chamboid
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So after a bit if a scare from Parcel Force after the packages was noted as damaged, and then both lost for a bit, my Aeronaut arrived on Thursday. And I am so pleased it did.
I had two jackets coming, one a vintage Monarch 7823(AER) which needed a bit of a tlc and this fantastic jacket.
Sadly because the the box was so badly damaged that the tanning smell was lost, I remember receiving my BK RW and the smell filled the room for about 3 days. It was marvelous, but did not get the same pleasure with this, though, thank goodness the small was the only thing that was lost.
The hide is lovely, though heavier than the Victory or Premium horse it feels lighter and very easy to wear, the jacket is supple right out of the (badly damaged) box with only a little squeakiness which will soon subdue. Not as grainy as I was expecting from the sample, it's has a smooth quality to it in most places, with more pronounced grain in certain areas, but overall I would say its a smoother leather. The effect is a very vintage apearing leather, which will age accordingly, very similar to a vinatge horse hide jacket a friend has in weight, and texture.
The seal colour is fantastic, and the main reason I ordered the badalassi. Its a reddish brown,
which changes colour under different light conditions from a vibarent almost flowing russet red to a dull mid brown. I chose the heavy weight brown lining to compliment the colour but not pulling focus, and because it looked to perfect on Silversurfers Wesrfall.
Pattern wise I made a few adjustments, I asked for the collar swoop to be slimmed down a touch. Just to make it a tad easier to wear, added an left inside Brest pocket with button loop closure, and added a double stitch to the rounded pockets and made them slightly larger.
I think all adjustment work and are in-fitting with the jacket. And I also own a jacket with is specifically mine.
Fit wise it's perfect for me, good length on the sleeves which some will think short, but I prefer, prefect fit across the shoulders and nice trim tires but with space for a thick sweater underneath.
But here are some pictures...
Photos taken by a colleague where I work at American Classics on Endel St. London
I had two jackets coming, one a vintage Monarch 7823(AER) which needed a bit of a tlc and this fantastic jacket.
Sadly because the the box was so badly damaged that the tanning smell was lost, I remember receiving my BK RW and the smell filled the room for about 3 days. It was marvelous, but did not get the same pleasure with this, though, thank goodness the small was the only thing that was lost.
The hide is lovely, though heavier than the Victory or Premium horse it feels lighter and very easy to wear, the jacket is supple right out of the (badly damaged) box with only a little squeakiness which will soon subdue. Not as grainy as I was expecting from the sample, it's has a smooth quality to it in most places, with more pronounced grain in certain areas, but overall I would say its a smoother leather. The effect is a very vintage apearing leather, which will age accordingly, very similar to a vinatge horse hide jacket a friend has in weight, and texture.
The seal colour is fantastic, and the main reason I ordered the badalassi. Its a reddish brown,
which changes colour under different light conditions from a vibarent almost flowing russet red to a dull mid brown. I chose the heavy weight brown lining to compliment the colour but not pulling focus, and because it looked to perfect on Silversurfers Wesrfall.
Pattern wise I made a few adjustments, I asked for the collar swoop to be slimmed down a touch. Just to make it a tad easier to wear, added an left inside Brest pocket with button loop closure, and added a double stitch to the rounded pockets and made them slightly larger.
I think all adjustment work and are in-fitting with the jacket. And I also own a jacket with is specifically mine.
Fit wise it's perfect for me, good length on the sleeves which some will think short, but I prefer, prefect fit across the shoulders and nice trim tires but with space for a thick sweater underneath.
But here are some pictures...
Photos taken by a colleague where I work at American Classics on Endel St. London
