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New Langlitz custom "Mike" - jacket

Jejupe

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Long story short, I visited Langlitz in Portland in March and ended up ordering made to measure heavily customized jacket based on old racing jacket they had on display at their workshop. The original had name "Mike" on the chest, so I call mine the Mike Jacket. I finally received the jacket yesterday as it got delayed due to the virus situation in the US.

This is pretty much identical replica of the original one, except few of details:

- I wanted main zip to be Crown zip (pro tip: you can get a crown from Langlitz if you ask and are ready to pay for it!)
- goatskin instead of cowhide
- no padding inside shoulder and elbow batches
- no "Mike" text on the chest.
- pinstripes on the back (I'm pretty sure the original didn't have pinstripes, but I could be mistaken!)
- two inside chest pockets

I think it turned out pretty good. What you guys think?
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More going on than I thought would work, but I was dead wrong. Looks awesome, both the jacket and the fit. Like I've said before, you and Red Devil for coolest, outside the box jacket collections.
 

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
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Long story short, I visited Langlitz in Portland in March and ended up ordering made to measure heavily customized jacket based on old racing jacket they had on display at their workshop. The original had name "Mike" on the chest, so I call mine the Mike Jacket. I finally received the jacket yesterday as it got delayed due to the virus situation in the US.

This is pretty much identical replica of the original one, except few of details:

- I wanted main zip to be Crown zip (pro tip: you can get a crown from Langlitz if you ask and are ready to pay for it!)
- goatskin instead of cowhide
- no padding inside shoulder and elbow batches
- no "Mike" text on the chest.
- pinstripes on the back (I'm pretty sure the original didn't have pinstripes, but I could be mistaken!)
- two inside chest pockets

I think it turned out pretty good. What you guys think?
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hKCBo0f.jpg


C95AcmN.jpg

XVNgaP4.jpg

NZN5099.jpg

wRbQuPM.jpg
Even at my age, I’ll wear just about anything i think is cool. Rarely do i see a jacket so cool that makes me wish i was 30 years younger.
This one, @Jejupe, makes me wanna buy a big bad bike and ride.
Friggin art epic man!!
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Stunning and brilliant! I love this jacket. It's fun, it's serious and it's a statement. Can be as much of a fashion piece as a riding gear and I mean that in the best way possible. That sturdy Langlitz construction also adds a lot to it. This jacket slays!
 

Jejupe

Practically Family
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Finland
Is the OG Mike jacket also red and black?

Yes it is. Even stitching is same natural tan colour. At quick look this jacket is identical to the original except for the lack of ”MIKE” on the chest!

I wouldn’t have been able and daring enough to order this jacket without the inspiration from ”the OG Mike”. I would’ve thought that all these details in red and black with contrast stitching would’ve made a real frankenjacket. However, for some reason it just works for me, and judging by feedback it works for others as well!
 

Jejupe

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Finland
You don't need to be 30 years younger to wear this, I am pretty sure you would rock it!!

I think the beauty of getting older is being able to wear what ever you please! I think this style would look great also on older gent!
 

Psant25

One Too Many
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Saw that jacket on IG. I wondered who it was for. Fit is really great! I think that is the way to go to get a great fit from langlitz. Did you try on some stock jackets and say add here shorten here?

they even posted recently they have a bunch of stock sizes for sale at discount but they wont measure or sell online gotta go in. Total bummer there.
 

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