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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

casechopper

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Nice jacket Vu Ngo. I think you posted it on Reddit a week or so ago as well right? It's a bit more designer fashion than something I'd personally wear but it looks cool.

Today - Vanson T3 - It's colder this morning than you'd expect for this time of year.

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Just have. Extremely cool but the prices are a bit too steep for me. I've nowhere near to spend as much money on a shirt. Only because I destroy them too quickly.
I just got a couple of surprisingly nice ones on J Crew's Sales page for about $15.00 a pop. I think there are also some on their "Factory" page.
 
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Nice jacket Vu Ngo. I think you posted it on Reddit a week or so ago as well right? It's a bit more designer fashion than something I'd personally wear but it looks cool.

Today - Vanson T3 - It's colder this morning than you'd expect for this time of year.

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This jacket gets better every time I see it. I meant to ask...is that octagon? Looks a bit browner and less "marbled" than the octagon I had. Really nice jacket CC.
 

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This jacket gets better every time I see it. I meant to ask...is that octagon? Looks a bit browner and less "marbled" than the octagon I had. Really nice jacket CC.

It's supposed to be octagon brown competition weight leather. I bought it second hand though so I can't say with 100% certainty.
 

Vu Ngo

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Nice jacket Vu Ngo. I think you posted it on Reddit a week or so ago as well right? It's a bit more designer fashion than something I'd personally wear but it looks cool.

Today - Vanson T3 - It's colder this morning than you'd expect for this time of year.

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Vanson does know how to make a great man jacket. What leather is it, cow/calf or horsehide?
 

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Found this brand called Roar from Japan and they seem to make really nice jacket.

Btw, has anyone has a jacket with linen or linen-like lining - raw and super cool fabric as lining. Just very curious!
 

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Btw, has anyone has a jacket with linen or linen-like lining - raw and super cool fabric as lining. Just very curious!

maybe it could work on the body alone, but not on the sleeve, I think it won't last around the cuff edges, and since it is also easily get wrinkled it would be a bit problematic, just my guessing.
 

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Simmons Bilt makes my favorite version of the J100. Its the only one Ive seen that doesn't have the large "splay" at the bottom of the zipper which I don't care for. What are your thoughts on their Shinki El Marro?
I think their black Shinki is quite nice. It is comparable in thickness and feel to the other two Shinki jackets I own, a Diamond Dave A-2 and a Good Wear A-2. I have only had the SB for a week but already it is beginning to show some nice grain on the arms at the waist where it bends when I am driving. The finish is a little shinier than I prefer but I think it will become less so with wear.
This was definitely the most comfortable horsehide jacket I have ever purchased new, it was comfortable the first time I put it on. I love my CXL jackets, but I'm beginning to understand why many on this forum prefer Shinki.
 

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maybe it could work on the body alone, but not on the sleeve, I think it won't last around the cuff edges, and since it is also easily get wrinkled it would be a bit problematic, just my guessing.

It's the same approach that Rick Owens used on his many leather jackets. I probably try that one first.

Do you guys think a 1000-1500 range for a MTM leather jacket made from premium materials is too much?
 

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Do you guys think a 1000-1500 range for a MTM leather jacket made from premium materials is too much?

I think you'd have to sell a few jackets at a lower price to appeal to customers willing to try a new jacket maker and to get them out in public. Higher prices can come once you've developed a customer base and have a waiting list. It takes time and independent reviews from customers for people to see if what you're offering is worth that kind of price.
 

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