Very creative, great style and fit.I know, I know it's been more than a year since I posted something on the lounge, sorry, life is quite hetic...
But I have a good reason to come back!
In 2018, Craig aka @Superfluous posted a new Cross-zip by RMC in wool with leather trims.
I like the concept a lot but it is RMC, meaning it's pricey and I can't customize the size...
In october, I wanted to buy a new jacket (I haven't since my B3) and didn't know what kind of jacket I wanted and I had enough leather jackets (don't throw stones at me, I know you can't have enough jackets in your closet) then I remembered Craig's post.
So I decided on a cross zip in wool.
Naturally I talk to Holly at Aero and she put Sam in the loop (my usual contact for all my Aero jackets) for this little project of mine.
So we talk measurements, the fit, the materials...
And this is what we come up with :
- Hooch Hauler
- Navy Melton Wool with navy vicenza trims
- Navy thread
- Leather : top collar, facings, halfbelt and pocket welts
- Brass antique hardware
- Buchanan blue tartan for the lining (to go with my scraf from Lochcarron)
I was quite excited to see the result...
And today I get it, the Hooch Hauler is stunning and of course the fit is superb.
I will let you judge the final result :
Outstanding in every respect!!! A triumph of design and fit.
I have one suggestion: ask Aero to give you a royalty for every sale of this new design, because they are sure to sell many more in the next few months. In fact, Aero should name this jacket the “Speedy” in your honor.
Happy holidays @SpeedRcrX — this is a great gift to yourself.
Gustin offer those once in a while. Brown as well.
It's beautiful. Love the navy leather especially. Would switch to leather cuffs if I ever order one though. Would struggle with the choice of lining too. Whether a red contrast or a matching blue like yours. The back is stunning. Better than any of the Japanese repros I have ever seen.
Outstanding in every respect!!! A triumph of design and fit.
I have one suggestion: ask Aero to give you a royalty for every sale of this new design, because they are sure to sell many more in the next few months. In fact, Aero should name this jacket the “Speedy” in your honor.
Happy holidays @SpeedRcrX — this is a great gift to yourself.
Can’t stop eyeballing this. Brilliant application of the midnight blue. Man I seriously want this jacket. It’s PERFECT! First thing I’ve seen in a long while that made me say “WOW!”
WOW!!! That is seriously incredible. I think this might be the best example of a leather/wool jacket I have seen yet.
Brilliantly designed and I love the way the blues work together.
You absolutely should get commission from each of the jackets sold.
Glad to have you back to!
Also, email to Aero sent.
Like @tropicalbob said the jeans are from Gustin.
The denim is call Japan red fire.