Good Wear Goodness

[B-Man2]

You hit the Good Wear Lottery with that one.

 

[Kermit3D]

Probably one of the most beautiful jackets I've ever seen.

 

[bseal]

Sorry didn't mean to keep y'all waiting but I had got overwhelmed with work! A number of you seem to have ID'ed the leather and yes it is sheepskin that's dyed by John which shows lovely grain.

The jacket is in fact an A-1 based on a new pattern. At this point I'll let the photos speak
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Astonishing.

 

[CBI]

any fit pics?

 

[ButteMT61]

any fit pics?

x2!
Please

 

[Aeroga]

Coming right up!

 

[stanier]

Lovely jacket. I confess im not an A-1 person normally but that is beautiful, and fits you superbly. You must be very pleased

 

[B-Man2]

Looks real good !
Congrats !

 

[ButteMT61]

Oh man, I was afraid of this...looks great! Very nice acquisition - esp given the weather is cooling off now. Enjoy, it's amazing!

 

[Kermit3D]

In French I would just say : "La classe !"

 

[ausreenactor]

Coming right up!

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Looks even better with a contrast and more light. Really nice mate!

 

[Brent]

Amazing fit, the whole thing is almost too good. Agree with stanier, I'm not A-1 guy but that is the one. Enjoy.

Regards,

 

[Nickb123]

Winning!!! Feels like 1927 today.

 

[Aeroga]

Lovely jacket. I confess im not an A-1 person normally but that is beautiful, and fits you superbly. You must be very pleased

Thanks Stainer, I originally wanted to have a slender A-1 to avoid risking a baggy fit as opposed to the blouson look. I am quite pleased with the GW as overall it strikes a balance between the classic blouson appearance and a contemporary fit. Certainly changed my view on an A-1.

 

[ausreenactor]

Assumption that you will have the collar down?

With use the front parts of the jacket/collar will give, what is it like at the moment?

 

[CBI]

love the fit!!!! thanks for the pics!

 

[Aeroga]

Assumption that you will have the collar down?

With use the front parts of the jacket/collar will give, what is it like at the moment?

The knits are Japanese and feels robust. I thought I'd enjoy letting the collar stand but it's rather prickly on the neck if I'm not wearing a shirt. I'll probably give it time to let it wear and lay flat.

 

[ausreenactor]

The collar is the only reason I dont have an A-1. Grabbed one years ago but moved it on. Tankers are hit and miss too, with some being great. Others less so...

 

[jimmy greene]

I found this web page usajacket.com/product/an-j-4-aviator-flight-jacket The man modeling the jacket looks familiar and that jacket is in my closet.

 

[ausreenactor]

Another

I found this web page usajacket.com/product/an-j-4-aviator-flight-jacket The man modeling the jacket looks familiar and that jacket is in my closet.

Low rent vendor abusing the open source imagery. Booooo