What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[TLW '90]

It's in the 60's today, and what better choice than my Cooper A2.

 

[soundwavvves]

Walter Dwyer landed, surprise! It fits, less a couple inches in the sleeves. I'll keep it, it's an amazing find, given the condition, etc.

I'll post details to the related thread on WD jackets when time permits.

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What a beauty!!

 

[TLW '90]

Woolrich today for me. Just love this jacket

What model ?

 

[gjchristy]

Maybe some people are getting a little bored with black cross zips ?
Probably not though, most likely it's that better looking good quality A2's have been able to rise above the see of krappy oversized generic bomber jackets.

I am a big A-2 fan- Tried several makers. Don't care for some of the Aero's, mcCoys to tight in shoulders for me. Cant beat the real thing but not something to wear often or risk rain on. I have to say that never disappointed with ELCs and surprisingly the right Avirex are great for the price. Have 2 X-15 horsehide. Had one goat painted as a tribute. Its real comfortable, not to boxy.

 

[TLW '90]

I am a big A-2 fan- Tried several makers. Don't care for some of the Aero's, mcCoys to tight in shoulders for me. Cant beat the real thing but not something to wear often or risk rain on. I have to say that never disappointed with ELCs and surprisingly the right Avirex are great for the price. Have 2 X-15 horsehide. Had one goat painted as a tribute. Its real comfortable, not to boxy.

Have you tried a 90's orange label Cooper ?
I wanted an Avirex but was told they weren't that great then I went for my Cooper which I've been extremely happy with, later I hear that the earlier Avirex A2's are great and I'm curious how they compare.

I don't know which labels to look for and their A2's in general always command much more than a cooper, It also seems like a lot of Avirex A2's in my size on eBay were in Japan for some reason.

 

[soundwavvves]

More photos of my new old Aero FQHH Motorcycle jacket. 15 years of heavy motorcycle riding took it from black to what you see here. Aged to perfection!

 

[leatherbikescarsnwatches]

Back to horsehide, just unlike any other of my jackets, the Schott 613SH

 

[gjchristy]

Have you tried a 90's orange label Cooper ?
I wanted an Avirex but was told they weren't that great then I went for my Cooper which I've been extremely happy with, later I hear that the earlier Avirex A2's are great and I'm curious how they compare.

I don't know which labels to look for and their A2's in general always command much more than a cooper, It also seems like a lot of Avirex A2's in my size on eBay were in Japan for some reason.

I think the Avirex (my guess) has a variety of makers so some do ****. I have not tried the cooper but have been temped on a few occasions. Also not the fivestar A-2 but did a custom luftwaffe. More mid range I tired the AVI leather out of denmark, seemed ok. I'll post some labels on the Avirex. I have 2 horse and maybe 2 others (sold some).

 

[gjchristy]

Have you tried a 90's orange label Cooper ?
I wanted an Avirex but was told they weren't that great then I went for my Cooper which I've been extremely happy with, later I hear that the earlier Avirex A2's are great and I'm curious how they compare.

I don't know which labels to look for and their A2's in general always command much more than a cooper, It also seems like a lot of Avirex A2's in my size on eBay were in Japan for some reason.

Here is the Avirex in a reddish goat I had custom painted - https://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/albums/gaz-“ghost”-posts.735/

 

[TLW '90]

Here is the Avirex in a reddish goat I had custom painted - https://www.thefedoralounge.com/media/albums/gaz-“ghost”-posts.735/

That looks great, especially since I like brunettes
The painted jackets are something I enjoy seeing but seem a little too attention grabbing for me personally to wear.
They're way to cool not to appreciate though.

 

[Bennarion]

More photos of my new old Aero FQHH Motorcycle jacket. 15 years of heavy motorcycle riding took it from black to what you see here. Aged to perfection!
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Cool

 

[Egalter]

New to me Aero Zipsleeve Highwayman, I got from @jacketjunkie.
The lounge and this jacket go a long way back.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/new-aero-zip-sleeve-highwayman-love-it.78379/

Wheighing 4.5 kilos (10 lbs) it’s by far the heaviest jacket I’ve ever dealt with.
Sizing seems to be quite appropriate.

 

[Bfd70]

Putting some sleeve creases and collar shape in my MF Campus jacket while at the office

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MF throwing gamma rays!

 

[Pandemic]

MF throwing gamma rays!

1962 Civil Defense meter I found at work!

 

[Baker69]

What model ?

I need to check, it's late 60's 70's

 

[Harris HTM]

Aero Barnstormer in super grainy vicenza

 

[soundwavvves]

Aero Barnstormer in super grainy vicenza
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Very nice

 

[Cskarev]

Rainbow Country Hercules in black on a rainy day.

 

[marker2037]

Putting some sleeve creases and collar shape in my MF Campus jacket while at the office

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Nice, looks great! Congrats

 

[Mysteryo]

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Buco J71 remake with black hardware