BNWT $5000 Ralph Lauren/Purple Label Made in Italy Lambskin-Leather Tan A2 Aviator Jacket; S

[FlithyButler]

Hi,
here for sale is the finest quality Ready-to-Wear Lambskin-Leather A2 Bomber Jacket (Size; S/Small) from the Fall-Winter 2013 collection.

The garment is 1st quality (purchased from Clearance stock - only six months ago) - without any damage or defects whatsoever, and stored in ideal conditions as it still has 'that' smell of perfect new leather.

Presented in a natural Tan colour, hand-made from the very best quality of Lambskin leather available. The resulting garment has a peerless tactile softness and comfort, with a visible impression of pure natural quality without an ostentatious effect. Manufactured by independent Italian leather-crafters for Ralph Lauren's highest boutique Purple Label line.

Features best grade of metal hardware, with snap-closure collars and outer pockets, internal lining pocket with real horn button closure, fully lined interior and knit ribbed cuffs & hem.

I am having to sell this due only to incorrect sizing (originally purchased from the USA). I initially thought the fit was right; as it is perfect through the body, now trying it on again I seem to have really overlooked that there is just too much excess length in the sleeves due to my short arms, which really ruins the correct visual effect of how the jacket should be worn.

All Best Offers from anyone serious in wishing to buy are welcome (whatever the sum offered, no offence is taken).
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Detailed Measurements
Sleeve Length from Shoulder Seam: 26 " / 66 cm
Pit-to-Pit Front: 19 3/4 " / 50cm
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Back: 17 1/2 " / 45.5 cm
Length at Back (excl. Collar): 24 3/4 " / 63 cm​

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Garment Composition
Shell: 100% Lambskin Leather
Lining: 100% Viscose
Knit Ribbed Cuffs: 100% Cotton
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Thanks for looking - Any further queries, please don't hesitate to get in touch.​

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

I've got this jacket, it's fantastic.

 

[FlithyButler]

Hey Jimmy, thanks so much for the endorsement.

And yep, it is absolutely sublime - and truly heartbreaking for me that the sleeves are far too too long for my unusually short arms (I must have been in denial when first trying on).

I looked into the possibility of alterations; but it turns out leather is a whole different ball-game to fabric and it can only be done by a specialist leather-crafter rather than a tailor - and even then there's a high risk of ruining it, not something I'm prepared to do.

 

[Jimmy Balantyne]

No you can't ruin it. I'm knoking on a bit and had numerous leather jackets but that's probably the best. My heart goes out to you FB.