Picked this awesome jacket up and loving it already. Horse hide is beginning to be my favorite leather and I can’t wait to break this in and start getting a killer patina to it. Will update at some point to show off the break in progress. I added a belt from Schott as the jacket didn’t come with one. I highly recommend the jacket if you are considering getting one.
Seems to be lamb skin based on feel, it is very dry looking on the outside, the inner pockets leather looks to be what the leather originally looked like, which I’d like to restore Atleast the Color of. can’t find any general advice on what to use for lamb skin but everyone says to avoid heavy oils that will stain the jacket. Also I’m not sure of a place that can handle this in Dubai, every leather shop I have searched up only has services for car seats bags and shoes, not jackets.
Also I’m not sure if the dryness is caused by water damage or age since it has been both through light rain and is about 10-15 years old according to my father.
I'm based in the UK. Looking for a double rider jacket that isn't too cluttered with zips and pockets everywhere. The one shown in the picture of Joe Sugg is the idea. Looking for something in the £500 price range.
I already own a Goldtop jacket and think it's great. I had looked at the Goldtop 617 but it's perhaps still too cluttered for my taste
https://goldtop.co.uk/collections/jackets/products/the-617-jacket?variant=40127501598891
I've been looking for a harrington style jacket that's genuine leather. I'm kinda new to leather jackets, I've owned a couple cheap-ish, faux leather and decided for this one I want a quality one that will last me a long time, I understand that it'll be more expensive but I'm fine with that. So far the only ones I've found that I've liked were by Fjackets and one site called trendo phobia, so I wanted to make sure to get knowledgeable opinion on the topic rather than make a purchase that I might regret later down the line.
What do you think ?
Bought this jacket directly from China a few weeks ago and finally opened it today. Everything fits perfectly except the armpits and biceps, which feel a little stiff and restrictive. I know wearing it will help break it in, but are there any other ways to soften it up?
The Ms. ordered this 60s Schott Perfecto for 440 CAD. It’s fairly lived in but I enjoy restoring vintage leather jackets, it seems like a simple conditioning job; no cuts or holes.
I wanted to know whether 440 was a good price for an old perfecto or not? Would I have been better off with a new one?
Originally I was looking at the 515v from schott n.y.c but I think that was a little out of my price range so now im looking at the Milwaukee mlvsm5008 which is but I've heard mixed opinions on them. Anyways I guess my main question is what company's make vests in those styles? I dont know much about leather so idk where to start.
I’ve been thinking about what actually makes a leather jacket worth keeping long-term.
For me, it’s mostly the fit and how the leather develops over time. I’d rather have a simple jacket that still looks good after years of wear than something heavily designed that might feel outdated quickly.
I’ve been comparing a few different styles lately, including some from Salt & Co Leather https://saltcoleather.com/collections/mens-leather-jackets, and it got me wondering:
What matters most to you when choosing a leather jacket, the leather itself, fit, stitching, hardware, lining, or the overall design?
Would be interested to hear what experienced leather jacket owners look for.
Hi, first time here. This year, I decided to restore this jacket I own since around 2009. It is a Torras leather jacket and I had many good experiences while wearing it.
This is the only leather jacket I own and I'm suprised by its quality and endurance. So, after restoring it, I decided to try and look for a new one of the same model.
However, even after using Google Lens and Torras site, I can't find the exact same model of jacket. So, I wondered if anyone knows something about this model or maybe recommend me a similar one. I'm from Spain, by the way.
Thanks beforehand and loving many of the jackets I have seen in here!
I bought this shearling bomber jacket on eBay for $330. It’s a custom size since it’s a size XLT. I don’t know anything about the brand. Wondering if I got a good deal or if I paid normal price for one of these. The owner/seller said it’s new with out tags since he never wore it due to it being to warm.
Just got my first Commando (long) in size 40. It is kind of perfect and I wanted a kind of slim fitted jacket.
But i cannot wear it closed. So i bought a size 42. But i don't believe that will fix my problem because the arms will get too long and the jacket itself will be too long.
Therefore my fellow rockers: how necessary is it to be able to zip it?
Can anyone help me identify what jacket this is, the seller says its genuine leather, any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you
Would prefer if it had both the collar and lining dm me.
Think modern size 46 would be an xl. Cheers
It’s listed as the “Men's Half Belt Sports Leather Jacket” on Crush on Retro.
Was wondering what it looks like in natural lighting and if anyone has pictures. Thanks!
Link to listing: https://crushonretro.com/products/1930s-half-belt-sports-leather-jacket
Not sure what exactly the model is, might be altered model-J. I personally prefer shorter design but couldn’t reject this for the good price on fb market.
It’s also a piece of garment made of old competition weight leather, the grain is very, very clear to me with zero to a tiny little bit coating from my eyes. Soft to touch. It’s a pity that no coating leather no longer a stock choice from Vanson. But fully understand this is to do their professional design to racers on motorcycles.
I tried to layer the jacket with a raw denim jacket because my shoulder is really not wide enough, hope this is good!
I’m hoping someone here can help me identify the clothing brand/company that made this leather jacket.
The jacket belongs to a close friend who has had it for a long time. They don’t remember where they originally got it, and it may have been a hand-me-down from one of their parents. They absolutely love this jacket, but unfortunately it’s one size too small for them now.
I’m trying to identify the original brand/manufacturer so I can potentially find the same jacket or another one from the same company in a larger size.
