New Aero back designs

[Rudie]

I found it. Unfortunately there's only a thumbnail of the back, but you get the idea.

http://archive.is/w1FF

 

[HorseHide]

Am I the only one that loves this two-tone look? Because I do!

I'm with you Butte, amazing jacket (although the back is a bit "busy").

 

[Edward]

No, Edward, there were very distinct differences. The back had a very different design with the inverted pleat and the shirred yoke. There were light shoulder pads! The bottom front was like in the two tone jacket. THe cuffs looked completely different, it had two breast pockets and a curved pointed collar, not the standard shapeless Aero collar. This jacket was really something else.

I found it. Unfortunately there's only a thumbnail of the back, but you get the idea.

http://archive.is/w1FF

Ah, yes - I see what you mean about the differences on the front. The back ,eh, I still prefer the greater difference of the newer model. Is it the same front as this? Unfortunately, if it is as neat in the waist as I heard, I'd have to have one comically large on the shoulders to fit my gut. lol

 

[pauleway]

+1!!!

 

[handymike]

Rudie, I remember that 20's jacket. It really was different, and cool. These look very similar to the 30's slimfit to me.
I was too late on the 3 panel one when it was in the sale section ;-(

 

[Feraud]

Am I the only one that loves this two-tone look? Because I do!

You're not the only one, I love it!

 

[ButteMT61]

I could go for a little busy right now. And when that breaks in, it will be killer(er)!

 

[Plumbline]

I have two observations ...

1. I can't get two tone jackets .... it's either black or it's brown ( and Cordovan counts as redish dark brown) for me

2. Is it just me or is that jacket 4" too short for the wearer .... those adjusters aren't at waist level, or kidney level ... they're almost at CHEST level !!!!!

someone needs to explain this "wartime" / 1940's fit to me ..... it's beyond my current comprehension

The one piece back is cleanest and simplest and best IMHO ..... the rest is just too fussy and flash ... two tone with a triple panel back with pleats and contrast stitching, lordy that's the leather jacket equiv. of a loud Hawaian shirt .

There are some styling cues from jackets in the Schiffer bible and Rin Tanaka's books though. Very well put together though and I can see why some would like them. Nice to see some new creative designs as well ....

 

[Sloan1874]

One of the things I really like about the two-tone is that it's something that's just not being done by anybody else. We've all been talking about how the likes of Free Wheelers and the Japanese designs are making stuff that we'd all buy if we could afford/source over here, and to me, the attention to detail - contrast stitching inverted pleats with contrast backing - and overall look of it takes Aero into that area. Not for everyone, but there's plenty of other stuff out there and greater variety can only be a good thing.
I agree with Pl about the length in that pic, though. I'd prefer that jacket a little longer, but Insurrection's model always seems to wear his rather short.

 

[Fanch]

I will have to agree with Plumbline about two-tone jackets: Just not my cup of tea. From having visited Insurrection this past summer, I will say that Wade seems to prefer that his jackets fit close to the body. In my old age, I prefer a bit more breathing room but maybe not quite to the degree that Plumbline does. Not criticizing the fit that either Wade or Plumbline prefers since jacket fit is all about personal preference, and there is a range of "normal" for everything from torso fit to body and sleeve lengths.

 

[pauleway]

I do like the dipped front. From what I understand, and this is what I was told, the extra leather at the bottom was a status symbol of sorts during austerity times ie. more fabric, more expense.

Actually, the extra pieces of leather means they can take smaller cuts of leather and just sew them together instead of having to use one larger piece to make the jacket. So this would be a cheaper way to make a jacket!

 

[pauleway]

Am I the only one that loves this two-tone look? Because I do!

I have a 2-tone 30's HB on order f/Aero and hope to get it soon!

 

[majormajor]

Actually, the extra pieces of leather means they can take smaller cuts of leather and just sew them together instead of having to use one larger piece to make the jacket. So this would be a cheaper way to make a jacket!

That's very true. And the same can be said of the three piece back, I guess.

Somehow, I don't think we'll see the price at a lower point

 

[Sloan1874]

That did occur to me, but I'm not an expert, it was just what I was told *shrugs* However, looking forward to seeing your jacket when it arrives. I saw a very similar, if not the same one, at the factory and it's even nicer in the flesh (so to speak). If it'd been in my size, that would have been a very expensive day indeed.

 

[Edward]

One of the things I really like about the two-tone is that it's something that's just not being done by anybody else. We've all been talking about how the likes of Free Wheelers and the Japanese designs are making stuff that we'd all buy if we could afford/source over here, and to me, the attention to detail - contrast stitching inverted pleats with contrast backing - and overall look of it takes Aero into that area. Not for everyone, but there's plenty of other stuff out there and greater variety can only be a good thing.
I agree with Pl about the length in that pic, though. I'd prefer that jacket a little longer, but Insurrection's model always seems to wear his rather short.

Cropped and really tight is definitely the house style at Insurrection. I had always assumed it is because they are primarily selling them as bike leathers as much as fashion. Either that, or big fans of Joey Ramone.

 

[pauleway]

That's very true. And the same can be said of the three piece back, I guess.

Somehow, I don't think we'll see the price at a lower point

It would be true of the 3-piece back if it was just three pieces of leather sewn together, but it is pleated so there is extra work to make that back. Very nice detail BTW!

 

[tropicalbob]

Undoubtedly these are beautiful jackets, but I can't help wondering if we're not seeing them through the stylistic lens of the moment, when everything is unusually short and tight (the current Pee Wee Herman look). How might the jacket look five or ten years down the road?
The reason I wonder is because when I first went to London in 1971 (yikes) I wore a Western cowhide "Bolero" jacket that everyone said was a bit outdated. I heard that so often I wound up selling the thing, which financed a trip to Ibiza. Wish I still had it now, though. I can't imagine that the LHB I got last year will ever look too extreme in any era.

 

[ButteMT61]

I have a 2-tone 30's HB on order f/Aero and hope to get it soon!

I can't wait to see it. I really need an all-black jacket as I have none. And living in LA-LA land, I should have one. But this one has really got my eye(s). :eeek:

 

[Edward]

Undoubtedly these are beautiful jackets, but I can't help wondering if we're not seeing them through the stylistic lens of the moment, when everything is unusually short and tight (the current Pee Wee Herman look). How might the jacket look five or ten years down the road?
The reason I wonder is because when I first went to London in 1971 (yikes) I wore a Western cowhide "Bolero" jacket that everyone said was a bit outdated. I heard that so often I wound up selling the thing, which financed a trip to Ibiza. Wish I still had it now, though. I can't imagine that the LHB I got last year will ever look too extreme in any era.

I don't think too many folks round here exactly care about keeping up with the times.

 

[resortes805]

Undoubtedly these are beautiful jackets, but I can't help wondering if we're not seeing them through the stylistic lens of the moment, when everything is unusually short and tight (the current Pee Wee Herman look). How might the jacket look five or ten years down the road?/QUOTE]

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