Leather Cafe Racer Jacket.

[Gamma68]

One brand I didn't see mentioned earlier in this thread is Schott. I recently picked up the Schott 654 Casual Cafe Racer and wear it as much as possible. It's a cafe-style racer, so it's not dedicated to motorcycle use (per the OP's stated preference).

I think it looks good on me. And I'm close to 49.

 

[Seb Lucas]

This cool brother isn't worried and isn't thinking twice about it.
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I was thinking about this photo of Gary Friedman too - I think he was around 54 when this was taken. Although I have to say the Buco looks more real than the hair.

 

[AeroFan_07]

I wear one at 46, I'm active, not a triathete, and love Cafe Racers, Perfectos, and half belts all about the same.

 

[jon11]

You have me convinced guys even at 58 years, I have less of a tummy now than when i was 28 years, lol thanks for the interesting input.

 

[jon11]

Was also wanting thoughts if zipped cuffs are better at front, side or back of sleeves?

 

[navetsea]

if you plan to have hand warmer pockets, then the cuff zip better at anywhere else but the front, but if you only have minimal pockets cuff zip can be anywhere you wish, just my opinion
personally I rather have the zip at the back or the side, reason it looks cooler when half zipped, it weigh the cuff better, and on thicker hide on the front it would double or triple the discomfort on the wrist.

 

[Justhandguns]

How about Huge Laurie? He is 58 now! (well, he is slim for a 58yr old man)

 

[jacketjunkie]

I always request mine on the back of sleeve where they are least dominant in appearance. More of a functional feature than a design element I want t show off to me. It can look cool on some perfecto styles such as the Vanson Dominator or Rock'n'Roll, though.

 

[devilish]

I'm 49 and I wear a well documented (on here) Good Wear J-100. It's the jacket that keeps me from putting on too much weight. If it starts not to fit properly, I go on a diet.

 

[Cyber Lip]

The only thing that matters is build, not age. You must be slim. It also depends on the rest of your wardrobe too. Nothing's worse than an old guy trying to be hip, so don't wear it with things like Afflicted t-shirts and the jeans with the bedazzled gothic crosses etc on the back pockets lol, or corny shoes, or chain wallets. And don't do the multiple bracelets thing that a lot of guys are doing now. A leather jacket is cool enough, keep everything simple

 

[jon11]

Hugh Laurie is the man

 

[navetsea]

i rather wear multiple bracelets than bowtie and susperder with or without leather jacket at whatever age

 

[Superfluous]

If it starts not to fit properly, I go on a diet.

Excellent benchmark!

 

[Seb Lucas]

The only thing that matters is build, not age. You must be slim. It also depends on the rest of your wardrobe too. Nothing's worse than an old guy trying to be hip, so don't wear it with things like Afflicted t-shirts and the jeans with the bedazzled gothic crosses etc on the back pockets lol, or corny shoes, or chain wallets. And don't do the multiple bracelets thing that a lot of guys are doing now. A leather jacket is cool enough, keep everything simple

Agreed. And the kids often look pretty lame in that full regalia too.

 

[Justhandguns]

Nothing's worse than an old guy trying to be hip, so don't wear it with things like Afflicted t-shirts and the jeans with the bedazzled gothic crosses etc on the back pockets lol, or corny shoes, or chain wallets. And don't do the multiple bracelets thing that a lot of guys are doing now. A leather jacket is cool enough, keep everything simple

You just reminded me of this advert.....

Saying that, this is his look 2yrs ago with a rather loose cafe racer jacket.....

P.S. Certainly not a fan of him.....

 

[Graemsay]

Giles from Iron Heart UK wearing a café racer with collar at 59.

I think that as others have said, if you've got the figure for it, you can carry it off at any age.

 

[Monitor]

I hate to admit this but Depp has a really cool style.

 

[Seb Lucas]

I hate to admit this but Depp has a really cool style.

I think his look's a bit tired and self-conscious, myself. But I like his hats.

 

[ProteinNerd]

Debb doesn't have a cool style imo, his team of publicists and personal stylists fabricated it for him.

Do you think they are his clothes from his closet or that he styled his own hair for this commercial?

 

[Monitor]

Debb doesn't have a cool style imo, his team of publicists and personal stylists fabricated it for him.

Do you think they are his clothes from his closet or that he styled his own hair for this commercial?

No doubt that's the case with most famous people out there but the thing is, Depp's had this Rockabilly/50's Biker/Gypsy thing going for quite a long time now. Too long. I remember seeing him in clothes (and hats) we talk about here long before this whole heritage craze caught on. Like, before the internet. And nobody else wore that kinda stuff back then. Not off screen, anyway. It may all be a fabricated project by his stylists but even so, they're doing a really good job.

90's. Sears Oakbrook. The early one. Good one.