What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Kenan]

Leather weather in Copenhagen today

 

[ton312]

Just home from a very long and sun drenched vacation in my favorite place on earth, Union Pier MI. Thanks to @nick123, I have this unbelievably nice Aero (modified) original Herc in blk/brown vic. What a jacket!!! Serious heft, beautiful grain…I could not have drawn up a better fit if I tried. I am over the moon. All the mods are exactly as I’d want them. This is an exit piece. There’s little left for me to get after. Aero has really out done themselves on this and my wool jacket. The repro vs original see saw balance has tipped yet again.
I have attempted to recreate @jonesy86 epic catalog photo below. LOL. I actually might need a legit fedora. Oh the humanity.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Really sharp there Tony, the Vicenza fits that jacket & style perfectly. Wear & Enjoy it there!

 

[ton312]

^^ Really sharp there Tony, the Vicenza fits that jacket & style perfectly. Wear & Enjoy it there!

Still probably 3 months out for any real wear! You know how these midwestern summers tend to stretch into October. I will say this is my third blk/brown vic jacket (one was just passing through as a proxy) and each time I’ve really liked it. While I’m. Not really a vic guy the blk brown is different. It’s far stiffer and just feels much more robust.

 

[ES335]

German prewar jackets are my thing. Here is an original Luftwaffe jacket tailored in the early 1930s. Love to wear it casual.
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Please, if there are more show 'em!

 

[Will Zach]

...not really wearing it, just putting it on for a pic, 90F outside, miss fall. Monarch.

 

[tmitchell59]

I had my early 60s Brooks out for a video with a couple of other Cafe styles. I do find the fit of the Brooks of this style to be the best for me. I did measure mine and it must be a 44. These are so affordable too.

It isn't the quality of the Langlitz in this picture and not near the cost. The Langlitz did not fit me. Now that I know the size I can get serious about another one.

There is a cool factor with the Brooks that makes them seem even more of a deal.

 

[regius]

A recently completely test HB, worn it to an Ann Wilson concert, her voice is still stellar!

 

[Mrfrown]

Amazing what a little time to yourself can do. Schott 519

 

[torfjord]

A recently completely test HB, worn it to an Ann Wilson concert, her voice is still stellar!

That looks great!

 

[torfjord]

Not wearing it, just putting it on. This wool HB arrived yesterday.

 

[handymike]

So you bought it!
Nice!

 

[torfjord]

So you bought it!
Nice!

Yes, I finally did after looking at it several times a day

 

[ton312]

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Not wearing it, just putting it on. This wool HB arrived yesterday.

Superb!!! The crown sprung zip alone is worth the sold price. Wool looks fantastic! I love shadow plaid like this. Personally I would add a leather banded cuff to squeak out another 1-1.5” in the sleeve length, but in all honesty the jacket looks absolutely perfect on you. What a score!!

 

[Yango]

Just home from a very long and sun drenched vacation in my favorite place on earth, Union Pier MI. Thanks to @nick123, I have this unbelievably nice Aero (modified) original Herc in blk/brown vic. What a jacket!!! Serious heft, beautiful grain…I could not have drawn up a better fit if I tried. I am over the moon. All the mods are exactly as I’d want them. This is an exit piece. There’s little left for me to get after. Aero has really out done themselves on this and my wool jacket. The repro vs original see saw balance has tipped yet again.
I have attempted to recreate @jonesy86 epic catalog photo below. LOL. I actually might need a legit fedora. Oh the humanity.
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$7.85! What a deal!

 

[Will Zach]

Superb!!! The crown sprung zip alone is worth the sold price. Wool looks fantastic! I love shadow plaid like this. Personally I would add a leather banded cuff to squeak out another 1-1.5” in the sleeve length, but in all honesty the jacket looks absolutely perfect on you. What a score!!

Yes, the shortish sleeves just add to the old-timey look. Don't touch it. Looks great.

 

[ton312]

Yes, the shortish sleeves just add to the old-timey look. Don't touch it. Looks great.

Most these old wools came with 23”-24”sleeves. For me it’s impossible to not alter but there is something to be said for leaving well enough alone…that’s just not in my nature.

 

[handymike]

Too short...send it to me!

 

[ABCD]

Too short...send it to me!

Lol I told @torfjord the same yesterday, which means I'm first in line

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Early morning marine layer lately, so I can get some light jacket wear in until about 10 am. And Lucchese ropers. Picked up these worn once pair yesterday for a nice price

. My new rabbit hole has opened. Now need some proper boot cut jeans. It never ends.