What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Spitfireace]

Out and about during a cold spell. Thought I’d take advantage of The weather to put a little more wear into my cold weather jackets. Aero merino Irvin and sugar canes.
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Natalie’s wearing a post-war ski jacket made by Eddie Bauer
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I'm envious of that Aero Merino it just looks like the real thing. Can't get much closer. I have a real one so I know, but mine is a Devon fleece example.

 

[mulceber]

I'm envious of that Aero Merino it just looks like the real thing. Can't get much closer. I have a real one so I know, but mine is a Devon fleece example.

Those Devon fleece Irvins are just stunning. Got any recent fit pics?

 

[Dany McDonald]

Jan, that RAF skin looks spot-on on you, and there is room for layering! Being tall and slim has it's advantages I guess...
I could not get away with this cut like you do.

Nathalie, very nice vintage feel and look, you would feel at home in Montréal...

D

 

[saucerfiend]

Out and about during a cold spell. Thought I’d take advantage of The weather to put a little more wear into my cold weather jackets. Aero merino Irvin and sugar canes.
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Natalie’s wearing a post-war ski jacket made by Eddie Bauer
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Both of you look fantastic! I can't believe you were going to sell that Irvin at one time. It does look vintage WW2.

 

[saucerfiend]

Cold and windy here in Jersey for the next few days. But, the wind isn't getting down my neck.

 

[Johnnie Espresso]

vintage french cyclist jacket i found in Paris. Unfortunately, it is a tad too small,so i hardly ever take this baby out......

 

[Kermit3D]

vintage french cyclist jacket i found in Paris. Unfortunately, it is a tad too small,so i hardly ever take this baby out......


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Fantastic jacket !
It's amazing the "micro-perforated" leather, I've never seen that before on a cyclist jacket.
Too bad it's too small but it's still a great find.
I've been looking for years for an original cycling jacket in my size... it's almost impossible to find.

There is currently one for sale for 300 euros (probably negotiable cheaper) here, but it is unfortunately too small for me too.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Hi,

Original LW FOSTER MIL-J-7823(AER) G-1 layered with Buzz Navy Shirt-Flight-Woollen 55S40(AER). Fun and cool combo, and it's just the right kit, here in the windy and cold air.

Dany

 

[B-Man2]

vintage french cyclist jacket i found in Paris. Unfortunately, it is a tad too small,so i hardly ever take this baby out......


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JE
Those jackets were made short. I’d bet if you tucked in the T and wore a pair of high waisted pants it would look a lot better and fit a little nicer. Check out some period photos and you’ll see what I mean.
Nice find …..by the way .

 

[B-Man2]

Hi,

Original LW FOSTER MIL-J-7823(AER) G-1 layered with Buzz Navy Shirt-Flight-Woollen 55S40(AER). Fun and cool combo, and it's just the right kit, here in the windy and cold air.

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Dany

Dany
That jacket looks great on you .
Perfect fit and a nice overall look.
Definite keeper for life .

 

[Dany McDonald]

Thank you, appreciate the comment. Yep this one is a keeper for sure.

Dany

 

[mulceber]

Agreed - the goatskin on it is just scrumptious.

 

[Enigma1938]

vintage french cyclist jacket i found in Paris. Unfortunately, it is a tad too small,so i hardly ever take this baby out......


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That one seems to have the "german modifications" such as the buttons and the shoulder loops. Even it looks good but if original or not is always hard to tell because there are so many (postwar) upgraded Cyclist's out there....
You should fix the right sleeve before it's getting worse

 

[Enigma1938]

Fantastic jacket !
It's amazing the "micro-perforated" leather, I've never seen that before on a cyclist jacket.
Too bad it's too small but it's still a great find.
I've been looking for years for an original cycling jacket in my size... it's almost impossible to find.

There is currently one for sale for 300 euros (probably negotiable cheaper) here, but it is unfortunately too small for me too.

Isn't that the same perforated leather as your gloves?

 

[Kermit3D]

Isn't that the same perforated leather as your gloves?

It looks very similar.
It looks like pigskin, the small holes are often visible on this kind of leather.

A photo of my gloves :

 

[Johnnie Espresso]

thanks everyone for the input regarding my jacket. Yes, that sleeve is an unsolved problem. The thread has simply dissolved over the years, and i still have to find a tailor that i trust with it.... The leather it is made of is indeed peculiar, i have never seen one like that before. And yes, i am aware of these jackets being tight and short, i own two later models, but this one is so short that it`s hard to combine with anything, and i don`t wanna change my whole style for it. Maybe i find somebody who`s willing to trade mine for one that`s a better fit for both of us.....

 

[Griffon_301]

Today it's the turn of my other A-2 for a quick trip to the city and a visit to my fav antiques book store...

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Not today but yesterday - took a spin on my wifes bike wearing a G1 made by @Shawn Ali and his dudes at "Fivestar" ...

"Ain't a motorbike! It's a choppa ..."

 

[MikeyB-17]

Down at Polkerris today. Quite cool without the Sun, so the Highwayman got some wear today.

In the background is the Rashleigh Arms, where I had just had lunch. To the right of my head, in the undergrowth behind the old cannon, is a WWII pillbox.

 

[Nickb123]

Goodwear M-422. Why do I list it for sale?? Thing’s too nice. I think it has to do with not always being in a CBI mood.