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

[JSAN]

The first one is pretty cool. Did you get them on extra % off during a sale?

 

[mathiasl]

Yes first one i got on 50% + 30% off at luisaviaroma and final price was at around 650€ the other i got for at least 50% off so got every piece pretty cheap at spenceclothing the most expensive was marc jacobs and the neil barret deer blazer, they was around 2300 € each but i got them at sale

 

[nycbhoy]

Just picked up a Schott 654 and it has a small scuff on the arm from a fall. Anyone have any recommendations for a place in NY or NJ that would fix this?? Schott suggested sending it to a place in Kansas City but would prefer taking it somewhere local if possible. Cheers.

 

[estranged]

Hoy guys, I want to buy my first leather jacket and got a question..

There are quite a few small companies who produce 100% leather (according to them) jackets, which are small and often local so i am curious if it's ok to buy that?

Price is around 300-400 Euros.

for example this one looks very nice:

https://www.localsunited.nl/be-edgy/jas-leather-jacket-wrinkled-black/

The brand is called "Be Edgy"..

On the similar note I went to a leather jacket store here in my city and dude is selling a massive selection of good looking leather jackets from Lamb - all cost around 300-500. All of them are again some no-name, for example "Superior New York". He said they're from Amsterdam (i'm located in Holland myself), and I know Holland have a lot of sheeps so maybe that's good stuff?

I am just curious if it's legit long-lasting stuff, or should I go with very well known brands?

 

[proteinnerd]

They might be 100% leather but what you want to find out is if they are top grain leather, whole grain leather etc and what type of dye and finish they use.

Read this to get an idea:

http://www.all-about-leather.co.uk/what-is-leather/leather-types.htm

There is plenty of info around that will tell you the different characteristics of different animal leathers whether its lamb, calf, horse or steer.

Just saying its 100% leather isn't really telling you much at all.

 

[proteinnerd]

On the similar note I went to a leather jacket store here in my city and dude is selling a massive selection of good looking leather jackets from Lamb - all cost around 300-500.

I am just curious if it's legit long-lasting stuff, or should I go with very well known brands?

Lamb generally is not going to be a "long lasting" jacket, its too soft and is damaged easily, it is also known for stretching and losing shape over time.

 

[dieworkwear]



for example this one looks very nice:

The brand is called "Be Edgy"..

They might be 100% leather but what you want to find out is if they are top grain leather, whole grain leather etc and what type of dye and finish they use.

Regardless if they're real leather, I would not recommend getting something from Be Edgy.

 

[estranged]

Thanks guys.

Well interesting thing is that neither the online sellers nor then stores say what kind of leather type the jacket is made from, at least what I've noticed. Most I could find is from which animal the leather comes from.

I personally have a feeling that these no name brands for 300€+ have just as good jackets, just we don't pay for brand name. I could be very wrong though.
For example Amsterdam based brand goosecraft is decent from what I read or you don't recommend either? Keep in mind I want to spend <400-500€.

 

[ChrisGold]



Thanks guys.

Well interesting thing is that neither the online sellers nor then stores say what kind of leather type the jacket is made from, at least what I've noticed. Most I could find is from which animal the leather comes from.

I personally have a feeling that these no name brands for 300€+ have just as good jackets, just we don't pay for brand name. I could be very wrong though.
For example Amsterdam based brand goosecraft is decent from what I read or you don't recommend either? Keep in mind I want to spend <400-500€.

Based on the jacket you showed us form Be Edgy, get on eBay and find a gently used moto jacket in the same style and you can get something very high quality in your price range that will last you a very long time.

 

[estranged]

Based on the jacket you showed us form Be Edgy, get on eBay and find a gently used moto jacket in the same style and you can get something very high quality in your price range that will last you a very long time.

looks like a good way to go, however how will i know it's really a high quality one? I assume i should look only for very well regarded leather brands, like Schott NYC? Also ebay sellers will unlikely to list the leather type, etc, don't you think?

Edit: I took a look at second hand jackets but here in Holland there is not much choice apparently.

 

[dieworkwear]



looks like a good way to go, however how will i know it's really a high quality one? I assume i should look only for very well regarded leather brands, like Schott NYC? Also ebay sellers will unlikely to list the leather type, etc, don't you think?

Brand is a good way to go, but you should probably first decide on what kind of leather jacket you want. IMO, quality takes second place to design. A double rider from Schott will look and feel very different than a double-rider from APC or whatever. First step is figuring out what kind of design you want.

 

[estranged]

Brand is a good way to go, but you should probably first decide on what kind of leather jacket you want. IMO, quality takes second place to design. A double rider from Schott will look and feel very different than a double-rider from APC or whatever. First step is figuring out what kind of design you want.

I want moto jacket (with collars) like:

1. This Schott jacket (Can't find the leather type). Just not sure about the belt thingy. The price is good on this as well. However there is USA version of same jacket which costs 2x as much, so not sure if the cheaper one won't be worse quality.
2. This Goosecraft jacket (Lamb). There is a brown version, and now with a discount it would only cost 240€ which looks like a very nice deal for a brand new jacket. If you guys say this Goosecraft jacket is fine, i might grab it as the price is great.
3. This Serge Parient jacket looks realy good, but once again i have no idea what brand is this.. Coudn't find anything about it.



Thing is that most jackets sold here in Holland are from Lamb. I have nothing against that, but you say it won't last very long..

 

[estranged]

So I found this Pierre Cardin jacket for just 279 which looks awesome. I have no clue what material is that, but it says 100% leather, and the brand is authentic. It says "used" but I am pretty sure it's "used" style, and it's brand new, so strange that it's so cheap.

Also this Goosecraft jacket also looks very good.

Additionally, this Scotch & Soda (Holland brand) is 100% from goat leather, which i assume better than lamb leather for longevity.

And, Scotch & Soda from cow leather

Do you recommend any of those?

p.s. sorry for spamming ;p

Went on to try Scotch & Soda goat leather jacket and it fits perfectly, also looks nice, just little pricey at 400. Also, it feels quite thick and heavy, so not sure how it will work out for summer, maybe for summer lamb is better..

 

[SIMONTEMPLAR]

the "Wild Boy" by Bill Kelso Mfg

the "Wild Boy" by Bill Kelso Mfg

 

[JayFS]

Any type of oil or product to stiffen back leather, horse in particular?