What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[alectric]

Hi everyone, I’m new and happy to be here. I have mostly been into collecting sunglasses but now am retired and have renewed interest in leather jackets, silver jewelry and boots. Not a good pic like some of the other pro looking ones but it’s a start. Late 90s Johnson leathers.

 

[hughesovka]

Five Star goatskin grizzly jacket that I received earlier this week, first Five Star jacket I've had made and I'm pretty pleased with the result.

 

[Will Zach]

A client turned good friend and band mate kept commenting on the jackets I would show up with when we jam. He said he's wanted a biker jacket forever. He's around my size, so I gave him my old 618 Perfecto. It goes without saying I had to replace it, so I went to the Schott store in NY and bought a brand new 618. This was a few months ago. I initially sent it to Schott to have the sleeves shortened. Been wearing it a ton since I got it back. It's kind of tight but it's already loosened up and will continue to do so. Been meaning to post but I wanted to wear it in a bit. Took the opportunity today as it's snowing and miserable in Philly.

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That is a very nice fit.

 

[barnabus]

I'm still wearing my bargain bucket Gap trucker.

I like it more than it probably deserves.

 

[marker2037]

Schott 118J today in some below freezing weather. I should have taken a pic before I added the scarf, but it got too cold by the time I got around to taking this. I really like this fit today though.

 

[Nickelman2005]

A client turned good friend and band mate kept commenting on the jackets I would show up with when we jam. He said he's wanted a biker jacket forever. He's around my size, so I gave him my old 618 Perfecto. It goes without saying I had to replace it, so I went to the Schott store in NY and bought a brand new 618. This was a few months ago. I initially sent it to Schott to have the sleeves shortened. Been wearing it a ton since I got it back. It's kind of tight but it's already loosened up and will continue to do so. Been meaning to post but I wanted to wear it in a bit. Took the opportunity today as it's snowing and miserable in Philly.

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Beautiful! Looks great on you. I love my 618, too.

 

[Marc mndt]

A client turned good friend and band mate kept commenting on the jackets I would show up with when we jam. He said he's wanted a biker jacket forever. He's around my size, so I gave him my old 618 Perfecto. It goes without saying I had to replace it, so I went to the Schott store in NY and bought a brand new 618. This was a few months ago. I initially sent it to Schott to have the sleeves shortened. Been wearing it a ton since I got it back. It's kind of tight but it's already loosened up and will continue to do so. Been meaning to post but I wanted to wear it in a bit. Took the opportunity today as it's snowing and miserable in Philly.

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I wonder why we don't see more Schott Perfectos here on the lounge. Yours looks as good as any custom Aero mc jacket I've seen. Maybe even better, pattern wise.

 

[jeo]

I wonder why we don't see more Schott Perfectos here on the lounge. Yours looks as good as any custom Aero mc jacket I've seen. Maybe even better, pattern wise.

I'm sure there are a ton of them out there. Maybe people don't post them as much as they ought to. The ones you have are killer (early to mid 80's?).

With the exception of the Perfectos from around the late 80's to early 2000's when they were oversized and baggy, this design and pattern from Schott can't be topped IMO. Many have copied it, not many (if any at all) have topped it.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

shout out to the Schotts. They do not get the love they deserve. Probably over priced as new, but given their availability, you can easily find most models for as much as 50% off in very new conditions.

That 618 fits like my 613Sh. I was kind of worried it was bordering sausage ville, but like yours, it's been opening up a lot recently. Got it wet and wore a really thick hoodie underneath, and it transformed. Nice look!

That 118j though, holy cow that's fire. Is that the old brown model? That leather looks superb. I love my 118 and I wish I could get it more wears because Im really curious how that 100 series leather is going to evolve.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I'm still wearing my bargain bucket Gap trucker.

I like it more than it probably deserves.

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these are best value for the money jackets end of story. I owned this darker brown too, but the tan brown has more of a pull up effect. That one hits up at least twice or triple in price to similar things I've seen.

 

[jeo]

shout out to the Schotts. They do not get the love they deserve. Probably over priced as new, but given their availability, you can easily find most models for as much as 50% off in very new conditions.

You're right. I was looking at used ones initially but I wanted to try them on first and I was planning on a trip to NYC anyway. Once I was in the Schott store there was no way I was walking out without one.

That 618 fits like my 613Sh. I was kind of worried it was bordering sausage ville, but like yours, it's been opening up a lot recently. Got it wet and wore a really thick hoodie underneath, and it transformed. Nice look!

Really? I'm surprised that happened with the horsehide. The cow/steer is notorious for stretching quite a bit. I've never had any of my horsehide jackets stretch out. I've also never owned a Schott horsehide although I did try the horsehide 613 and 618 in the Schott store but it was too shiny for my taste.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

You're right. I was looking at used ones initially but I wanted to try them on first and I was planning on a trip to NYC anyway. Once I was in the Schott store there was no way I was walking out without one.

Really? I'm surprised that happened with the horsehide. The cow/steer is notorious for stretching quite a bit. I've never had any of my horsehide jackets stretch out. I've also never owned a Schott horsehide although I did try the horsehide 613 and 618 in the Schott store but it was too shiny for my taste.

LOL, I hear ya. I live by the LA store. Every time I go there now, I leave my wallet at home LOL. I kind of feel bad for the sales guys, but I did buy at least 2 or 3 new ones from there a few years back and I've sent them a bunch of customers who I know want new and don't have the patience for Ebay.

Believe me, it was no easy task. The horse is still fighting me. But one day like magic, it finally loosened up. I got wet several times and would always wear a sweatshirt or something thicker underneath. Helped a little bit, but not a lot. You have to be careful because with the shoulder gussets, you cant do the pillow type stretch. So I went a little more aggressive than what I had been doing, but not quite full blown over stuffing it. Over a few days, I got maybe a half inch on the PTP and waist which helped tremendously. It's still more on the punk rock look which is what I wanted since I have a more relaxed 118, but if I had to do over again, I'd just buy the 42 and shrink slightly.

 

[marker2037]

shout out to the Schotts. They do not get the love they deserve. Probably over priced as new, but given their availability, you can easily find most models for as much as 50% off in very new conditions.

That 618 fits like my 613Sh. I was kind of worried it was bordering sausage ville, but like yours, it's been opening up a lot recently. Got it wet and wore a really thick hoodie underneath, and it transformed. Nice look!

That 118j though, holy cow that's fire. Is that the old brown model? That leather looks superb. I love my 118 and I wish I could get it more wears because Im really curious how that 100 series leather is going to evolve.

Yea, my 118J is the brown, 80's model. It's honestly one of the coolest natural wear jackets I've ever seen, so I feel very lucky to own it.

I'll get some more pics with it here this week in Bulgaria along with the Aero 101J from @Monitor that I finally got in hand .

 

[Monitor]

Brands of no consequence.

Schott 118J today in some below freezing weather. I should have taken a pic before I added the scarf, but it got too cold by the time I got around to taking this. I really like this fit today though.

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BTW; Cool!!

 

[Marc mndt]

Brands of no consequence.

BTW; Cool!!

Now that's what I call great attention to detail: The two tone retractable dog leash matches your tow tone jacket

Cool jacket! It's Italian made right?

 

[ton312]

5 Star HH. Love this jacket. Lightweight, 3.80lbs. Super easy to wear and feels very close to true vintage.

 

[Robson]

HWM

 

[Mysteryo]

Fidelity in the countryside

 

[Blackadder]

5 Star HH. Love this jacket. Lightweight, 3.80lbs. Super easy to wear and feels very close to true vintage.
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Never wanted a 5 Star until now.

 

[ton312]

Never wanted a 5 Star until now.

Honestly I wish I would’ve waited and not beta tested the brand 9 times prior to the release of this HH.