asiamiles
Well-Known Member
After yesterday's somewhat less than inspiring visit to Real McCoy's shop in Daikenyama, today I went to Junky in Shinjuku to check out what's new from Buzz. Interestingly, what most caught my attention were the items in their United Carr line. I'm not entirely sure what BR's UC stuff is supposed to be. Initially it seemed to be less expensive versions of the regular BR items, but that seems to have changed this year.
First up I spotted a black leather N-1 deck jacket, something I've been dreaming about for a couple of years now. Oddly it seems to be lamb, and the collar is corduroy...both these choices are ones I would not have made, but I still liked the jacket. However, it really looked worth only about a quarter of the ¥80,000 asking price. For that much one could possiblyly get Aero to make one in steer or even horse hide, and have a mouton collar put? There was also a Paratrooper Jacket in the same leather for the same price. Both these jackets fitted large, so if you happen to consider buying one, order one size down. There was also a dark blue wool A-1, and a nice green wool jacket with leather pockets and a USAF logo lining, but not something I'd pay nearly ¥40,000 for. Finally, I noticed an item from last year in my size. A William Gibson A-1. What a beauty! The leather was a bit stiff and shiny but I think it just needed wearing in, or maybe a bit of hot water treatment. I immediately recalled the one I got outbid on, on Yahoo a couple of months ago. After trying one on I would definitely be tempted if I see one again with around 30% off retail price.
First up I spotted a black leather N-1 deck jacket, something I've been dreaming about for a couple of years now. Oddly it seems to be lamb, and the collar is corduroy...both these choices are ones I would not have made, but I still liked the jacket. However, it really looked worth only about a quarter of the ¥80,000 asking price. For that much one could possiblyly get Aero to make one in steer or even horse hide, and have a mouton collar put? There was also a Paratrooper Jacket in the same leather for the same price. Both these jackets fitted large, so if you happen to consider buying one, order one size down. There was also a dark blue wool A-1, and a nice green wool jacket with leather pockets and a USAF logo lining, but not something I'd pay nearly ¥40,000 for. Finally, I noticed an item from last year in my size. A William Gibson A-1. What a beauty! The leather was a bit stiff and shiny but I think it just needed wearing in, or maybe a bit of hot water treatment. I immediately recalled the one I got outbid on, on Yahoo a couple of months ago. After trying one on I would definitely be tempted if I see one again with around 30% off retail price.
