Custom 30's German bike jacket

[John Lever]

It's back !
A completely new jacket that is 3 inches [75 mm] shorter and 2 inches [ 50 mm]tighter around the waist. I also followed Dave's suggestion to take 1 inch [25 mm ] off the sleeves. The alpaca lining is dark chocolate brown, the sleeves are lined with purple satin.
The leather is front quarter Vintage brown horse hide. Buttons are grey brown horn.
I am so pleased now as it's a perfect fit and achieves the exact look I was after. Aero are going to produce this jacket and asked me to name it. So I have called it Radjacke, a shortened version of motorradjacke. I quite like Rad as it's modern sounding and Jack can also be a nick name for John as well as German [jacke]for jacket.
I included the blurred front shot because it gives the truest representation of colour

Aero have been amazing throughout this process. In these days of hardship it says a great deal about a company that gives this level of service and product quality.
A big thanks to Amanda, Will and Moira Johnstone who made the jacket.

 

[buler]

John, amazing jacket! The fit looks perfect. Thanks for posting it.

Bill

 

[Creeping Past]

Great work, John. Just right.

Getting it into production is a tribute to your keen eye.

 

[Rufus]

Splendid new jacket Mr Lever, Sir.

It's very unusual to see the german 1930s style jacket as new.. did they make the pattern for you?

Love the colour, and the alpaca lining, and the sleeve colouring, very nice touch.

I very much want a button up jacket from Aero as my next.

You've given me plenty to think about!

Cheers, rufus

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Now yer talkin....
HD

 

[scotrace]

An extraordinary jacket, with really fine proportions and just the right hide for it.

 

[eClairvaux]

Very nice jacket indeed!

Not sure about the name though! "Rad" is used for bicycle in German, never for motorcycle. If you name it "Radjacke" everyone will think it's got something to do with the Tour de France and such.

A rather old fashioned term for motorcycle is "Krad", which is a short form for "Kraftrad" (Kraft means Power), which is still in use in legal texts.

So if you add in a K and name it "Kradjacke" instead of "Radjacke" you will have gained a lot of authenticity.

That being said, can't wait to get one of those

 

[Edward]

ooohhhhhhh my, I love the look of that. Colour me sorely tempted (am off to ebay to buy a ski mask, thence to the bank..... ).

 

[zetwal]

WOW!

 

[John Lever]

Splendid new jacket Mr Lever, Sir.

It's very unusual to see the german 1930s style jacket as new.. did they make the pattern for you?

Love the colour, and the alpaca lining, and the sleeve colouring, very nice touch.

I very much want a button up jacket from Aero as my next.

You've given me plenty to think about!

Cheers, rufus

Rufus,
It's a copy of a very old jacket I have. It was a gift from someone in Berlin.
This is the second jacket I have had made, the first one was too long.
I am quite chuffed with the result and told Will how pleased I am.
If anyone wants one just contact Amanda at Aero.
I'll see what Will thinks of Kradjacke.

 

[jamespibworth@n]

Congratulations John.

Worth the hassle to get it right.

Good to see this collaboration have a happy ending.

Aero can expect a flood of custom jacket orders now!

James.

 

[celtic]

i really dig the looks of that.

 

[JanSolo]

Hi John,

that jacket just looks plain beautiful. Cut, fit, choice of leather...everything is dead on. :eusa_clap

I have to agree with "eClairvaux" concerning the name. "Kradjacke" would be much more accurate with a nice "vintage linguistic appeal". If I hear the word "Kradjacke" I immediatly get the picture: Guy on his Horex or Adler, already late, no helmet, no speed limit, on the way to see his "Liebchen" and take her out for Hans Albers' latest film...

Coole Jacke, Mensch!!

 

[H.Johnson]

Rufus,
It's a copy of a very old jacket I have. It was a gift from someone in Berlin.
This is the second jacket I have had made, the first one was too long.
I am quite chuffed with the result and told Will how pleased I am.
If anyone wants one just contact Amanda at Aero.
I'll see what Will thinks of Kradjacke.

Surely 'Kraftradjacke' is motorcycle jacket in German?

 

[Creeping Past]

Don't forget't Teutonic tendency t'wards contractions, old chap.

 

[Spitfire]

Congrats on an amazing jacket!!!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[feltfan]

Love that jacket. The angles really capture the time.
Wonder if it would be okay for someone who does not
have the "slim fit". Someday...

 

[Creeping Past]

John, I notice that the arms are a 2-piece construction, unlike the Highwayman, which is a multi-piece job.

Was this a customisation or an adaptation of an 'arm style' from another jacket?

This is a great jacket? Have I mentioned that...?

 

[BellyTank]

Surely 'Kraftradjacke' is motorcycle jacket in German?

Kraftrad to Krad- an abbreviation, a corruption.

Nice work, John- make mine goatskin.



B
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[Dinerman]

That's one of the best looking jackets I've seen in these parts.