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

[Callusing]

They're all over on Grailed. Easy to find, just search for Margiela 5 Zip and look for the "M"s.

One of the heavy calf ones was previously mine. I found the leather a little flat and almost rubbery at first feel, but it's got some weight to it and might turn out great over time.

 

[sinnedk]

They're all over on Grailed. Easy to find, just search for Margiela 5 Zip and look for the "M"s.

One of the heavy calf ones was previously mine. I found the leather a little flat and almost rubbery at first feel, but it's got some weight to it and might turn out great over time.

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[scurvyfreedman]

Peter Fonda for this thread.

 

[DLester]

^ came here to post that exact photo. Inspiration. RIP Mr. Fonda

 

[patrick_b]

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Peter Fonda for this thread.

^ came here to post that exact photo. Inspiration. RIP Mr. Fonda

Is he wearing a 5 zip?

 

[hoodog]

Is he wearing a 5 zip?

Indeed he is.

 

[Nader393]

Raced my vintage bikes this weekend, and crashed on one of them. The one in the foreground. I hate that bike! Anyhoo, it's an interesting study in leather quality and protection. I was wearing my custom-made Kangaroo one-piece suit I ordered from Australia. I have my doubts about it being Kangaroo, because I have some other Kangaroo leather and this doesn't feel like it, and I know for a fact the suit was actually made in Pakistan, despite being an Australian company.

It was an undramatic low side at about 40 miles an hour on a race track. The bike slipped out from under me in a turn and piroutted away from me, leaving me sliding first on my side then on ****** for about 30 feet on the asphalt before ending up in the dirt.

Tore up the stretch fabric part of the crotch (without damage to my junk), and tore some of he decorative seam on the hip. Though my skin didn't make contact with the pavement, I did get burned on my hip from the heat transfer. About 3 cm across. Bonus points for anyone who gets the "The Doctor" reference. (I'm not that fast, but I can get away with that, because I am one.)

For a comparison, I took a photo of one of my competitor's Vanson suit, which he crashed in similarly. Can hardly see the damage, and notice there aren't any seams or weak stretchy fabric to tear. The Vanson is heavier, but better. I think it'll be my next suit. I should have stuck to what I knew and had one from the start.

 

[patrick_b]

Raced my vintage bikes this weekend, and crashed on one of them. The one in the foreground. I hate that bike! Anyhoo, it's an interesting study in leather quality and protection. I was wearing my custom-made Kangaroo one-piece suit I ordered from Australia. I have my doubts about it being Kangaroo, because I have some other Kangaroo leather and this doesn't feel like it, and I know for a fact the suit was actually made in Pakistan, despite being an Australian company.

It was an undramatic low side at about 40 miles an hour on a race track. The bike slipped out from under me in a turn and piroutted away from me, leaving me sliding first on my side then on ****** for about 30 feet on the asphalt before ending up in the dirt.

Tore up the stretch fabric part of the crotch (without damage to my junk), and tore some of he decorative seam on the hip. Though my skin didn't make contact with the pavement, I did get burned on my hip from the heat transfer. About 3 cm across. Bonus points for anyone who gets the "The Doctor" reference. (I'm not that fast, but I can get away with that, because I am one.)

For a comparison, I took a photo of one of my competitor's Vanson suit, which he crashed in similarly. Can hardly see the damage, and notice there aren't any seams or weak stretchy fabric to tear. The Vanson is heavier, but better. I think it'll be my next suit. I should have stuck to what I knew and had one from the start.

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"Bonus points for anyone who gets the "The Doctor" reference."


Are you a proctologist, i.e., the...

 

[Lane]

what makes you think anyone wants to see a giant closeup of your butt and bruises, groce

 

[Nader393]

what makes you think anyone wants to see a giant closeup of your butt and bruises, groce

That was the side of my thigh. Too much? I'll delete it.

 

[steveoffice]

the pics were fine. glad u weren't seriously injured @Nader393

 

[Benesyed]

Spoiler

Raced my vintage bikes this weekend, and crashed on one of them. The one in the foreground. I hate that bike! Anyhoo, it's an interesting study in leather quality and protection. I was wearing my custom-made Kangaroo one-piece suit I ordered from Australia. I have my doubts about it being Kangaroo, because I have some other Kangaroo leather and this doesn't feel like it, and I know for a fact the suit was actually made in Pakistan, despite being an Australian company.

It was an undramatic low side at about 40 miles an hour on a race track. The bike slipped out from under me in a turn and piroutted away from me, leaving me sliding first on my side then on ****** for about 30 feet on the asphalt before ending up in the dirt.

Tore up the stretch fabric part of the crotch (without damage to my junk), and tore some of he decorative seam on the hip. Though my skin didn't make contact with the pavement, I did get burned on my hip from the heat transfer. About 3 cm across. Bonus points for anyone who gets the "The Doctor" reference. (I'm not that fast, but I can get away with that, because I am one.)

For a comparison, I took a photo of one of my competitor's Vanson suit, which he crashed in similarly. Can hardly see the damage, and notice there aren't any seams or weak stretchy fabric to tear. The Vanson is heavier, but better. I think it'll be my next suit. I should have stuck to what I knew and had one from the start.

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I wear my leather jacket to sit and type up reports

 

[patrick_b]

I wear my leather jacket to sit and type up reports

Seated typing can inadvertently diminish one's personal brand story. Only a stand up desk for me.

what makes you think anyone wants to see a giant closeup of your butt and bruises, groce

@Lane may have a point, forum rules dictate giant butt closeups be no larger than 600 pixels on the long side.

 

[dieworkwear]

couple of leather jacket fits from Drake's and Beams

 

[Peter1]

Raced my vintage bikes this weekend, and crashed on one of them. The one in the foreground. I hate that bike! Anyhoo, it's an interesting study in leather quality and protection. I was wearing my custom-made Kangaroo one-piece suit I ordered from Australia. I have my doubts about it being Kangaroo, because I have some other Kangaroo leather and this doesn't feel like it, and I know for a fact the suit was actually made in Pakistan, despite being an Australian company.

It was an undramatic low side at about 40 miles an hour on a race track. The bike slipped out from under me in a turn and piroutted away from me, leaving me sliding first on my side then on ****** for about 30 feet on the asphalt before ending up in the dirt.

Tore up the stretch fabric part of the crotch (without damage to my junk), and tore some of he decorative seam on the hip. Though my skin didn't make contact with the pavement, I did get burned on my hip from the heat transfer. About 3 cm across. Bonus points for anyone who gets the "The Doctor" reference. (I'm not that fast, but I can get away with that, because I am one.)

For a comparison, I took a photo of one of my competitor's Vanson suit, which he crashed in similarly. Can hardly see the damage, and notice there aren't any seams or weak stretchy fabric to tear. The Vanson is heavier, but better. I think it'll be my next suit. I should have stuck to what I knew and had one from the start.

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Valentino Rossi don't wear no off-brand leathers...