do take a...