A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

[Metatron]

Bought this A1 style jacket, made by "Stewart Leather", perfect fit, perfect colour.
Cost me £20, and about the same for knit replacements, my favoutite jacket, ever!!!

That's an amazing deal, Stewart are a premium brand!

 

[ButteMT61]

New A-1 with pics

OK, it's new to me - a very slightly pre-owned A-1 Good Wear in cape.
I already took a ration of **** on VLJ for the untucked shirt, so find something else to gripe about like the ugly guy wearing it lol
Let me know what you think. As you know, I don't get offended, so fire away!

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[Dr H]

You know that 'young dude in a hurry and too busy to tuck in' look is beginning to grow on me... ;-)
The A-1 looks good though, with the waist knit sorted it'll be a solid and stylish jacket.

 

[ButteMT61]

Yeah, whatever Ian! I wet the waist and stuck it in the clothes dryer for 15 mins. It's a tad better now. Have to talk to JC to see if he'd think about putting on a new one. But given I don't button up much, it's not a huge deal.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Very nice. What does the capeskin feel like? Is it thick and firm or butter soft? And how'd you think it will wear.

 

[jack miranda]

Hi, ButteMT61:
There's nothing to fire about. That's a great A-1: fit; color; drape; made by GW. Nice. Enjoy. And, thanks for the pics.

 

[Phantomfixer]

Jacket has a good look to it. Good fit, digging the dock worker look....You and Jan competing for most dramatic pose? Kidding looks great....

 

[oldcrow82]

Almost looks like goat in the pictures. Love those aniline finishes. Looks a tad big IMHO Scott, better that than too small. I just sent back an A2 that in every way was about an inch too small. I got a great deal on it too.
Enough about me. The A1 is sharp and I didn't give it much consideration because of the buttons, but the more I look at it the more I'm love the A1.
We are all dying to know the quality of JC's capeskins!

 

[jksu]

great jacket! fits great. unique seeing a button up leather jacket. agreed, awesome color and drape.

love that the watch band and shoes match too. what kind of watch/band and which shoes?

 

[ButteMT61]

Almost looks like goat in the pictures. Love those aniline finishes. Looks a tad big IMHO Scott, better that than too small. I just sent back an A2 that in every way was about an inch too small. I got a great deal on it too. Enough about me. The A1 is sharp and I didn't give it much consideration because of the buttons, but the more I look at it the more I'm love the A1. We are all dying to know the quality of JC's capeskins!

No, it's not too big - on the borderline of too small. BUT - the issue is with the waist knits. They don't pull inward, so that makes the body look wider. I don't think it's bothersome enough to get rid of it, but we'll see.It's great - I'll post pics of the jacket now on it's own. You'll see the cut is not like that of an A-2.

 

[ButteMT61]

great jacket! fits great. unique seeing a button up leather jacket. agreed, awesome color and drape.love that the watch band and shoes match too. what kind of watch/band and which shoes?

The band is a custom Toshi (London) and I mentioned it in another thread with more pics. I love it.Boots are just a pair of Rockport Trail Cap Toes. I got three pairs in different colors. Comfortable and my current favorites. Won't break the bank either.

 

[ButteMT61]

Jacket has a good look to it. Good fit, digging the dock worker look....You and Jan competing for most dramatic pose? Kidding looks great....

Jan has his tree, I have my gate lol
I'd have to go into the "Wayback time-machine" to look anything like Jan, the resident model. lol ...and spend some cash on a good doc.

 

[pauleway]

Jan has his tree, I have my gate lol
I'd have to go into the "Wayback time-machine" to look anything like Jan, the resident model. lol ...and spend some cash on a good doc.

Never was a big fan of the A-1, but that is a nice jacket. Fit is perfect IMO. You and Jan are the FL Zoolanders!!!

 

[Phantomfixer]

Well anyway love the A-1 and it looks great on you. The hide is awesome. Thanks for the close up pics...

 

[Peacoat]

Nice looking jacket. It appears to be a good fit, but hard to tell about the length with that untucked shirt tail. There is a tree in the back ground, but it is a mighty skimpy tree compared to our German brother's tree.

A good score.

 

[Treetopflyer]

That is a beautiful jacket and I think the fit is just right.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

That is one of GWs most beautiful Capeskins. I think the orignal owner bought one of JCs first creations. The grain is spectacular..especially across the back. Good buy Scott. I would think that is surely a 'Keeper'.
HD

 

[Stearmen]

Great looking jacket, I really like the color! I wonder if any one make the Navy version with the mid pockets? I need to take lessons from you on dress, I am typing this wearing an old motorcycle T-shirt, but tucked in, can't seem to go all the way!

 

[feltfan]

Thanks for posting those pictures! What a great jacket... and so familiar looking.
Looks like it hasn't been worn that much.

 

[kirkaero]

Excellent jacket! The fit is also good. I hope JC gets the new batch of Capeskin soon. I have not been lucky enough to find a used one in my size.