Camaro1967
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Oh, and if anyone has any recommendations or insights from the first post, that'd be great, too. Thanks!
We will have to agree to disagree.
The Buco J-100 is not the product of a single mention buried within a single, obscure book that is read almost exclusively by jacket enthusiasts. Likewise, the popularity of the Buco J-100 did not begin in "the 2020's," as you incorrectly suggest. To the contrary, repro manufacturers have been reproducing the Buco J-100, and Buco jackets in general, for many, many, many years -- long before "the 2020's." Moreover, and illustrative of the popularity of the Buco designs, repro manufacturers have been replicating -- and in the case of RMC, licensing -- Buco labels for many, many years. To my knowledge, no other motorcycle jacket label has been so frequently replicated by repro manufacturers.
I agree that the A-2 is also an iconic design -- even more so than the J-100 -- and certainly more historically significant. However, my comments were intentionally and expressly limited to motorcycle jackets
I also agree that the Perfecto is an equally iconic and praiseworthy design -- again, perhaps more so than the J-100. That said, I personally prefer the J-100, and hence my gravitation in that direction.
In my prior post, I fully acknowledged the over-hyping of Buco jackets, and I do so again here. I also fully acknowledged that there are many other outstanding, historically noteworthy vintage brands. Buco does not deserve to be exalted over all other vintage brands. On the other hand, Buco also does not deserve to be belittled as an insignificant, non-deserving byproduct of 2020's celebrity patronage, with no independent historical significance. Frankly, I doubt that celebrity patronage has had much, if any, impact. I am only aware of one or two celebrities that don Buco jackets and the general public has no idea who manufactured the "old" jacket captured in the ephemeral TMZ image. Separately, there is a reason why Rin Tanaka lauded Buco in his obscure book that no one but true enthusiasts have ever seen, and it was not because he owned stock in the deceased company. There is a reason why repro manufacturers have been reproducing Buco jackets with greater frequency than any other vintage motorcycle jacket brand for many, many, many years -- including the Buco labels. There is more to it than the superficial notion of "2020's" celebrity patronage.
Like I said upfront, lets simply agree to disagree. You are MUCH more knowledgeable than I regarding these matters. I am not interested in debating the issue and I will not respond to further suggestions that Buco is nothing more than a byproduct of 2020's celebrity patronage.
I hope you are safe and healthy. Cheers.
I agree. The simple lines of the J-100 are safe and easy to wear. All of my leather jackets have clean lines, and are simple and unadorned. Thats what works for me.
FWIW, I prefer the look of cross-zips -- and sometimes even complicated cross-zips -- ON OTHER PEOPLE. When I scan photos of vintage jackets, I consistently veer towards cross-zips. I love the bold look -- on other people. That said, I do not like wearing cross-zips for two reasons: (1) excess/superfluous material when unzipped (which is most of the time); and (2) I personally associate cross-zips with bikers and rockers, I cannot pull off the biker/rocker look, and I feel like I am projecting a disingenuous image that does not befit me. I know the second point is rather silly and there are many simple, unadorned cross-zips that do not scream biker/rocker. Unfortunately, the first point remains the primary obstacle. IMHO, cross-zips look incredible when zipped, but less so when unzipped. The excess material bothers me and, IMHO, detracts from the look. I wear my jackets unzipped most of the time. Therefore, straight zips better suit my personal preferences.