New Aero Siblings - Dustbowl and Wool Half Belt

[ButteMT61]

You're welcome, just call me 'The Enabler'! Can't promise on the Irvin, it seems to have a hypnotic effect on people.

You're a Ho...Ho Ho

 

[Sloan1874]

lol

 

[Boyo]

Nice looking jackets wdw, times 2....

Is the wool jacket also known as a donkey jacket? Or is that something completely different.

 

[Sloan1874]

Not really...

 

[pauleway]

There are a lot of great new jackets posted on the FL this week, just in time for Christmas!

 

[ButteMT61]

There are a lot of great new jackets posted on the FL this week, just in time for Christmas!

I was thinking the sake thing. Usually by this time it's dead. Cool to get a long awaited treat in the mail.

 

[Plumbline]

Great Jackets .. wear them well, they really suit you.


Not the most flattering picture of a Donkey Jacket I've ever see Craig ( I take it you're not a fan) .... some more interesting versions :

Burberry

http://uk.burberry.com/wool-cashmere-leather-yoke-donkey-jacket-p38731241

Levis Vintage

http://svpply.com/item/1988083/Levis_Vintage_Clothing_Donkey_Wool

and of course there was also the ( now discontinued ) Aero version .. I had a full leather backed version in 2006 it was a GREAT jacket .... and the AL version:

http://s2.photobucket.com/user/m444uk/media/donkey_jacket_4_.jpg.html

as posted by Hpalapdog

Like a Melton Wool VDR and a very utilitarian jacket ... but NOT AT ALL LIKE the wool and leather Halfbelt posted here.

The style with the leather patches originates from the 1920's ( the term Donkey jacket - as per the original leather patched version - being entered into the Oxford Dictionary in 1929 ) the original style of jacket predates this and originates from the mid 19th century in the form of a workers wool sack coat ( albeit that this did not have the traditional leather panels and these were not added till the early 20th century to enable the jacket to be used by miners and coal workers in particular).

 

[Windward]

WDW thats WOW, you lucky man ... right under the christmas tree...GREAT!!
I like the lenght of both and as you know, love cordovan and now... also the combination of black wool and cordovan. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Hollydays to you and your family...:cheers1:

 

[Gancho]

I agree with the other members: Both jackets are amazing and the fit is spot on. I like the trimmer style and made the same way as you. going down from a 44, that was sold to me by a dealer, to a 42 or to 40. The experience to find the right size costs time and money.

enjoy the jackets always in good health!

 

[Worf]

Lookin' good my friend. "Stylin' and profilin" as Clyde Frasier would say. Not a fan of the Donky but on you it looks good. Now the Dustbowl.... that's a horse of a different color. I love the color, the style AND the fit. But truth be told the back shot of the Donkey makes that bad boy look "tough as hell". Good scores my friend.

Worf

 

[reeks1]

Thanks Butte. reeks has he same lining as me, Weathered Grant, which is perfect for brown and cordovan. My shirt is a pinkish RRL.

I couldn't have picked that liner without your pics!

Geez, I feel flattered: I'm getting cross-references in other posts now.

Those jackets look SUH-WEET. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

 

[Cooperson]

Two very nice jackets! You did right to size down with the Dust Bowl, the fit looks great. Two cracking Christmas presents you've got there!

 

[Edward]

Cracking looking jackets. The black and cordovan looks fantastic!

 

[Dav]

Two beauties you've got there wdw, enjoy!

 

[resortes805]

Very nice!

 

[schitzo]

not too shabby at all Eric you must be pleased. I agree that dustbowl is smarter than a highwayman, especially with a nice fitted one like you have there. The HB looks good on too and I guess that one a bit more wearable i.e. lighter, which all adds up to two very nice options indeed. Well played sir

 

[wdw]

Thanks for all the kind words guys. The sun is out in Edinburgh, so here are some outdoor shots, which are more representative of the cordovan. Starting with the DB:



And now the Wool HB: