I had mine re-lined by Aero and they confirmed it was Connelly. If you send pics to Aero Leather they’ll confirm it for you - that’s the safest method. In answer to the rest of your question, by the grain and the label and by the smell (reminiscent of roses). One of the Aero team might spot this post and let you know. I’ve since traded mine a 44” chest to Jojo at Jojo’s General Store Ecclesall Road Sheffield U.K. - he still has it for sale if you’re interested?
Wtf happened to that chopper?Nicest Chopper I've ever seen in a leather that seems unusual for Vanson. I can tell this one's going to be something else. How the ef do you get something like that as a gift, anyway?
@Carlos840 , sell yours and get this bad boi as a replacement. @JMax , would it work for you too?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vanson-leather-jacket-Med-Custom-Chopper-Jacket/133628379483
Branded Garments is awesome. They make police jackets for NYPD if I recall correctly. Super thick leather, classic designs. I think the newer leather isn't as good though from what I heard.
Here's a jacket from Hillside USA. Starting at $85 and BIN at $125. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133627675941
This brand has a mixed reputation here from what I can tell - they produce motorcycle jackets and had good decent offerings, but at some point, they started using a pretty gross, printed hide. Not sure if that is what is used here. Seller gave me these measurements in case anyone is interested:
Arm pit to arm pit 21.5”
Shoulder to shoulder 19”
Shoulder to sleeve cuff 25”
Waist 18”
Yeah, they're one of my favorite brands to search for. I've not been able to find anything in my size for a good price recently, but eventually I'll find one. I saw that CHP style one you had on the classifieds awhile back, but it was a bit too large.
I had one jacket I sold from them that was pretty crazy. It was based off the NY / NJ? highway patrol peacoat. Crazy heavy, I forgot to weigh it before shipping it out, but I think it was around 15 pounds, possibly more. It's a bit misshapen because of how I was hanging it for the picture, but this is what it looked like.
holy cow!! I called mine "beast". That thing is super beast LOL.Here's a jacket from Hillside USA. Starting at $85 and BIN at $125. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133627675941
This brand has a mixed reputation here from what I can tell - they produce motorcycle jackets and had good decent offerings, but at some point, they started using a pretty gross, printed hide. Not sure if that is what is used here. Seller gave me these measurements in case anyone is interested:
Arm pit to arm pit 21.5”
Shoulder to shoulder 19”
Shoulder to sleeve cuff 25”
Waist 18”
Yeah, they're one of my favorite brands to search for. I've not been able to find anything in my size for a good price recently, but eventually I'll find one. I saw that CHP style one you had on the classifieds awhile back, but it was a bit too large.
I had one jacket I sold from them that was pretty crazy. It was based off the NY / NJ? highway patrol peacoat. Crazy heavy, I forgot to weigh it before shipping it out, but I think it was around 15 pounds, possibly more. It's a bit misshapen because of how I was hanging it for the picture, but this is what it looked like.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. 
I think this is the jacket I have now. Branded Garments is a great bargain brand that goes for pricing much lower than the quality level it's made at.
