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Aero Highwayman in Front Quarter Horsehide with Shearling Lining and Detachable Mouton Collar!
Made in Scotland
Made in Scotland
This is absolutely gorgeous! Cut from Aero's renowned Front Quarter Horsehide this is Aero's classic Highwayman--their signature leather jacket that they themselves describe as being "original and legendary". The horsehide that this jacket is made from is sourced from an American tannery that has been producing horsehide by the same method for over 100 years--and so Aero's Highwayman jackets have both the same look and the same serious sturdiness that the original mid-century work jackets made in this style had. Packed with natural waxes, Aero's horsehide is not meant to be babied, is wonderfully water-resistant, and won't need any treatment for years. It will also develop a wonderful patina as the decades pass, and will, in time, conform to its owner's body and range of movement, becoming incredibly soft and comfortable as the years pass.
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.) I believe that 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 comes complete with its original Aero hangtag with its measurements.
This jacket is in absolutely excellent condition. It was sold by Aero as a sparingly used jacket for $750 plus shipping; I am offering it for just $650, boxed, shipped, and insured within the United States. International inquiries are welcome, with shipping at cost.
Tagged a 38, this measures and fits more like a 40, possibly a slim 42, depending on how you layer.
Measurements from Aero:
Chest: 24.5 (recall, this is lined in shearling)
Sleeve: 27
Back length: 25.5
Shoulder: 20
