Don't buy a new jacket until you watch this

[Monitor]

@ton312 , @dannyk , very well said.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I don't dislike it all that much. It's misinformed, sure, but I like the enthusiasm for leather jackets, I can't help that. I bought cheap imitations before I got into quality clothing so I can't judge too much. Plus, I am still learning myself.

That said, I don't agree with much of what he says. As others have pointed out, vintage Brimaco, Brooks, used Schott, etc are all much better than anything he is suggesting.

Speaking of which, can anyone tell roughly the year of this jacket? I'm not much of a vintage guy, but this one is calling me...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-BATES-...-Motorcycle-Sports-Jacket-Medium/233285485203

 

[navetsea]

I think the point of these style advisors, is for something that is affordable for almost everyone and readily available at the store NOW, everyone of their 5millions viewers if they are all sold to his pitch can jump to their car, bike, bicycle to their nearby mall buy one right now. nowadays modern young people want all thing instantly available and disposable (or ahem recycleable)

 

[dannyk]

I don’t mind the enthusiasm, I don’t mind “affordable” I don’t even mind if people legitimately love mall and fashion jackets more than what we love around here. Like I said I just can’t stand artificial masculinity and getting women, or saying a certain look is guaranteed to do this or that. Be secure in who you are, be secure in what you like. Being you is more important than anything else. If being “you” is an All Saints jacket and those grey Thursday Chelsea Boots then rock it. I don’t judge that. I don’t judge expense either. Sure I think some things are over priced or there are better options per cost. Such as that Schott jacket I posted the other day. I think it’s beautiful design and great leather but at that price, I think there’s better options. Yet if someone Love capital L, loves it, or has the money to spend power to them. I just get so annoyed at the costume loving, “manly” masculinity. Let’s leave all of that talk out of it please.

 

[ton312]

Speaking of which, can anyone tell roughly the year of this jacket? I'm not much of a vintage guy, but this one is calling me...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-BATES-...-Motorcycle-Sports-Jacket-Medium/233285485203

Tag style would be indicative of a 70's era Bates. NICE!

 

[scottyrocks]

If being “you” is an All Saints jacket . . .

Is the yearly first day of the season for these November 1st?

 

[Jejupe]

Are you guys sure his advice is meant for heterosexual males? Just watched few minutes of the video in OP and for me this guy is giving huge gay vibes. Mind you, there's nothing wrong with that, but maybe many of us here are not in his target audience? I'm not an expert, but I have the feeling that as far as leather jackets are concerned most gay men tend to fall in two categories: fashion stuff or langlitz/BLUF.

 

[barnabus]

maybe many of us here are not in his target audience?

I think this is certainly true, and not just for the reason you suggest.

 

[ton312]

A new wrinkle has developed. Doesn’t he have videos about picking up women though? Just trying to front?

 

[MegaLARP]

Are you guys sure his advice is meant for heterosexual males? Just watched few minutes of the video in OP and for me this guy is giving huge gay vibes. Mind you, there's nothing wrong with that, but maybe many of us here are not in his target audience? I'm not an expert, but I have the feeling that as far as leather jackets are concerned most gay men tend to fall in two categories: fashion stuff or langlitz/BLUF.

I've been meaning to ask this about langlitz, when I was googling around everyone was like "yeah bro they're super awesome, high-quality, great for the money, you gotta try it" so I started looking up some fit pics and they were uhh
Off-putting

A new wrinkle has developed. Doesn’t he have videos about picking up women though? Just trying to front?

There is nothing more ALPHA than picking up women just to hit on their dads at dinner

 

[ton312]

There is nothing more ALPHA than picking up women just to hit on their dads at dinner

LOOL!!

 

[Carlos840]

I've been meaning to ask this about langlitz, when I was googling around everyone was like "yeah bro they're super awesome, high-quality, great for the money, you gotta try it" so I started looking up some fit pics and they were uhh
Off-putting


There is nothing more ALPHA than picking up women just to hit on their dads at dinner

 

[belfastboy]

Skinny leg jeans........conversation OVER!

 

[dannyk]

Well this conversation has taken a diversion lol

 

[El Marro]

I've been meaning to ask this about langlitz, when I was googling around everyone was like "yeah bro they're super awesome, high-quality, great for the money, you gotta try it" so I started looking up some fit pics and they were uhh
Off-putting

Langlitz is quite popular in the gay leather scene, as are Wesco Boss engineer boots. I am not involved in the gay leather scene (At least I don’t think I am...) but I am also a big fan of Langlitz and Wesco. I too was amused by some of the pictures I’ve come across when I googled Langlitz leathers but I think it’s just another sign of their quality that they are popular with such a wide and diverse customer base. That sector of the market probably helped to keep their doors open in the years before they were discovered by the Japanese and folks like us here at TFL.

 

[ton312]

Langlitz is quite popular in the gay leather scene, as are Wesco Boss engineer boots. I am not involved in the gay leather scene (At least I don’t think I am...) but I am also a big fan of Langlitz and Wesco. I too was amused by some of the pictures I’ve come across when I googled Langlitz leathers but I think it’s just another sign of their quality that they are popular with such a wide and diverse customer base. That sector of the market probably helped to keep their doors open in the years before they were discovered by the Japanese and folks like us here at TFL.

Langlitz, Vanson and even Schott have always been popular among the leather bears but they were born from bikers (probably crossed paths often, scene wise). To avoid any confusion it’s best not to wear one with a ball gag.

 

[Monitor]

I've been meaning to ask this about langlitz, when I was googling around everyone was like "yeah bro they're super awesome, high-quality, great for the money, you gotta try it" so I started looking up some fit pics and they were uhh
Off-putting

Actually yeah. The jackets are very nice though some of the patters are... Weird.

 

[MegaLARP]

I still feel like I look outta place in black leather anyway, and all of their designs seem like they'd be a little wacky in brown so I might just hold off for now

 

[photo2u]

At my age, I wear what ever I want and dress which ever way I want. My financial stability allows me to take these liberties. The audience of this influencer are not. They are in a working environment which has some rules that must be followed. Because I retired at 55 I have to walk a prudent line. Such is, when visiting people I respect, I do wear something more conservative like Banana Republic type of jackets. More over, Sometimes I love to just stay in my boat and relax without taking a shower and enjoy the lifestyle of living on a boat. My favorite jackets are old 40-50s motorcycles and aviator tools that sometimes do not smell so good due to years of storage. I rock those jackets because I like them period.

The information of the is video valid in my book. Some people are more practical or just do not care about shopping or wearing a particular jacket, as a serious hobby. Also, some people just do not like wearing used items, regardless how well it is made or how significant the jacket might be. He is right about coach leather jackets. J-crew and Banana republic, which is basically the same company, I believe have great jackets that can be worn to make a nice look without breaking the bank.

I live in several countries, sometimes I do not like to bring too much attention when I am in Argentina or Bulgaria. I am going to town in those countries, I am not going to step out in my favorite "biker" outfit. I always try to look ok without wearing any bling or expensive out-of-place garments. For that reason alone, I would wear something newer and clean. Generally speaking, he was trying to appeal to his followers, which are several millions of younger people with a smaller budget. Out of principal, I stopped buying jackets over 1k. There is an incredible amount of vintage and jacket knowledge and information in this forum that truly was inconceivable 20 years ago. This forum allows many members to share excellent points of view that benefits everyone. There is a particular jacket for any walk of life regardless of value quality or investment.

 

[Will Zach]

At my age, I wear what ever I want and dress which ever way I want. My financial stability allows me to take these liberties. The audience of this influencer are not. They are in a working environment which has some rules that must be followed. Because I retired at 55 I have to walk a prudent line. Such is, when visiting people I respect, I do wear something more conservative like Banana Republic type of jackets. More over, Sometimes I love to just stay in my boat and relax without taking a shower and enjoy the lifestyle of living on a boat. My favorite jackets are old 40-50s motorcycles and aviator tools that sometimes do not smell so good due to years of storage. I rock those jackets because I like them period.

The information of the is video valid in my book. Some people are more practical or just do not care about shopping or wearing a particular jacket, as a serious hobby. Also, some people just do not like wearing used items, regardless how well it is made or how significant the jacket might be. He is right about coach leather jackets. J-crew and Banana republic, which is basically the same company, I believe have great jackets that can be worn to make a nice look without breaking the bank.

I live in several countries, sometimes I do not like to bring too much attention when I am in Argentina or Bulgaria. I am going to town in those countries, I am not going to step out in my favorite "biker" outfit. I always try to look ok without wearing any bling or expensive out-of-place garments. For that reason alone, I would wear something newer and clean. Generally speaking, he was trying to appeal to his followers, which are several millions of younger people with a smaller budget. Out of principal, I stopped buying jackets over 1k. There is an incredible amount of vintage and jacket knowledge and information in this forum that truly was inconceivable 20 years ago. This forum allows many members to share excellent points of view that benefits everyone. There is a particular jacket for any walk of life regardless of value quality or investment.

I think it is very cool that you have a place in Bulgaria. I used to go there as a kid. You could pick wild grapes and figs on the seaside dunes and collect clams for roasting in bonfire. Very few tourists then. My Tom Sawyer moments. Tagging @Cskarev who is from there...