I take a small in the gramicci, and a size 1 in the new yorkers if thats any help. The gramicci just cut do run shorter, but that suits me.

Anyone have the RM leather down vest and able to help with sizing?

I wear a M in the M65 and a large in RM sweats/hoodies/Ts.

I wouldn’t be wearing the down vest over a jacket. The most substantial thing I’d wear it over would be a hoodie or a sweat.

I’m thinking a 40 would be good but a 42 is also a maybe…

Few good deals I found for the RnR crew:

1947 501s in 30/32/34/36 for £90

https://www.thehipstore.co.uk/product/blue-levis-vintage-clothing-1947-501-jeans/15963173/

Various other models at slightly higher prices too.

https://www.thehipstore.co.uk/product/navy-lee-101-relaxed-z-jeans-dry/16188484/

Lee 101 relaxed selvage in 30/32/34 for £70

https://www.thehipstore.co.uk/product/navy-lee-50s-denim-western-shirt/16188496/

Lee 50s denim shirt in S/M/L/XL for £65

https://www.thehipstore.co.uk/product/blue-lee-101-z-21oz-dry-jeans/16216308/

Lee 101-z 21oz in 30/32/34/36 £100

https://www.thehipstore.co.uk/product/blue-lee-101-50s-rider-jean/16228364/

Lee 101 50s rider jeans in 30/32/36 for £85

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/clothing/jeans/dark-navy-herringbone-avignon-carpenter-jeans/p/37364476

Dubbleware navy herringbone Avignon jeans in 36 for £60

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/clothing/jeans/black+white-striped-carpenter-jeans/p/37364468

Dubbleware black and white striped carpenter in 34/36/38 for £60

Anyone got experience with Bronson MFG? Any good?
Can only really see proper repro nerds discussing elsewhere online.

I always regret when I cheap out on stuff, but the price of this is really tempting given Real Mccoys are so ridiculous…

https://bronsonshop.com/products/bronson-1965-us-army-1st-model-og-107-m-65-field-jacket?variant=31760919855148

Working Title in Norwich are a UK stockist of Bronson so might be worth contacting for anything specific. Easier than ordering direct.

You have probably seen this thread, but sharing as it's slightly less repro-nerd centric than some of the darker corners of the menswear message boards.

https://supertalk.superfuture.com/topic/157410-unknown-non-japanese-brands/

I don't see why Japanese or USA brands (which often aren't all fully made in JP or USA) should have a monopoly in making clothes in this style.

Bob Dong though

^^ same. like the look of the M65 and can't stretch to the Real Mccoys version.

Rivet clothing also stock bronson.

https://rivet-clothing.com/products/bronson-us-army-5th-model-jungle-fatigue-tropical-jacket?variant=39524140679203

Levis.com now has the Japanese denim type one jacket in a small for £120, bargain.
Also the Katakana limited jeans which are lovely but overpriced for £272 in 30/34 (half price)

I’ve washed mine on the washing machine. It wasn’t a particularly hot wash. Minimal shrinkage tbh.