Aero's Greg field vs. Julie L.

[Windstorm81]

Being an Aero fan, I have had two jackets made by Julie and the most recent one made by Greg Fields. It seems both are fantastic at their craft.

Do you guys have a preference for one vs. the other. Any opinions on Julie vs. Greg's work and art compartively ? Just wondering out of curiosity [huh]

 

[pawineguy]

Being an Aero fan, I have had two jackets made by Julie and the most recent one made by Greg Fields. It seems both are fantastic at their craft.

Do you guys have a preference for one vs. the other. Any opinions on Julie vs. Greg's work and art compartively ? Just wondering out of curiosity [huh]

Greg is actually a new name for me, and may be one of the newer machinists. (but I could be wrong) Julie is the queen bee, with over 12,000 jackets made, and tackles many of the most difficult builds.

 

[AdeeC]

Julie built my Grizzly. Very satisfied with her work.

 

[Fanch]

Julie made my Teamster, Pioneer, Mulligan, and Maxwell all to perfection. I am unfamilar with Greg.

 

[Bunyip]

I had a JL jacket I bought 2nd hand. Faultless. I had a new one is sent back as there was some wonky stitching and a bit of mismatching in the brown panels, ( some really light, some really dark) I don't know who made that one, I didn't check. I'm expecting a new jacket late next week, no idea who made it. Will chime in once I know.

 

[ButteMT61]

Two by Julie. Perfect. Heavy. Amazing.
I struggle to get them on hangers. She must be tough as well as highly skilled.

 

[nick123]

Alan at Johnson Leathers told me the heavier hides (like Aero uses) are difficult to work with. I don't know how much that influences less than perfect stitching, but the way I see it, unless there's some glaring defect I'm grateful for the finished product, knowing how much labor went into the jacket. Anyone ever looked at all of the stitching in a jacket? It's a labyrinth! Anyone who puts these things together, hats off to them. Forget Picasso, that is true art.

 

[ButteMT61]

^^ yup!

 

[tropicalbob]

When I pulled my JL-made jacket out of the box, felt the weight of it, smelled the smell, inspected the seams, and tried it on, I was laughing the whole time. All I could hear in my head was my mom's Glaswegian voice giving me the ultimate sartorial approval: "That'll last ya."

 

[rocketeer]

Personally I think it's a bit unfair comparing various workmates on these forums. I do think that it could create a sought of one-upmanship. I have a jacket made by Julie and I am very proud to own it, but when I ordered this item it could have been made by any worker, and as long as it passed quality control I am happy with it, I would still be proud to own it.
Julie is one of those employees who's skill and dedication all employees should at least strive to equal.
Comparing companies and their products, Eastman, Vanson, Aero, Lost World and all the rest is a different matter though.

 

[Sloan1874]

+1

Ps Julie's a waif of a thing.

 

[handymike]

I agree!
It's not enough that Aero makes great jackets, but now it's come to who's craftsmanship is better at Aero?!?
Come on guys.
Enjoy your jackets!
Done.

 

[Monitor]

Personally I think it's a bit unfair comparing various workmates on these forums. I do think that it could create a sought of one-upmanship. I have a jacket made by Julie and I am very proud to own it, but when I ordered this item it could have been made by any worker, and as long as it passed quality control I am happy with it, I would still be proud to own it.

Signed and seconded.

I had Aero jackets made by three people, JL included, and all were made equally well. For what's it worth, my HWM is made by 'RSM' and it's the one I just couldn't help notice stitching to be absolutely perfect.

 

[pawineguy]

If you're a machinist at Aero, you've proved yourself already.

 

[robrinay]

If you're a machinist at Aero, you've proved yourself already.

+1
Greg made my Kudu Dustbowl and Julie my Goat Speedway - both excellent!

 

[SpeedRcrX]

My Sheene was made by Greg, the jacket is perfect. I don't own a jacket made by Julie but she's the one who made Captain America jacket!!!

FYI, Greg designed the Alpine, he also designed the Ladies 1930s Style Cossack with Sam Carr.
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=2718

Those two are the dream team that made my Custom Sheene.

 

[nick123]

My Sheene was made by Greg, the jacket is perfect. I don't own a jacket made by Julie but she's the one who made Captain America jacket!!!

FYI, Greg designed the Alpine, he also designed the Ladies 1930s Style Cossack with Sam Carr.
http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=2718

Those two are the dream team that made my Custom Sheene.

That ladies 1930 jacket is really nice.

 

[SpeedRcrX]

That ladies 1930 jacket is really nice.

If I haven't bought my Sheene so recently I would have love to order one!

 

[Fanch]

If I haven't bought my Sheene so recently I would have love to order one!

That ladies 1930 jacket is nothing like your Sheene. So, with no duplication of jackets, there is absolutely no reason whatsoever for you not to order one.

 

[navetsea]

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