Another Aero Bootlegger thread...

[Pdxgeo]

I am heading up to Seattle on Saturday to meet with Carrie and get fitted for a BL. This is the jacket that will replace the DD Beck which fell through. I will be going with the STF "premier" version for fit reasons and I do love the arc on the back yoke.

I am considering many of their "brown" leathers and look forward to seeing them in person. Among the top contenders currently are the russet Vincenza, the tumbled HH(brown or cordovan), tumbled steer or perhaps goat.

I also want a fixed fur collar, leaning heavily towards the "irvin" at the moment. I did a mock up to see what the collar might look like. I don't care for the snap on collars as they often look too "fluffy" for my taste. I prefer the collar to look relatively solid and flat hence the fixed version.

Things I am considering and would love feedback on...

Fur color
D pocket (ala Carlos' amazing jacket) or regular zip pockets
Throat strap (I almost def want this as it was one of the features of the Beck 333 I really loved)

Thanks all!

 

[Pdxgeo]

...and a cordovan mock up

 

[rocketeer]

I am a big fan of natural coloured fleece, got it on my Thunderbay(see post) and though it looks fine on my black Vicenza I think a contrasting brown/ginger would go better with this.

 

[ton312]

That sounds like a very cool jacket indeed!! can't wait to see how the finished product turns out! Do keep us posted!

 

[ton312]

I am a big fan of natural coloured fleece, got it on my Thunderbay(see post) and though it looks fine on my black Vicenza I think a contrasting brown/ginger would go better with this.

I tend to agree...something a bit more complimentary to the color of the leather. The natural/white could be cool tho...

 

[Harris HTM]

Tumble steer? You mean battered steer?

 

[Pdxgeo]

Battered yes.

 

[Harris HTM]

Battered yes.

If you need it for riding then I'd not recommend it. I have a shackleton waistcoat made out of it, it is really soft and supple.

 

[Pdxgeo]

Not for riding but soft and supple sound good!

 

[Harris HTM]

Not for riding but soft and supple sound good!

Don't let the first impression of FQHH or heavy steer fool you though. With wear it becomes really soft as well (though heavier). For some reason I don't like the smell of my shackleton, actually it stinks compared to my FQHHs. Maybe the cow had already started rotting away.

 

[Pdxgeo]

This is the look I'm after...I think

 

[ton312]

This is the look I'm after...I think View attachment 62073

Well that looks damn good!

 

[El Marro]

This is the look I'm after...I think View attachment 62073

Very very nice!

 

[navetsea]

how many centuries does it take to arrive at that stage with urban indoor lifestyle?

 

[Monitor]

This is the look I'm after...I think View attachment 62073

Holy s***... This is Aero jacket, right?

 

[The dogs bollocks]

Anyone please now translate into English...LOL... TTFN...apt...what are you on about!


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[dan_t]

I think I'll watch this thread....
If I were to ever consider another jacket, an asymmetrical zip jacket might just be the one to fit into the collection.
Nice one!

 

[ton312]

how many centuries does it take to arrive at that stage with urban indoor lifestyle?

I think the CXL steer in brown could get here fairly quick. My Cordo steer is coming up on one year and showing some serious patina.

 

[Peter Bowden]

I think the CXL steer in brown could get here fairly quick. My Cordo steer is coming up on one year and showing some serious patina.
View attachment 62096

Beautiful colour

 

[ton312]

Beautiful colour

In my opinion the Cordovan is just beyond beautiful!