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

[BuddaLun]

I wouldn't get all too excited with TRR's measurements or details provided. My recent experience is sometimes they're off and the actual condition of the item is not properly described on the listing.

well, all I can do is hope at this point

 

[marmite]

TBH, I'm prob not going to try one on because that would require me ordering one and I'm not really interested in Vanson jackets.

You're in San Francisco if I'm not mistaken? There's a well regarded maker of motorcycle jackets, Johnson Leather, at Polk and Jackson. My two JL jackets both had collar gaps, but they were armored jackets designed for motorcycle riding. I believe it's to accommodate wearing the jacket both with and without the (removable) armor and to provide extra space in the shoulders when leaning forward. Some other vintage motorcycle jackets I came across also had the gap, so I do think it's a functional feature.

I wouldn't ride in Schott for what it's worth, but I understand there are some who would.

 

[BuddaLun]

@Understatesman

Did you settle on a jacket?

 

[Understatesman]

I'm happy with two so far.

Schott x Bathing Ape Cafe Racer, which is basically a Schott 141xJS with hand pockets

and a James Grose Napa Shearling

Now I'm just open to finding a lighter weather jacket, maybe a leather MA-1. Or even an unlined Iron Heart Denim Rider's jacket (just sold my lined and padded version).

 

[JibranK]

Incoming

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Looking forward to seeing this worn. I’m intrigued, especially given that Five Star’s new horsehide is now identical in feel to the Horween they studied.

Now I'm just open to finding a lighter weather jacket, maybe a leather MA-1. Or even an unlined Iron Heart Denim Rider's jacket (just sold my lined and padded version).

Consider getting an L-2 (sort of the summer cousin of an MA-1). It makes an excellent complement to leather and winter jackets. I love mine and wear it often. There are a bunch at HPA.

 

[troika]

Looking forward to seeing this worn. I’m intrigued, especially given that Five Star’s new horsehide is now identical in feel to the Horween they studied.

I'd love to get something in HH next. This incoming one is in black goat

 

[mhip]

especially given that Five Star’s new horsehide is now identical in feel to the Horween they studied.

I really want to try something with these guys, but to be honest, I'm terrified of going off my own measurements...

 

[JibranK]

I really want to try something with these guys, but to be honest, I'm terrified of going off my own measurements...

It seems like now the best route is to go for one of their stock patterns and specify sleeve/body length changes (if any) rather than going full custom as people were a couple of years ago. They seem to have dialed in their stock patterns.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

It seems like now the best route is to go for one of their stock patterns and specify sleeve/body length changes (if any) rather than going full custom as people were a couple of years ago. They seem to have dialed in their stock patterns.

I did that with my Thedi. I tried on a stock size in the model I wanted, then asked for halfway between the large and medium for the shoulders and chest with the rest being measurements for the medium. It turned out just right.

 

[garigo]

Do you guys have any favorite suede jackets, other than the usual suspects from Stòffa and Valstar?

 

[d4nimal]

Do you guys have any favorite suede jackets, other than the usual suspects from Stòffa and Valstar?

@UrbanComposition has/had a suede 101j if I recall correctly I think is really nice. In the same vein, Kapital suede thunderbird jacket from the Santo Domingo collection no one owns. RRL had a few cool suede chore coats in the past I thought were cool. Also the Mister Freedom Johnny suede campus jacket they made for a season. Also suede 5-zip because 5-zip is life.

 

[whorishconsumer]

@UrbanComposition has/had a suede 101j if I recall correctly

Vintage Polo Ralph Lauren.

I'd say vintage/used Levi's Type 3, if you can find one that fits.

Also

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[XWT]

Do you guys have any favorite suede jackets, other than the usual suspects from Stòffa and Valstar?

I really like the 3sixteen/Schott double rider : https://www.schottnyc.com/products/3sixteen-roughout.htm

I own the Joe McCoy type 3 that @whorishconsumer pointed out and it's fantastic, can't wait for the snow to melt to start wearing it.

There is also a RRL type 2 I have. It's good but the Real McCoys jacket is better.

Same as this one :

 

[garigo]

Those all look really cool, especially the McCoy's one! I think overall I still prefer the Clint. I also like the chore jacket from Drake's, even though I wish it was a touch longer.

 

[wumpmugg]

Time's running out on the Friday Leather/Suede Challenge. Submissions due today, poll starts tomorrow morning!