Club Obi Wan

Hello all.
Because I was in London to see the Gorillaz gig on Sundayevening, I thought it would be a great idea to visit Wested in Swanley, Kent. A trip which only took half an hour from London Victoria to Swanley.
We took a cab to Little Wested House and we met Peter Botwright. He came over right away and welcomed us in his store. I felt at ease and at home right away.
I bought a black Classic Casual Leather zip jacket from him. I only had to fit on two jackets and the second one was just spot on! Made in England is labeled on the inside. I have to say, the jacket is the softest lamb I've ever felt. It must be the best jacket I ever bought! I was almost tempted to buy a new Indy jacket as those look absolutely stunning!
I enjoyed my brief visit at Peter's and I'm sure I will be going there in the future again. He was so helpful and hearing his stories about his last US trip was really entertaining.
He even gave us a lift back to the station! What a service!
Here is a link of some pictures of me with Peter, of the shop and me wearing the jacket in London.
To Peter, I am glad to have finally met you. It was an honour Sir. And I hope to see you again soon!

http://s151.photobucket.com/albums/s140 ... ms/Wested/

Looks like fun! Glad you got to go!

Glad you got to go and see Wested Leather AND get a nice jacket too!
I went there earlier this year and got a Raiders in soft goat. It's quite an amazing place. Especially the smell of hundreds of leather jackets in one place! Mmm Lovely!

Joe

Why were you talking to the press, if I may ask?

Regards! Michaelson

Michaelson wrote:Why were you talking to the press, if I may ask?

Regards! Michaelson

they were asking me some questions about Seb Vettel, the new Formula One World Champion.

Oh, ok. I was hoping you weren't on 'America's Most Wanted' or something.

Regards! Michaelson

Glad you got to visit Wested and get a new jacket! Looks like you had fun.

thanks all. yes I had a great time. If i had a bigger budget, I would have gotten a new Indy jacket aswell and maybe an A2. But that's probably for my next trip there. Maybe in a year or so.

Hope to do the same someday. Thanks for the pics tho'.


John

Looks like fun, but there's something unsettling about seeing so many Indy jackets all lined up on a rack like that. It sort of detracts from my illusion of Indy's gear being one of a kind.

a bit more than a month did i enjoy my new jacket I bought from Peter. And during our annual whole family dinner at X-Mas someone ripped my jacket. I think it's about 30 cm wide. Don't know who has done it as no-one knew about anything. I was totally ticked and that ruined part of my day. I know there are worse things in life than a jacket but this one, I was getting quite attached to. I e-mailed Peter that same day. Waiting for his reply as I think he will be on holiday himself.

That's great. If I ever make it across the pond, that's one stop I want to make.

…but how could you be on Abbey Road and not take a "crosswalk" pic?!