My Aero Collection

Hi, My name is Steven and I live in Cape Town.

I am so glad I found this place. Such awesome information here. I have been an Aero fan since the 80's, here is my story.............

One day I was walking in Covent Garden in London and I set eyes on the most beautiful leather jacket that I had ever seen. It was an Aero Barnstormer in black CXL Steerhide. I went into the store and placed an order for one immediately.

I also fell in love with the classic Half Belted and a few months later I ordered one. Alas the Barnstormer is long gone but I still have my black HB. It was made in 1989.

A year or so later Aero made a copy of the WW1 vest worn by so many British soldiers and I asked if they would make me one in black HH which they duly did.

Fast forward to 2005 and I was jonesing for another Barnstormer type coat. My brother and I drove up to Galashiels and I ordered a single breasted Cordovan Steerhide Barnstormer with cotton lining for the mild Cape Town winter. Alas I was 107Kgs when I ordered it and I am now a svelte 80Kgs, so it looks like a tent on me. A shame that it has to go but I never wear it.

I am heading to Galashiels in May to order a new jacket (probably a Hudson) and maybe something else!
I plan to have my Black HB relined. It's a little to big for me now but I have such a strong attachment to it I cannot sell it.

Here are the pics of my little collection............

Welcome to the Lounge! Nice jackets you got there!

Cannot see pictures of any collection though... all I see is three jackets?!

jacketjunkie said:

Welcome to the Lounge! Nice jackets you got there!

Cannot see pictures of any collection though... all I see is three jackets?!

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LOL! Thanks. Maybe I should have called it a "Small Gathering"

@Steven65 you have a nice collection. Welcome to the Lounge

Welcome Sir

Nice. Do you get a lot of opportunities to wear them in Cape Town?

Sloan1874 said:

Nice. Do you get a lot of opportunities to wear them in Cape Town?

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Thank you all for the kind and warm welcome.

I wore the HB a lot over the years. Cape Town does get cold and windy for about 4 months a year. I also spend a lot of time in Johannesburg for work and that is properly cold in winter. The HB is great for travelling.
The Cheyenne was a waste. I hardly ever wore it.

Have given up Irvin & B-3 types in Southern England..blast global warming!!!!!!

Very nice story and collection/gathering! They do tend to become old friends fast

Welcome to the lounge. We are certainly a family here. I hope you continue to learn more and discover new brands and new designs. Nice collection!

First of all, welcome to the lounge! I like your history with your Aero jackets and of course also your jacket (especially the 30 year old HB looks good for its age - you’re lucky as you life in my favorite city with many nice people! (I‘ve been there many times). I‘m looking forward to hearing more of your jacket acquisition plans in May!

Welcome to the lounge! We get to see lots of brand new Aero jackets and new leather jacket enthusiasts around here, so it's great to get some experience on board with us!

Nice to see the jackets and for you to share your obvious enthusiasm!