Alexander Leathers

[seanocono]

@Giles:

It's amazing how your taste can change so quickly.  When I first saw this I thought, "Nope.  Not for me."  Months later, and after looking at a lot of jackets, I love this.  Funny.

(And yes, I'm already scoping winter jackets.  Is that wrong?)

[Giles]

I wear this a lot.  Admittedly, not during the current heatwave.  LOVE it….

[seanocono]

Good to know.  Thanks, G.  I know I'm jumping the gun with this (in terms of seasons), but I'm definitely looking forward to the collab updates.

[mclaincausey]

I have wanted a shearling for some time. In my region it's really the best leather coat for much of the season.

[Graeme]

I'm wondering whether a vest, like a C3, would make more sense than the full shearling jacket. You could layer it over or under a leather, and extend its range. This is Chapal's, there are versions by Eastman and Aero, and I'm sure Will could run one up.

I'm actually thinking of using my IHV-05 this way.

[mclaincausey]

Love this one

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=5g0p

[daynym]

they have a nice sale going on. 195 gbp for any sale jacket.

[Finn666]

does anybody know where to get to some measurements?… :-\

[Giles]

Erm try mailing Alexander…...

[Finn666]

just to keep this thread alive and uptodate:

just went for a 42…can't wait

well so here it is guys …

Alexander Leathers Type A-2 , size 42, smooth seal brown steerhide

[Graeme]

Looking good there Rafa.

All these new leathers are giving me jacket acquisition syndrome!

[Giles]

Our first collab with Alexander will be happening soon.  This is the first sample, so some detailing will alter plus we will use a different lining.  It is basically the same design as the IHV-02.  Oh, and we'll be putting buttons on the production version…....

It will be available in Black Chrome Tanned Steer or Kudu....

[davito]

Wow G….great idea on the first piece, that looks awesome, i love vests

[mclaincausey]

Looks to be a worthy investment…

[Max Power]

The leather on the A-2 looks fantastic. Not 100% sure about the fit yet, but a leather jacket that's not broken in will fit not perfect, I suppose.

[davito]

Rafa perfect fit that thing will mold and shape great to your body

A bit of History

http://www.gentlemansgazette.com/type-a-2-flight-leather-jacket/

[Finn666]

@Max:

The leather on the A-2 looks fantastic. Not 100% sure about the fit yet, but a leather jacket that's not broken in will fit not perfect, I suppose.

you're totally right right there Flo. as soon as the temps sink, this one will be on my back all day long…happy to now have some pics to compare to the ones i'll take in a year or two

[Qinhan]

^  G, you going to be wearing this one while shirtless again?

[Max Power]

Looking forward to evo pics, Finn. Must be great to tame this beast, although I'm glad I got my Schott used since the 80s.

[Giles]

Only on special occasions…