Type A1 military leather jacket for French Cancan (part 2)

 THE A1 LEGENDARY WOMAN…

Amelia Mary Earhart (born July 24, 1897; missing July 2, 1937; declared legally dead January 5, 1939) was a noted American aviation pioneer and author. Earhart was the first woman to receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for becoming the first aviatrix to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She set many other records, wrote best-selling books about her flying experiences and was instrumental in the formation of The Ninety-Nines, an organization for female pilots. Earhart joined the faculty of the world-famous Purdue University aviation department in 1935 as a visiting faculty member to counsel women on careers and help inspire others with her love for aviation. She was also a member of the National Woman's Party, and an early supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Up above, my 3 favorite pics of Amelia…

Type A1 military leather jacket for French Cancan (part 1)

A long time, collect speciality for French Cancan was vintage leather jackets…
He bought in 25 years more than 50 models from the 30's to the 50's and 30's/40's barnstormer belt back worker short jacket was the one he bought the most. Actualy he sold 90% of his original jackets collection. With time FCC finaly decided to buy best japanese repros and uses to wear them day after day to give the best and original patina they need to be the best…One of FCC favorite is of course the type A1 jacket, one of the most antique jacket for aviators…Very simple model, capeskin, horsehide or suede, buttoned front and pockets, knit cuffs and collar specialy for the military model, pockets design variations…off course this jacket need to be worn very snug (FCC models are japanese size 38 or 36 for 1m80), with denim or chino work or tweed suit pants… the nearest 20's/30's style !!!!!!

Cary Grant indian's head in chest…

in "Only angels have wings" (1939)

James Cagney in "Devil dogs of the air" (1935)

and of course Young Clark Gable…

February FCC SALE !

Dear friends HUNTERS, APACHES, WORKERS, DAPPERS… tonight for fun, close-up of a small part of the FFC sale, on sunday 13th February…just to wait…A LITTLE  ! Luggages are full, full full… for you !!!!

French Cancan's guest from JAPAN…

Hi there ! You are crazy about vintage culture, original and authentic fabrics… You use to wear clothes wich relate you old epics…WILD WEST, FIRST PERIOD OF WORLD INDUSTRIALIZATION , GREAT DEPRESSION, WWI AND II…don't hesitate to ask my friend KAT (Katsunori Itaya)… "MISTER GRIZZLY"  fabulous japanese collector, opened his own shop ROCK-A-HULA in April 2000 in Niigata  (about 250 km east from tokyo).  A long time ago we used to be in touch and had deals for 30's clothing with ebay actions since more than 10 years … I'm very happy to introduce you this nice and fairplay guy today !!!! Look at this leather jackets collection (I "know" very well the second grizzly in the rank below, in the "BEAR CORNER"… snif)… Don't miss new stuffs wich are displayed in the R-A-H website weeks after weeks…they don't stay long !…NOW after the words, just take a look at the pics…It reminds me the nice but old time when you could find similar shops in big french town…"once upon a time"…

"Bear" and Grizzly jackets corner

40's hercules 2 tone sport jacket

30's/40's 2 tone deadstock sport jacket

40's fleece sport jacket

30's Chippewa wool winter ski suit

30's prisoner costume

Incredible 20's woven knit vest… FCC really like it !

Thanks KAT for this FRENCH CANCAN japanese translation !