Leather Jackets: Post Pictures of the Best You've Seen/Owned?

[Benesyed]

I'm still into dark artisanal and 5 zips haha.

 

[Watchman1]

Yeah, maybe I just to wear it and break the sucker in. Maybe if I get it wet, do some major massaging, etc., it will soften up.

I love the craftsmanship, quality and look of the jacket, just feel that the leather is heavy and stiff.

High quality suede is an option...

I can testify that Aero goat suede is off the chain...seriously good...

Also, don't write off Schott either. I actually feel that they are on par with Aero.

Schott will make you a custom jacket too you just have to pay a fee.

Lemme get this straight you feel Aero Vincenza is too stiff?

 

[rnguy001]

just kopped this shearling from Todd Snyder. Got a great price too. I like shearling for winter but wasn't sure I could pull off the contrasting collar vs body look, so the all black kinda ticks the boxes for me.. It's shearling without drawing too much attention..

it's been sold out for the last two days and I happened to check today and they had it in my size.. destiny I suppose. All the recent shearling talk on NMWA really got me started down the rabbit hole..

 

[Callusing]

You guys are re-igniting my Addict-Clothes addiction. That IS a good price BTW, someone should nab it. Quality of Addict is better than JG in my opinion, but then again the price is reflective

I'm not mad at this jacket from Clutch Cafe.. (sheepskin and all..)

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I LOVE that Clutch one. I figure if you're gonna rock a DR in 2019, no harm in going a bit bolder with the details, right?

 

[walds11]

I can testify that Aero goat suede is off the chain...seriously good...

Also, don't write off Schott either. I actually feel that they are on par with Aero.

Schott will make you a custom jacket too you just have to pay a fee.

Lemme get this straight you feel Aero Vincenza is too stiff?

You mean Aero goatskin? Is it lighter in weight that the Vicenza HH?

I have my eye on the Schott Cowhide Casual Racer Leather jacket, style 654. I handled the 654VN (vintaged version) in Nordstrom and thought it was a nice jacket. Definitely a little lighter and softer than the Vicenza HH.

Yes, too stiff...and heavy jacket overall.

 

[Watchman1]

You mean Aero goatskin? Is it lighter in weight that the Vicenza HH?

I have my eye on the Schott Cowhide Casual Racer Leather jacket, style 654. I handled the 654VN (vintaged version) in Nordstrom and thought it was a nice jacket. Definitely a little lighter and softer than the Vicenza HH.

Yes, too stiff...and heavy jacket overall.

Well, if Vincenza is too stiff then stay away from Horween FQHH...lol...like leather armor...

Yes, Aero has both goatskin suede AND regular leather.

I would recommend you ask Carrie for a sample of both.

 

[walds11]

Well, if Vincenza is too stiff then stay away from Horween FQHH...lol...like leather armor...

Yes, Aero has both goatskin suede AND regular leather.

I would recommend you ask Carrie for a sample of both.

10-4 on the Horween FQHH.

I only saw goatskin leather listed on their website.

https://www.thurston-bros.com/pages/custom-aero

If goatskin is considerably thinner and lighter than Vicenza HH, then it’s a viable option for me.

I plan on reaching out to Carrie about it.

 

[patrick_b]

Yeah, maybe I just to wear it and break the sucker in. Maybe if I get it wet, do some major massaging, etc., it will soften up.

I love the craftsmanship, quality and look of the jacket, just feel that the leather is heavy and stiff.

High quality suede is an option...

Exactly how I feel about FQHH. I’m constantly fighting against it, especially while driving.

ELMC otoh, is like a cardigan in comparison.

 

[chim]

Ok guys. Addict AD-03 in Goat - how does the sz 38 fit? the measurements look huge - 45cm shoulder to shoulder, 51cm pit to pit. That’s more of an american medium? I wear sz 46 in SLP leathers (or 48 with room to layer) and fit an Amiri Small in their leather rider jacket with room to layer; will this fit with room to layer it is it oversized?

 

[DLester]

I'm still into dark artisanal and 5 zips haha.

I am out of the dark artisanal game, but I just ordered a black 5zip one size up as I was becoming big guy in little coat in my existing one. Might get a suede 5zip in fat size too. 5zip works for me. So timeless/classic, also very classic/timeless.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Another thought on Addict and sheepskin and a return to the brand story that gave us so much jollity just a short time ago.

In so much as Addict's reference is British jackets, and very specifically Lewis Leathers as far as I can tell, there's clearly a tradition of using sheepskin there. Lewis still does. They offer horse and sheep in an array of colors. Just two cow options I think. Don't know what the history of this is exactly and the only thing I know about slides is that they have them at the playground and water park, but sheepskin (and not lamb... I'm guessing there's a bit of a difference there) is clearly a British thing that Addict is referencing.

 

[Watchman1]

Exactly how I feel about FQHH. I’m constantly fighting against it, especially while driving.

ELMC otoh, is like a cardigan in comparison.

Okay, I will take that terribly stiff FQHH jacket off your hands...at no cost.

Just Box it up and send it to me. But you must act quickly.

I am here for moral support...glad I could help.

Cheers!

 

[DLester]

A heavy leather jacket that wears like chitinous exoskeleton is not for everyone. If it ain’t working, move it on and get what works for you. There are many great alternatives.

 

[Benesyed]

I am out of the dark artisanal game, but I just ordered a black 5zip one size up as I was becoming big guy in little coat in my existing one. Might get a suede 5zip in fat size too. 5zip works for me. So timeless/classic, also very classic/timeless.

Looking to sell the previous side zip?

 

[patrick_b]

Okay, I will take that terribly stiff FQHH jacket off your hands...at no cost.

Just Box it up and send it to me. But you must act quickly.

I am here for moral support...glad I could help.

Cheers!

A heavy leather jacket that wears like chitinous exoskeleton is not for everyone. If it ain’t working, move it on and get what works for you. There are many great alternatives.

I'm not ready to give up just yet on the FQHH Cafe Racer . I just find myself reaching for the midweight HH more often, which is why the Aero isn't breaking in as quickly.

Vicious circle:

1. The heavy jacket needs more wear to break in and be more comfortable.
2. The heavy jacket isn't as comfortable as the midweight jacket so I don't wear it as often

I think it speaks to the fact that Eastman's Italian HH is some amazing stuff. Substantial and thick but amazingly comfortable right away.