Hey everyone, I'm currently shopping around for an A-2 for my fiancé! With a max budget of $700, I'm wondering what would be a good choice.
There's a lot of hype over the Platon Dubow, which looks really great, but it seems they aren't taking orders anymore due to COVID. With that in mind, it seems that US Authentics is having a sale on their A-2's - am wondering if their goatskin A2 would be a good choice and whether it is durable. I don't think we're particularly picky about period details, but we are picky about not having a billowy or chunky-looking A-2! I'm also wondering about the quality of US Authentics compared to the cheaper options like Five Star and AVI - is the leather quality of US Authentics actually better for the price? Also, heard a lot about Gibson & Barnes, but I've heard that their jackets tend to be oversize/fuller in cut. Is this something that can be remedied just by sizing down? Happy also to hear more suggestions! Thanks all!
Size of fiance:
There's a lot of hype over the Platon Dubow, which looks really great, but it seems they aren't taking orders anymore due to COVID. With that in mind, it seems that US Authentics is having a sale on their A-2's - am wondering if their goatskin A2 would be a good choice and whether it is durable. I don't think we're particularly picky about period details, but we are picky about not having a billowy or chunky-looking A-2! I'm also wondering about the quality of US Authentics compared to the cheaper options like Five Star and AVI - is the leather quality of US Authentics actually better for the price? Also, heard a lot about Gibson & Barnes, but I've heard that their jackets tend to be oversize/fuller in cut. Is this something that can be remedied just by sizing down? Happy also to hear more suggestions! Thanks all!
Size of fiance:
Height | 5'11 |
Weight | 165 |
Chest | 42 |
Shoulder | 17.8 |
Sleeves | 24.5 (35 dress shirt) |
Center-back | 30.8 |
Waist size | 32 |
inseam | 34 |
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