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Just some recent developments I want to share. Got in touch with Aero and asked them for help with jacket identifikation. They confirm it, moreover I reached by an email actual maker of this piece. This kind gentleman named Ken was able to confirm the clues you guys gave me: 1. it is virtually...

It is not just a helpful clue, you just nailed it and found The Guy (trainee with the smoking needle). Thanks, well done!

That makes sense: trainee made jacket, hence the zipper restiching and they let him/her keep it, without brand name on it though

To me that Genuine Steerhide label looks very similar as well, alhtough there is not even slightest trace of any other label ever present. And here comes The Puzzle. Due to its decent quality manufacturer shoul boldly brandi it - not shy away. As for general shape Windward looks wery much...

You right, I've never seen it on first place, it's been restitched. Although it runs 1/3 zipper length on the right side only. Closer look reveals 3 coresponding sets of holes on inner zipper hem (first two on the pic. 1 and 2, third on the pic. 3) It looks like leather oddly overlapped during...

The leather is really nice indeed. Seems quite thick, still soft and nice in touch. Altogether gives a sturdy and robust impression. Doesn't feel like stuff I had before, hence my couriosity. Thank you Mikey

Hi Genlemen, I am newbie to Vintage Leather Jackets universum thanks to thrift shop find. After fruitless hours of googling I was anable to identify this jacket but discovered yours community. My guess is it is not original vintage jacket but still shows decent quality and craftsmanshift. I...