Talk me into or out of this silly jacket? (Schott sportswear leather)

[VansonRider]

SCHOTT bros made a leather safari jacket, and I kind of think it's awesome...

Am I crazy?
The tag says it's "schott bros sportswear" collection. What should I expect from the leather and the craftsmanship? It's tag matches the look, VERY 70s LOL.

But I like it! I think it has potential.

 

[TheOldFashioned]

SCHOTT bros made a leather safari jacket, and I kind of think it's awesome...

Am I crazy?
The tag says it's "schott bros sportswear" collection. What should I expect from the leather and the craftsmanship? It's tag matches the look, VERY 70s LOL.

But I like it! I think it has potential.

Hard pass, but this is coming from a guy who has a white leather jacket with hair-on-hide and fringe, so take it with a grain of salt.

If you like it and the price is right there's nothing wrong with something fun and quirky.

 

[Aloysius]

Do it. Join us (@ton312 and me) on the dark side.

 

[JMax]

If I saw you scooting around town on your bike with this on I may have to bump you with the fender. Not enough to knock you down but enough to show my displeasure.

If you like it, buy it.

 

[Aloysius]

I think this one should be seen almost like a safari jacket for cooler climes, and the zip-out pile lining gives it more versatility.

 

[VansonRider]

Do it. Join us (@ton312 and me) on the dark side.

Just need an ascot and some aviators...

 

[AHP91]

I was close to trying out a vintage piece similar to this, see below. But yes, the Schott is definitely more 70's looking.

 

[Fonzie]

SCHOTT bros made a leather safari jacket, and I kind of think it's awesome...

Am I crazy?
The tag says it's "schott bros sportswear" collection. What should I expect from the leather and the craftsmanship? It's tag matches the look, VERY 70s LOL.

But I like it! I think it has potential.

As we say in Oz: Yeah, nah.

 

[VansonRider]

I was close to trying out a vintage piece similar to this, see below. But yes, the Schott is definitely more 70's looking.

So THAT'S where they got those slash pockets from!

 

[Aloysius]

I was close to trying out a vintage piece similar to this, see below. But yes, the Schott is definitely more 70's looking.

This is the WWII US Army mackninaw pattern. Very different imo.

So THAT'S where they got those slash pockets from!

I don't think so. The ones on the Schott are more like just normal chest pockets, only with the direction reversed.

 

[VansonRider]

This is the WWII US Army mackninaw pattern. Very different imo.



I don't think so. The ones on the Schott are more like just normal chest pockets, only with the direction reversed.

I meant in comparison to the flap bellows pockets normally seen on a Bush Jacket.

 

[cbez]

it's a no from me dawg

 

[jchance]

When I see a leather long coat (knee length), I think that nothing is worn underneath that long coat. You may not want that association.

 

[TREEMAN]

Looks good on Clark…

 

[AeroFan_07]

The lapels are pretty interesting.
Otherwise, pass...

 

[Al 916]

I meant in comparison to the flap bellows pockets normally seen on a Bush Jacket.

Frankly my dear.....if you like it go for it

 

[VansonRider]

I think this one should be seen almost like a safari jacket for cooler climes, and the zip-out pile lining gives it more versatility.

Does that make this more of a Norfolk Jacket?

 

[Aloysius]

Does that make this more of a Norfolk Jacket?

Yes sort of a 70s take on a Norfolk jacket.

 

[ton312]

I say do it if it suits you. Seen enough of the same 15 jackets over the past 12 years here. I like something different! We are in grave danger of becoming the new finance bro, excel spreadsheet, nylon vest wearing crowd packaged in a different material. Fight it!

 

[jacketjunkie]

I dont think I could pull it off, but if you think you can and it fits your general clothing in style, go for it