Sleeveless Perfecto-style jacket/vest

[tweedydon]

I know Lost Worlds now offers these… and they’re gorgeous, but I can’t justify the price! Anyone else do these?

Failing that, does anyone know of some who who could remove the sleeves of an old Perfecto sourced for that purpose?

 

[Aloysius]

I know Lost Worlds now offers these… and they’re gorgeous, but I can’t justify the price! Anyone else do these?

Failing that, does anyone know of some who who could remove the sleeves of an old Perfecto sourced for that purpose?

Just buy one with wrecked sleeves for cheap then cut them off. @Monitor did this.

 

[Monitor]

I know Lost Worlds now offers these… and they’re gorgeous, but I can’t justify the price! Anyone else do these?

Failing that, does anyone know of some who who could remove the sleeves of an old Perfecto sourced for that purpose?

What @Aloysius says. Paying for a Cross zipper vest would be burning money. It is one of the simplest alteration you can make on a jacket. Simply buy the cheapest cross zip you can find and either cut off the sleeves or unsew them.

Here...

Vintage Excelled Leather Motorcycle Jacket - Size M? | eBay

<p>This vintage motorcycle jacket from Excelled is a must-have for any biker enthusiast. Crafted from high-quality leather, this jacket is both durable and stylish. The black color and classic motorcycle design make it perfect for any rider looking to add some edge to their wardrobe.</p><br...

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Excelled. Fantastic jackets. Schott could learn a thing or two from them, not to mention other makers. With better leather, they could've been God-tier.

Or this JL...

Johnson leathers, motorcycle jacket, cross zip, men’s 38-40 | eBay

Finding a cross zip jacket that does not look ridiculous is difficult, this one pulls that off. Johnson Leathers makes as nice a jacket as anyone. I have many jackets, this is heavier than Vanson comp weight but lighter than Cal or Al’s, similar weight to Schott but does not feel like wearing a...

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[tweedydon]

Awesome—thanks, guys! Looks like I’ll be buying a pair of heavy duty shears soon….