This is not to say that it is objectively bad, I simply do not like it personally. This is stock. There is one major issue on the bottom lining of the jacket, however. This is not just me speaking either. However, you can absolutely feel free to disregard his statement here. The real star of the show is the leather. We can dress you from head to toe.…” Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. The grain is less even and more variated. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out /  They also offer certain levels of customization as well. Greg told me that he wanted to remake the jacket, but Aero said otherwise. Jul 30, 2019 - Aero Leather Clothing on Instagram: “This is one beautifully broken in 1930s Half Belt in Brown Front Quarter Horsehide. As always, these are NOT affiliate links. This is partly why Freewheelers jackets are so ridiculously drool-worthy. #aeroleather #aeroleatherclothing #heavyleather #heritage #leather #leatherjacket #horween #horsehide #madeinscotland #vintage #menswear #vintagestyle #mensstyle #style #workwear #ruggedstyle #1920 I know I was obese before I started losing weight, but I don’t know where the exact lines are drawn. While there is good reason for that in some ways, we have learned that the “standard” is not always the best. 7,995 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from ‘aeroleather’ hashtag To be clear, the construction on this jacket is not poor. In the eyes of many, they are responsible for kickstarting the repro leather jacket craze. Aero is a staple of the leather jacket world. I would take a Badalassi jacket over a jacket made of any other leather, including any non-Shinki horsehide. Describing leather quality is not the easiest, but I will say that Badalassi certainly was confirmed as my second favorite leather after Shinki horsehide with this jacket. Again, I want to point out that I do not think that this means that Aeros patterns are all poor. ( Log Out /  Every Aero jacket is manufactured on the premises here in Scotland where each garment is made from start to finish by an individual machinist, each taking immense pride in his or her work, there is no production line at Aero. The stitches per inch mostly stay consistent and the stitch lines are usually quite clean and straight. 21.4k Followers, 2,480 Following, 814 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Aero Leather Clothing (@aeroleatherclothing) That jacket design looks gorgeous. However, it did make me appreciate the beauty of Freewheelers’ patterns even more. I should have asked how the body was going to fit overall, not just the chest. We've recently added a range of 1930s and 1940s recreations, traditional knitwear hand knitted in Scotland, Harris Tweed trousers and caps cut from 1930s patterns, silk scarves, CC41 Shirts and Cord CC41 trousers, traditional footwear all made in The UK and we'll continue to expand our range of both leather and cloth items on a monthly basis adding only the very best high quality pieces to our current extensive range as soon as we locate them. With them having Badalassi now, Aero is a better value than they ever have been and worth a look for many people especially with the wide range of jacket designs that they have. In my opinion, the jacket ended up looking quite nice. My goodness, the fit of this jacket was absolutely atrocious on me. That all changed when they started making jackets with Badalassi Carlo leather. Chest-wise, this is still the right jacket for me if I were to buy it again and shoulder-wise, it is still slightly too small. It is not Freewheelers level, but they do not cost Freewheelers prices either. View all posts by almostvintagestyle. more>>, Prices and info on postage and returns more>>, Tips on breaking, wearing & caring for your jacket. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. There are also other flaws such as a stitch that cut through the leather on a seam/fold, some loose material where the button holes were cut, and some other poor stitch lines. However, I knew I needed time to reflect on the experience which is why I did not write this review immediately. I love me some wide cut trousers and I understand a boxy fit on certain jackets, but this is just ridiculous. Aero did not miss the measurements, but the jacket just did not feel right. Apr 11, 2018 - 118 Likes, 9 Comments - Aero Leather Clothing (@aeroleatherclothing) on Instagram: “This is one beautifully broken in 1930s Half Belt in Brown Front Quarter Horsehide. The purchase was brought on by the fact that I had gotten too big for my Real McCoys Red Silk A2 jacket. It also does not have the depth of color nor does it have the firm temper of Shinki. What is undeniable is the poor stitch line on this jacket. Since the earliest days of Aero, as far back as 1981, it's been our policy to locate and offer only the very best of these rare gems, that's why we've always stocked authentic denim by Lee, Levi Strauss and Bluebell Wrangler and continue to source or re-manufacture only the most authentic rarities. With them carrying Badalassi, the great customer service I received during the process, and the overall strong quality of the product, I still may buy another Aero in the future. Either way, it was an awful fit. How to measure yourself and get the correct fit for you more>>, Check out our sale items and offers. It still blows away any Schott that I have handled. I hope you find what I have to say informative as well as enjoyable to read! #aeroleather #aeroleatherclothing #heavyleather…” If anything, this should be a lesson to me and to everyone that leather jacket measurements go beyond chest, shoulder, length, and arm length measurements. From my experience with my cognac Badalassi White Kloud boots, I rate it higher than many horsehide leathers. While enthusiasts are only too aware that many original pieces of vintage clothing have become collectors items, with museum quality pieces reaching prices that preclude every-day wear, what is not so well known is that many of these classic items are still available new today, some having been in almost continuous production, whilst others have been lovingly and painstakingly remanufactured using authentic materials. Despite this terrible fit, the jacket did not sour me on Aero… forever. Honestly, I never thought these leathers looked nice. My point is that the fit of this specific jacket on me was as awkward as Donald Trump walking through San Francisco. The issue was that I was still overweight, but had also started weightlifting. This one is…” more>>, Find out how an Aero jacket is made. In the eyes of many, they are responsible for kickstarting the repro leather jacket craze. The grain is quite regular and looks more like cowhide rather than having the larger and irregular grain that is associated with horsehide. This just clearly did not work out for me.