What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Hh121]

Too bad we are not in the same size otherwise I would like to offer free break-in service. @roadking04

 

[zebedee]

Lockdown extended for ten more days. I have easily enough basic food, clean water and seasonings, but I had not accurately laid in the amount of Italian red wine, bracing scotch or cold beer I would need in this eventuality.

Nothing for it but to sit around drinking strong coffee and listening to Scott Walker in a Cafe Racer. I've smashed the hell out of this one:

 

[Wanou]

Wow! that is an amazing looking jacket !! How comfortable is the august? Ive considered this jacket multiple times

Thank you, Caber. It's of course quite stiff (it press on the chest when zipped up wearing a thin sweater) and the armholes seem to be a bit low (I took my size), but it remains comfortable and the little adjustable straps on each side do have a big influence on how fitted you want to feel in your jacket. The only real complaint I have would be the sleeves, which are shorter than I asked (0,5" margin of error), but that's a variable.

 

[Jaime]

Almost Summer. Almost.

 

[Marc mndt]

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Almost Summer. Almost.

This is the LVC 30s Menlo / Skyfall jacket right? Awesome!

 

[Caber]

Thank you, Caber. It's of course quite stiff (it press on the chest when zipped up wearing a thin sweater) and the armholes seem to be a bit low (I took my size), but it remains comfortable and the little adjustable straps on each side do have a big influence on how fitted you want to feel in your jacket. The only real complaint I have would be the sleeves, which are shorter than I asked (0,5" margin of error), but that's a variable.

No issues with it pressing on your neck or shoulders?

 

[Trenchfriend]

Navy blue fieldjacket parka, all the time.

 

[Wanou]

No issues with it pressing on your neck or shoulders?

Actually, yes, just a bit when I bend my arms. But I put the blame on the lack of breaking. As I am not yet accustomed to aero leather's jacket, I may be wrong, I don't know.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Got the blues today...

 

[Will Zach]

Lockdown extended for ten more days. I have easily enough basic food, clean water and seasonings, but I had not accurately laid in the amount of Italian red wine, bracing scotch or cold beer I would need in this eventuality.

Nothing for it but to sit around drinking strong coffee and listening to Scott Walker in a Cafe Racer. I've smashed the hell out of this one:

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Hang in there man. I have a coworker in Shanghai, she said it's been tough with basic food staples during the lockdown. Hopefully they bring it under control soon.

 

[Coriu]

My new Montgomery Ward-nothing like putting on an old horsehide that's about my age. Smells like old Horsehide and a bar. Nothing like the smell of old horsehide in the morning.

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Wanna be old school cool? This is THE look for which to strive. Jeans that show some wear. Same with the shoes/boots. Hair that is natural, not coifed. Throw in a wallet chain if you'd like. Bravo!

 

[Will Zach]

You know what I am wearing today. Indoors, outdoors, as pajamas, you name it.

 

[JCSD]

I used to have a strong preference for single piece back designs in my leather jackets because I wanted to highlight the beauty of the hide used. Recently I’ve been delving into more intricate backs like this Johnson Leathers Aviator Cross Zip. I have something along those lines being built as we speak by a different maker and, needless to say, I’m very excited.

 

[marker2037]

Ooe Yofukuten Cossack

Vintage Lee 101J 22 1/8” back. Thanks @TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

Just for fun today, here is the comparison of the Aero 101J in jerky. Ken nailed the cut on this. So close to the original with the just right amount of tweaks to the dimensions to make it work best for leather. 22 3/4” back

And since Macie didn’t make any of the other photos that Luna snuck into…

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Ooe Yofukuten Cossack

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Vintage Lee 101J 22 1/8” back. Thanks @TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

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Just for fun today, here is the comparison of the Aero 101J in jerky. Ken nailed the cut on this. So close to the original with the just right amount of tweaks to the dimensions to make it work best for leather. 22 3/4” back

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And since Macie didn’t make any of the other photos that Luna snuck into…

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great looks all around. Glad the jacket was a good fit for you. And yeah, that leather version is spot on. Wow what a great jacket. I ended up grabbing a Bravestar version of the lee 101j. Definitely longer and trimmer sleeves. I need to post a pic of that here. I still have another original one from the lates 70s/early 80s too for when I'm feeling old school LOL.

 

[Jaime]

This is the LVC 30s Menlo / Skyfall jacket right? Awesome!

It is! And thank you, it is one of my favorites!

 

[7amza]

I used to have a strong preference for single piece back designs in my leather jackets because I wanted to highlight the beauty of the hide used. Recently I’ve been delving into more intricate backs like this Johnson Leathers Aviator Cross Zip. I have something along those lines being built as we speak by a different maker and, needless to say, I’m very excited.

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very cool jacket and perfect fit!

 

[ton312]

Was hoping my other Browns Beach would be delivered today but no dice. Sitting 15 miles to the west at a delivery facility for the 3rd day straight. Anyway, just finished laying the final structural iron on top of the Hancock building and will be playing with Oscar Brown jr tonight at the Green Mill.
There might be a few holes in that story.

 

[Will Zach]

^^
You upped your photo game, too!

 

[ton312]

^^
You upped your photo game, too!

They didn’t have color back then. LOL.