Leather Down Jacket

[Gabri]

Hi there

I am looking for a leather down jacket for the winter.
It seems to be very rare, at least I only find padded jackets.

Or from Moncler for a horror price

Can anyone recommend which manufacturer I should look for? The jacket can also be a little longer, like a parka or something similar. It doesn't necessarily have to be a bomber

Best regards
Gabri

 

[Bfd70]

As someone who lives where it gets quite cold my $0.02 is when it’s time for a down jacket just wear a down jacket. If your heart is set on leather look at the military shearling jackets.

 

[Carlos840]

Maybe it's very rare because it doesn't make any sens!
Down likes to be kept in a lightweight fabric so that it can remain light and fluffy and trap warm air, if you encase it in leather you basically kill all it's loft and ability to do it's job.

You also want down to breath as it is very sensitive to moisture, leather is terrible at breathing and great at storing moisture.

All in all this sounds like a terrible idea to me, some things aren't done for a reason...

 

[Gabri]

@Carlos840

from Moncler and also Moose Knuckles saw one

Moncler, German Website
https://www.moncler.com/de-de/herre...CxqbzIVpizVcC3sdkssaAokgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[MrProper]

@Carlos840

from Moncler and also Moose Knuckles saw one

Moncler, German Website
https://www.moncler.com/de-de/herre...CxqbzIVpizVcC3sdkssaAokgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Looks like a fabric down jacket.
I don't see any reason why such a jacket should be made of leather. What do you expect from it? But to each his own ...

 

[Gabri]

@MrProper

What do you mean with fabric down jacket ?

 

[Carlos840]

@Carlos840

from Moncler and also Moose Knuckles saw one

Moncler, German Website
https://www.moncler.com/de-de/herre...CxqbzIVpizVcC3sdkssaAokgEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sure, but i think Montcler is more interrested in selling overpriced crap to people who pay attention to designer labels than selling functionnal pieces of clothing...

Good luck with your search.

 

[Gabri]

@Carlos840

Thanks.
Maybe I can find a well preserved jacket from Double Goose Country

 

[MrProper]

@MrProper

What do you mean with fabric down jacket ?

Well, the jacket doesn't look like it's made of leather at all. So why spend too much money on a leather down jacket when it looks like it's made of fabric? Then I'll just buy a fabric one and then I'll have the functionality I expect from a down jacket.

 

[Zoro]

Moncler is famous for having that shiny shell that kinda looks like leather but at the same it is very clear that's not it.

Like others said, go for a down jacket or parka. If where you live is rainy rather than snowy / dry cold, I would personally recommend something that's also water repellent or waterproof, like you could get from Patagonia or Arcteryx. These two are also good options for simply down jackets, I've also heard wonders about Rab but hasn't been an easy to find brand in Europe (although you can see it from time to time).

If you want something more akin Moncler, you can look into Canada Goose or Moose Knuckles, but it will be pricier.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Eddie Bauer did a few of these years back.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226507060319?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/326387100703?

Not sure how effective these would be, but at the prices listed may be worth a try. I could wear the second one just fine.

 

[Gabri]

@Zoro

I don't look at the brand, I only mentioned Moncler as an example. Moose Knuckels also has a leather down jacket.

I just wanted to know if there are any insider tips from manufacturers that nobody knows

There is Double Goose, but I think they have nothing to do with the original brand Double Goose Country. I don't think they exist anymore

 

[Hide'n'seek]

Double Goose were big in the 90's with their leather down jackets ( think paired with Kangol hat / Run DMC look ) , a quick search and they are still making https://doublegoose.net/shop/v-bomber-nubuck-brown/ , their new offerings don't look as good as the ones from the 90's , so maybe better looking for a used one.

 

[Gabri]

@Hide'n'seek

I wrote it in a post above you. I don't think they have anything to do with the original anymore. Maybe they just bought trademark rights or something?

 

[Eagledog]

Buffalo Jackson Trading Co.
Makes heavy duty leather down jackets and vests.

 

[Gabri]

@Eagledog

I found those too. Unfortunately, the colors and models aren't my style.
But do you know where they make their jackets? (I'm assuming not in the USA, the price of the jackets seems too cheap for that)

 

[Will Zach]

Instead of buying a leather down jacket and looking like Michelin Man, get an aviator shearling (like @Bfd70 says) and look badass. But that's just me, you do you.

 

[Eagledog]

A2 jacket with a puffy vest or an electric vest would be more functional.
Shearling would be the best if the jacket has to be leather.
Leather and down would quickly turn into a soggy chilly mess if you are doing any activities like clearing snow.
It isn't breathable enough. All the moisture from your body will be trapped in the down. You will end up with something that will not keep you warm and take a very long time to dry out.

 

[Randomuser]

Rainbow Country makes some down stuff. Although I agree with most replies here. However imo the down vest isn’t terrible.

 

[Gabri]

@Randomuser

uh thats looking nice thanks for the link