What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Trouser Bark]

Trying on my new Hercules braided trim in Steerhide. Made by California Sportswear Co. Late 1950s.

I thought I heard you mention that you were thinking about trimming your closet of heavier jackets, no? That's a beauty and looks like it's probably stout and heavy. Was it someone else that said that or did you see this jacket and just had to have it, heavy or not?

Nice jacket either way.

 

[tmitchell59]

I thought I heard you mention that you were thinking about trimming your closet of heavier jackets, no? That's a beauty and looks like it's probably stout and heavy. Was it someone else that said that or did you see this jacket and just had to have it, heavy or not?

Nice jacket either way.

The trimming of Heavy jackets was in relationship to the Lost World Test I sold. The weight was not a factor. It is all about the braided trim. I never found one till recently. Now I have this steerhide by California Sportswear and one by Roughwear Clothing. I don't believe these were advertised in horsehide. They came out around 1954. They are so 1950s.

I posted a video in the Sears MC thread. I will be posting more about this jacket on my youtube channel.

 

[Bennarion]

not wearing but wanted to show off Hehe. double helix I got brand new for 600 usd on poshmark.
also, old Schott trucker in case anyone was curious. View attachment 635985 View attachment 635986

It's interesting to see how the jacket fits you

 

[MrProper]

Just for a very short time in the morning.

 

[IrishStu]

Just for a very short time in the morning.


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Nice jacket and also the belt. I hope you don't mind me asking where you got it? I'm on the hunt for a couple of belts.

 

[MrProper]

Nice jacket and also the belt. I hope you don't mind me asking where you got it? I'm on the hunt for a couple of belts.

No, not a problem at all. The belt is hand-forged and manufactured by Maughan & Co (https://www.maughanand.co). Really thick leather straps. I think they're very cool.

 

[Bennarion]

No, not a problem at all. The belt is hand-forged and manufactured by Maughan & Co (https://www.maughanand.co). Really thick leather straps. I think they're very cool.

Decent belts.

 

[Leather_nube]

No, not a problem at all. The belt is hand-forged and manufactured by Maughan & Co (https://www.maughanand.co). Really thick leather straps. I think they're very cool.

Pricey

 

[cbez]

Pricey

That's the 'special introductory price' lol

You can get quality belts on etsy for like 50 bux

Example:

View Belts by NotSoPerfectLeather on Etsy

Shop Not So Perfect Leather by NotSoPerfectLeather located in Gate City, Virginia. Smooth shipping! Has a history of shipping on time with tracking. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

www.etsy.com

 

[IrishStu]

No, not a problem at all. The belt is hand-forged and manufactured by Maughan & Co (https://www.maughanand.co). Really thick leather straps. I think they're very cool.

Thanks. I was looking at these from a small company in the west of Ireland. They look like good value.
https://mishnoc.com/brown-bull-hide-leather-belt-with-solid-brass-buckle/

 

[sweetfights]

JL Cyclist in Dark Brown Horween Vermont HH

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What is this leather like? How does it wear? I am thinking of a cafe racer in this.

 

[JMax]

What is this leather like? How does it wear? I am thinking of a cafe racer in this.

The jacket tornado known as Jin disappeared two years ago.

Hide looks great.

 

[MrProper]

Pricey

Yes, unfortunately. That's just the price you have to pay when you make something yourself from scratch. I have no idea how long it takes to forge a belt buckle like this by hand, cut the strap to size and sew it (the leather is 5-6 mm thick).
I think it probably takes a good 2 hours of work. Then there's the material, workshop etc. and then you're quickly at such a price.
Of course, a belt with a buckle from industrial production, riveted, is faster and cheaper to produce (and therefore doesn't have to be worse). But it is not a unique piece.
Everyone has to decide for themselves whether it's worth it.

 

[Leather_nube]

Yes, unfortunately. That's just the price you have to pay when you make something yourself from scratch. I have no idea how long it takes to forge a belt buckle like this by hand, cut the strap to size and sew it (the leather is 5-6 mm thick).
I think it probably takes a good 2 hours of work. Then there's the material, workshop etc. and then you're quickly at such a price.
Of course, a belt with a buckle from industrial production, riveted, is faster and cheaper to produce (and therefore doesn't have to be worse). But it is not a unique piece.
Everyone has to decide for themselves whether it's worth it.

Totally! I’ve been looking for a nice hand forged buckle and belt combo. The price is justified for sure, it’s gonna go on the list until I’ve saved a bit again.

 

[MrProper]

Thanks. I was looking at these from a small company in the west of Ireland. They look like good value.
https://mishnoc.com/brown-bull-hide-leather-belt-with-solid-brass-buckle/

Pretty. I also really like the belts from Obbi Good Label (http://obbigoodlabel.com). They were once a tip from @Tom71 .
However, the leather is thinner and looks quite worn in some places. But they are also worn a lot.

 

[4444Design]

G1 STAR size 48 in like new condition - actully too warm for today (weather forecast 32°C/90F) but was OK early in the morning

Never saw an almost 60 yrs old jacket in such condition

 

[Will Zach]

screenshot from an ig account, taken at a local bike night social last evening.
I'm on the left, Cal cross zip with mouton collar, A3 mechanic's cap.
Got this jacket on here from Destruct. It's incredible. Probably a size too small, and that's why it looks so good. Only jacket I have that has me heading to the treadmill to keep.
Friend on the right in a vintage cafe racer, unlabelled.

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Makes me want to get a too-small Cal cross-zip now to go with my too-small straight zip, lol. These tight Cals look like they should. Anybody got a 34 cross zip? Lol.

 

[Khilij]

That's the 'special introductory price' lol

You can get quality belts on etsy for like 50 bux

Example:

View Belts by NotSoPerfectLeather on Etsy

Shop Not So Perfect Leather by NotSoPerfectLeather located in Gate City, Virginia. Smooth shipping! Has a history of shipping on time with tracking. Speedy replies! Has a history of replying to messages quickly. Rave reviews! Average review rating is 4.8 or higher

www.etsy.com

Thanks for this!

 

[Cskarev]

Rainbow Country Hercules in seal brown…

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[Jonas_g]

Saturday night!