New Aero, 30's HB 2-Tone

[pauleway]

Here are pics of my new Aero 2-Tone 30's HB that I promised. Vintage FQHH brown with black trim. Black cotton drill lined.

 

[majormajor]

Quite subtle two-tone, which is nice

 

[wdw]

Quite subtle two-tone, which is nice

Agreed. Relatively subtle and all the better for that. The inner pocket's a nice touch. Looks good on you, too.

 

[nabottle]

Very nice 2-tone.

 

[wild_balls]

Great fit, good choice!

 

[Sloan1874]

+1

 

[pauleway]

Agreed. Relatively subtle and all the better for that. The inner pocket's a nice touch. Looks good on you, too.

I did not request the inner pocket welting to be 2-toned, but was pleasantly suprised when I first saw it. A bonus touch they threw in!

 

[saucerfiend]

Looks Great! Enjoy it!

Brian

 

[ButteMT61]

That's a cool jacket - and I'm sure it's better in person 'cause those pics are weird. Try some of the jacket too in a different light or camera. I dig the subtle job!

 

[pauleway]

That's a cool jacket - and I'm sure it's better in person 'cause those pics are weird. Try some of the jacket too in a different light or camera. I dig the subtle job!

Pics are from my daughters phone, best I can do. The jacket is a lot better in person - nice deep brown w/the black trim. Some of the pics have snow flakes in them but this is Western NY so its just another cold, wintery day. The good thing about our weather is I'll have plenty of time to break in my new leather!!

 

[ButteMT61]

That 'splains it. it's the cold - probably made the lens foggy.

 

[Fanch]

I really like the appearance and fit. The first thought that came to my mind was "subtle" before I saw what others had said.

 

[Edward]

Nice; it will be interesting to see how it ages. I would love to see black and Cordovan mixed.

 

[Swoosed]

Thats a beauty, i like the 2 tone, never thought i would. how are the arm holes. mine are too high, have to send it back.

 

[schitzo]

That is an excellent length and a nice trim fit on you sir. Would I be right in assuming you have not sized up for this jacket?

 

[majormajor]

how are the arm holes. mine are too high, have to send it back.

You know, I often think that the question of armhole size is not sufficiently addressed by modern recreators of "vintage" styles.

As a collector of some quite old jackets, I have to say that many old patterns are simply unsuitable for modern wear. I guess we are, generally, a different shape, nowadays.

LVC are particularly guilty of this, but I think some of our leather jacket "recreators" should be more mindful of modern physiques when cutting patterns. A jacket that cuts under the armpits is a pain. A jacket that costs $1000 and cuts under the armpits is a very expensive pain......

Would it be too much trouble to publish armhole diameters - and to be able to specify what diameter was suitable for your particular fit?

 

[schitzo]

MM's concerns are particularly apt for this model. I could manage a 38 - my true size - were it not for the armholes.

 

[pauleway]

That is an excellent length and a nice trim fit on you sir. Would I be right in assuming you have not sized up for this jacket?

Schitz - My suit size is 42 short, and this is a size 42 with the sleeves shortened(24" f/shoulder seam to end of cuff), normal 24" back length for this model!

 

[Swoosed]

"A jacket that cuts under the armpits is a pain. A jacket that costs $1000 and cuts under the armpits is a very expensive pain......"

tell me about it my pits are killing me!

 

[pauleway]

Thats a beauty, i like the 2 tone, never thought i would. how are the arm holes. mine are too high, have to send it back.

Armholes are OK. Jacket rides up a little when raising arms, but that is normal for this style. The only way to solve that problem is under-arm gussets, which Aero will not do, and would be historically inaccurate. The fit is perfect (with sweater) and fits like I went to Scotland and Ken measured me himself, I couldn't be more pleased with the fit!