What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Observe]

I have been on the lookout for another leather trucker jacket for some time and didn't feel like dropping big $$$ on an Aero etc. So this Levis water buffalo hide trucker comes up f/s locally in my size so I went for it.
I have to say I'm impressed with this piece. The leather is very substantial with a nice handle. The various grain structures are really interesting. The leather seems better than the cowhide Schott trucker I had. This jacket punches well above the $300-$400 CAN I paid for it IMO.

Looks great. I'd definitely wear this jacket!

 

[Drzdave58]

Here's a fit pic.

 

[Observe]

Here's a fit pic.
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What size did you go with? I might keep an eye out for one myself.

Edit: I just looked at your other post and it's a L. What is your height if you don't mind me asking? I'm scoping out an XL right now.

 

[Drzdave58]

What size did you go with? I might keep an eye out for one myself.

Edit: I just looked at your other post and it's a L. What is your height if you don't mind me asking? I'm scoping out an XL right now.

I'm 6ft 190 lbs...the jacket is an L..I like the fit.

 

[Marc mndt]

Buco J100

 

[cbez]

 

[X83]

Schott rancher

 

[Fonzie]

I guess is up to us antipodeans to do the heavy lifting of this thread for the next few months…
Aero Premier Half-belt in black Vincenza, with a Speedway style back. The leather in this one is stunning.

 

[X83]

Aero midnight navy

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Was a good day to head out in the LW Canvas J23

 

[MikeinRome]

A 1952 dated Western jacket from Rex Bell's Frontier & Sportswear store in Las Vegas where he sold his Walking Box Brand clothing named after his Walking Box Ranch which had about 400,000 acres. Jacket is paired with a 1930's Stetson Real Nutria hat and Panhandle Slim shirt. The jacket has it's 1952 date inside of a jacket pocket.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I received my Seattle Woolen Sport Togs jacket on Saturday. The one reason I hesitated about purchasing it was due to the fact that the leather looked rather dry, dull, and faded. When it arrived, that is what it was like.

Immediately, I decided to condition it with a product I hoped would darken it a bit, so I used Smith's Leather Balm. It worked exactly as I hoped and the color has stayed the darker, richer, more red brown it turned even over a day after conditioning it and wearing it out for several hours.

Overall, I'm very happy with the style, fit, and now leather of this jacket. It's a real gem. Thanks once again to @jeo For his advice and for sending the listing to me in the first place.

Here are some photos from the seller:

Here's how it looked when I got it, in poor lighting admittedly.

Here it is after conditioning. It doesn't look wildly different here in this poor lighting, but it really is quite an improvement in person.

The jacket also felt extremely dry when I received it. All of the leather felt surprisingly dry, yet clean. It was as though someone heavily cleaned it and stripped it of its oils, but never reconditioned it.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:

This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

 

[torfjord]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:
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This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

I love that jacket and how it fits on you! Congratulations on yet another great vintage find

 

[Bennarion]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:
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This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

Cool vintage jacket. It fits perfectly!

 

[barnabus]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:
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This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

That looks absolutely superb!

It couldn't fit you any better and the style is timeless and wonderful.

What a thing!

 

[jeo]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:
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This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

Perfect fit, as good as any you have. Love everything about this jacket. I know this is a style you’ve wanted for a while. Really glad you got it!

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:
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This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

Oh man, why’d you make me have to look for one of my own now
That’s a timeless look

 

[dudewuttheheck]

I love that jacket and how it fits on you! Congratulations on yet another great vintage find

Thanks! Yeah I'm thrilled with the fit overall.

That looks absolutely superb!

It couldn't fit you any better and the style is timeless and wonderful.

What a thing!

Thanks! This is exactly the style and fit I was going for!

Cool vintage jacket. It fits perfectly!

Thank you!

Perfect fit, as good as any you have. Love everything about this jacket. I know this is a style you’ve wanted for a while. Really glad you got it!

Yeah it just has a bit of room at the bottom, but otherwise it's absolutely perfect. Thanks again for the assist! It's very satisfying to finally have something like this.

Oh man, why’d you make me have to look for one of my own now
That’s a timeless look

These are definitely worth looking for! Thanks!

 

[ton312]

Here are some photos of me wearing it after conditioning it:
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This short aviator cross zip style has been my favorite jacket style for the last 7 years- well before I got into vintage. To have something like this feels really nice.

This fits you beautifully! I know the outlay was huge for it but I would take the final step and replace the tattered lining. I’m baffled by the sky high prices these jackets are commanding these days. I saw a very similar style (MW) on Etsy in 2016, mint condition for less than a quarter of the cost. I guess inflation is hitting this hobby too. Either way this jacket is a lifer so you may as well take it all the way home.