Leather Olympics - Your Top 3

[Rudie]

Please show your top 3 all time favorite leather jackets that are still being made today. So no vintage or phased out models. You do not have to own these jackets, just post which models you like best. All makers eligible. Time to dream! Please post only your top 3, not more. You have to make a decision, however tough it may be. Also, please do post pics!

My winners are

3. Aero Barnstormer in Vicenza seal HH

2. Aero Rockafella in brown goat

no pic of the brown goat yet

1. Aero Premier Range 1930s Halfbelt in Vicenza russet HH

Sadly, I don't own any of these jackets in these hides, neither do I have pics in my preferred leathers. But in my mind these are the best.

 

[nick123]

1) Real McCoys Buco J-2* in two tone black/brown HH


2) Goodwear Mojave in goat (might have been a prototype)


3) Freewheelers/Jelado Japan East-West or Aero Hippie (yes, it can be made!) in blue or light tan, possibly dark green. Freewheelers:


Honorable mentions: A-2 from just about everyone (includes civies, mouton collars especially), Buzz Rickson blue L-2a.

 

[Rudie]

Your #3 seems to be a whole bunch of jackets. Wasn't East-West a company whose jackets are now being reproduced?

 

[nick123]

Your #3 seems to be a whole bunch of jackets. Wasn't East-West a company whose jackets are now being reproduced?

Yup. 60s-70s. Pretty gnarly!

 

[Fanch]

1. Aero Teamster
2. Aero Maxwell
3. Aero Premier Range 1930's HB

Not necessarily in that order.

 

[handymike]

-GW Imperial
-Himel Heron
-Buzz Rickson’s 1930’s – 1940’s
Aviation/Motoring Jacket Civilian Model in Black Buffalo Hide

 

[Damo]

I want to see pics of these jackets you guys are mentioning.. Don't make me cut and paste the names into my web browser.. I'm pretty lazy...

 

[Benny Holiday]

This is also pretty much my wish list!

1. Norshor Leather N1 in cowhide, especially a two-tone version of seal/russet as featured on the Lounge here a while back.

2. Aero Sunburst in chestnut cowhide BUT with a regular halfbelt front - those straight handwarmer pockets don't move me at all.

3. Alexander Leathers Detroit, maybe in seal goatskin - something about the look of that jacket just appeals to me, especially the
near-vertical chest zipper and standard halfbelt in back.

 

[Edward]

In no particular order...

Schott Perfecto (a lot of folks do it well, some even better, but credit to the originators)

Aero Bootlegger (the first really great jacket I bought myself)

Aero Dustbowl wth non yoke front and one breast zip pocket

Honourable mention: Aero J106.

This list might change on any given day...

 

[xOUTLAWx]

My top 3 p4p read as this:

Perfecto (no brand in particular)

Schott 641HH

Vanson Model B

 

[schitzo]

1) GW Arcadia shinki HH
2) GW Ventura Goatskin
3) The soon to be released 1935 Original Hercules (not sure what they're gonna call it) by BK in Victory HH

 

[IXL]

Aero J-106 (two-tone)
Vanson/Insurrection Model B House Deluxe
Vanson Satellite

The above are presented in the same order as Fanch's list...

 

[handymike]

1) GW Arcadia shinki HH
2) GW Ventura Goatskin
3) The soon to be released 1935 Original Hercules (not sure what they're gonna call it) by BK in Victory HH

They are calling him by his Greek name- "Heracles"

 

[Brettafett]

1. GW Monarch (a few months out) possibly russet

2. Aero Sheene in Russet Vicenza

3. BK Star

Sorry, but can't help it...
4-6. ELC Werber, RW1401 and M442a

 

[Monitor]

1) Schott Perfecto (618/118/etc.) in a tie with Aero Motorcycle Jacket, because the way they do this style is the best I've seen. I cannot make up my mind, but I did find Schott to be better for motorcycling so, Schott.
2) Bates Terminator 2 jacket, because it is a perfect D-pocket with all the features a motorcycle jacket should have (that neither of the Buco's ever had)
3) Vanson Enfield (close tie with Schott 689h, but let's go with Vanson)

 

[HoosierDaddy]

1. Aero FQHH Bootlegger



2. Vanson Steer 'Enfield



3. Aero Vintage FQHH Stewart



Sorry..I have four...
4. Aero Antique Steer '30s HalfBelt

 

[Big J]

1. Aero FQHH Bootlegger



2. Vanson Steer 'Enfield



3. Aero Vintage FQHH Stewart



Sorry..I have four...
4. Aero Antique Steer '30s HalfBelt

Dude, you look kinda like Eric Clapton.

 

[Big J]

For me, it's have to be an AERO top 3.

#1. Seal brown 'Real Deal' A-2.
#2. B-3.
#3. M442a.

 

[Don Tomaso]

Dude, you look kinda like Eric Clapton.

Nope, EC smiles sometimes.

 

[Monitor]

That's one killer halfbelt!