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Lewis Leathers Universal Racer Mk. 1? $970, in light or dark brown https://www.lewisleathers.com/productinfo.html?code=UVR1-jak
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I posted earlier today, and figured I'll sell my old LVC jacket and replace it with a new one.
I've currently come to a verdict and picking between three models - are there any other makers than Schott, Simmon Bilt and Aero Leather worth looking for in Europe? I'm thinking ~600-1000 USD as my limit, so most Japanese makers are off the limit.
The ones I've been looking at so far are:
The sunburst:
The Aeromarine
The Simmons bilt V2
I like the collar of the Simmons Bilt a lot, and wish the Aeromarine was similar, but I prefer the amount of buttons and lack of chest pocket more on the Aeromarine. I'm not sure if I prefer the pouch pockets (ammo pockets?) or handwarmers. I'm not a really big fan of the sunburst collar.
The sunbursts back is an amazing piece of art, to me, and is the main reason I like it: I'm generally against zippers, but Aero uses Talon zippers which is high quality enough. I also have bad experience of buttons for leather jackets from my LVC, but my local leather worker/tailor says its because they are poorly attached, not because button with thread shanks are inferior quality.
Does anyone have any experience with any of these jackets? Or know if Aero can change collars based on requests? Or got any ideas of similar jackets, or makers, that I could look at?
Thanks guys.
Describe styles you like. Schott makes leather peacoat. Maybe soul revolver is up your alley.If I'm not a fan of the traditional cuts that go to the waist, are there any recommended brands for longer jackets?
Describe styles you like. Schott makes leather peacoat. Maybe soul revolver is up your alley.
I'm attracted to something more minimalist along the lines of a cafe racer in black. However I don't think you can just take a style that's meant to be waist-length and extend it, or you end up with a poofy back. You really need something with some sort of definition around the waist if you're going to go longer, IMO. Not a fan of something like a leather peacoat.
I'm attracted to something more minimalist along the lines of a cafe racer in black. However I don't think you can just take a style that's meant to be waist-length and extend it, or you end up with a poofy back. You really need something with some sort of definition around the waist if you're going to go longer, IMO. Not a fan of something like a leather peacoat.
Sounds like you want a leather trenchcoat