Aero Cropduster

[jpk_NJ]

Any opinions on a Black Aero Cropduster made with Zip Sleeves or Button Cuff instead of the straps? Maybe there are some photos floating around the lounge somewhere??

 

[de Stokesay]

I'd go with the button cuffs, but not zip sleeves. Zippers are a completely different beast and, while they are great on a cafe racer or something like that, I think they would look terrible on a jacket like the crop duster. Completely different eras and not compatible with each other at all. Others may disagree with me, but they would be wrong.

 

[Fanch]

de Stokesay said the words before I could respond. Order sleeves with or without the straps, or button sleeves, but not zip sleeves for the Cropduster.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Tossing historical accuracy aside, what about from a purely functional / balanced look to the jacket. Wouldn't it fit pretty well lookwise with the dual chest zips? Yes, it would be a more modern/fashion design vs a true historical report. But my main purpose isn't to reproduce an old fashioned coat.

 

[tropicalbob]

It's always fun to toss historical accuracy aside, just ask several of our politicians. I can see your point, but I don't know if Aero would be inclined to see such a jacket go out with their name on it. Doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[jacketjunkie]

I think it wouldnt look well. Zip sleeves are a typical element of biking jackets and wouldnt match with the rest of this vintage design coat. That's like having racing seats put in a 70s Lincoln Continental. Arguably functional, but does not go well together, aesthetically.

I don't like the straps either, but I'd go with a standard american cuff, certainly not zips.

 

[jpk_NJ]

I think it wouldnt look well. Zip sleeves are a typical element of biking jackets and wouldnt match with the rest of this vintage design coat. That's like having racing seats put in a 70s Lincoln Continental. Arguably functional, but does not go well together, aesthetically.

I don't like the straps either, but I'd go with a standard american cuff, certainly not zips.

Ah, now it makes sense with the car comparison. Once again, the Lounge logic prevails!

 

[Fanch]

Things for me in the past have not worked out whenever I have attempted to reinvent the wheel.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I have a 1940's car coat with sip sleeves and a Western style front yoke. Looks fine. But I understand where the others are coming from.



I've put it away in storage for summer but here's the only photo I have.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Hmm, looks good Seb. Too bad you didn't have it handy for a few other angles. Think it might work on a Black version of this old montgomery ward coat? Either with two chest pockets, one, or none.