Aero Leather Clothing trial update

[Otter]

Sorry , but whenever you mention this I automatically think of Rick Mayall as Captain, Lord Flasheart.

 

[Fanch]

Levity aside, if one looks at all of the jackets designed by Ken, he seems to pick the vintage ones that are understated, elegant, functional, but not "busy" in design. The guy definitely has an artistic flair not seen with another unnamed source.

 

[devilish]

I love this style of coat but I really think to truly pull it off you need a bi-plane or a pre-war motorcycle. Otherwise it is just over the line into the cosplay realm.

 

[robrinay]

Hmmm one might say similar things about the A2 the G1 Irvin A1 etc. - not me I hasten to add!

 

[Sloan1874]

I remember, back when Ken retook control of the company, a couple of people complaining of his lack of sensitivity to their wants about mods and how amenable WL was. I think that one of the most obvious things to have emerged in these discussions in the absolute lack of any real design sense at AL/SB. Design sense is not often tangible, but, boy, do you miss it when it's not there.

I've always understood that were there was resistance to alterations, it was when they jarred with Aero's aesthetic or required ridiculous changes to patterns - if you create a one-off, tapir of a jacket (part zebra, part donkey), but it doesn't fit or doesn't work, then Aero is lumbered with it, ie a Windward with a mandarin collar.

 

[robrinay]

Do you think the Aero HG-5 was such a hybrid?

 

[Sloan1874]

I think the HG-5 was a group effort from another forum. Butte had one, and looking at it, to me it looks like a Highwayman front with a half-belt back. But I think if the parts 'fit', then Aero don't have a problem - I still think a Bootlegger front with a Sun Burst back would look great.

 

[jacketjunkie]

An ankle-length coat would be unsuitable for daily use, imho. But I would love to see Mr. Calders take on a 3/4 length-ish coat, maybe he'll tweak his interpretation of the RFC lengthwise? Hoping doesn't hurt, I guess.

 

[Big J]

I love this style of coat but I really think to truly pull it off you need a bi-plane or a pre-war motorcycle. Otherwise it is just over the line into the cosplay realm.

No, I'd love one of those for when I'm driving my Rolls.

 

[Big J]

Sorry , but whenever you mention this I automatically think of Rick Mayall as Captain, Lord Flasheart.

And a fine role model he was too!

 

[ButteMT61]

I think the HG-5 was a group effort from another forum. Butte had one, and looking at it, to me it looks like a Highwayman front with a half-belt back. But I think if the parts 'fit', then Aero don't have a problem - I still think a Bootlegger front with a Sun Burst back would look great.

Yeah I had one. Excellent if not altogether exciting nor trim fitting.
I like my 50's HBD better, but that got the JanSolo treatment with lots of custom stuff. A-2-esque buttoned collar, leather hem inside, corduroy pockets, and a nice heavy sheepie removable collar.

 

[Worf]

I'd love a maxi-leather coat of WWI or WWII style. Nothing too "SS" like but something with a bit of "dash".

Worf

 

[Edward]

I still have the notion of a Barnstormer, 8-12" longer than standard, with a long pile mouton collar, a la Manfred Von Richthoffen. A below-knee leather trench in the right hide would be quite something for rainwear, though.

 

[Sloan1874]

Maybe a Simons Bilt C-3 with more pockets that you'd need. Always with the pockets...

http://www.simmonsbilt.com/information-menu/simmons-bilt-gallery-page.html

Also, since when was a donkey jacket ever 'luxury'?

 

[Big J]

Maybe a Simons Bilt C-3 with more pockets that you'd need. Always with the pockets...

http://www.simmonsbilt.com/information-menu/simmons-bilt-gallery-page.html

Also, since when was a donkey jacket ever 'luxury'?

Donkey 'deluxe'! lol

 

[Big J]

I still have the notion of a Barnstormer, 8-12" longer than standard, with a long pile mouton collar, a la Manfred Von Richthoffen. A below-knee leather trench in the right hide would be quite something for rainwear, though.

Yeeees, that would be nice!

 

[Sloan1874]

Yeah I had one. Excellent if not altogether exciting nor trim fitting.
I like my 50's HBD better, but that got the JanSolo treatment with lots of custom stuff. A-2-esque buttoned collar, leather hem inside, corduroy pockets, and a nice heavy sheepie removable collar.

What ever happened to Jan? I used to love him and his tree.

 

[ButteMT61]

What ever happened to Jan? I used to love him and his tree.

Dunno, but he still lurks apparently...

 

[nick123]

What ever happened to Jan? I used to love him and his tree.

He built a treehouse. Doesn't get wifi up there. lol

 

[Big J]

Jan Solo, where are you~?