Aero Vicenza HH Bootlegger

[jack miranda]

I recently sold off an Aero Maxwell I thought would do forever…but, no. Too small in the shoulders, and when Celsius headed for the basement, I couldn’t wear even a light sweater under it. That has been the most persistent problem: trouble fitting the shoulders. Then, (as if you’d no idea where this was heading) about two weeks ago on Aero’s sale page appeared a Bootlegger in dark seal Vicenza hh with a 20’’ span where I needed it, and long sleeves, to boot. I jumped. The pics will tell the tale. A gorgeous jacket, one under which I can wear a bulky sweater if need be. For some, this jacket will appear a bit large. Alas, I’ve never been a trim fit lad, and, when it’s cold I want to wear my jacket and be warm, too. On a purely sentimental level, this jacket appears the clone of my first leather jacket, purchased in a thrift shop almost fifty years ago (shown at the end of this post, worn by some kid), already worn hard, and I wore it out completely. I’ve missed that old jacket, label gone, maker unknown; this one in the pics is how I remember the first one. An old friend, home again. Ignore the fellow in the jacket; he’s just an OG (Old Geezer), also worn hard, for somewhat longer than fifty years…

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Full circle.

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[ProteinNerd]

If you want to wear a thick sweater under it like you said, then its not too big at all...looks great!

Nice snag from the sale page...wish I could get a deal there but they never have just what I'm after lol

 

[Stringmaster]

Love it!

 

[53Effie]

Nice snag Jack. Looks very nice. Enjoy!

 

[jacketjunkie]

Looks great to me. I am a big fan of wider jackets myself, always layer under them. Also, they are much more comfortable. Wear it in good health!

 

[Gromulus]

Looks good to my eyes ...and comfortable!

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Looks great Ben. The Bootlegger is still my favorite style.

 

[Plumbline]

Looks great Ben ... I always prefer function over fashion. Great job ... Wear it as hard as the previous one

 

[Mark]

You look great in it, beauty.

 

[Sloan1874]

Looks great on you, the Vicenza's a peach of a leather. Love the vintage pic, still recognisably you!

 

[tmitchell59]

From another Old Geezer, Well Done!

 

[K-Pants]

Nice one. Has a lot of character and that dark seal is very dark, which makes for a nice effect. I am with you on layerability. Overall looks pretty fantastic.

 

[ton312]

There's no better design on earth in my opinion and you wear it perfectly. Congrats and enjoy!

 

[Worf]

You look pretty "trim and fit" to me! I love my Bootlegger and yours looks great. I'm glad you're happy with it. I know something about shoulders, glad you've the jacket that "fills the bill".

Worf

 

[Peter Mackin]

My new favourite leather from aero....your bootlegger looks magic..if I ever buy another jacket it's gotta be a aeromarine in dark seal vincenza...then I'm finished.

 

[Cooperson]

Comfortable jackets get worn, picture perfect but uncomfortable ones stay on the hanger and get looked at. Wear it and enjoy it!

 

[Benny Holiday]

The dark seal Vincenza looks great! Hope you have a much fun wearing this new one as you did the old.

 

[tweedydon]

That's a beautifully written post, OP!

 

[Fanch]

Jack that is a beautifully designed jacket and exceptionally well done narrative with pictures.

 

[seres]

Beautiful jacket, and it fits you perfectly! I had always considered FQHH for this jacket, but the Vicenza looks stunning! Now I'm going to have to reconsider...