How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[Momein]

Just arrived. I'm just amazed and happy by the the great condition of the over 60 years old jacket.

 

[IrishStu]

Saw this and liked it instantly. Unlike any jacket I've owned. Should be here next week. Hoping I don't regret it. Now just have to wait for the dreaded customs, excise and import duties to rinse me again. View attachment 543324 View attachment 543325

This arrived today. No pictures unfortunately as it is too tight around the tummy area, excuse the pun but I'm gutted. The wool is light but tough and the leather is a beautiful supple navy. You win some and you lose some. Unfortunately I've had a few more misses than hits recently. It may be time to comfort myself, return this and opt for the Shackelton I've also been wanting.

 

[TartuWolf]

This arrived today. No pictures unfortunately as it is too tight around the tummy area, excuse the pun but I'm gutted. The wool is light but tough and the leather is a beautiful supple navy. You win some and you lose some. Unfortunately I've had a few more misses than hits recently. It may be time to comfort myself, return this and opt for the Shackelton I've also been wanting.

Would be useful if Aero would specify more measurements, for example bottom hem and waist. Quite key for a good fit I'd say. But you can always ask before buying (and risk someone else buying it while they answer).

 

[zebedee]

I have a Simmons Bilt Klondike incoming. Opted for olive stitching and olive gabardine lining with all buttons in brown and triangle patches on all pocket edges in shiny black goat.

I'm considering a Long Half Belt in battered tan from Aero next year if I can shift a couple of other jackets and/or justify the cost to myself - I might be able to escape VAT due to HK's free port status agreement, which makes a huge difference.

 

[AHP91]

Another little gamble from me. Kurland jacket with very cool lining. Belt removed? Oh well.

Was not really advertised as anything special in Japan. Not sure if it will fit so I did my tried and true method of scientific data gathering: smoking a little joint and comparing photos to jackets that do and do not fit. If it ain't fit I'm sure someone else will be happy.

 

[AHP91]

Californian cowhide

 

[jeo]

Another little gamble from me. Kurland jacket with very cool lining. Belt removed? Oh well.

Was not really advertised as anything special in Japan. Not sure if it will fit so I did my tried and true method of scientific data gathering: smoking a little joint and comparing photos to jackets that do and do not fit. If it ain't fit I'm sure someone else will be happy.

Let me know if it’s too small for you.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Another little gamble from me. Kurland jacket with very cool lining. Belt removed? Oh well.

Was not really advertised as anything special in Japan. Not sure if it will fit so I did my tried and true method of scientific data gathering: smoking a little joint and comparing photos to jackets that do and do not fit. If it ain't fit I'm sure someone else will be happy.

One way I use that seems to work well is how much shoulder overhang it has on the hanger. And I stay away from the jackets on wire hangers, only the ones that look like they’re on wooden suit hangers. Tag size helps a lot too but a lot of vintage have their tags chopped off.
If it’s 3” collars on that jacket it could have close to 18” front shoulder width making it a good size 40. But those wire hangers comes in too many sizes and most are narrower 15” ones. It’s a gamble. Interested to find out how it turns out.
The number 5 Talon is about 1” so there is hope…

 

[TartuWolf]

Placed an Aero Hooch Hauler order in the end of June.
Final details confirmed around mid July.
Start of August this jacket was finished but we decided to do a remake because the shoulders turned out much narrower than I hoped for (16.5" vs 17.5"):

The remake was finished in the beginning of September ( a few days ago ) and today I got some QC info:
Size 36
Pit2pit 19.75” / 50cm
Sleeve 24.25” / 61.6cm
Back 23.5” / 59.7cm
Hem 17.25 / 43.8cm
Half belt height 17.25 / 43.8cm
Shoulder 17.25” / 43.8cm

I definitely prefer the color of the first one, but might also be different lighting. The color in this last photo of the inner lining pocket looks much better:

Now I'm eagerly waiting for the jacket to arrive, hopefully next week.
First Aero incoming!

 

[ABCD]

Placed an Aero Hooch Hauler order in the end of June.
Final details confirmed around mid July.
Start of August this jacket was finished but we decided to do a remake because the shoulders turned out much narrower than I hoped for (16.5" vs 17.5"):
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The remake was finished in the beginning of September ( a few days ago ) and today I got some QC info:
Size 36
Pit2pit 19.75” / 50cm
Sleeve 24.25” / 61.6cm
Back 23.5” / 59.7cm
Hem 17.25 / 43.8cm
Half belt height 17.25 / 43.8cm
Shoulder 17.25” / 43.8cm
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I definitely prefer the color of the first one, but might also be different lighting. The color in this last photo of the inner lining pocket looks much better:
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Now I'm eagerly waiting for the jacket to arrive, hopefully next week.
First Aero incoming!

These Aero jackets look 100000x beter than your initial Simmons Bilt order with it's double side adjusters. Leather looks infinitively nicer as well.

 

[Leigh H]

I've got this coming from Portland, Elk hide. I believe it's a 40's custom made jacket from Myers Tannery in Salem, Oregon.

Its a little dirty but I don't mind that.

 

[TartuWolf]

Also have this used Iron Heart Type 1 denim jacket in size XS/34 coming in from Germany.
Not a denim jacket guy at all myself, but the price was reasonable, the model is rare and it's my size.
Might as well try something from Iron Heart for the first time.
And a type 1 is rather unique/rare in the denim jacket world.
It is also cut less boxy/short than usual. Love the denim color and high contrast stitching.
Let's see if it fits when I get it next week

These new/worn comparison photos are what really convinced me to go for it:

 

[Monitor]

So I got new boots by Balenciaga. Quality and awesomeness, which is insane, aside, these two boots are supposed to be the same size which is EU 46. So now I gotta track down a 44, apparently.

 

[Canuck Panda]

Placed an Aero Hooch Hauler order in the end of June.
Final details confirmed around mid July.
Start of August this jacket was finished but we decided to do a remake because the shoulders turned out much narrower than I hoped for (16.5" vs 17.5"):
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The remake was finished in the beginning of September ( a few days ago ) and today I got some QC info:
Size 36
Pit2pit 19.75” / 50cm
Sleeve 24.25” / 61.6cm
Back 23.5” / 59.7cm
Hem 17.25 / 43.8cm
Half belt height 17.25 / 43.8cm
Shoulder 17.25” / 43.8cm
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I definitely prefer the color of the first one, but might also be different lighting. The color in this last photo of the inner lining pocket looks much better:
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Now I'm eagerly waiting for the jacket to arrive, hopefully next week.
First Aero incoming!

How did you convince them to do that inside pocket in the lining for you? Looks great.

 

[ojaw]

Also have this used Iron Heart Type 1 denim jacket in size XS/34 coming in from Germany.
Not a denim jacket guy at all myself, but the price was reasonable, the model is rare and it's my size.
Might as well try something from Iron Heart for the first time.
And a type 1 is rather unique/rare in the denim jacket world.
It is also cut less boxy/short than usual. Love the denim color and high contrast stitching.
Let's see if it fits when I get it next week
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These new/worn comparison photos are what really convinced me to go for it:
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That’s some dedicated wearing right there, much more difficult to age jackets than jeans, or so I’ve read.

 

[TartuWolf]

So I got new boots by Balenciaga. Quality and awesomeness, which is insane, aside, these two boots are supposed to be the same size which is EU 46. So now I gotta track down a 44, apparently.

The first thing that came to mind when you mentioned Balenciaga are the AI generated meme videos that have been very popular recently.

 

[TartuWolf]

How did you convince them to do that inside pocket in the lining for you? Looks great.

Well initially I asked for a lining pocket after seeing this photo of an Aero jacket:

What I got with the first jacket was this (there was a misunderstanding, instead of an lining pocket I got a lining pocket AND a normal inner pocket):

I think the eventual final version is the best and closest to what I wanted / had in mind.
So basically you just have to convince them that it is something they have done in the past - then they can't say no

 

[TartuWolf]

That’s some dedicated wearing right there, much more difficult to age jackets than jeans, or so I’ve read.

How denim fades depends much more on the type of denim than it does on whether it is a pair of jeans or a jacket.
I have a pair of jeans that fades like crazy and another pair that has less than 1/4 of the fading with the same amount of wear.
Another catch with this particular jacket is that it ain't denim - it's actually indigo duck canvas. Will be very interesting to see how it compares with actual denim.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I think what you've got in the final one is the best, horizontal welt pocket in the lining. The G-1 style

Well initially I asked for a lining pocket after seeing this photo of an Aero jacket: View attachment 545104
What I got with the first jacket was this (there was a misunderstanding, instead of an lining pocket I got a lining pocket AND a normal inner pocket):
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I think the eventual final version is the best and closest to what I wanted / had in mind.
So basically you just have to convince them that it is something they have done in the past - then they can't say no

pocket can get a bit bulky, too much leather. The suit style horizontal inside pocket is the best. This is the first time I've seen it on Aero jacket. Actually no, I have that on my premier coat, but that's it. Wish they add this as a normal option.

 

[ojaw]

How denim fades depends much more on the type of denim than it does on whether it is a pair of jeans or a jacket.
I have a pair of jeans that fades like crazy and another pair that has less than 1/4 of the fading with the same amount of wear.
Another catch with this particular jacket is that it ain't denim - it's actually indigo duck canvas. Will be very interesting to see how it compares with actual denim.

Oh totally, I was thinking like for like when it comes to the cloth on jeans vs jackets - the IH jacket is canvas? Even a slower fade in that case.