genuine or not

[sonya bottom]

I recenty purchased a n avia kit jackt and would like to know if its genuine here is a picture

 

[johnwayne]

This name of this forum can be misleading but it’s predominantly for flight jacket enthusiasts albeit many moto jackets are shown here. Someone here may recognise that label but it looks original to the jacket but not sure your what you mean by genuine? It appears just to be an everyday leather jacket that could have been purchased anywhere and judging by the padded shoulders etc, suggests it’s a motorcycle jacket but certainly not a flight jacket despite the possible inference of the name on the label!

 

[sonya bottom]

Trying to work out if it's a genuine Aviakit Jacket

 

[Micawber]

From what I see on my phone you have a nice Lewis Leathers Aviakit motorcycle jacket, look up
https://www.lewisleathers.com/blog/all-about-aviakit/

I too sometimes feel that the title of this forum can be misleading to people visiting. Vintage Leather Jackets is what it says so your question is entirely relevant. Welcome to the forum

 

[MikeyB-17]

I’d say that was genuine-AFAIK there isn’t much faking of those. Nice jacket.

 

[asiamiles]

It appears just to be an everyday leather jacket that could have been purchased anywhere

But that's not the case, which is why the question is being asked.

On first glance it appears to be a genuine Super Phantom (I believe), though better higher resolution pics would help...the main zipper pull is missing but the sleeve zippers look complete, and they can be a useful identifier. The only concern might be the lack of leather logo badge.
Derek from Lewis Leathers is on Facebook so you could always try asking him...he's answered a couple of queries when I've asked in the past.

 

[sonya bottom]

But that's not the case, which is why the question is being asked.

On first glance it appears to be a genuine Super Phantom (I believe), though better higher resolution pics would help...the main zipper pull is missing but the sleeve zippers look complete, and they can be a useful identifier. The only concern might be the lack of leather logo badge.
Derek from Lewis Leathers is on Facebook so you could always try asking him...he's answered a couple of queries when I've asked in the past.

I emailed Lewis leathers and they have confirmed is a Super Phantom from the late 70s early 80s

 

[asiamiles]

I emailed Lewis leathers and they have confirmed is a Super Phantom from the late 70s early 80s

Result!

 

[Pilot]

We are manufacturers of high quality leather products can you suggest me how I improve my visibility here?