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Aero Rockafella

Mark-D

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Hello,

Is there anyone who has a picture of the Aero Rockafella jacket being worn by a person?

I would love to see one as I'm considering ordering this jacket.

Thanks!

Best regards,
Mark
 
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I have several Aero jackets that are all 'keepers'( Bootlegger...Stuart..HalfBelt..and Hwymn)...and I certainly don't need anymore...but out of all the new Aero styles the Rockafella would be my choice if I talked myself into ordering another. However..I might ask for a slightly modified smaller collar..but if not doable..no biggie. The brown goat would be my choice in this style.
HD
 

jlanderson

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I've got one on the way from Thurston Bros. Light brown suede, contrast stitching, Crail lining by Lochcarron and made by the famous Julie Lietch. Got delayed a bit, but Carrie has it in hand. Wade modeled it for me in a couple of pictures they sent me. They were going to post them on the Thurston Bros. website, but they're not up yet.
 

3.14nche

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Probably not relevant to the OP anymore but here are some pics of mine.

It's a size 40 russet goatskin bought it in 2018 from the sales page.
I believe it's the one on display on their facebook store.
 

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Edward

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Probably not relevant to the OP anymore but here are some pics of mine.

It's a size 40 russet goatskin bought it in 2018 from the sales page.
I believe it's the one on display on their facebook store.

Very nice. I'm currently about halfway through a weight loss programme; when I get to the end, I plan to reward myself with a new jacket. One of these in black goat is the frontrunner, though depending on time of ordering and thus delivery season, it might end up playing second fiddle to a Wilderness. Hopefully I'll be able to order both!
 

Canuck Panda

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I am also waiting for one to show up on the sale page. The sizing on this model seems tricky so it's best I see one actual one with measurements. @3.14nche That is a very nice one you got there.
 
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Probably not relevant to the OP anymore but here are some pics of mine.

It's a size 40 russet goatskin bought it in 2018 from the sales page.
I believe it's the one on display on their facebook store.
Man that is beautiful and it fits you absolutely perfectly. I don’t understand why I never tried or even thought to try this model. Looks superb!
 

3.14nche

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Thanks for the compliments!

You don't see many of those around, I wonder why it's not more popular.

@Edward good luck on your weight loss.
I know it can be challenging but I'm sure you'll find it was worth the effort. At least I did.
 

Edward

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Thanks for the compliments!

You don't see many of those around, I wonder why it's not more popular.

@Edward good luck on your weight loss.
I know it can be challenging but I'm sure you'll find it was worth the effort. At least I did.

Thanks, it's been hard to get motivated (I've been much bigger than I should have been for the best part of the last decade, really), but now I can see results (and I'm not out of breath tying my own shoelaces...), it is getting easier. A new leather will certainly help sweeten the deal - plus I have a whole bunch of nice stuff I don't currently fit, so it'll be like finding a new wardrobe when I crack into that lot!
 

Canuck Panda

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Rockafella...

The leather is Tobacco Badalassi. I chose this leather because I liked how my other russet Badalassi jacket felt. Heavy (in weight not in thickness), more pliable than horsehide, and very beautiful grains. The only downside is the squeaking noise. However, after my recent experience with fancier goatskin from another brand, I've realized that goatskin would be the better choice for this (Rockafella) pattern, for best drape.

The Jacket is a stock size 42. Here is the fit pics:
Aero Rockafella Fit 001outside0.JPG

Aero Rockafella Fit 002outside0.JPG


This is a TRIM jacket. But comes with (seemingly) big shoulders. There are soft padding in the front of the shoulder to keep the front yoke looking the way they do. The actual shoulder slope is very normal for the size, in consistent with all my other jackets in the same size. The chest is very trim, measures 43" in circumference for a size 42, or 21.5" P2P. But this is not a jacket to go by the P2P imo. If you have either Johnson's M200 or LW's J24 they are the same type of pattern block fit, just different designs. This cut is also very similar to most of my suits, not the modern ones, but the older lower arm holes ones.

Aero Rockafella Tobacco Badalassi 012.jpg


The thing I would suggest to watch out for is the sleeve length. It's on the longer side. I am about 6' tall and wears size 34.5" sleeve shirts. This jacket when new has a nape sleeve measurement of 36.5", one inch longer than my (jacket) comfort zone. Luckily the baddy cowhide is very creasy, and has tunneled up with just a few wears. In my experience goatskin will also tunnel, but just watch out for the overall sleeve length.
Aero Rockafella Tobacco Badalassi 003a.jpg

BTW, back to the leather, this Rockefella size is about the same or a bit trimmer than my Moonshiner (size 40) in heaviest CXL FQHH, but weighs exactly one pound more. The Moonshiner in horsehide is 5.4 lbs, this Baddy cowhide Rockefella is 6.4 lbs. So it seems cows do weigh more than horses given about the same thickness. But much more pliable and wearable out of the box.

I know most would pick the 30's or 50's Half Belts from Aero's lineup. I don't have the 30s but I have the 50s. And imo the Rockafella is way cooler in design. I've found that the LVC design patterns are very different than the usual Aero offering too. Please look up the measuring photos above and check against your current 30s/50s Aero and you will see the difference. Mobility is surprisingly reasonable for the trim torso, even without action back. The pleated "Hercules" back has a lot of give:
Aero Rockafella Fit 003outside2.JPG


Another reason not to worry about the smaller P2P is the buttons closure design. I've never worn this jacket with the top button closed, just like how I wear my sports jackets, so there is plenty of chest room without big measurements.

One more photo for the Rockefella and BadAssLassi, it was raining when I took these photos. No cows were harmed.

Aero Rockafella Fit 001outside2.JPG


Thanks to Julie Stitch for making this jacket. I think she makes all the special patterns that requires just a bit more attention than the regular lineup. Thanks for reading.
 

Edward

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Rockafella...

The leather is Tobacco Badalassi. I chose this leather because I liked how my other russet Badalassi jacket felt. Heavy (in weight not in thickness), more pliable than horsehide, and very beautiful grains. The only downside is the squeaking noise. However, after my recent experience with fancier goatskin from another brand, I've realized that goatskin would be the better choice for this (Rockafella) pattern, for best drape.

The Jacket is a stock size 42. Here is the fit pics:
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This is a TRIM jacket. But comes with (seemingly) big shoulders. There are soft padding in the front of the shoulder to keep the front yoke looking the way they do. The actual shoulder slope is very normal for the size, in consistent with all my other jackets in the same size. The chest is very trim, measures 43" in circumference for a size 42, or 21.5" P2P. But this is not a jacket to go by the P2P imo. If you have either Johnson's M200 or LW's J24 they are the same type of pattern block fit, just different designs. This cut is also very similar to most of my suits, not the modern ones, but the older lower arm holes ones.

View attachment 423429

The thing I would suggest to watch out for is the sleeve length. It's on the longer side. I am about 6' tall and wears size 34.5" sleeve shirts. This jacket when new has a nape sleeve measurement of 36.5", one inch longer than my (jacket) comfort zone. Luckily the baddy cowhide is very creasy, and has tunneled up with just a few wears. In my experience goatskin will also tunnel, but just watch out for the overall sleeve length.
View attachment 423430
BTW, back to the leather, this Rockefella size is about the same or a bit trimmer than my Moonshiner (size 40) in heaviest CXL FQHH, but weighs exactly one pound more. The Moonshiner in horsehide is 5.4 lbs, this Baddy cowhide Rockefella is 6.4 lbs. So it seems cows do weigh more than horses given about the same thickness. But much more pliable and wearable out of the box.

I know most would pick the 30's or 50's Half Belts from Aero's lineup. I don't have the 30s but I have the 50s. And imo the Rockafella is way cooler in design. I've found that the LVC design patterns are very different than the usual Aero offering too. Please look up the measuring photos above and check against your current 30s/50s Aero and you will see the difference. Mobility is surprisingly reasonable for the trim torso, even without action back. The pleated "Hercules" back has a lot of give:
View attachment 423431

Another reason not to worry about the smaller P2P is the buttons closure design. I've never worn this jacket with the top button closed, just like how I wear my sports jackets, so there is plenty of chest room without big measurements.

One more photo for the Rockefella and BadAssLassi, it was raining when I took these photos. No cows were harmed.

View attachment 423432

Thanks to Julie Stitch for making this jacket. I think she makes all the special patterns that requires just a bit more attention than the regular lineup. Thanks for reading.

Looks great - I think this is the first one I've seen in the wild. I had the impression it's on the trimmer side; I vary in size in an Aero; 44 in most of them, though I wear a 42 in a standard HWM. I think this is one of a few I'd be looking at a 46 in. The quasi-blazer lapels are a big part of the draw for me; I foresee wearing one of these with a collar and tie a lot.
 
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I love the look of this jacket, but the sleeves could use some tapering. Would you mind shooting some pics with the side tabs buttoned on the tighter setting? It might give the body some more shape, which would look even better IMO.
 

Canuck Panda

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Here you go @handymike

Cinched felt weird to me. Maybe it’s the less drape leather, or there are no vents like suits at the back. My sport jackets are fitted tight at waist and flares out but it’s in wool and there’s a double vent.

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