Quick: Need a Leather Jacket. Stuck between 2!

[somatoform]

Originally Posted by plei89

My budget is under $200

You can find NWT nice jackets for around that range. For example, as I reported in another thread, if you were not averse to spending $99 more (and live where I live) you could get some nice Ralph Lauren Black Label bombers for $299, down from at least $1000. But these sales are few and far between.


If you're strict on the $200 I'd go for maybe a used schott on ebay, and you might even have money left over for relining (if it would need it).

 

[Ryan Graber]

The Bijan makes a mean leather jacket,

 

[ineffable]

+1 for saving up a bit more and buying something nicer.

I got a Varvatos jacket (at holt renfrew last call in Canada) for just over $300. They pop up on ebay from time to time and the fit and quality are both in the upper echelon of leather jackets - some are a bit too styled for my liking, but the simple ones are generally a good bet.

In the end, it makes a lot more sense to spend a bit more and get something that will last you longer and look much much better.

If you're interested in a distressed brown bomber type jacket, I have a Valentino RED one that I'd be willing to sell. It's probably not the best choice if you're going to have only one leather jacket cause it has oddish wooden buttons, but I can take pics if you're interested.