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recommend me a slim-fit flight jacket

dgbrt

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So I have a Drake's A-2 in suede, and generally love the style (point collar with stretch cuffs & hem, two-way zip) but it requires a fair bit of layering to look quite right (like most of their stuff tbh) on my slim build. This is pretty typical for most aviator-style jackets in the A-1 and A-2 pattern on me, which fit a fair bit boxier than I'd like. Rather than go the Celine / YSL route where a slimmer lambskin aviator might be easier to find, is there something in the heritage/repro space that produces a more fitted, V-shaped silhouette rather than the traditional boxy fit?
 

Fonzie

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If you’re looking for a good repro brand, Eastman Leathers has the A-2 “Slender” model and it’s a beauty, I have one and it’s an incredibly cool jacket.
 

dgbrt

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Ahh that's a great tip. I stumbled on this one a few days ago – already own an ELMC Highway Star, and am well familiar with Eastman's quality – it just didn't look all that slim from their imagery. Any chance you've taken a fit pic since getting it?
 

Fonzie

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Ahh that's a great tip. I stumbled on this one a few days ago – already own an ELMC Highway Star, and am well familiar with Eastman's quality – it just didn't look all that slim from their imagery. Any chance you've taken a fit pic since getting it?

This pic is from a while ago, I was actually thinking of selling it as it hasn’t seen much wear for quite a long time. Too many jackets in my collection and not many leather-jacket-weather days where I live.
Mine is size 40 in Havana brown, in case you’re interested. Feel free to DM.
 

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