M-445A Jacket - AVI LEATHER

[mortene]

Hi,

I would like to share some pictures of our first sample jacket of the M-445A jacket. Its based on an original Fried. Ostermann M-445A. It would be great if you could share your feedback. Thanks.

Morten - AVI LEATHER

 

[John Lever]

It looks very good to me.
Should the collar have slightly curved edges is it too pointed ...?

 

[Griffon_301]

I was waiting for your views on that jacket John as a USN shearling is still in my bucket, eh Jacket list... so this one might be one to keep an eye on then...

 

[leper-colony]

It looks very good to me.
Should the collar have slightly curved edges is it too pointed ...?

 

[Walt3r]

Looks nice however I’d love a D-1 in that fleece though

 

[John Lever]

The collar lines adjacent to the zip.

 

[leper-colony]

The collar lines adjacent to the zip.

Ah! interesting. A Monarch in front of me seems dead straight there.

 

[John Lever]

Ah! interesting. A Monarch in front of me seems dead straight there.

Yes just checked other images, it does look close. My mistake.
Great jacket would definitely have if my cupboard wasn't already full.

 

[John Lever]

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I love those open seams on original jackets. Wonder why no repro makers do them apart from Whitefeather ?

 

[petermack09]

100 times better without that "broken grain" nonsense,, just my opinion of course.

 

[John Lever]

It's all about the full length zip.
All the ones I have owned were an absolute bugger to zip up. Full strength required at the throat just below the collar so worries of failure.

 

[flyincowboy]

Look like another nice jacket for the cold winter.

 

[leper-colony]

Yes, I like it the best of all the jackets they have made so far.

 

[John Lever]

Another issue experienced with this pattern is that they have sheepskin gussets. My version by The Few was uncomfortable to wear.
If all is well then looking at the price of the B3 this will be an absolute winner.

 

[John Lever]

Hi,
Any development on the m445 ?

 

[ZuZu]

Hi,

I would like to share some pictures of our first sample jacket of the M-445A jacket. Its based on an original Fried. Ostermann M-445A. It would be great if you could share your feedback. Thanks.

Morten - AVI LEATHER

Collar's too big IMO.

 

[John Lever]

When will these be available?

 

[mortene]

It will be published on our website within the next week.

 

[mortene]

The jacket is now published in the link below.

M-445A Flight Jacket - Sheepskin Leather - AVI LEATHER

Our M-445A flight jacket is based on an authentic WW2 M-445A Flight Jacket from our collection. We have recreated its pattern, and ensured that every essential detail was faithfully incorporated into our design. This M-445A flight jacket is made of thick sheepskin that will keep you warm in the...

www.avileather.com

 

[John Lever]

Supeb jacket !