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

[Numbernine]

Iron heart x four speed on the alteration table
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If thats the same leather, (Himeji) and it looks to be, they use on their moto it rings all the bells imo. it's shiny but has a lot of character and heavy but supple enough to be really comfortable.

 

[G Khan]

Looking at Schott lately and a couple have my attention...

Has anybody handled/have opinions on these?

HH mechanics jacket
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/horsehide-mechanics-jacket.htm?color=1&catID=5

HH classic racer jacket
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/classic-schott-racer-jacket.htm?color=1&catID=5


Also, why do some of the jackets have "Perfecto" designation at the top right corner of their thumbnails and some don't. I've heard the term Schott Perfecto before...but didn't realize some jackets were Perfecto and some not.

 

[sinnedk]

definitely the 2nd one, the first has too much going on

re perfecto, quick google search

"
In 1928, Irving Schott designed and produced the first motorcycle jacket which retailed for $5.50 at a Long Island Harley Davidson distributor. Christening it the Perfecto (allegedly after his favorite cigar), the Perfecto is from a time when form followed function,.
"

taken from https://www.heddels.com/2020/12/sch...tt designed,time when form followed function,.

 

[patrick_b]

@MickeyPunch That AD01 looks like it's custom. Perfect fit on you. The more I look at them, the more I think I want one. I'd probably go sheep.

Edit: Just found one in my size on sale!

AD-01 Sheepskin Leather Center Zip Jacket in Black

The crown jewel of the Blue Blue Japan line, this gorgeous Double Riders Jacket perfectly demonstrates the Tokyo brand's mastery of the indigo craft. Made from supple sheepskin leather, this timeless jacket has undergone a transformative indigo-dyeing process that gives the garment a rich blue...

www.blueowl.us

 

[suedefetish]

FYI you can get these in Japan for 4-600 used all day. If you're a large size might be hard though.

 

[MickeyPunch]

@MickeyPunch That AD01 looks like it's custom. Perfect fit on you. The more I look at them, the more I think I want one. I'd probably go sheep.

Edit: Just found one in my size on sale!

AD-01 Sheepskin Leather Center Zip Jacket in Black

The crown jewel of the Blue Blue Japan line, this gorgeous Double Riders Jacket perfectly demonstrates the Tokyo brand's mastery of the indigo craft. Made from supple sheepskin leather, this timeless jacket has undergone a transformative indigo-dyeing process that gives the garment a rich blue...

www.blueowl.us

Thank you! I haven’t handled it but sheep is their speciality, there’s a video where the owner explains how he had to work with a tannery to get sheepskin like the one in the old british jackets and that not many tanneries work with sheepskin (as opposed to lamb or shearling), and he always seems to wear sheepskin. The impression I get is that he offers horse because he knows it’s in high demand for nerds like us, but otherwise he’d only work with sheepskin. Bear in mind it’s teacore, unlike their horsehide.

I went with horse to fill a hole in my collection as I didn’t have any horsehide one (although I don’t have sheep jackets either, just shearling and lamb) and because I like shiny leather (although he also explained that horse will become more matte with use and sheep will do the opposite) and I don’t quite like teacore stuff (or rather, I prefer non-teacore, aniline or whatever is called).

I definitely recommend it but admittedly I have less experience than other guys here with easier access to nice jackets. I think this jacket, if sized correctly, will look good on most guys with an average build, so I don’t think you can go wrong with their sheep AD-01.

FCL also has a Corsair clone, the Tyler/Tylor with Shinki horse but as I said I don’t like the teacore stuff and I prefer jackets to look worn but not too worn and I’ve seen 6 month old FCLs that look like those vintage jackets on eBay that are 70 years old, I guess that’s part of the appeal for many. I also seemed to like a bigger % of Addict fits vs FCL ones (plus, the extra $$$ for FCL is a factor).

Then there’s the original Lewis Leathers, I’m sure their sheep is also great but I don’t know if they have non-MTM jackets and if they do, they’ll have the logo (probably even the custom ones).

And if you are ok with chest pockets then there’s a million options out there.

But yeah even if sadly I have’t had the chance of handling all of these, I can only recommend Addict.

 

[G Khan]

definitely the 2nd one, the first has too much going on

re perfecto, quick google search

"
In 1928, Irving Schott designed and produced the first motorcycle jacket which retailed for $5.50 at a Long Island Harley Davidson distributor. Christening it the Perfecto (allegedly after his favorite cigar), the Perfecto is from a time when form followed function,.
"

taken from https://www.heddels.com/2020/12/schott-nyc-history-philosophy-iconic-products/#:~:text=In 1928, Irving Schott designed,time when form followed function,.

Thanks for the reply

On their website some are considered "perfecto" and some are not. For instance, the mechanics (1st one) is a perfecto. The 2nd one is not. Just curious...

Lots of fans of the brand here and in general and a long history so I am guessing they are high quality and as good or better than other makers they compete against. Was hoping maybe there was an owner on here with insight or some real world pics.

Anyway...have a good weekend everyone.

 

[patrick_b]

FYI you can get these in Japan for 4-600 used all day. If you're a large size might be hard though.

42 or 44 for me.

 

[suedefetish]

42 or 44 for me.

yeah that'll be tough. there's a few that size for sale but different models.

 

[Understatesman]

FYI you can get these in Japan for 4-600 used all day. If you're a large size might be hard though.

Sure, if you're a size 36 or 38. I've been searching Yahoo Japan Auctions, Mercari, Rakuten, etc. daily. And I've also never seen them for less than $600. (Except for this one: https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m20470664104?conversionType=service_page_search)
Then you gotta factor in shipping and handling. So another, $50+ bucks.

I've got my eyes open for a horsehide in 40 or 42.

 

[suedefetish]

ADDICT CLOTHES AD-04 RESISTANCE JACKET SHEEP ... - Yahoo!オークション

Model: AD-04 RESISTANCE JACKET (SHEEP) BLACK■状態は適度な着用感はございますが、特筆すべきダメージはなく全体にコンディション良好です。他にも多数出品中ですので、ご覧ください。MATERIALBODY： SHEEP SKIN身頃裏地：綿 100%袖裏地：キュプラ 100%SIZE42： 着丈69cm, 肩幅48cm, 身幅57cm, 裾幅54cm, 袖丈64cm肩と肘にキルティングパッドを付属した70年代スタイルのパデッドジャケット深いカラーのレッドコットンキルティ

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m24058774432 < would be 500 with the 20% buyee code

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m95194926093 < " 480

ADDICT CLOTHES ADDICT CLOTHES/レザージャケッ... - Yahoo!オークション

ADDICT CLOTHES◆ADDICT CLOTHES/レザージャケット・ブルゾン/34 ブランドADDICT CLOTHES 型番 カラーネイビー 柄 素材・生地レザー 表示サイズ３４ 実寸サイズ【ジャケット】 肩幅：39.5 / 身幅：44.5 / 袖丈：61 / 着丈：59.5 / ゆき：82.5 【その他】 その他サイズ：/ 商品に関する出品店舗のコメント全体的に使用感のある商品です。状態等気になる点がございましたら、お気軽にお問い合わせください。 コンディション（商品の状態）■商品のお問い合わ

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

but yeah, big sizes gonna have a hard time.

 

[NaTionS]

Looks like buying Addict in Japan, even at retail, is a pretty decent deal. Especially if they offer tax free shopping. Around $1,100 in that case.

 

[Understatesman]

So here's a scenario: You're caught in the rain wearing your leather. Would you rather be wearing horsehide or sheephide? Which has better resistance and won't be ruined?

 

[MrProper]

So here's a scenario: You're caught in the rain wearing your leather. Would you rather be wearing horsehide or sheephide? Which has better resistance and won't be ruined?

This is not due to the animal, but to the way it is tanned and coloured.
CXL in cow or horse seems to me to be more or less waterproof, Vicenza horse less so.
My sheep are more like a sponge, because veg tanned and without top coat.
But rain has never ruined a jacket for me. It dries again and that's that.

 

[Understatesman]

So, remember how a few copycat more affordable bootmakers popped up a few years back at the height of Viberg’s popularity? Like Thursday boots for example. Well, sure enough they make leather jackets too. Any thoughts on their quality? I’m guessing thin leathers but I really don’t know.