Cafe Racer Collar Dilemma

[dortiz]

Looking for the perfect cafe Racer. Biggest issue is my collar struggle. I like the the more mandarinish (if thats a word) style that I see in the LW and even the Schott 141 and 644hh. Also not a fan of the Bi swing back versus straight back.
Any makers I am missing or styles that solve my riddle with with a quality product. In a perfect world if Schott was good their style attracts me the most...the HH is just not good enough. Aero is my dream but that short, shirt style collar bugs me. I asked Stuart at LW if he could make the straight or plain back and he said no. Argh..I just want a jacket.
Any one wanting to post pics of the cafe Racers too would be fun.
Thanks,
Dave O.

 

[HighandDry]

I know that John at Goodwear is not taking new orders, but his cafe racer is very nice. Also, I'm sure that he would be willing to work with you on the collar. Also Insurection is coming out with their J100 repro, so maybe give them a call.

 

[nicholasb]

Aero

Lost Worlds

Are these the two collar styles?

...and the Good Wear - which appears to be similar to Aero and probably a more vintage style.

 

[Southernwayfare]

I don't have a solution but I have the same opinion. In a perfect world, I'd like a plain back Aero Cafe Racer with a Schott / LW type collar. It may be worth discussing it with Aero. They may be able to do a custom job. Please post the result if you go that route.

 

[jimmer_5]

I am almost positive that if you could explain what you want well enough, Aero would modify the collar for you. I have acafe racer on order now that I went the opposite direction with - I had them put a highwayman style collar on it.

They will also make a cafe racer witha plain back - there are a few members here who have had that done. They also have a less obtrusive action-back that you can order - it's the "highwayman style" action back.

Hope this helps - Jim

 

[dortiz]

You guys totally understand! The photos show exact differences in the collars I like.
Sounds like Aero may save they day. Plus its what I really wanted.
For custom changes who is the best to order through?
Aero UK (Amanda?), Aero USA (Mark) or Insurrection?

Thanks for the help so far. I feel back on track. Jacket fatigue can take you down : )

 

[mrc]

You guys totally understand! The photos show exact differences in the collars I like.
Sounds like Aero may save they day. Plus its what I really wanted.
For custom changes who is the best to order through?
Aero UK (Amanda?), Aero USA (Mark) or Insurrection?

Thanks for the help so far. I feel back on track. Jacket fatigue can take you down : )

IMHO, go with Insurrection. Wade and Will (Will at Aero) really connect. Wade also has a ton of knowledge about a wide variety of cafe' racer collars and cafe' racers in general. With Wade you'll want to talk about hardware, different back styles, sizing, HH facing, *collar style,* body / arm length, liner options, etc. I think you'll be very happy!

 

[dortiz]

Dang nabbit I need to learn to be more patient... I emailed Mark already. Well, lets see what happens.

 

[mrc]

Dang nabbit I need to learn to be more patient... I emailed Mark already. Well, lets see what happens.

Insurrection might already have what you want in stock too. I bought my Aero racer there off-the-rack and I wouldn't have changed one thing about it had I gone custom. I'm glad I didn't have the wait time, yet I can definitely see why people wait for these jackets, given their extraordinary quality.

 

[eClairvaux]

I own an Aero Cafe Racer with a plain back and a longer collar strap with two buttons on it. So I can confirm that they will make other variations for you. Btw. the LW version seems to busy for my liking.

 

[dortiz]

Any chance you have a photo? : )

 

[mrc]

Any chance you have a photo? : )

I got one last week and still am trying to get my girlfriend to snap some good photos of me in it. I simply love it!

Yet, here are some photos from Insurrection's website.

 

[dortiz]

First of all congrats on a great coat.
At the same time you are not on the same page as this thread. I know that's fantastic but its not what I want and what we are discussing.
Looking for pics of the plain back and searching for that with a different collar. In no way am I taking away from your coat, its money. Just want something different

 

[mrc]

First of all congrats on a great coat.
At the same time you are not on the same page as this thread. I know that's fantastic but its not what I want and what we are discussing.
Looking for pics of the plain back and searching for that with a different collar. In no way am I taking away from your coat, its money. Just want something different

I just went back to see what you were looking for...not just a mandarin collar! Call John Chapman at Good Wear for one of his Buco replicas or call Insurrection for one of theirs. Each can put any type of collar on that you'd like.

 

[dortiz]

I just went back to see what you were looking for...not just a mandarin collar! Call John Chapman at Good Wear for one of his Buco replicas or call Insurrection for one of theirs. Each can put any type of collar on that you'd like.

Thanks, by the way any chance you saw a plain back when you were in the store?

 

[Faster]

Thanks, by the way any chance you saw a plain back when you were in the store?

They have a lot for sure. And if they're all sold out, you can custom order. Yet, I don't think you'll have to. Example: all of their PLUs have plain, non-gusseted backs.

 

[eClairvaux]

Any chance you have a photo? : )

I'll be taking one for you next week, but won't be near home until tuesday.

 

[dortiz]

I'll be taking one for you next week, but won't be near home until tuesday.

THANKS! That's well worth waiting for. Travel safe.

 

[dortiz]

Solved!!

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[Southernwayfare]

Solved!!

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What's the story on this jacket? Maker, details, etc. Looks great. Is this eClairvaux's jacket from Aero?