Buzz Rickson

[riffblaster general]

Just got an n-1.  Very nice jacket.  I've been hunting for a decent original for years but I finally decided to get a historically correct repro.

[JCMx800]

Never had anything from BR. Time to change, I ordered the Tropical Shorts for the next Summer. Lets see how I like em

[JCMx800]

I like!!!

[Jordan23]

Really nice short J.!

Enjoy ya addiction!

[JCMx800]

Thanks!!! It's really a fine pair of shorts.

Chainstitched construction:

Vintage feelin buttons:

Solid construction for the side pockets:


Fabric feels light to middleweight, cant compare it to cheap repros like miltec and alikes. 100% cotton, no plastic and the fit is great too. No baggy style, and the legs have the perfect length

[ohighyo]

Bought the wool hooded deck coat from self edge about a month back and It's awesome. Super warm

[Qinhan]

WG love…

[Cole]

@Qinhan

A watchcap down under? What happened, did the temperature drop below 25° Celsius? 

[Qinhan]

Very funny @Cole  Actually overseas at the moment, hence the cold weather gear.  Back home everyone is enjoying 35 degrees plus days while I'm freezing my nuts off.

[veloaudio]

I recently picked up a Wool Utility Vest to wear over my GK. Here are the specs and pictures: 
32oz Olive Melton Wool
Olive Herringbone twill edges and pockets

Pockets are lined in the wool fabric. I'm please so far. The wool is stiff and should breakin a little. Only complaint is that I wish the zipper was bigger.

Pictures:

Over my GK:

Over my 25:

[Broark]

Grabbed a Buzz chambray workshirt recently, should be nice for the spring and summer!
Anyone care to comment on how these fit compared to IH workshirts and westerns?

[Snowy]

So is it common knowledge as to what Buzz Rickson was named from/after? Let me know if not, and I'll spill the very enjoyable beans!

[JCMx800]

@Snowy:

So is it common knowledge as to what Buzz Rickson was named from/after? Let me know if not, and I'll spill the very enjoyable beans!

The brand name is taken from the character played by Steve McQueen in the 1961 movie 'The War Lover'.

[Snowy]

Spot on! Now has that been posted everywhere on the internet and I've not read it for the last 10 years, or is it a little more obscure?

(PS am watching the movie now, which reminded me to comment on it - pretty interesting movie. Some great jackets!!!)

[JCMx800]

I knew it was from a movie with Steve McQueen, I checked www.buzzricksons.com and voilà
-> http://www.buzzricksons.com/product_concept.php

[Snowy]

Now I do wonder if you're unique or if it was common knowledge.

(PS I suggest you all watch the movie if you haven't)

[Pavel Pipovič]

Any recommendation for buying a Buzz Rickson short within germany or europe?

[JCMx800]

Through their retailer in UK? Got my tropical Short from them

[Cutlasshound]

@Pavel:

Any recommendation for buying a Buzz Rickson short within germany or europe?

As JCM said, their website has shorts. Also has list of stockists.

Other stockists in Uk off the top of my head, all of which have websites (not sure if they stock shorts though):
Stylecreep
Peggs and Son
American Classics
Son of a Stag
Liquor Store (maybe?)

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[Finkster]

I can recommend 'Peggs & son' … good experiences with them