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STUNNING SHEARLING -LINED AERO HIGHWAYMAN IN HORSEHIDE.
An absolute BEAST of a jacket!
An absolute BEAST of a jacket!
With the original detachable mouton collar--a feature that is no longer offered by Aero.
Tagged 38. Fits closer to 40, or 42.
Measurements:
Chest: 24
Sleeve: 26 1/2
Shoulder: 20
Length: 25
Hem: 21
This is absolutely gorgeous! Made from Aero's renowned Front Quarter Horsehide this is Aero's classic Highwayman--their signature leather jacket that they describe as being "original and legendary".
The Highwayman is Aero's signature jacket for a reason--it's a beautifully simple and classic design. This example has two deep slash zippered pockets on the front with pull rings for ease of operation. It has both a front yoke and a back yoke, and no top chest pocket. It comes complete with the classic Highwayman side adjusters to ensure a snug fit, and American cuffs. It also has two deep internal pockets secured with snaps.
This is, however, no ordinary Highwayman, for it is lined in thick and luxurious sheepskin--this is an exceptionally warm and incredibly sturdy jacket! And if this wasn't enough, it also features a detachable mouton collar in dark black, perfectly complementing the rich brown tones of the horsehide body.
The mouton collar is backed by a horsehide "sleeve" that fits over the horsehide collar of the jacket and then buttons in place. Aero no longer offer the option of detachable collars of this sort, and so this jacket is a wonderful rare example of this versatile type of Highwayman.
Since shearling would be far too bulky for the sleeves these are lined in wonderfully warm alpaca. The body of the jacket also features a thick corduroy strip at the hem, designed to protect the shearling from wear there; this also matches perfectly the colour of the mouton collar.
The main zipper is an Aero zipper, and, as with all of the other buttons and snaps, functions perfectly.
This jacket has started to break in very nicely; it has the usual minor marks and scruffs that horsehide acquires, which adds to its beauty. (See pictures.)
It is thus in Very Good/Excellent condition.
I suspect that this if Aero would be willing to make a jacket like this with the detachable collar it would now cost far in excess of $2000--although, again, note that you can no longer get jackets with collars like this from Aero!
I am offering it for just $695, OR OFFER, boxed, shipped, and insured within the United States. International inquiries are welcome, with shipping at cost.
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