Women B3 Bomber Shearling Aviator Jacket

Women B3 Bomber Shearling Aviator Jacket

What sets this women's aviator jacket apart is the collar. It is cut deep and full, so when it is turned up the wool sits high around the jaw and frames the face rather than sitting flat on the shoulders. On a shearling jacket the collar is the part you actually feel and the part everyone sees, and a generous one is the difference between a jacket that looks like a reproduction and one that looks deliberate.

• Material: Real sheepskin with natural shearling wool lining
• Fit: Womens bomber cut with a full turn-up collar
• Closure: Front zip with collar fastening
• Color: Brown with natural wool
• Care: Dry cloth on the leather, brush the wool, never wash

The collar

A deep shearling collar does three things. Turned up and closed it seals the neck, which is where most heat escapes on any jacket. Turned down it gives the jacket its shape across the shoulders, which is what stops a short bomber looking stubby. And it puts a band of wool against your face, which is genuinely warm in a way a leather collar is not.

Cutting a collar this full uses noticeably more hide than a shallow one, which is why it appears on better jackets and gets trimmed down on cheaper ones.

Sheepskin construction

One skin, two functions: hide side blocks wind, wool side traps warm air. No separate lining to shift and no wadding to compress, which is why sheepskin stays as warm in year ten as when new. The wool is left at full depth, because depth is what insulates.

Cuffs and hem are finished in sheepskin rather than knit, so there is no cold gap at the wrist or waist — a detail from the original flying jackets that is worth keeping.

Cut for women

The pattern is drafted for a woman's frame rather than being a men's B3 in smaller sizes. Narrower shoulders, a shorter body ending at the natural waist, and the collar scaled so it frames rather than swamps. Those three changes are what make the difference between a shearling jacket that suits and one that wears you.

Weight, fit and styling

It is heavy, as all full sheepskin is. That weight is inseparable from the warmth — a light shearling jacket is not full sheepskin.

Take your normal size; room for a jumper is already built into the pattern. Wear it with jeans and boots, or over a dress with the collar up. Brown shearling works better with cream, camel and denim than with black. See our Women B3 Leather Jackets and Shearling Leather Jackets.

Sizes and made to order

Built after you order, in the size you choose. Standard sizes are XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, plus Custom — send chest, waist, sleeve and back length after checkout at no extra charge. Free worldwide shipping and secure checkout are included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the fur collar real?

It is the natural shearling wool of the same sheepskin, not an added fur trim.

Can the collar be worn down?

Yes. Turned up and closed it seals the neck; turned down it sits across the shoulders and shapes the jacket.

Is this a men's jacket in smaller sizes?

No. Shoulders, body length and collar depth are drafted separately for a woman's frame.

Is it heavy?

Yes. All full sheepskin is. Anything sold as a lightweight shearling is not full sheepskin.

What size should I order?

Your normal size. Room for a jumper is already in the pattern, so avoid sizing up.

Can I wear it in the rain?

Light rain is fine. Wipe it and dry naturally, never near a heater, and never soak it.

How do I care for it?

Dry cloth on the leather, soft brush on the wool. Never machine wash, dry clean or soak sheepskin.