New jacket: Aero Sheene crossed with Aero Highwayman

[Will Zach]

my wife looked a bit worried yesterday when I had the jacket on inside our flat

That is an absolutely normal Fedora Lounge behavior.

 

[El Marro]

That is an absolutely normal Fedora Lounge behavior.

Absolutely, she will probably have to draw the line if you try to wear the jacket to bed though.

 

[technovox]

What exactly surprise you? Actually Holly never said "we won't do that" so it was quite easy to get all this mods done. I just was unsure how it would look like at the end as I have never ordered such a jacket
At the moment I am just happy with the jacket as it is and am looking for every opportunity to wear it - my wife looked a bit worried yesterday when I had the jacket on inside our flat

When I ordered my jacket thru Thurston Bros, it was my understanding that Aero might be very reluctant to add the Highwayman mods to a Sheene design. From what I've heard, Aero has a limit as to what they'll accept in modifications to their standard patterns, and this just might be pushing their comfort zone. All I wanted was the streamline modern fit of a Sheene, with some of the classic Highwayman details (but without the boxiness.)
Thankfully it all worked out. And I think these two jackets turned out very successfully. Hopefully, we'll see more in this vein.

 

[Brandrea33]

This is a beautiful looking jacket, very belated congratulations!

May I ask how tall you are and body weight?

Thank you.

 

[andyone]

When I ordered my jacket thru Thurston Bros, it was my understanding that Aero might be very reluctant to add the Highwayman mods to a Sheene design. From what I've heard, Aero has a limit as to what they'll accept in modifications to their standard patterns, and this just might be pushing their comfort zone. All I wanted was the streamline modern fit of a Sheene, with some of the classic Highwayman details (but without the boxiness.)
Thankfully it all worked out. And I think these two jackets turned out very successfully. Hopefully, we'll see more in this vein.

Thank you for the explications! Fortunately you ordered already (and Aero made it) I just pointed Holly to your post and there was never a rejection. She was very helpful and supported the ordering process in a great way.

 

[andyone]

This is a beautiful looking jacket, very belated congratulations!

May I ask how tall you are and body weight?

Thank you.

I am 183cm tall and my weight is 85kg.

 

[andyone]

Some fitting pictures. As you may see, my father is neither a skilled photographer

 

[Jin431]

^^ if you are a 1 leather jacket kind of guy then you found your jacket

 

[Marc mndt]

^^ if you are a 1 leather jacket kind of guy then you found your jacket

I'm afraid it's already too late for him, he's already showing TFL symptoms: Wearing a jacket inside the house. 1 jacket might not be enough to get him cured

 

[Jin431]

^^ now that you mention it he definitely needs a brown one. . . .

 

[andyone]

^^ now that you mention it he definitely needs a brown one. . . .

I am sure I will need a brown leather jacket (sooner or later) as I have also brown boots - black and brown doesn't match well I have heard...

 

[Jin431]

I am sure I will need a brown leather jacket (sooner or later) as I have also brown boots - black and brown doesn't match well I have heard...

TFL effect truly remains undefeated haha good luck with your next brown jacket project.

 

[Canuck Panda]

First thanks to everyone in this thread. Great minds think alike. Combining Sheene and Highwayman.

This is my short review of another one in year 2024. This jacket is stock size 42 Sheene, with Highwayman (50s) details, CXL FQHH, quilted lining.

Some silly fit pics. This design has the square shoulder look and the mobility is as good as it can get for this type of design imo, and is good enough for daily routine. Softer leathers definitely will drape even better.

More normal fit pics in the Daily wear thread here:

What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

This jacket fits you perfectly, mutual love Thank you Sir! :cool:

www.thefedoralounge.com

So to address the elephant in the room, is there a neck hang issue. Well, imo there isn't on my jacket. There is some discomfort on the regular cafe racer for me. If that is the model A, then this is the model B Oxford. And I do prefer the later.

Another short note on the "/ \" creases. I believe these are actually just from super thick leather seams with tight stitch tension if you can see where they origin from and not actual pattern issue. It felt fine once I put it on and leather will flat out or go to where it needs to go to compensate the fit, even this super rigid FQHH.

One more note is that the Highwayman sleeves are chunkier than the tapered zipped sleeve on the CR, but it clears watches and works well for daily wear imo. If slim tight fit is desired, then the zipped sleeves will do the job better.

And Julie is a Rockstar!

 

[ton312]

This pattern ought to outright replace Aero's (IMO) woefully dated HWM. This is how the body of the jacket should fit. I love this jacket. It's very similar to what I tried to do with my mdnight blue 50's HB but the sheenewayman does it better, more organically. Congrats, this jacket is kick ass!

 

[MrProper]

First thanks to everyone in this thread. Great minds think alike. Combining Sheene and Highwayman.

This is my short review of another one in year 2024. This jacket is stock size 42 Sheene, with Highwayman (50s) details, CXL FQHH, quilted lining.
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Some silly fit pics. This design has the square shoulder look and the mobility is as good as it can get for this type of design imo, and is good enough for daily routine. Softer leathers definitely will drape even better.
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More normal fit pics in the Daily wear thread here:

http://[URL]https://www.thefedoralo...cket-are-you-wearing-today.82949/post-3092897

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So to address the elephant in the room, is there a neck hang issue. Well, imo there isn't on my jacket. There is some discomfort on the regular cafe racer for me. If that is the model A, then this is the model B Oxford. And I do prefer the later.

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Another short note on the "/ \" creases. I believe these are actually just from super thick leather seams with tight stitch tension if you can see where they origin from and not actual pattern issue. It felt fine once I put it on and leather will flat out or go to where it needs to go to compensate the fit, even this super rigid FQHH.

One more note is that the Highwayman sleeves are chunkier than the tapered zipped sleeve on the CR, but it clears watches and works well for daily wear imo. If slim tight fit is desired, then the zipped sleeves will do the job better.

And Julie is a Rockstar!

Are you sure it's a Cafe Racer pattern? Maybe they just used the Premier Highwayman pattern? Or another one that is easier to adapt to the Highwayman details? Whatever, it looks good.

 

[Canuck Panda]

This pattern ought to outright replace Aero's (IMO) woefully dated HWM. This is how the body of the jacket should fit. I love this jacket. It's very similar to what I tried to do with my mdnight blue 50's HB but the sheenewayman does it better, more organically. Congrats, this jacket is kick ass!

Thank You! You paved the roads so those of us who came later benefited from. Credit must go to where it mostly deserves.

Are you sure it's a Cafe Racer pattern? Maybe they just used the Premier Highwayman pattern? Or another one that is easier to adapt to the Highwayman details? Whatever, it looks good.

Thank you and I’m with you, I also don’t think it’s CR based. The neck hole shape looks like Seven. It’s definitely an improvement over the CR I’ve got.
It’s actually a flattering “Y“ shaped with a flare like the half belts. I think that might be why I wasn’t given the green light for the HWYMan label.
It’s still got an aggressive taper though, down to 20” across where the half belt cinch usually goes, and flares 1/2” to clear the belt at the hem. The sharp tapering is similar to the existing CR.

 

[handymike]

Great jacket- whatever it is!

 

[Hobbes1]

First thanks to everyone in this thread. Great minds think alike. Combining Sheene and Highwayman.

This is my short review of another one in year 2024. This jacket is stock size 42 Sheene, with Highwayman (50s) details, CXL FQHH, quilted lining.
View attachment 609631
View attachment 609632 View attachment 609633
Some silly fit pics. This design has the square shoulder look and the mobility is as good as it can get for this type of design imo, and is good enough for daily routine. Softer leathers definitely will drape even better.
View attachment 609634 View attachment 609635 View attachment 609636 View attachment 609637 View attachment 609638
More normal fit pics in the Daily wear thread here:

http://[URL]https://www.thefedoralo...cket-are-you-wearing-today.82949/post-3092897

[/URL]

So to address the elephant in the room, is there a neck hang issue. Well, imo there isn't on my jacket. There is some discomfort on the regular cafe racer for me. If that is the model A, then this is the model B Oxford. And I do prefer the later.

View attachment 609639
View attachment 609640

Another short note on the "/ \" creases. I believe these are actually just from super thick leather seams with tight stitch tension if you can see where they origin from and not actual pattern issue. It felt fine once I put it on and leather will flat out or go to where it needs to go to compensate the fit, even this super rigid FQHH.

One more note is that the Highwayman sleeves are chunkier than the tapered zipped sleeve on the CR, but it clears watches and works well for daily wear imo. If slim tight fit is desired, then the zipped sleeves will do the job better.

And Julie is a Rockstar!

That looks really nice! I like this jacket a LOT.
Very nice!!
Cheers!

 

[ai00344]

Another home run! So great that there is some subtle variation in details and choice of leather between the three but they all lead to classic look.