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

[upsett1_spaghett1]

First decent leather jacket I ever owned was a moto from TOJ. Alas, I lost it in a bar. Sadly I have lost a lot of jackets in bars over the years and now I basically never take off my jacket in a bar.

These are pics of the two other jackets I've loved most. First is a moto with gold hardware from Blackmeans I picked up on Grailed. This jacket was really cool but like a lot of Japanese moto jackets the armhole was just too high for me longterm so I sold it.

The second is the one I am wearing in my profile photo. It's a horse hide moto from Addicts Japan. I know that it is not Shinki, but the leather feels amazing. Only complaint is that the arms are a little long, now that things are opening back up here in PDX more I will be taking it to a tailor to shorten the sleeves and narrow the opening. Other than that, it's an amazing piece and I look forward to seeing how it ages. Posting a photo that's unfiltered so you can really see how lustrous the sheen is.

I love leather jackets and am always looking for another one, I think my next one will be a brown horsehide from Himel Bros, unless someone has a different suggestion?

 

[dieworkwear]

First decent leather jacket I ever owned was a moto from TOJ. Alas, I lost it in a bar. Sadly I have lost a lot of jackets in bars over the years and now I basically never take off my jacket in a bar.

These are pics of the two other jackets I've loved most. First is a moto with gold hardware from Blackmeans I picked up on Grailed. This jacket was really cool but like a lot of Japanese moto jackets the armhole was just too high for me longterm so I sold it.

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The second is the one I am wearing in my profile photo. It's a horse hide moto from Addicts Japan. I know that it is not Shinki, but the leather feels amazing. Only complaint is that the arms are a little long, now that things are opening back up here in PDX more I will be taking it to a tailor to shorten the sleeves and narrow the opening. Other than that, it's an amazing piece and I look forward to seeing how it ages. Posting a photo that's unfiltered so you can really see how lustrous the sheen is.

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I love leather jackets and am always looking for another one, I think my next one will be a brown horsehide from Himel Bros, unless someone has a different suggestion?

I remember that Blackmeans when it was released.

Addicts jacket looks nice.

I don't have anything from Himel, but I tried one of their jackets on once. I think it was at Sef Edge? It seemed like a really cool jacket. Recently discovered David Himel has a Youtube channel and I've been slowly making my way through that. Looks like he started it last year shortly after the first US lockdown.

https://www.youtube.com/c/HimelBrosLeather/videos

I think Fine Creek Leathers is a fan favorite here. Might be worth checking out if you're into workwear-styled leathers.

 

[upsett1_spaghett1]

I remember that Blackmeans when it was released.

Addicts jacket looks nice.

I don't have anything from Himel, but I tried one of their jackets on once. I think it was at Sef Edge? It seemed like a really cool jacket. Recently discovered David Himel has a Youtube channel and I've been slowly making my way through that. Looks like he started it last year shortly after the first US lockdown.

https://www.youtube.com/c/HimelBrosLeather/videos

I think Fine Creek Leathers is a fan favorite here. Might be worth checking out if you're into workwear-styled leathers.

Wait did I just get a compliment from dieworkwear? I can die happy now. For real though, I am a shiite photographer, Addicts jackets are quite lovely in person. Also I don't know if it has been mentioned on here, but Satoshi is extremely hands on and patient with customer service he spent a lot of time answering questions from me before I finally ordered this jacket. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a Japanese leather.

As someone who was super into the hardcore scene in high school I think Blackmeans captures a specific vibe but just elevates it a bit so I like their stuff, but it is definitely not for everyone and their fit is extremely tight.

David Himel is an incredibly interesting person to me as he is not just obsessed with leather jackets, but ultimately the philosophical pursuit of beauty in general. I started watching his channel during lockdown as well, it's pretty interesting. I don't know if you watched the video he collaborated on with Carl Murawksi, but I found it very compelling.

Fine Creek Leathers is definitely on my list as well. Everyone I've seen who has them seems to love them

 

[upsett1_spaghett1]

For expensive items, I get stuffed delivered to me at the office.

Ah working in an office, I remember using that tactic all the time. Was working from home all last year before being let go. So now any purchases come home.

Alas, my apartment complex has an Amazon Hub so all packages send me AND my girlfriend a notification when they arrive. Thankfully, she accepts my addiction

 

[dieworkwear]

Wait did I just get a compliment from dieworkwear? I can die happy now. For real though, I am a shiite photographer, Addicts jackets are quite lovely in person. Also I don't know if it has been mentioned on here, but Satoshi is extremely hands on and patient with customer service he spent a lot of time answering questions from me before I finally ordered this jacket. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a Japanese leather.

As someone who was super into the hardcore scene in high school I think Blackmeans captures a specific vibe but just elevates it a bit so I like their stuff, but it is definitely not for everyone and their fit is extremely tight.

David Himel is an incredibly interesting person to me as he is not just obsessed with leather jackets, but ultimately the philosophical pursuit of beauty in general. I started watching his channel during lockdown as well, it's pretty interesting. I don't know if you watched the video he collaborated on with Carl Murawksi, but I found it very compelling.

Fine Creek Leathers is definitely on my list as well. Everyone I've seen who has them seems to love them

I know what you mean about Blackmeans. I had some friends in high school who were into the straightedge/ hardcore scene, and those jackets remind me of that look. Still admire that look. Although I've heard from friends that Blackmeans has a very specific fit and is maybe hard to wear.

Will have to check out the Murawski video. Only recently discovered David Himel's channel, and have been playing a clip or so each morning.

 

[upsett1_spaghett1]

I know what you mean about Blackmeans. I had some friends in high school who were into the straightedge/ hardcore scene, and those jackets remind me of that look. Still admire that look. Although I've heard from friends that Blackmeans has a very specific fit and is maybe hard to wear.

Will have to check out the Murawski video. Only recently discovered David Himel's channel, and have been playing a clip or so each morning.

I think if it fits you and you like the aesthetic, Blackmeans is a great option. Great jacket to throw on, put on some Fugazi and start kicking and punching in your living room. About week after I sold it, my girlfriend was like "oh you could've given me that jacket, I tried it on when you were showering and I really liked it."

Definitely watch the Murawski video when you get to it. I think its a great contrast between Carl who is very warm and humble whereas David is kind of surly.

 

[ErikW]

May check out Thedi, Field Leathers and Rainbow Country as well.

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

I am a pretty slim guy and even then I a 5 in blackmeans means I can only wear it with a t shirt basically. it's meant to be punk so I guess that means you either wear nothing underneath or just a threadbare t shirt. I like the designs though, I probably would wear them if I still pushed that aesthetic. I don't like that side of me to be that obvious anymore.

 

[Komuga]

This would be the perfect jacket for me if it didn’t patina to brown, is there anything similar that stays black?

 

[patrick_b]

This would be the perfect jacket for me if it didn’t patina to brown, is there anything similar that stays black?
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Companies like RMC have offered jackets made of Shinki HH in two versions. One that fades to brown and another than doesn't. Not sure if FCL does the same but it is possible.

 

[upsett1_spaghett1]

This would be the perfect jacket for me if it didn’t patina to brown, is there anything similar that stays black?
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I might message the guy at Field Leathers

 

[sinnedk]

This would be the perfect jacket for me if it didn’t patina to brown, is there anything similar that stays black?
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I like the fade in it, doesn’t bother me at all, it’s a good “feature”

 

[js0930]

This would be the perfect jacket for me if it didn’t patina to brown, is there anything similar that stays black?
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Vanson C2RN is pretty similar, just no belt loop. Butterscotch has it in standard black, Thurston could have it made in a custom leather.

 

[sinnedk]

don't order custom leather jackets that always ends up a hot mess, even MTM.

go to a store try **** on pick something ready made

 

[hoodog]

don't order custom leather jackets that always ends up a hot mess, even MTM.

go to a store try **** on pick something ready made

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