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

[patrick_b]

Self Edge has its pics up for the 3Sixteen jacket. Damn, I do NOT need another leather jacket. However, I do not own a cross-zip jacket. I say again...I do NOT need another leather jacket.

3sixteen x Schott Chromexcel Horsehide Perfecto

3sixteen's fourth annual collaboration with Schott NYC brings a new leather for this release. Like previous iterations, the Horsehide Perfecto jacket is built off their favorite double rider fit, the 519. The leather is a custom tannage made exclusively for this project by Horween Leather...

www.selfedge.com

Everytime I even consider another jacket, I think about @dieworkwear's article. It haunts me.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Sitting in his small one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco, Anthony Storres, 34, confirmed Wednesday that he’s...

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[dieworkwear]

Self Edge has its pics up for the 3Sixteen jacket. Damn, I do NOT need another leather jacket. However, I do not own a cross-zip jacket. I say again...I do NOT need another leather jacket.

3sixteen x Schott Chromexcel Horsehide Perfecto

3sixteen's fourth annual collaboration with Schott NYC brings a new leather for this release. Like previous iterations, the Horsehide Perfecto jacket is built off their favorite double rider fit, the 519. The leather is a custom tannage made exclusively for this project by Horween Leather...

www.selfedge.com

Kiya: Come over.

Me: I can't

Kiya: I'm having an FCL trunk show

Me:

 

[d4nimal]

Self Edge has its pics up for the 3Sixteen jacket. Damn, I do NOT need another leather jacket. However, I do not own a cross-zip jacket. I say again...I do NOT need another leather jacket.

3sixteen x Schott Chromexcel Horsehide Perfecto

3sixteen's fourth annual collaboration with Schott NYC brings a new leather for this release. Like previous iterations, the Horsehide Perfecto jacket is built off their favorite double rider fit, the 519. The leather is a custom tannage made exclusively for this project by Horween Leather...

www.selfedge.com

The 3Sixteen makeups have some of the best, unique leathers I can remember seeing on DRs in recent memory. If you don't own an asymmetrical jacket already, this version is a pretty attractive option. Go on, you deserve it.

I generally prefer shorter jackets cause I like that "round top, slim pants" silhouette. But t-shirts can be pretty long nowadays and it can be hard to find tees that go with those kinds of jackets. If you wear regular tees, there can be a lot of shirt peeking out from beneath the jacket. I think that throws customers off more than having a longer DR.

FWIW, here's Brandon at 3sixteen wearing the same jacket from this season

Now that I look at the pics on other people, it doesn't look long at all. But I prefer shorter motos in general.

Looking forward to your new rap album, Lollipop - Round Top, Slim Pants

 

[CityHunter]

Was very much looking forward to this 3sixteen release (Perfecto). But last night, when I put on my RO Stooges I stared into the mirror and realized that the general look between the two was extremely similar (a simplified DR). Yeah, I know it's a different leather but do I want to spend $$$ on a jacket that looks like something I already own?

Also, has any one heard of sizes available? I checked with both Snake Oil Provisions & Withered Fig - they both only received up to an L. As I recall, the last release (Roughout) went to an XXL.

EDIT: Looks like Blue Owl listed up to an XL for sizing purposes...so I'm assuming XL's were produced. That said, as an FYI, Snake Oil and Withered Fig only have up to an L available.

 

[nyarkies]

Come on... It couldn't have just been me.

 

[d4nimal]

Was very much looking forward to this 3sixteen release (Perfecto). But last night, when I put on my RO Stooges I stared into the mirror and realized that the general look between the two was extremely similar (a simplified DR). Yeah, I know it's a different leather but do I want to spend $$$ on a jacket that looks like something I already own?

Also, has any one heard of sizes available? I checked with both Snake Oil Provisions & Withered Fig - they both only received up to an L. As I recall, the last release (Roughout) went to an XXL.

EDIT: Looks like Blue Owl listed up to an XL for sizing purposes...so I'm assuming XL's were produced. That said, as an FYI, Snake Oil and Withered Fig only have up to an L available.

They have the same general stat makeup but fits I've seen of the Stooges don't seem to wear/drape the same at all.

That's what I would tell myself/my wife if I really like it.

 

[sinnedk]

I might go try one on at self edge tomorrow

looks like its a tad longer in the body than the rough out 25.7 vs 26.3 (cxml horse)

 

[Pangolin]

I like shorter jackets too, it works well with the looser/sloppier pants I wear these days.

 

[Understatesman]

Regarding the new 3Sixteen Perfectos, why can't these stores' numbers ever match up? I've learned my lesson. I ain't buying anything I can't try on first.

Self Edge's measurements

Snake Oil Provision's measurements

Seriously, a 1.5" difference on sleeve lengths? A 1.25" difference on overall length? A 1" to 1.5" difference on shoulder width?

 

[RXS09]

I've noticed that about this release. Literally none of the sites have the same sizing

 

[LA Guy]

Regarding the new 3Sixteen Perfectos, why can't these stores' numbers ever match up? I've learned my lesson. I ain't buying anything I can't try on first.

Self Edge's measurements
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Snake Oil Provision's measurements
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Seriously, a 1.5" difference on sleeve lengths? A 1.25" difference on overall length? A 1" to 1.5" difference on shoulder width?

Self Edge is nearly certainly measuring the back length.

The shouilders, across the back yoke, are about the same between the two sets of measurements for a size M. That's within the +/-0.5" of industry standards. I'm impressed, with the variability in human measurements, at how similar the measurements are. Chest is within an inch, which is also pretty decent. Sleeve length is incredibly difficult to measure exactly the same way between two people who have not practiced together.

Honestly, it's not so much about the exact measurements. The measurements that any store can possibly give can only provide a vague idea of whether the garment can possibly fit you. They give no idea of the shoulder slope, the sleeve pitch, the shape of the chest and back pieces, etc... which ultimately determine fit. Also, for leather, the material really does matter. If a Schott double rider fits you pretty well in your siz, a Schott jacket will probably continue to fit pretty well, especially after the break in period.

With something like a suit or a sports jacket, you have to hit a small target. It's going to fit off the bat, or not at all. Leather is forgiving. It stretches and conforms to your body with wear. Don't worry about a perfect fit. Shoot for a good fit. Something that makes you feel good when you put it on and look in the mirror. Don't overthink it.

 

[dieworkwear]

Don't overthink it.

Absolutely not. Please overthink it. Understateman's Odessey was one of the more enjoyable portions of this thread. It's been the closest I've gotten to enjoying Foo schadenfreude in years.

 

[LA Guy]

I've noticed that about this release. Literally none of the sites have the same sizing

In addition to the considerable human error, a heavily milled leather is going to be a bit stretchy. You pull a bit, and I guarantee that you are going to be able to get +/- 0.25", the same person measuring.

 

[double00]

it really depends on whether you measure before or after the dude flexes the cherry

 

[Understatesman]

Absolutely not. Please overthink it. Understateman's Odessey was one of the more enjoyable portions of this thread. It's been the closest I've gotten to enjoying Foo schadenfreude in years.