Info wanted on B-10 jacket made by Houston Inc

[jack31916]

Recently I've bought a B-10 jacket made by Houston Inc.

I suspect it to be a repro jacket (although a very convincing one) but can't find any info...

Does someone knows when these jacket were made and who made them?

Thanks.

 

[Clark J]

Pictures!!!

 

[jack31916]

Yep, pictures would help to clarify things

I got it from Ebay Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWNX:IT

Thanks.

 

[greyhound52]

Yes it is a repro made by a Japanese company. I have some catalogs from the mid 90s that show that company's wares to include this B-10.

 

[Tim P]

its a wholesome piece, I like the working of a stagg label.

 

[asiamiles]

Yes Houston, a Japanese clothing company, like others (eg. CAB Clothing) cashed in and made some flight jackets during the boom...I'm not aware if they still do them, though you can still find them used and occasionally new. They're not on the same level as Buzz Rickson's but $100 would be a decent buy for a good condition wearer, but that jacket looks a little worse for wear.

 

[jack31916]

Thanks for the answers guys ! I'd never heard or seen anything about this manufacturer.

The jacket isn't a bad wearer. The only things bad are the cuffs and I'm satisfied (for this moment) with this repro.

Thanks again.

Jack

 

[deeb7]

Here's a Rakuten link I had saved, offering several Houston version nylon jackets ...

http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... n%26sa%3DG