Show me your favorite jacket

[rocketeer]

I doubt i could ever get another one of these at this price.

Original WWII A2 size 44, £185 in 1983. Oh, and an original Hetzer.

And I know some on here have a thing about A2s and combats, but hey! What the heck.
Johnny T

 

[rikbb]

My latest acquisition: very nice Irvin (early war) unknown maker.

 

[JLStorm]

I don't think I could choose between my two custom aeros, each one is my favorite depending on the day. I probably have 25 or so jackets of varying materials and quality, but if the house was burning down and I could only carry two things, I think these would be them:

 

[KevG]

My trusty Aero 'Real Deal' has just been put into second place by my new Bill Kelso 'House style' Russet A2

 

[too much coffee]

Kev: The BK looks like a real winner. Haven't seen many of them............thanks for posting.


Enjoy it and wear it in good health. The Aero looks good also.

Regards,
coffee

 

[KevG]

Kev: The BK looks like a real winner. Haven't seen many of them............thanks for posting.


Enjoy it and wear it in good health. The Aero looks good also.

Regards,
coffee

Thanks

The Aero is still a great jacket. The BK is a thinner horsehide so I reckon my preference will actually change with the seasons

 

[nick123]

Bump!

 

[Nyah]

I don't own one that I like very much. If I could have any jacket, it would probably be this one:

 

[Don Tomaso]

Really? :eeek:

 

[Nyah]

Yes.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Yes. Blanket coats are great. I would also choose mine. (I am the guy on the left)

If it was lost I would run crying to Dinerman (guy on the right) to sell me another one. He is the king of blanket coats.

 

[Don Tomaso]

Ok, to me they look a bit like wearing an old carpet, but to each his own, I guess.

 

[Fastuni]

Well they are "blanket" coats... that's the idea. [huh]

And I like them (though I have none).

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Fair enough. I am not that interested in leather jackets. I mean, I would try them if they were cheaper but don't feel the same kind of obsession with them as others around here.

A wool and leathers combo like Aero is offering would be great though. Unfortunately I will have to wait with the purchache until my job is really running steady for a year or so.

 

[Don Tomaso]

Well they are "blanket" coats... that's the idea. [huh]
...

Fair enough.

 

[aswatland]

The iconic David D Doniger contract is one of my favourite A2 designs with the pointed collar, angular pocket flaps and very comfortable fit. The contract dates to 9th June 1942 and only 5,000 were made making it the joint smallest Wartime contract with Cooper. This one is a generous size 42. It is 100% original and the lining is pristine and the knits are in very good order. The workmanship on Doniger A2s is amongst the best I have seen on original A2s. Clearly the machinists were very experienced. The goatskin is magnificent without any rot or repairs.

 

[aswatland]

 

[Smithy]

That's absolutely beautiful Andrew and for me that is the perfect A-2 fit. What a beauty!

 

[aswatland]

Thanks Tim. The Doniger contract is my all time favourite.

 

[2jakes]

My favorite/comfortable jacket: