Leather Jackets
Pt 2 - Basically want one in an A-2 pattern, no real price limit but if its ~$1000 or less thats ideal. This Sacai one is the biggest brainworms I have.
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If you’re going for authentic both Aero Leather and Shangri La Heritage will be good choices for you.
Shangri La uses Lambskin, so it’ll break in faster, Aero ist MTO and will give you more leather options.
https://shangrilaheritage.it/product/don-gentile-a-2-seal-brown-flight-jacket/
https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/shop/military/usaaf
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Shangri-la Heritage
“Don Gentile” A-2 Seal Brown Flight Jacket - Shangri-la Heritage
Inspired by 1940s Flight Jackets, the "Don Gentile" A-2 represents an authentic garment made of Veg Tanned Full Grain Lambskin from Tuscany
Aero Leather Clothing
US Air Force Jackets | Aero Leather Jackets
Vintage Air Force jackets from Aero Leathers. These US Air Force-style leather jackets are hand crafted in Scotland. Order online today!
Those are excellent suggestions, the used aero leather market is pretty solid and they do A-2 patterns.
Though If the Sacai one is a brainworm getting one in lambskin is prolly better bc Aero uses pretty thick, durable leather that won't drape as nicely.
Not sure I want 100% authentic, I don't love the pockets or the knit cuff on the body on the original pattern, but these are super good resources for good repos if I do go that route
If you don’t want to go authentic might as well check out the rest of Aeros selections, they have some good riffs on the A2 design as well, like I could see this being up your lane maybe https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/mens/windward/mto082
or this one https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/mens/zip-sleeve-highwayman/mto086
Aero Leather Clothing
Zip Sleeve Highwayman
Buy Zip Sleeve Highwayman on Aero Leather Clothing for £1,050.00
https://shangrilaheritage.it/product/varenne-black-horsehide-leather-jacket/
this might also work but then that’s all I got
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Shangri-la Heritage
"Varenne" Black Horsehide Leather Jacket - Shangri-la Heritage
Inspired by late 40s Sport jackets , the “Varenne” Black Horsehide represents an authentic garment made of full grain Horsehide from Vicenza (Italy)
pretty faithful adaptation https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/studio-nicholson/black-piston-leather-jacket/16794141
closer to a double rider but feels like something you might fw https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/product/stein/black-short-bonded-reversible-leather-jacket/16436991