Introducing the Aero Majestic!

[bn1966]

I've got a 50 year old suede jacket somewhere that's taken all I can throw at it! This thread has reminded me to retrieve it from the loft

 

[Edward]

Spoiler: Suede jacket

They feel luxurious.

You know what you are? An ENABLER!

Interesting belt arrangement on that jacket of yours.

 

[Sloan1874]

Seinfeld has got a lot to answer for! I do think, however, that almost any high street bought jacket is going to cause you problems the moment you start putting it under any hard wear. Thin, split leather that passes for high end stuff will scuff unattractively or develop tears well before FQHH or even mid-weight starts to look a bit frail; suede's just the same: if you choose a poor quality sample, it's going to have trouble coping with the elements. Even some of the bigger vintage-y off-the-peg names have been known to use very poor materials to make jackets. But I'll say it again: I think it's mad not to Scotch Guard any item.

 

[Edward]

Seinfeld has got a lot to answer for! I do think, however, that almost any high street bought jacket is going to cause you problems the moment you start putting it under any hard wear. Thin, split leather that passes for high end stuff will scuff unattractively or develop tears well before FQHH or even mid-weight starts to look a bit frail; suede's just the same: if you choose a poor quality sample, it's going to have trouble coping with the elements. Even some of the bigger vintage-y off-the-peg names have been known to use very poor materials to make jackets. But I'll say it again: I think it's mad not to Scotch Guard any item.

I think you'red right on the money with the Seinfeld reference! Definitely Scotch Guard; when I bought a pair of suede brogues some years ago, that was the first thing I did.

 

[tmitchell59]

I received a very nice note from Ken Calder. He is a gentleman.

 

[Boyo]

Additional Pic's of this posted today on the Aero Instagram account .. I think I might like the jacket better if the collar was suede also.. am I crazy?

 

[jacketjunkie]

Additional Pic's of this posted today on the Aero Instagram account .. I think I might like the jacket better if the collar was suede also.. am I crazy?

Nah, I don't like the russet collar and trim too much either. I have been thinking about dark seal HH trim instead of all-suede, but I would take either version over the displayed one.

 

[willyto]

Suede jackets usually have the collar and inside area of the zipper in regular leather. Must be something to avoid quick damage to the areas of more abuse. I actually like that the side buckles are regular leather because those get abused really fast in suede.

If I had to order my own I would probably use goatskin for the collar too. Keep it the same leather.

 

[Hide'n'seek]

The leather sections ie...Collar, facings, pockets trim etc are not a secondary leather they are the same hide simply flipped over. This suede is very unique in that the reverse side has a full grain leather unlike most suede that have a nap on both sides. The collar etc are the very same hide as the body just reversed to show the grain. This is done to both give protection at high wear areas and also give slight two tone element. Other leathers such as horsehide are not an option as they would have a completely different characteristics in erms of drape, weight etc.

 

[willyto]

The leather sections ie...Collar, facings, pockets trim etc are not a secondary leather they are the same hide simply flipped over. This suede is very unique in that the reverse side has a full grain leather unlike most suede that have a nap on both sides. The collar etc are the very same hide as the body just reversed to show the grain. This is done to both give protection at high wear areas and also give slight two tone element. Other leathers such as horsehide are not an option as they would have a completely different characteristics in erms of drape, weight etc.

That makes a lot more sense. This hide could make for an interesting reversible jacket then.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Any pictures of the Dark Sand version?

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Would they do the whole jacket finished side showing? It would wear better, and probably look just as nice.

 

[jeo]

Would they do the whole jacket finished side showing? It would wear better, and probably look just as nice.

Was thinking the exact same thing


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[Edward]

Additional Pic's of this posted today on the Aero Instagram account .. I think I might like the jacket better if the collar was suede also.. am I crazy?

It's a personal aesthetic preference - though note that the original jackets were all made this way as while the wearer could be careful to avoid staining the body, the collar and cuffs are parts of a jacket which will always gather sweat stains (think of a white cotton shirt that still looks clean by 6pm on a hot day, but when you look inside the cuffs and collar....). Making them smooth-side out keeps those especially vulnerable bits easy-clean.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

The smooth side bits should be in the rust color for contrast.

 

[willyto]

I will just leave these links here:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3878

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3879

Sample batches of the leather in different styles:

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3876

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=3856

 

[barnabus]

Cor! That Aeromarine looks pretty excellent.

 

[torfjord]

They all look excellent! I think I prefer the rust over the sand though. Too bad I can’t buy anymore jackets for a time since I went all wild and got two new Aero’s in a short time. Otherwise I’d be all over that. I really like the idea of having a suede jacket.


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[Graemsay]

Does anyone else think that the heavier weight Majestic goatskin would be great? I wonder if Aero has any of the sample hide left...

I'm liking the rust a lot. It looks a bit redder than the previous batch.

 

[Peter Bowden]

A period advert for suede jackets