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

[ton312]

My impressions from reading are that Vanson tends to be at or larger than true to size, so if anything it may be bigger than I need. Intensely curious now! Will share deets on arrival of course.

Post pics! Seems like a new Vanson is almost unobtainable.

 

[Mrfrown]

Post pics! Seems like a new Vanson is almost unobtainable.

For sure will post once it gets here along with measurements for reference. I’ve only handled one other Vanson- it was a Horsehide Ike that was too small and built like a beautiful russet tank.

 

[ton312]

After nearly three years in my favs list I finally caved. Wasn’t cheap. Hope it fits!

 

[Jin431]

After nearly three years in my favs list I finally caved. Wasn’t cheap. Hope it fits!
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Definitely a Tony kind of jacket! Congrats good sir

 

[ton312]

Definitely a Tony kind of jacket! Congrats good sir

I just love my other Windward so much. Figured this would be a nice compliment to it. Reminds me a lot of Dinero’s LHB in the Irishman.

 

[nick123]

After nearly three years in my favs list I finally caved. Wasn’t cheap. Hope it fits!
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wow! Older label yeah!?

 

[ton312]

wow! Older label yeah!?

It is! I think this label predates the one in my winter Windward:

The jacket I proxied for Marc has this label too:

 

[Tom71]

I just love my other Windward so much. Figured this would be a nice compliment to it. Reminds me a lot of Dinero’s LHB in the Irishman.
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That´s exactly what I pictured in my mind... Incidentally, I saw "Miller´s Crossing" last night, and the jacket would have fitted just as nicely. With this jacket, they´re gonna call you "Bathtub-Tony" in these mean streets of yours...

 

[Jin431]

I just love my other Windward so much. Figured this would be a nice compliment to it. Reminds me a lot of Dinero’s LHB in the Irishman.
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Definitely a cool pair and it is so fitting that you get to wear this in Chicago, the jacket looks right at home in your city.

What a cool guy wearing a cool jacket.

 

[ton312]

Definitely a cool pair and it is so fitting that you get to wear this in Chicago, the jacket looks right at home in your city.

What a cool guy wearing a cool jacket.

These vintage long HB’s are more forgiving with regard to length. I loved the shorter one Marc bought but that length is just too short for me and so many of the traditional HB’s hit me in just the same way.

 

[Mrfrown]

Already getting delay notices on the Vanson. This sweet pic of a worn Vanson collab in the z150 getting me pumped up. Found it over on a old long thread from Styleforum

 

[Jin431]

These vintage long HB’s are more forgiving with regard to length. I loved the shorter one Marc bought but that length is just too short for me and so many of the traditional HB’s hit me in just the same way.
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I am not the biggest fan of half belts but I think they look better in a long hb configuration. Although if I ever do fall for the pattern I know I won't have fit issues (in terms of back length anyways) with vintage jackets. Is Windward a fancy maker from a long time ago?

 

[ton312]

I am not the biggest fan of half belts but I think they look better in a long hb configuration. Although if I ever do fall for the pattern I know I won't have fit issues (in terms of back length anyways) with vintage jackets. Is Windward a fancy maker from a long time ago?

Catalog maker. Like Hercules was to Sears, Windward was to Montgomery Wards. Both Chicago based retail catalog houses. Montgomery Wards finally giving up the ghost in the late 80’s I believe, and Sears still limping along as a much diluted version of its previous self.

 

[Jin431]

Catalog maker. Like Hercules was to Sears, Windward was to Montgomery Wards. Both Chicago based retail catalog houses. Montgomery Wards finally giving up the ghost in the late 80’s I believe, and Sears still limping along as a much diluted version of its previous self.

Now I get why you have affinity to those makers since it's Chicago based. Thanks for sharing

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Already getting delay notices on the Vanson. This sweet pic of a worn Vanson collab in the z150 getting me pumped up. Found it over on a old long thread from Styleforum

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It was this pic years ago that got me hooked (From Styleforum)

 

[Salmosalar]

@Blackadder got it, I thought you were on the hunt for one but that haul makes it more than enough straight zip chp style jacket




I always wanted a black badalassi jacket, @Robbie79 has one that he should be wearing more of (I do understand the issues with jacket rotation lol)

I'm sure we will not be disappointed with the leather. Good luck with the Hercules order @Tom71



This is me. Super excited on this project.

Black Badalassi with Grey or Black "Wild Card" lining.
It's a 4 pocket cafe racer w/ August collar (Sheene) with hwm details.
Zip sleeve like a cafe racer.
Nickel hardware Talon.
Chest pocket (ring pull) slanted like the board racer.
Hand warmers with bell pull zippers (close position towards the waistband).
No internal/external kidney panel.
No hwm yoke but w/ shoulder gusset (basically 1 piece back like how I like it).
Hidden size tag.
Thunder Bay label.
Steer hide label to bottom hem.
Internal pocket with snap.




How did you like it? I want a Badalassi FL jacket but at this rate I won't get it until next Fall.

Hi Jin - this sounds really great, but I don't see black badalassi on their website - is it a TB special and/or an Aero direct option? Thanks for the heads-up!

 

[Robbie79]

Hi Jin - this sounds really great, but I don't see black badalassi on their website - is it a TB special and/or an Aero direct option? Thanks for the heads-up!

@Salmosalar When I ordered my two Badalassi jackets back in 2018 I was asking Aero (the owner Ken) directly if they do have stock or if they are willing to source it - they eventually had old stock and I ordered. A couple of months later they finally decided to re-stock tobacco and russet Badalassi. In the above case with black Badalassi they ordered a small batch (as far as I know) and if it turns out that there is regluar/high customer demand they consider to re-order for regular production @Jin431 As you know the details regarding black Badalassi, please correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway, if I was you, I would directly ask them if they do have remaining stock for making a jacket for you.
Cheers,
Robbie

 

[Salmosalar]

@Salmosalar When I ordered my two Badalassi jackets back in 2018 I was asking Aero (the owner Ken) directly if they do have stock or if they are willing to source it - they eventually had old stock and I ordered. A couple of months later they finally decided to re-stock tobacco and russet Badalassi. In the above case with black Badalassi they ordered a small batch (as far as I know) and if it turns out that there is regluar/high customer demand they consider to re-order for regular production @Jin431 As you know the details regarding black Badalassi, please correct me if I'm wrong.
Anyway, if I was you, I would directly ask them if they do have remaining stock for making a jacket for you.
Cheers,
Robbie

Thanks Robbie! I have dropped them a line directly, on your advice - I will update folks on here if/when I hear back, unless Jin already has the info to hand and gets there first - cheers!

 

[Robbie79]

Thanks Robbie! I have dropped them a line directly, on your advice - I will update folks on here if/when I hear back, unless Jin already has the info to hand and gets there first - cheers!

Nice! As far as I know @Tom71 has also ordered a black Badalassi Hercules, ie I guess/hope that they do have enough hides left to make you a jacket. Good luck!

 

[Jin431]

@Salmosalar it is not readily available through Aero "yet", my friend @Robbie79 nailed everything down. Aero ordered a small batch of the black badalassi, which should be delivered in 5 weeks. They will make a small number of "test" jackets from that hide, you can reserve a slot if you want just ask Holly at Aero about it. If the leather is up to their standards then we can expect it to offered regularly.