Aero Rockafella

[Canuck Panda]

The fit came together well, I think. I lengthened the body a half inch over stock and shortened the sleeves an inch. In hindsight, maybe the bottom opening could have come in just a touch, but it’s still good. The blackened brown Vic suits the style, though I think this is a jacket that will look better with age (something I don’t say about all of them). I opted for black stitching, which does subdue the piping a little, but it seems to work. Julie knocked it out of the park as far as construction goes.

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Perfect! Congrats. The Rockafella is a great jacket. You've knocked this one outta the park.

 

[Aloysius]

What stopped me from ordering one when the new site launched was that the suede didn’t seem to be an option. I ought to ask Aero if it is still around.

 

[Canuck Panda]

What stopped me from ordering one when the new site launched was that the suede didn’t seem to be an option. I ought to ask Aero if it is still around.

That rust suede is nice. I think it's a rough out, so there is grain on the other side and they just use the flesh side out. I remember seeing a Rockafella made in that on Instagram I think The sale page suede Herc was calling my name, but I've got a few things to tick off my Aero list first. Their new price with the newsite discount is a one-two lights out combo to my wallet.

 

[ton312]

Perfect!!!

 

[Pandemic]

Does anyone have a pic of the original 1930s jacket?

 

[Pandemic]

A common ‘criticism’ I get of this pattern is that ‘it looks too 1970s’. Not that I really care that much, but it would be nice to drop a 1930s pic or ad of this model in response.

 

[handymike]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-rockafella.79376/post-2933529

This is the only one I’ve seen.
Nothing wrong with the 70s vibe!
That’s why I’d want it anyway.

 

[Marc mndt]

A common ‘criticism’ I get of this pattern is that ‘it looks too 1970s’. Not that I really care that much, but it would be nice to drop a 1930s pic or ad of this model in response.