Quest for dark burgundy/brandy leather jacket

[JoFlym]

Hi everyone - I’ve been reading and researching on TFL for a few months now and appreciate everything I’ve learned from all of you! This is my first proper post, and it’s something of an extension of this thread: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ackets-what-do-you-really-think.106445/page-3

I recently tried on a Schott 557 in pull-up cowhide in what they call burgundy/brandy, and fell in love with the leather and the color. It’s got a nice soft and supple feel, while still heavy, and I love the deep purple/brown color with a pinkish kind of pull-up, and the fact that it's not shiny. Subtle but beautiful. The jacket didn’t quite fit and Schott is no longer doing custom work, nor can I get my hands on the leather through them.

So my question for you all is: do you know of any other jackets in this color? It seems to be darker than a lot of the cordovan-colored jackets I’ve seen anywhere (including related colors like oxblood, burgundy, brandy, etc.), though a couple in that other TFL Cordovan jacket post came close. It seems to be in the realm of how Horween no. 8 is described in this article (https://www.heddels.com/2020/02/colors-shell-cordovan-rainbow/), but if Aero uses Horween no. 8 for most of it's CXL Cordovan jackets, then the end result seems to generally be redder and lighter than the Schott. I've posted some pics of the Schott 557 for reference.

Thanks for your help all!

 

[TartuWolf]

MAYBE worth considering.

New forum member brand (Rugged West)

@zacharge You need to decide for yourself what does "buying a leather jacket" mean to you: Do you deeply care about the personal connection to who made the jacket for you? Then really small brands/makers like Thedi or Field leathers might be high on your list. Much more expensive though. Do you...

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[JoFlym]

MAYBE worth considering.

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Thanks! They’ve got some great looking jackets, including the cordovan one you shared.

 

[Aloysius]

Hi everyone - I’ve been reading and researching on TFL for a few months now and appreciate everything I’ve learned from all of you! This is my first proper post, and it’s something of an extension of this thread: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...ackets-what-do-you-really-think.106445/page-3

I recently tried on a Schott 557 in pull-up cowhide in what they call burgundy/brandy, and fell in love with the leather and the color. It’s got a nice soft and supple feel, while still heavy, and I love the deep purple/brown color with a pinkish kind of pull-up, and the fact that it's not shiny. Subtle but beautiful. The jacket didn’t quite fit and Schott is no longer doing custom work, nor can I get my hands on the leather through them.

So my question for you all is: do you know of any other jackets in this color? It seems to be darker than a lot of the cordovan-colored jackets I’ve seen anywhere (including related colors like oxblood, burgundy, brandy, etc.), though a couple in that other TFL Cordovan jacket post came close. It seems to be in the realm of how Horween no. 8 is described in this article (https://www.heddels.com/2020/02/colors-shell-cordovan-rainbow/), but if Aero uses Horween no. 8 for most of it's CXL Cordovan jackets, then the end result seems to generally be redder and lighter than the Schott. I've posted some pics of the Schott 557 for reference.

Thanks for your help all!

What Aero calls "cordovan CXL" is Color 8.

 

[3.14nche]

if Aero uses Horween no. 8 for most of it's CXL Cordovan jackets, then the end result seems to generally be redder and lighter than the Schott

I find that it has a lot to do with lighting.
Sunny vs cloudy vs rainy

 

[TartuWolf]

I'll take the rainy version haha.

 

[MrProper]

Different light.

 

[3.14nche]

I'll take the rainy version haha.

That's the one I get to see more often than not

 

[wayose]

Hi everyone - I’ve been reading and researching on TFL for a few months now and appreciate everything I’ve learned from all of you! This is my first proper post, and it’s something of an extension of this thread:

I recently tried on a Schott 557 in pull-up cowhide in what they call burgundy/brandy, and fell in love with the leather and the color. It’s got a nice soft and supple feel, while still heavy, and I love the deep purple/brown color with a pinkish kind of pull-up, and the fact that it's not shiny. Subtle but beautiful. The jacket didn’t quite fit and Schott is no longer doing custom work, nor can I get my hands on the leather through them.

So my question for you all is: do you know of any other jackets in this color? It seems to be darker than a lot of the cordovan-colored jackets I’ve seen anywhere (including related colors like oxblood, burgundy, brandy, etc.), though a couple in that other TFL Cordovan jacket post came close. It seems to be in the realm of how Horween no. 8 is described in this article, but if Aero uses Horween no. 8 for most of it's CXL Cordovan jackets nasoor e dil novel by nisha umar, then the end result seems to generally be redder and lighter than the Schott. I've posted some pics of the Schott 557 for reference.

Thanks for your help all!

What is the most versatile/ best leather jacket color I can buy, that will go with both black and brown belt combinations??

 

[TartuWolf]

What is the most versatile/ best leather jacket color I can buy, that will go with both black and brown belt combinations??

Black is the most versatile by definition.

 

[MrProper]

Black is the most versatile by definition.

I personally find a dark brown the most versatile. But ideally you should have a brown and a black one.

 

[4444Design]

I own a halfbelt in that reddish color in CRXL HH from AERO (see comparison with black - same material - same manufacturer)

see the effects of different light ...

i take care shoes 'n belts match but not that much about the jacket

if you want a versatile color for your jacket i'd go with "SEAL" (the color of G1 jackets) - it ain't black but also not brown so something inbetween - i combine it with either black or brown accessories

comparison of seal vs brown

original L:W:FOSTER G1 in SEAL

 

[JoFlym]

Thanks @3.14nche , @MrProper and @4444Design for the photos of your jackets in different lighting. It makes such a difference! I agree with @TartuWolf that the cloudy/rainy day version is my favorite, and close to what I am going for. I live in Colorado (US) which is pretty sunny, so I might be in the more cherry/bright red zone most of the time.

Can anyone speak to how Aero's Tobacco Badalassi compares to their cordovan colors? Also, do Aero's CXL cordovan and Vicenza cordovan look pretty much the same, or do the different leather types change how the color appears?

 

[MrProper]

Thanks @3.14nche , @MrProper and @4444Design for the photos of your jackets in different lighting. It makes such a difference! I agree with @TartuWolf that the cloudy/rainy day version is my favorite, and close to what I am going for. I live in Colorado (US) which is pretty sunny, so I might be in the more cherry/bright red zone most of the time.

Can anyone speak to how Aero's Tobacco Badalassi compares to their cordovan colors? Also, do Aero's CXL cordovan and Vicenza cordovan look pretty much the same, or do the different leather types change how the color appears?

Unfortunately, I can't come up with Tobacco. I would have gone for this if Chestnut Badalassi hadn't come into play at that exact moment.
Perhaps the two-tone brown from rugged west is also something for you? It's not a Badalassi or CXL, but it's thick and heavy and not too stiff.

Chestnut without sun


Two tone brown