Aero Jacket Owners in Southern California, Los Angeles Area

[fredexx]

Hello fellow enthusiasts,

I have a collection of vintage 1930's and 1940's leather jackets, but I'm looking to get my first Aero. Probably Premier 1930's Half Belt. The thing is I always like to see and feel a jacket before buying. I've never actually seen an Aero in person (although I've fallen in love with pictures online). I'm in LA and I couldn't find any shops that sell Aero here. I know about Thurston's in Seattle and I will most likely buy through them, and I plan on visiting Seattle in November to try on a bunch of jackets to confirm I'm on the right style. But I don't want to to wait until November!

Are there any Aero Owners in Southern California that would be kind enough to show me their jackets? I can bring some of my collection as well, as you may admire them. The patina is crazy on some of them

Thanks in advance for your help men.

 

[Monitor]

Hello! I'm nowhere near California but I sure would love to see some photos of your collection, and I'm quite sure I am not alone on this.

 

[Bunyip]

Just call Carrie at Thurston bros. they send out fit jackets for correct sizing. Lots of folk end up keeping the fit jacket.

 

[pawineguy]

Just call Carrie at Thurston bros. they send out fit jackets for correct sizing. Lots of folk end up keeping the fit jacket.

Exactly, plus what the odds of the right jacket in the correct size being right there in LA?

 

[nick123]

I've owned an Aero but don't have one atm. I'm sure you'll find someone here or on another forum. Try Denimbro. Lot of LA people in the jacket scene.

 

[fredexx]

I wasn't expecting to find the right jacket in the right size. Just wanted to get a feel for the different styles in person, not pictures. I'll visit Thurstons or Insurrection to do that soon.

However, I'm leaning toward getting a Pegasus D Pocket S instead, as I always wanted the Snake Plissken style, and this one is as close as I've seen. Much closer than the Aero Bootlegger.

And yes, I'll post some pics of my jackets soon

 

[Bunyip]

The Pegasus is superb. Bill Kelso also do a pretty close version.

 

[handymike]

Bill Kelso MFG. makes "The Duke" which I believe is the truest to the film jacket.

 

[fredexx]

Thanks guys, I hadn't heard of Bill Kelso's Duke. That's awesome!

 

[nick123]

What do you call a guy wearing a BK Duke sipping tea?


The Duke of Earl.

lol

 

[tropicalbob]

Wasn't this discussed on the "Snake Plisskin" thread a couple of days ago?

 

[nick123]

There's like a size 46 or so heavy Aero Barnstormer at Sneaky Tiki in Long Beach.

 

[tropicalbob]

There's like a size 46 or so heavy Aero Barnstormer at Sneaky Tiki in Long Beach.

I see they have an Etsy store and make some nice-looking 1930's style, buckle-back jeans for $120.00. Did you happen to see them?

 

[nick123]

I see they have an Etsy store and make some nice-looking 1930's style, buckle-back jeans for $120.00. Did you happen to see them?

At the event I passed by the table with the jeans. In the store I didn't look at them!

 

[nick123]

Great place a couple of stores next to it as well. That place had a really nice lady working there. They had a cool Brimaco cafe racer, a large Hercules half belt, and a bunch of other cool things. That street is really cool.

 

[nick123]

I see they have an Etsy store and make some nice-looking 1930's style, buckle-back jeans for $120.00. Did you happen to see them?

Here's their facebook page for their jeans:
https://m.facebook.com/EvilDenim?refsrc=https://www.facebook.com/EvilDenim

 

[Edward]

I've handled Evil Denim. nice - about the same, quality wise, as its near-priced rivals.