Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[JMax]

Likewise. Just noticed it's length! Almost a coat...

Ha. Shaq must be the seller. I would ask the seller for all kinds of photos.

Great jacket. Nice batch of Octagon = absolutely worth it.

 

[JMax]

Likewise. Just noticed it's length! Almost a coat...

I broke down like the jacket weakling I am— P2P indeed is around 21.5”. And the jacket does look really long for the style and that measurement. No way it works for me. But damn that hide looks beautiful.

 

[Bluechel]

I had her make sure it's pulled tight and she's now saying 22" pit to pit..."very stiff leather"

 

[VansonRider]

Maybe the camera angle? @Carlos840 has one. Check out his fit photos. Looks great to me.

I think it's a weird hybrid between a Perfecto and a Swiss dispatch coat...
The mouton collar should line the inside of the existing collar, not be a snap on extension.
My eye wants the zipper angles to align with the lancer front angles, they feel like they're not "anchored" to the coat.
And there are about a third more lace eyelets than I would want. The way it's set up now you'd have to feed them through to adjust it, with fewer eyelets you can pull to tighten.

Finally I find the mix of press studs and buttons sort of a non-choice? If I designed it I'd use just the press studs, and skip the buttons since it's a modern design hybrid. The buttons feel out of place on this piece.

But that's all me and my own biases though! It's a cool coat but not "my" cool coat, you know? ‍

 

[Al 916]

@JMax looking for a Comet?

(Japan) and not cheap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185730664107?hash=item2b3e6906ab:g:VWkAAOSwDRVju94X&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA8MzuaVE9OnpsQ7eHA19ew0c7mD89DKbb5M475npF9RdOd7K7HHxAS9TMacs3z1ITw+kqlY7pz5Z9sO7NiTj/djOjs55rObGNTnSw19m/Ozl2+8n+YeP6SAn15svLqSLkWFiHbzeheBl3UcaNxx3d22YaYt+OGqgDsOQr/crluzN20K/iix3/XynXZdG6tIhtbcFdyATrLiyqVg6XA8BXAoGjJeMH/RE2g0D52lx6nd4i0W/FHlyrxbUpp7eFp0RXbbVthxzITfxNmdSNOU1dHda2Bk9ertqpD/emVMUtPNx0ACg24fh1hTIi5iDVc72iKQ==|tkp:Bk9SR9at4qC0YQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|1500

 

[Cheech]

Size 42 Joe McCoy

This look isn't for me, but I know some you are really into it. The price isn't bad either.

 

[VansonRider]

Size 42 Joe McCoy

This look isn't for me, but I know some you are really into it. The price isn't bad either.

G-8 + cafe race jacket with just a pinch of belt

 

[Marc mndt]

Size 42 Joe McCoy

This look isn't for me, but I know some you are really into it. The price isn't bad either.

30s leathertogs repro

@Guppy weren't you looking for one of these?

 

[ragtime_joe]

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m84947656793/

Nice Seattle Woolen Co. cruiser coat.

 

[Damon141]

One of the cleanest vintage j100’s I’ve personally seen without the $2,500 price that a similar one has been available for about a year without selling. It says best offer hopefully someone can score a deal.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3143080906...EVqKqYfcq4cXFKzEwFXWVDLyNobktRdxoC68MQAvD_BwE

It’s on Mercari also

 

[JMax]

I think it's a weird hybrid between a Perfecto and a Swiss dispatch coat...
The mouton collar should line the inside of the existing collar, not be a snap on extension.
My eye wants the zipper angles to align with the lancer front angles, they feel like they're not "anchored" to the coat.
And there are about a third more lace eyelets than I would want. The way it's set up now you'd have to feed them through to adjust it, with fewer eyelets you can pull to tighten.

Finally I find the mix of press studs and buttons sort of a non-choice? If I designed it I'd use just the press studs, and skip the buttons since it's a modern design hybrid. The buttons feel out of place on this piece.

But that's all me and my own biases though! It's a cool coat but not "my" cool coat, you know? ‍

We like what we like. It’s an accurate repro of one of many versions of a 1940s Peter’s aviator/MC jacket. Definitely a different design that most everything else ever made. I would prefer one with no sidelaces. That aside, I find even this particular version of the jacket stunning.

 

[Observe]

We like what we like. It’s an accurate repro of one of many versions of a 1940s Peter’s aviator/MC jacket. Definitely a different design that most everything else ever made. I would prefer one with no sidelaces. That aside, I find even this particular version of the jacket stunning.

Absurd ad copy aside, LW seems to make absolute bangers, no doubt.

 

[JMax]

@JMax looking for a Comet?

(Japan) and not cheap

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185730664107?hash=item2b3e6906ab:g:VWkAAOSwDRVju94X&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAA8MzuaVE9OnpsQ7eHA19ew0c7mD89DKbb5M475npF9RdOd7K7HHxAS9TMacs3z1ITw+kqlY7pz5Z9sO7NiTj/djOjs55rObGNTnSw19m/Ozl2+8n+YeP6SAn15svLqSLkWFiHbzeheBl3UcaNxx3d22YaYt+OGqgDsOQr/crluzN20K/iix3/XynXZdG6tIhtbcFdyATrLiyqVg6XA8BXAoGjJeMH/RE2g0D52lx6nd4i0W/FHlyrxbUpp7eFp0RXbbVthxzITfxNmdSNOU1dHda2Bk9ertqpD/emVMUtPNx0ACg24fh1hTIi5iDVc72iKQ==|tkp:Bk9SR9at4qC0YQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|1500 View attachment 480050

Thanks bud, but I’ve now got my outta nowhere CR need handled. Just put in an offer on an IH 21oz black denim single rider jacket that was accepted. For some variety in the closet. Leather, wool, twill, cotton, denim and now a heavier denim.

I like the IH gear and love their vests. I’m no denimbro though.

 

[JMax]

Absurd ad copy aside, LW seems to make absolute bangers, no doubt.

The bangenest of them all imo.

 

[Aloysius]

Size 48 Brooks cafe racer, $249. Could work for @Damon141?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1302071994/vintage-leather-jacket-size-48

 

[Damon141]

Size 48 Brooks cafe racer, $249. Could work for @Damon141?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1302071994/vintage-leather-jacket-size-48

It sure would except for the sleeves, I hate being on the shorter side, even the Kensington sleeves at 25” are a little too long but I make it work.

I have to calm down anyway besides virtually no winter in florida, I have 3 jackets on order. My wallet does not like this forum

 

[Guppy]

Size 42 Joe McCoy

This look isn't for me, but I know some you are really into it. The price isn't bad either.

I found the two tone version of this jacket really appealing. It took a year to find one in my size. This is a good price for it.

 

[Guppy]

30s leathertogs repro

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@Guppy weren't you looking for one of these?

I was indeed, but I found it a while ago. Thanks for thinking of me!

 

[VansonRider]

30s leathertogs repro

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@Guppy weren't you looking for one of these?

OHHH!!! Well shoot! Thank you!

 

[JMax]

Bates 23” P2P, per seller

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3254951785...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY