New Hooch Hauler Jacket Arrived in NZ

[welltailoredsuit]

Hey all,

I posted back in June/July about the prospect of getting a jacket from Aero Leather. I'm not a biker or in any way associated with that scene but I wanted a high quality leather jacket... so I stayed well away from the actual motorcycle jackets on offer.

I went ahead with an order of a size 38 Italian Horse hide Vicenza Hooch Hauler in Black. And three months later, it's finally here in New Zealand. I have to say, it's quite the jacket -- I'm very pleased with it. It's a perfect fit.

Generally pleased with Aero leather. They quickly answered my many emails about my concerns that the sleeve length would be too long. I went with the standard 25" back and sleeve length and they got the fit bang on. It is a very stiff garment, so I hope that changes into something a bit softer

The downside was importing into NZ. This has nothing to do with Aero Leather of course. Just for any other NZers here, get ready for a big bill. I had to pay import duty, tax and many handling fees. DHL even charged me $12 just to pay all the other fees!

I can highly recommend Aero Leather. It always seems a bit of a risk to order such a garment off the internet but Aero made it easy and fairly risk free. I'm interested in their line of knitwear as well. Though that will likely wait a few months since we're heading into summer here in NZ...

 

[Bigbenbs]

Let's see some pictures!

 

[Salatape]

Hey all,

I posted back in June/July about the prospect of getting a jacket from Aero Leather. I'm not a biker or in any way associated with that scene but I wanted a high quality leather jacket... so I stayed well away from the actual motorcycle jackets on offer.

I went ahead with an order of a size 38 Italian Horse hide Vicenza Hooch Hauler in Black. And three months later, it's finally here in New Zealand. I have to say, it's quite the jacket -- I'm very pleased with it. It's a perfect fit.

Generally pleased with Aero leather. They quickly answered my many emails about my concerns that the sleeve length would be too long. I went with the standard 25" back and sleeve length and they got the fit bang on. It is a very stiff garment, so I hope that changes into something a bit softer

The downside was importing into NZ. This has nothing to do with Aero Leather of course. Just for any other NZers here, get ready for a big bill. I had to pay import duty, tax and many handling fees. DHL even charged me $12 just to pay all the other fees!

I can highly recommend Aero Leather. It always seems a bit of a risk to order such a garment off the internet but Aero made it easy and fairly risk free. I'm interested in their line of knitwear as well. Though that will likely wait a few months since we're heading into summer here in NZ...

I hear ya

 

[Lit Up]

I had to pay import duty, tax and many handling fees. DHL even charged me $12 just to pay all the other fees!

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[HoosierDaddy]

No photos..?? Really..??

 

[Colin G]

 

[welltailoredsuit]

 

[welltailoredsuit]

Here it is!

I was sized for wearing a T-shirt and in the pic I'm wearing a very bulky hoodie. Still fits great.

Having worn the jacket a few times now, I prefer having the collar raised, rather than lowered as shown in the pic.

 

[barnabus]

Looks really good!

 

[welltailoredsuit]

I bought a pair of boots to match:

 

[Edward]

Jacket looks great; it's amazing how radically different it looks from my Bootlegger, which is cordovan. (This makes me consider that a second one in another colour might be a good idea..... mwahahahahaha)

What are the boots? They look like a great daily wearer that can be dressed up or down with ease.

 

[willyto]

It fits you really great!

 

[welltailoredsuit]

What are the boots? They look like a great daily wearer that can be dressed up or down with ease.

The boots are a paratrooper style boot handmade in Italy. I ordered them through the store that usually makes my suits.

 

[sweetfights]

Great jacket/fit.
The boots are a win too. Splendid ensemble!