This is all Superfluous' fault ;-)

[SpeedRcrX]

I know, I know it's been more than a year since I posted something on the lounge, sorry, life is quite hetic...

But I have a good reason to come back!

In 2018, Craig aka @Superfluous posted a new Cross-zip by RMC in wool with leather trims.
I like the concept a lot but it is RMC, meaning it's pricey and I can't customize the size...

In october, I wanted to buy a new jacket (I haven't since my B3) and didn't know what kind of jacket I wanted and I had enough leather jackets (don't throw stones at me, I know you can't have enough jackets in your closet) then I remembered Craig's post.

So I decided on a cross zip in wool.

Naturally I talk to Holly at Aero and she put Sam in the loop (my usual contact for all my Aero jackets) for this little project of mine.

So we talk measurements, the fit, the materials...

And this is what we come up with :

- Hooch Hauler
- Navy Melton Wool with navy vicenza trims
- Navy thread
- Leather : top collar, facings, halfbelt and pocket welts
- Brass antique hardware
- Buchanan blue tartan for the lining (to go with my scraf from Lochcarron)

I was quite excited to see the result...

And today I get it, the Hooch Hauler is stunning and of course the fit is superb.
I will let you judge the final result :

 

[Sloan1874]

Fantastic! A perfect fit. Good to have you back.

 

[JMax]

Wow, best looking wool version of a typically leather jacket that I have seen...ever. Looks perfect, as is the fit.

And welcome back, even though you never truly left.

 

[ton312]

Wow!!! Incredible! I can tell you first hand speed your version absolutely destroys the RMC! I bought one and returned it. Brilliant design! Perfect fit. Congrats!!

 

[Tom71]

Bonjour, Madame!

Great Design and perfect fit! Really the Rock’n’Roll version of a USN Peacoat!

 

[ton312]

Can’t stop eyeballing this. Brilliant application of the midnight blue. Man I seriously want this jacket. It’s PERFECT! First thing I’ve seen in a long while that made me say “WOW!”

 

[red devil]

Quelle bonne surprise!

The fit is pretty much spot on

 

[Tom71]

Can’t stop eyeballing this. Brilliant application of the midnight blue. Man I seriously want this jacket. It’s PERFECT! First thing I’ve seen in a long while that made me say “WOW!”

Same!

Ton, let’s do a shortcut to the Primo HWM stunt: You order your Hoch Hauler, make everybody’s mouths water - then pass it on to me... (the sibling to your blue HWM is still my favourite jacket in quite a big collection).

 

[SpeedRcrX]

Can’t stop eyeballing this. Brilliant application of the midnight blue. Man I seriously want this jacket. It’s PERFECT! First thing I’ve seen in a long while that made me say “WOW!”

I was sure it would catch your eye!
This is not midnight blue chromexcel but navy Vicenza.

 

[Peacoat]

Je l'aime. Good to see you back. I wondered the other day where you were.

 

[Carlos840]

That looks great, the combo of blue leather and blue wool is amazing, and i think it really works well with the red/blue denim.
You really nailed it, well done!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

YES! Very nice..and compliments your style..!!
HD

 

[oneterrifichog]

Really nice combination of a lighter leather with the melton wool! The lining is perfect. Great job designing this and Aero as always did great work. Glad to see you back on TFL. I am sending these photos over to my daughter to see as well.

 

[Bfd70]

Triumphant return.

 

[Mysteryo]

C'est superbe, bravo! Excellente idée, et il te va très bien

 

[nick123]

@SpeedRcrX

you, miss, have STYLE

 

[Blackadder]

It's beautiful. Love the navy leather especially. Would switch to leather cuffs if I ever order one though. Would struggle with the choice of lining too. Whether a red contrast or a matching blue like yours. The back is stunning. Better than any of the Japanese repros I have ever seen.

 

[Superfluous]

Outstanding in every respect!!! A triumph of design and fit.

I have one suggestion: ask Aero to give you a royalty for every sale of this new design, because they are sure to sell many more in the next few months. In fact, Aero should name this jacket the “Speedy” in your honor.

Happy holidays @SpeedRcrX — this is a great gift to yourself.

 

[Mich486]

Cleverly spec’ed!! Love it!


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[hondurasdave47]

Now THAT’S how you make a comeback!


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