leather

I'm moving to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean, so clearly the tropics. On my last 2 trips, I destroyed the sweat band on my Akubra slouch hat (modified to a fedora style, vintage 1971-1972) due to sweat. I've since had it replaced. The shop that put in the bands (Paul's hat Works, San...

I noticed that there is glue in addition to the sewing thread inside the collar, and cuffs, basically everywhere where leather meets leather... Is this normal?

I know that brown leather usually turns slightly lighter, but black leather? What color does it change into? Brownish? Greyish?

I just bought my leather jacket, and i wear it every day. How many years does it take fore a jacket to start showing a bit of patina? Its black, if that matters

I just bought my leather jacket, and i wear it every day. How many years does it take fore a jacket to start showing a bit of patina?

Good evening, All, I saw some time ago some talk about a leather Ike jacket, but did anything come of it? I asked Aero if they could make one, and they said "no." Is there a leather ike jacket out there, or if not, does anyone know who would make one? I'm tired of buying real ike jackets...

i want a new board racer and I am not sure about which leather or colour to choose . I am torn between black Vicenza , tumbled fqhh and blue navy Vicenza. On all the photos I have seen the blue looks nearly black with just a subtle blueish note ,which i like. Does it look like this also in...

Hi all, New to the forums although I've visited before. I am selling a Vanson AR3 size 40 with the shoulder and elbow armor. I bought it in September at Filipacchi and wore it on the bike for a few months so it is lightly broken in but very new looking still. It is a great jacket but I have...

Hi guys, New here, but been creepin' on a bunch of threads while in registration limbo...lol. I stumbled across the forum looking for leather softening tips for cheaper jackets, and also found a great thread or two on the Navy G1 jackets. Now onto the subject at-hand... I recently picked...

Aero Steerhide Biker Jacket from approximately 1980-1990. Wonderful thick leather with a beautiful grain, nicely broken in. Some slight age related abrasions at cuff and waist areas, nothing dramatic... fits in nicely with the patina of the jacket. Lined with cosy red tartan cloth in great...

Hello, Newbie here. I've been checking out this site for a while lusting over all the beautiful vintage leather jackets. I just bought my first A2 bomber that will be with me in a few days and ill post about it. I recently came across a Matchless waxed jacket I bought "second hand" from a...

For sale is a beautiful bomber suede jacket made by Polo Ralph Lauren. This jacket is made of very high quality suede in heavy weight. It is in excellent condition and will last a lifetime. The color is beautiful olive brown with tartan lining that really goes well with different outfit...

For sale Schott Perfecto 109V vest in LARGE. It's 25 years old, but in excellent condition. I'm only selling because I bought a medium vest that fit me better. Here are the specs: Leather: cowhide Pit to pit: 22" Shoulder to shoulder: 18" Back length including collar: 25" $300 shipped free...

Maker/Model: White's MP Service Boot Size: 9D Leather: Horween Dark Cognac Shell Cordovan Sole: Dainite Price: $1000 $900 Shipped CONUS Images: https://imgur.com/a/iWCNcqe Condition: 20 wears, minimal signs. Indigo crocking on back of left tongue Notes: Amazing pair of White's MP Service...

Wondering if anyone else interested in sharing your leather goods? Here is my contribution. Hope to see yours. Thank you.

Hi all, So I just snagged a size 40 pre-made Hooch Hauler (russet Vicenza horse hide) for a bit of a discount on Aero Leather's website. It was apparently one of the jackets the made as a test run for the model. It fits pretty perfectly, though I have a 42-inch chest. Measurements: pit to pit...

Hi! I am new to this forum, and have a question some of you may have an answer to. Starting to make hats at home, and wondering; do you know where I can get premium leather sweatbands and slik linings for hats? I have identified some websites, but not sure where to buy from yet. And - any...

hello everyone, i'd like to own a french cycling jacket or Hartmann Jacket, with the typical flap pockets, chest size 38-42. Preferrably with swallow collar. It doesn't matter if it's an original one or a nicely worn-in repro, if you got something to offer, please do. :) I own an original one...

Really dig the skill in tooling these wallets, plus they are cracking me up: Love the patches too, just not sure I could get my girlfriend on board: These all from an Etsy store called "NightEyesLeather"