Highwayman - Zip Sleeve Highwayman Database

[Folvil]

Honnêtement, vous êtes le seul à pouvoir dire si c'était une bonne affaire. Si vous êtes satisfait du prix payé pour la veste, c'est un bon prix ; sinon, ce n'est pas le cas.
Difficile de l'affirmer avec certitude sur la base de ces deux photos, mais la veste semble en assez bon état et peu usée. J'ai déjà acheté des vestes Aero similaires moins chères et je les ai vues se vendre beaucoup plus cher. Cependant, je pense que j'aurais probablement été ravi de payer 350 € pour celle-ci (hors frais de port, de coursier ou de douane).

Thank you for your feed back. Indeed, the jacket is "en route" to my place, and I 've only seen it on pictures. The question was about its general appearance vs price paid. And yes, it looks in pretty nice condition. If I remember, the seller told it is a mid-nineties jacket. So quite old but fair aspect.

 

[RDS]

All being well the jacket will arrive in the condition you’re hoping for and that it fits.
Also, it’s probably a few year younger than the mid-90’s as according to Aero Leather that particular label design was used from 2001 onwards.
The following picture appeared in ‘Aero Style Review’, a fairly short-lived in-house magazine produced by them.

 

[Folvil]

Thank you for that label archives ! Good to talk with people that have proofs in their pocket !

 

[TheWickerMan]

Adding to the database, the Jerky Black size 44 PHWM I mentioned sometime ago.

I think it looks deceiving as it seems to fit properly in these photos (although I might be wrong, haha), but the shoulder / upper back mobility issue is real, so I think it would make sense for me to pass this along.

 

[Herrvallmo]

Adding to the database, the Jerky Black size 44 PHWM I mentioned sometime ago.

I think it looks deceiving as it seems to fit properly in these photos (although I might be wrong, haha), but the shoulder / upper back mobility issue is real, so I think it would make sense for me to pass this along.

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From the photos the jacket seems to fit you really well, but I also know to well that some jackets that looks amazing on body can be a horrible experience to actually wear for a full day(had a bit of the same problem with a Aero 50's HB I owned a while back, loved how it looked on body, but the small neck opening made it a b*tch to wear for a full day sadly).

In the end you have to listen to your heart to see if it's a jacket you'll actually wear or pass along


Cheers

 

[El Marro]

I think it looks deceiving as it seems to fit properly in these photos (although I might be wrong, haha), but the shoulder / upper back mobility issue is real, so I think it would make sense for me to pass this along.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: a jacket that is half a size or so too small is always going to look great in photos. Makes it really frustrating when you are trying to show people what you mean about fit issues because anyone looking at the photos will think “man what is he complaining about?”

 

[MrProper]

Adding to the database, the Jerky Black size 44 PHWM I mentioned sometime ago.

I think it looks deceiving as it seems to fit properly in these photos (although I might be wrong, haha), but the shoulder / upper back mobility issue is real, so I think it would make sense for me to pass this along.

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In the pictures you can see the pull on the backyoke where it goes to the sleeve. I think the sleeve has too little volume to the outside or the backyoke should go a little further.

 

[TheWickerMan]

In the pictures you can see the pull on the backyoke where it goes to the sleeve. I think the sleeve has too little volume to the outside or the backyoke should go a little further.

Yes, now that you mention it does look a bit off. But it does make sense since it limits my arm movement just forward, backwards I can pull my arms just fine.

If no one wants to buy it until the summer, I'm kind of tempted to try and stretch the jacket. Hop in the shower with it and then go out in the sun. Probably a good chance to ruin it and make sure I'm not able to sell it ever.

 

[Folvil]

Bonjour à tous, j'ouvre à nouveau ce fil :
Après mon vieux Schott, j'ai pensé qu'il me fallait un Aero légendaire : je viens de l'acquérir d'occasion. Des commentaires ? Est-ce une bonne affaire ? Merci pour vos conseils. Le prix est d'environ 350 € (à peu près le même prix en dollars).

Pour compléter: j'ai bien reçu le HWM cordovan. très bien, sauf un truc : le cuir déteint au frottement. Il laisse des traces rougeâtres sur tout ce qu'il touche. Ya t-il quelque chose à faire, un produit à passer ?? Merci !

 

[Davidc5]

This was my first try and I feel like I hit the HWM lottery. Got it from their stock page for 400$ below msrp because of one small area of off stitching in the lining in the back of the neck, which I will literally never see. HWM in badalassi tobacco size 34.

Thought the measurements looked close. Potentially a bit long, maybe a small amount of extra room in the chest, and a maybe bit long in the sleeves. But i thought it would fit well enough, if not a bit generously, and I figured the sleeves would probably crease some anyway based on pictures of Badalassi ive seen.

But a few of the actual measurements ended up a little different then the listed measurements. And the differences didnt only work out, they actually took care of the few areas that seemed a little big.

For refernece I am 5'6 - 155 pounds.

Listed measurement's

Pit to Pit: 22"
Sleeve: 25"
Back: 24"
Shoulder: 17.25"
Hem: 20"

Actual measurements were more like

Back: 23 - 23.5
Sleeve: 24 - 24.5
Pit to Pit: 21.5
Shoulders seem dead on, and the hem I havent measured.

Apart from the slightly misaligned stitching in the back of the neck, the jacket looks flawless. And the leather is absolutely beautiful. Will try to get better fit pickets and detail shots soon.

 

[Davidc5]

 

[Egalter]

This was my first try and I feel like I hit the HWM lottery. Got it from their stock page for 400$ below msrp because of one small area of off stitching in the lining in the back of the neck, which I will literally never see. HWM in badalassi tobacco size 34.

Thought the measurements looked close. Potentially a bit long, maybe a small amount of extra room in the chest, and a maybe bit long in the sleeves. But i thought it would fit well enough, if not a bit generously, and I figured the sleeves would probably crease some anyway based on pictures of Badalassi ive seen.

But a few of the actual measurements ended up a little different then the listed measurements. And the differences didnt only work out, they actually took care of the few areas that seemed a little big.

For refernece I am 5'6 - 155 pounds.

Listed measurement's

Pit to Pit: 22"
Sleeve: 25"
Back: 24"
Shoulder: 17.25"
Hem: 20"

Actual measurements were more like

Back: 23 - 23.5
Sleeve: 24 - 24.5
Pit to Pit: 21.5
Shoulders seem dead on, and the hem I havent measured.

Apart from the slightly misaligned stitching in the back of the neck, the jacket looks flawless. And the leather is absolutely beautiful. Will try to get better fit pickets and detail shots soon.
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Great fit!

 

[JacketFit08]

Hello everybody, I open this thread again:
After my old Schott, thought I need a legendary Aero: just got this one on second hand. Any comments ? Is it a fair affair ? Thanks for any advice. The price is around 350 € (quite the same in $)

Love the lining on this one. Looks like it will bring a level of warmth!

 

[JacketFit08]

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That colour is so rich and beautiful!

 

[jchance]

Adding to the database, the Jerky Black size 44 PHWM I mentioned sometime ago.

I think it looks deceiving as it seems to fit properly in these photos (although I might be wrong, haha), but the shoulder / upper back mobility issue is real, so I think it would make sense for me to pass this along.

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IMO this is a perfect fit that we all try to achieve. People often sacrifice comfort for look, and would size down 1-2 sizes. Once you start sizing up for mobility, it stops looking as good as this on you…

I never wear my jacket buttoned/zipped up, so I would actually size down half a size from this.

 

[Josephjay21]

This was my first try and I feel like I hit the HWM lottery. Got it from their stock page for 400$ below msrp because of one small area of off stitching in the lining in the back of the neck, which I will literally never see. HWM in badalassi tobacco size 34.

Thought the measurements looked close. Potentially a bit long, maybe a small amount of extra room in the chest, and a maybe bit long in the sleeves. But i thought it would fit well enough, if not a bit generously, and I figured the sleeves would probably crease some anyway based on pictures of Badalassi ive seen.

But a few of the actual measurements ended up a little different then the listed measurements. And the differences didnt only work out, they actually took care of the few areas that seemed a little big.

For refernece I am 5'6 - 155 pounds.

Listed measurement's

Pit to Pit: 22"
Sleeve: 25"
Back: 24"
Shoulder: 17.25"
Hem: 20"

Actual measurements were more like

Back: 23 - 23.5
Sleeve: 24 - 24.5
Pit to Pit: 21.5
Shoulders seem dead on, and the hem I havent measured.

Apart from the slightly misaligned stitching in the back of the neck, the jacket looks flawless. And the leather is absolutely beautiful. Will try to get better fit pickets and detail shots soon.
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So you got it from the website stock page and the measurments were a bt bigger? fits you great

 

[Josephjay21]

I think i definitely hit the nail on the head with this New HWMN

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Very nice fit there!

 

[slayer]

I think i definitely hit the nail on the head with this New HWMN

Jacket looks good

However i feel like wearing a 50s style jacket which is meant to be boxy, with skinny jeans, creates an unflattering silhouette, the highwayman looks better with era appropriate styles like straight cut jeans/ trousers with a higher rise

The worst thing is having your tshirt come out under the jacket....... like some guys here do

Some examples how a short boxy jacket should be worn in my opinion but to each their own

 

[Josephjay21]

Jacket looks good

However i feel like wearing a 50s style jacket which is meant to be boxy, with skinny jeans, creates an unflattering silhouette, the highwayman looks better with era appropriate styles like straight cut jeans/ trousers with a higher rise

The worst thing is having your tshirt come out under the jacket....... like some guys here do

Some examples how a short boxy jacket should be worn in my opinion but to each their own

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I agree I have plenty of good trousers just to go with it. That was just my first pics thank you for your input