My leather jacket collection so far

[Richie]

I’m not sure I’m in the right place and if I’m not please direct me. I’m new to this forum and just wanted to show what I’ve got so far. First is an early 60s made for Sears D pocket motorcycle jacket. I added a period correct vintage Harley patch and older BSA patch. Second is an Eastman A-2 made for Heritage Research back in 2012. Number 15 of 50. Last is a Aero 1930 1/2 belt on Cordovan CXL. All fit me perfectly and the bike jacket is perfect for riding my Harley.

 

[Silver Surfer]

another soul on the way to perdition.

 

[Richie]

So says my wife

 

[Chandler]

What is (was?) Heritage Research?

 

[D97x7]

Good start, I especially like the Highwayman.
Edit
Oops, should have read the text properly, still like it though, I think Aero's FQHH is awesome.

 

[Richie]

What is (was?) Heritage Research?

It’s a UK based company that gets garments made in the UK or Japan based on original designs. In the case of the A-2 it was made by Eastman for them in 2012 based on Steve McQueens jacket from the Great Escape before they started doing these in greater quantities. IMO it’s far better than more current Eastman A-2s. I had a roughwear 27752 from Eastman I bought new in 2020 and this one is superior. Better quality foresure. It still exists today.

 

[Chandler]

It’s a UK based company that gets garments made in the UK or Japan based on original designs. In the case of the A-2 it was made by Eastman for them in 2012 based on Steve McQueens jacket from the Great Escape before they started doing these in greater quantities. IMO it’s far better than more current Eastman A-2s. I had a roughwear 27752 from Eastman I bought new in 2020 and this one is superior. Better quality foresure. It still exists today.

Can you show us a closeup of the Eastman spec tag?

 

[Richie]

Here you go.

 

[Richie]

It’s actually from the estate of an actor who wanted something like Steve McQueen had

 

[Richie]

Good start, I especially like the Highwayman.
Edit
Oops, should have read the text properly, still like it though, I think Aero's FQHH is awesome.

Thanks it’s an endless task but I’m enjoying it. I really like Aero. I used Thurston Bros. Prices are ok and they have a nice selection in their inventory I’ve found. I’m pretty much an off the rack 44 but sometimes need a bit longer arms.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Welcome to the forum!

Nice collection mate.

Like the A2 and halfbelt most so far ...

 

[Richie]

It’s a start

 

[Richie]

Got pretty good deals on them. The Aero is so well made. Took me a while to get it close to worn in.