Inspired by early 40s type B-3 Flight jackets from the Second World War and revisited with a unique Italian touch, the “Aviatore” B-3 Shearling Jacket represents an authentic garment made of Italian Shearling Sheepskin reinforced with leather trimmings in vegetable tanned Lambskin from Tuscany (Italy).
Our Italian Merino Shearling Sheepskin, tanned in a small Tannery in Tuscany (Italy) is first grade Sheepskin, one of the softest and durable leather in the world. It ages beautifully, developing fantastic fades, creases and patina. The Merino Shearling Sheepskin is incredibly durable and long-lasting. The natural fibers of Sheepskin are strong and resilient, making the “Aviatore” Jacket resistant to wear and tear, withstanding many years of hard use. This durability makes the “Aviatore” a worthwhile investment that will last for a Lifetime.
The Shearling Sheepskin is the perfect natural insulator for cold weather. The soft sheep wool encases your body, ensuring maximum body warmth retention and at the same time wicking away excess moisture when the body generates it.
The bikers who sport the B-3 Jackets on cold winter road trips rely on their rugged and tough exteriors as much as they do on their soft and pliable interiors. The B-3 Jacket is a perfect reflection of their bravery and determination, providing much needed protection and comfort.
The attention to detail makes it a rare and authentic B-3 Jacket Hand Made in Italy.
Designed for Bikers, Rockers and Gentlemen.
Any imperfections or variations in color, texture or grain are not to be considered as defects, but distinctive elements of a unique, artisanal quality product.
This is a “1 of 1 piece” exclusive to you.
Every Jacket comes in a high quality 100% organic natural cotton Bag, laced with havana rope and with screen printed logo.
Each and Every Jacket is Made to Order, individually handcrafted in Northern Italian Alps.
We offer Free Shipping Worldwide.
Possibility of Made-to-Measure.
In the photos:
• Paolo (in the Northern Italian Alps) is 180cm and 80kg and he’s wearing a size M.
• Daniele (with his Moto Guzzi 850 T3 California) is 185cm and 80kg and he’s wearing a size L.
antoine (verified owner) –
The jacket is truly beautiful and well made, it looks even better in person. The choice and combination of leather is very tasteful, it has a kind of vintage aspect right out of the box.
It is incredibly light for a sherling but still warm enough. I really the like the way it is tailored, it does not look boxy as your traditional sherling, it is very elegant.
Another important point is the customer service of Shangri La. Marco is super responsive, provides accurate advices on sizing, and this contributes to give the feeling that they do care about their customers.
I took a M and I am 182cm 73kg 104cm chest.
It fits very well, with not thick layering.
I hope the durability is great but this can only be known over time.
Michael P (verified owner) –
This jacket is just a piece of art, stunner of its own, beautiful materials, highest quality of craftsmanship, perfect design. On the top of all this, superb support from Marco. I originally ordered size M-which is normally my size (180 cm), but found it too tight around shoulders, so I switch it for L which is perfect for me. It is not cheap, but it’s worth every cent and I’m absolutelly happy with it.
[email protected] (verified owner) –
I have had this jacket for a few months now and I absolutely love it. It’s super warm and I’ve gotten tons of compliments other people. When holding it in your hands you can instantly tell that this is a very high quality jacket. I am 190 and weigh about 83 kg. I initially bought one in Large but it felt too small so I exchanged it to an Extra Large, which then felt perfect. The terracotta jackets on the other hand seem to run a bit big and with those I am a size Large.
JM (verified owner) –
I love this jacket. I have worn it for a bit more than a month now in temperatures between -3 C and 10 C, with or without rain and strong wind on Amsterdam bike lanes and Paris périph at the back of a scooter. It’s just perfect. I love the style with the contrasting leathers. It gives a really nice, not flashy, viril look. People need to come up close to notice the details and be wowed. Otherwise inconspicuous but behaving like a very close and trusted friend to take care of the elements. It doesn’t show in the pictures but you can close the collar around your neck very easily and get full protection without a zip meddling with your skin. With the collar up, people do notice you! As for sizing, I think L or XL would have both worked well for me (183 cm, 85kg) because Daniel keeps the design with a nice fit. I chose L as I couldn’t try them both and really wanted to avoid the oversized look that a lot of girls and grandpas enjoy. At first it felt a bit tight wearing it with a shirt plus a thick jumper but after a couple of weeks of wear the jacket takes your shape and becomes fully functional for YOU. I would recommend a pair of Shangri-La Nubuck gloves for cold weather as the pockets will not serve to protect your hands (pockets are very practical, the zipped one holds a wallet and a phone without a problem and the patch pocket is deep enough to keep everything safe). And great communication with Marco! The way Marco and Daniel do business is very inspiring. Thank you again!
Adam –
This is the best jacket I now own. Like others have said even at higher price points. Anything I say to try to describe it won’t do it justice. You really can’t go wrong, it is incredible. Marco was amazing with sizing too, fits perfect. I will give you my details to help, as I used peoples reviews to determine my size (along of course with advice from Marco). I am about 6’1” and 190lbs, on a lean frame with a small stomach. I wanted a jacket that wasn’t super snug, and I could wear a sweater under. Marco recommended the XL, and it fit exactly like I wanted. Not that I typically wear North American Large, or 42/52 jacket/suit size. So this was sizing up. I was also really impressed with the length of the sleeves, typically jackets are too short. The arms also fit really well, and I have full mobility. Enough about the sizing though, the quality is outstanding. Not a thread out of place, the leather is some of the best I have seen, the looks, the smell, the colors, the zippers… are you still reading this? Place the order now.
James –
In my previous review, I forgot to rate the jacket. 5 stars from me.
James –
I recently recievd the B3 Aviatore B3 in seal brown. Where to start with the positives. I emailed Marco to enquire about sizing, I’m 6’2 (1.88m), and between a UK 42 and 44 jacket size (52, 54 European), and weigh roughly 94 kg. Marco advised getting a size XL. Well, the fit is spot on, I didn’t want a loose fitting jacket, and this is a tight, but comfortable fit, the sleeve length is perfect, and I can wear a chunky polo neck underneath for winter. It will be perfect for a shirt or t-shirt underneath during autumn, I actually took the dog for an early morning walk with only a t-shirt on two days ago (in winter), and was as warm toast.
For comparisom, I own a few Valstar jackets, although not B3 type jackets, and have found the fits to be rather hit and miss, a 54 Valstar just about fits, so somewhat rather misleading on their part.
The sheer quality of this Shangri La jacket is just on another level. Although not cheap, it is my own opinion, just as good, if not better than Valstar. Importantly, the jacket is cheaper than other high end offerings, such as Tom Ford, Brunello Cucinelli etc…. The shearling is luxurious, soft, and to the highest quality. The stitching is of high quality, the jacket is robust and will last for many years.
Highly recommended, and the quick and personal response from the company is an added bonus.
Huaiyin Qi (verified owner) –
I ordered this jacket from china, and just received it today. Firstly, I wanna say thanks to Marco for the perfect service. And then, I wanna talk about the b-3 jacket, it’s lighter and softer than I thought, and absolutely high quality.I do think it’s worth the money. The size S is just right for me, if I need a loose style, maybe I should choose size M.
Jan Měkota (verified owner) –
The B-3 jacket I just got is truly perfect. The style is true to the original but adds some very nice design touches. Materials are incredible as well as craftsmanship. As a whole, the jacket is like nothing I’ve seen before. The only thing I regret is that I didn’t invest in made-to-measure option. It would be definitely worth the money.
baeksu kim (verified owner) –
I ordered it in Korea. The size is also the size I want, especially because it is light. And you can feel the hand of the craftsman. I recommend it
Henri Degon (verified owner) –
This jacket let me speechless, quality, comfort finition are absolutly perfect. This piece of art is
it as light as it is warm, incredible ! The communication with marco smelling passion ! The best piece i never ever had in my ward robe, perfect for winter rides. i get 5 stars because i can’t give ten ! grazie mille per tutti.
Andreas Kampe –
When I opened the bag I was speechless. This is jacket is a masterpiece of quality and design. Absolutely flawless. In my humble opinion there are not many examples of this kind of craftsmanship out there.
Andres Aradillas-Lopez (verified owner) –
This jacket is absolutely flawless. While the photos are beautiful, it is even more stunning in person. The merino shearling is incredibly soft and warm, the texture of the leather is unlike anything I have seen before. The design is classic and it truly transports you to the 1940s. I love this jacket in every way.
Didier Le Blanc –
I just received my aviatore B3 jacket, authentically perfect, thanks to Marco and the team for existing and being able to maintain such high quality standard