So true, but this is where knowledge and experience act as a form of currency. I could spend untold amounts to get to your level of proficiency. I hope one day to be able to spot the true diamonds in the vintage world!
Thanks man! It was one of those that was gonna nag at me if I didn't just buy it so I can move on. I think it's the one that pulled me in a couple years ago and set me to lurking about.
You display your jacket and accessories well!
You've got a giant black caterpillar crawling across your eye's! Yikes. Beautiful jacket despite that.
Like I always say" Don't expect the jacket to make you look good; instead train your physique to make the jacket look good"
In my experience, you’ll appreciate it more with each wear
Yay...good to see another Mountaineer here especially one that’s not an old curmudgeon stuck in a time warp of hides and hats and...oh nvm.
John Lofgren Monkey Boots Shinki Horsebuttt - $1,136 The classic monkey boot silhouette in an incredibly rich Shinki russet horse leather. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - $395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Schott 568 Vandals Jacket - $1,250 The classic Perfecto motorcycle jacket, in a very special limited-edition Schott double rider style. 
Beautiful jacket and the color is primo! First time seeing this style - I consider this to be a more sophisticated, contemporary take on the Type III trucker jacket. Really, really nice! Hopefully my pending Aero T-3 in Natural Vicenza will acquire a similar hue should I be so lucky!
Great image and jacket. Being a part of life's daily festivities is the best gift anyone could have. You and your contributions are gifts that keep on giving - Thanks for being you and a part of this wonderful forum! I am a bit older than you (1950) - we all age but we don't have to grow old!
Thank you so much for your kind words and Wisdom from someone my Senior!
The aging on this... it's starting to fold and darken into a patina monster. Easily among the most unique jackets I've ever seen. Did you help design this? Really dig the fasteners
thanks, yes it has stained by its antiqued brass hardware with dark spots too, thanks it was based on my doodle, and the fastener idea was based on a picture of shearling jacket once shown here, luckily I can find some similar type fastener for purse/ satchel here locally although not at the same quality as similar looking stuff for boating purpose
Looking forward to seeing that one age over time!
