Alexander Leathers Simmons and Aero Aeromarine Discussion

[John Lever]

You could always say ' I am going outside I may be a little while...'

 

[Mark Ricketts]

All credit to Captain Oates, but I would have been happier with Shackleton.

 

[Capesofwrath]

Yep. Shackleton managed to save all his men, and made an epic voyage to South Georgia in an open boat to get help. Very much underrated compared to the failed and flawed hero Scott.

 

[Sir Jacket]

There's an obvious call for "The Amundsen", but I don't know whether Aero would do a seal-hide jacket.

It's probably illegal.

SJ

 

[schitzo]

How big is the AL workshop compared to Aero's emporium ?

I've got some magazine pics of original Simmons Bilts. I'll post them up next week. The late 20's and 30's ones are normally brown aniline goatskin.

AL's is is a big open space affair, with an office (or two attached) at the sides. So basically inside you can see everything - the workers, the hides, a seating area and loads of jackets hanging on rails. All in all it might have been bigger than aeros emporium, but if it is then probably not by a great deal

Feel free to dig out your pics hpa!

 

[schitzo]

Did you try on the Shackleton?

The only one I saw was the one on Ken's back. In fairness, that's not one of the models that most attracts me

 

[Drifterproductions]

Totally different

While at first glance these two jackets look similar, they are actually very different. Nothing hasty about the AlexL Design. I will go through my Archives, I have some originals from the 30's & 40's and see if I can find some examples and get some pics posted. So far everything I have seen and tested is a step above with AlexL , I have jackets from both.

 

[schitzo]

Aside from the high-cut armholes, what else was very similar to the Thirties Halfbelt about it? Curious because it's one I'm really looking at as a next jacket (likely in about a year's time). Is it as neat on the waist as the Thirties? I had the impression it was a little more generous there...

In the 20s and 30s apparently everyone was skint so for jacket making it meant no more material than was absolutely vital was used. So you get close fitting tight jackets. The Pioneer is 20s/30s inspired, and so no Edward, I would not describe any part of its fit as generous. I wanted one too remember, until I tried it on

 

[ButteMT61]

While at first glance these two jackets look similar, they are actually very different. Nothing hasty about the AlexL Design. I will go through my Archives, I have some originals from the 30's & 40's and see if I can find some examples and get some pics posted. So far everything I have seen and tested is a step above with AlexL , I have jackets from both.

Are you the same guy who is a "rep" of AL on eBay?If so, you should state that here. If I am wrong, apologies. I don't care much for undercover op's http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111056335529&globalID=EBAY-US

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Yeah..I don't understand why they don't come out and say just who they are. This has happened this way several times now...until members finally figure out what is really going on. Just admit who you are..and who you represent.
HD

 

[ButteMT61]

Yes, there are three AL jackets on his/her eBay site. Impartial? * edit. Five jackets.

 

[bretron]

Curtain call, already

 

[Cooperson]

Yes, there are three AL jackets on his/her eBay site. Impartial? * edit. Five jackets.

Well spotted! Not much gets past you mate I've nothing against jacket manufacturers, or their agents posting, but trying to operate under the radar is not cool!

 

[Sloan1874]

One film officially made by Drifter Productions, Partners, a tv movie made in 2000 by John Travolta's little brother. A little bit of googling shows the guy behind the company also runs a pizza parlour, plus a bunch of other stuff. I suppose he's spreading his bets. [huh]

 

[majormajor]

One film officially made by Drifter Productions, Partners, a tv movie made in 2000 by John Travolta's little brother. A little bit of googling shows the guy behind the company also runs a pizza parlour, plus a bunch of other stuff. I suppose he's spreading his bets. [huh]

Yup. I just did the same Google as you!

He flogs watches via forums too. A regular little internet entreprenuer

 

[Charlie]

I would describe most of the AL designs as being generic rather than replicas of originals.

This is a 1930s style motorcycle jacket made of 'Norwegian' horse

WHOO I haven't noticed this one, looks absolutely gorgeous ! Very very desirable ! Does the back have a "confort pleat" in the middle ?

Maybe the aeromarine will have to wait till september

 

[ButteMT61]

Well spotted! Not much gets past you mate I've nothing against jacket manufacturers, or their agents posting, but trying to operate under the radar is not cool!

I don't care if it's Will himself, just tell folks and don't play an impartial observer...

 

[HoosierDaddy]

One film officially made by Drifter Productions, Partners, a tv movie made in 2000 by John Travolta's little brother. A little bit of googling shows the guy behind the company also runs a pizza parlour, plus a bunch of other stuff. I suppose he's spreading his bets. [huh]

A conglomerate..heh? Kinda like the Wizard of OZ behind the curtain. Interesting...

 

[ButteMT61]

A conglomerate..heh? Kinda like the Wizard of OZ behind the curtain. Interesting...

I get all my leather from famous pizza vendors...they stitch the pepperoni on just right. lol

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Ain't no nevermind. We are the Munchkins. You know..the Little People...