Favorite Keeper Leather Jackets

[red devil]

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Aero Kudu Pioneer - heavy but soft, great for layering and so easy to wear

Any chance you could post more pictures of this one?
Been curious about kudu, any more impressions about the leather?

 

[Cooperson]

Any chance you could post more pictures of this one?
Been curious about kudu, any more impressions about the leather?

Kudu is a lovely hide, heavy but soft and pliable with an almost purple tint in some lights. I suppose if you’re going to compare it to anything, it would be heavy deerskin. As Kudu in the wild tend to lurk in thorny thickets, you do get some scars in the hide which for me just adds a bit of character. I might be wrong, but I believe Aero stopped stocking it because of the waste due to heavy scarring, shame really because it makes a really comfortable jacket.
A couple of pics:

 

[red devil]

Kudu is a lovely hide, heavy but soft and pliable with an almost purple tint in some lights. I suppose if you’re going to compare it to anything, it would be heavy deerskin. As Kudu in the wild tend to lurk in thorny thickets, you do get some scars in the hide which for me just adds a bit of character. I might be wrong, but I believe Aero stopped stocking it because of the waste due to heavy scarring, shame really because it makes a really comfortable jacket.
A couple of pics:


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Thanks for sharing! I really like how it looks

 

[Jeremiah]

Goodwear Imperial:

That color is flipping awesome.

 

[ton312]

Three of my keepers.

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Aero Highwaymen - my very first Aero


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Aero Premier 30’s half belt - trim fitting



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Aero Kudu Pioneer - heavy but soft, great for layering and so easy to wear

All 3 are beautiful but that Kudo is absolutely off the charts. That color is nothing short of breathtaking. Wow!!
PS- I bought my 30's HB b/c of your pics

 

[CBI]

I have gone through enough jackets to realize I have no keepers. I can't remember how many times I have gotten a jacket and said........'oh man, a keeper for sure"

and then sold it later.

I am trying to be better at this

 

[ton312]

I have gone through enough jackets to realize I have no keepers. I can't remember how many times I have gotten a jacket and said........'oh man, a keeper for sure"

and then sold it later.

I am trying to be better at this

 

[ProteinNerd]

I have gone through enough jackets to realize I have no keepers. I can't remember how many times I have gotten a jacket and said........'oh man, a keeper for sure"

and then sold it later.

I am trying to be better at this

The thread should be renamed "Favorite Keeper (for now) Leather Jackets".

 

[Monitor]

I'm really gonna try to stick with the ones I have now...

 

[CBI]

yes, just a few months back I was down to 3 leather jackets and felt so good about it - woo hoo!

Why are there 8 leather jackets in my closet now?

 

[handymike]

I've sold two, one more to go.

 

[Fonzie]

I've sold two, one more to go.

Apart from the GoodWear, which one (if any) are you keeping?


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[handymike]

For now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.

It's just too cool.

 

[Fonzie]

For now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.

It's just too cool.

Very cool. [emoji1305]


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[AbbaDatDeHat]

For now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.

It's just too cool.

Totally agree. Love to see some pics of the back. Thanks Bowen

 

[handymike]

As you wish...

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

As you wish...

Thank you Handymike.
That’s a classic. I really like it. Everything about it is cool. Love the leather and looks to be in super condition. Def a keeper in my book.
Be well. Bowen

 

[jonesy86]

For now, I will keep the 1930s Horsehide Peacoat.

It's just too cool.

Wow that is really cool. My Aero Mariner FQHH pales in comparison. But, I think I'll keep it.

 

[handymike]

That Mariner is plenty cool. Now just wear it for 86 years!

 

[tmitchell59]

This jacket stands out as a Keeper. I have no reason to sell it or not wear it and probably will never outgrow it.

It represents collectible with practicality. As a collectible it stands at the top of the 1930s heavy leather outerwear. Most of the 30s Catalog show this "barnstormer" style as the top dog of outerwear.

I live in an area where you can wear a coat like this. It is a favorite of cold weather walks. It is as warm as any coat I've worn. No reason to move it along.

The Coat on the right is a Hercules brand. I bought it about a week before the other. It was a great deal in great condition, but probably not a great fit. While waiting for it to arrive I closed a deal on the "other" coat. The other coat is the one that fits the best. Large enough to cover a lot of layering.

I would say both are from the late 30s, probably 80 years old! They both function as they were intended.

I've got other keepers, but these come to the top. It will now be a challenge to find another for this list.