What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[regius]

Mister Freedom and *** Club

 

[Imuricecreamman]

Mister Freedom and *** Club

Really cool look

 

[Cornelius]

Mister Freedom and *** Club

Sounds like a bill for a punk show in L.A. circa 1981

 

[ton312]

I’m still getting acquainted with this Aero 30’ HB. It’s really nice and I’m leaning toward keeping it as a “wear open w/t-shirt and vest only” option. I can zip it but it’s awfully tight when closed. Something about jet black CXL. No nonsense hide. This jacket is probably the lightest CXL FQHH and I think that’s what makes it wearable in this size for me. I’d say it sits right at 3 oz. and weighs around 5-6lbs. so despite the trim fit it’s not hard to wear. Even the back pleats have started to grow on me. Sort of.

 

[MrProper]

I’m still getting acquainted with this Aero 30’ HB. It’s really nice and I’m leaning toward keeping it as a “wear open w/t-shirt and vest only” option. I can zip it but it’s awfully tight when closed. Something about jet black CXL. No nonsense hide. This jacket is probably the lightest CXL FQHH and I think that’s what makes it wearable in this size for me. I’d say it sits right at 3 oz. and weighs around 5-6lbs. so despite the trim fit it’s not hard to wear. Even the back pleats have started to grow on me. Sort of.
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Cool jacket. But maybe the belt is a little bit high?

 

[regius]

curious which period this jacket was made, it's more like their "Cossack" model, with a chin strap and simple pleated back, no nonsense. This one looks very tapered at the HB

 

[ton312]

Cool jacket. But maybe the belt is a little bit high?

It feels high too but I think it’s a combination of things. The belt is less wide horizontally and actually closer to the hem than on my other half belts. This jacket has a 25.5” back length, HB is 6” up from the hem. This bootlegger is 27” back length and the belt is 7” up from hem. I also think the pleats make it look a bit higher but I do agree. It feels higher for sure.

 

[ton312]

curious which period this jacket was made, it's more like their "Cossack" model, with a chin strap and simple pleated back, no nonsense. This one looks very tapered at the HB

Made in 2012 for Insurrection Vintage (now Thurston Bros). I think this was the garden variety 30’s HB model they stocked.

 

[sweetfights]

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Oh DAMN!!!!!! Must be a GoodWear Shinki- what else looks that good!

 

[sweetfights]

I’m still getting acquainted with this Aero 30’ HB. It’s really nice and I’m leaning toward keeping it as a “wear open w/t-shirt and vest only” option. I can zip it but it’s awfully tight when closed. Something about jet black CXL. No nonsense hide. This jacket is probably the lightest CXL FQHH and I think that’s what makes it wearable in this size for me. I’d say it sits right at 3 oz. and weighs around 5-6lbs. so despite the trim fit it’s not hard to wear. Even the back pleats have started to grow on me. Sort of.
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Jet black is a must in the leather wardrobe!

 

[MrProper]

changed the black thread of the buttons for a cream colored one. Minimal change and still noticeable.

 

[ProteinNerd]

 

[Robbie79]

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I really love Aero's Hercules jacket. Does it have Alpaca lining - grey or brown? Seems to get colder in Down Under. The opposite is here....no jacket needed for days (almost 30°C)

 

[Seb Lucas]

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I ****** love that one, Prote. Is it a 40? Are you able to tell me what it weighs?

 

[torfjord]

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That looks amazing!

 

[navetsea]

 

[ProteinNerd]

Thanks guys, it's a size 38 Black Vicenza with grey alpaca wool lining.
It is pretty roomy for a 38, fits much more like a 40 or even 42 in most other jackets I have.

I'll jump on the scales tomorrow for you @Seb Lucas and let you know how much it weighs.

 

[Bfd70]

It feels high too but I think it’s a combination of things. The belt is less wide horizontally and actually closer to the hem than on my other half belts. This jacket has a 25.5” back length, HB is 6” up from the hem. This bootlegger is 27” back length and the belt is 7” up from hem. I also think the pleats make it look a bit higher but I do agree. It feels higher for sure.
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Suitable height for heavy dead lifting.

 

[Mrfrown]

Gonna be too hot to wear it for a while, but I recently struck gold. More info here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/vintage-sears-hercules-halfbelt.100905/

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Great catch there, and excellent fit. Really like the dark brown color and detailing on that Hercules!