Aero/LVC Rockabilly now called Rockafella in size 36, received today.

[Denton]

Hm, I don't know, guys. You know a lot more about leather than I do, so if it doesn't look like goat to you, you are probably right. On the other hand, I think the word from Aero is that they used goat leather for these jackets.

The issue could be that I took pictures of the panels that had interesting patina and creasing. Some of the other panels have a more uniform, pebbly surface.

Tropicalbob, I remember that zhz's measurements seemed alarmingly small, and the jacket looked small when I first held it, but the fit is excellent. The jacket's shape is not at all like the shape of my body -- it's an unnatural shape with inhuman angles -- but quite comfortable. I have always liked the collar.

 

[Rudie]

Denton, it's horse [edit: wrote goat but meant horse]. I am the one who convinced Ken to bring this jacket back and make me a one-off. As it turned out very well they decided to make the jacket available to everyone. Ken told me that the LVC batch came in mid-weight horse and in whipcord.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

What is whipcord..??

 

[Rudie]

A fabric of either worsted wool or cotton high twist yarn with a diagonal rib.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Thanks Rudie

 

[Sloan1874]

That's the flattest-looking goat I've ever seen then. Stuff must've been pressed to death in tanning.

 

[Capesofwrath]

You can see the grain on the pocket facings.

 

[Rudie]

Haha, I meant horse, of course.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Post from October 2014...

A description on an old ebay listing of this jacket.
"This beautiful brown steerhide leather 1930s-style jacket was manufactured for LVC by Aero Leather for the A/W 03 collection in a size 40 with a copper coloured viscose lining. It has a half belted rear, two side pockets and one external buttoned chest pocket."

 

[Rudie]

Lol, I just realized I made the same mistake twice. I had already answered to this thread stating it was goat when in fact I meant to write horse.

Confusion to our enemies!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

..or perhaps storse, maybe..

Whatever it is, it's a beautiful hide and stylish jacket..!!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

...but it sure ain't goat...

 

[zhz]

Hm, I don't know, guys. You know a lot more about leather than I do, so if it doesn't look like goat to you, you are probably right. On the other hand, I think the word from Aero is that they used goat leather for these jackets.

The issue could be that I took pictures of the panels that had interesting patina and creasing. Some of the other panels have a more uniform, pebbly surface.

Tropicalbob, I remember that zhz's measurements seemed alarmingly small, and the jacket looked small when I first held it, but the fit is excellent. The jacket's shape is not at all like the shape of my body -- it's an unnatural shape with inhuman angles -- but quite comfortable. I have always liked the collar.

I am glad to know it is fit you well and you like the jacket.

 

[Denton]

Ah, now I understand! It's a relief to see Rudie's information from the maker lining up with the impressions of the leather connoisseurs. Thanks everyone, thanks again to zhz for the jacket, and a big thanks to Rudie for reviving this style.

 

[Denton]

I'm satisfied that we have solved the mystery, but here are a couple additional pictures:

 

[Superfluous]

^ Definitely GoHoSt hide.

 

[tropicalbob]

Looking over the photos in this thread I'm developing a serious lust for this jacket. Funny how certain jackets, such as the Pegasus Marseille Luftwaffe, look too "young" in the advertising shots but much more wearable in the wild. I'm seeing this in black after a year or two of wear. Thank you, Denton, for the additional photos.

 

[nick123]

Looking over the photos in this thread I'm developing a serious lust for this jacket. Funny how certain jackets, such as the Pegasus Marseille Luftwaffe, look too "young" in the advertising shots but much more wearable in the wild. I'm seeing this in black after a year or two of wear. Thank you, Denton, for the additional photos.

Totally a TBob jacket. You could wear it. I think that goat suede would look pretty good on you. But I don't know what you look like. But still. I can sense goat suede or russet Vicenza for TBob.

 

[Rudie]

This is Aero's old goatskin.

This is my Rockafella in the new goatskin.

 

[Chris7273]

Thread resurrection

Would this jacket be Ok with Cherry Horsehide ?