Looks awesome techno! I was a hair trigger on that one myself but coward away at the numbers. Fits you like a glove!I just got this vintage padded cafe racer in this morning (by Bates.) I know...I know... the sleeves are too short. But I don't care... the jacket just oozes attitude. (Sorry about the selfie pic...)
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You gotta love the old school look. Sweet!I just got this vintage padded cafe racer in this morning (by Bates.) I know...I know... the sleeves are too short. But I don't care... the jacket just oozes attitude. (Sorry about the selfie pic...)
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This look is why i do vintage. Timeless Mysteryo! Perfect-o fit!90’s Schott perfecto 611hh, so happy to find one at my size!
Really nice jacket. A great look for you!90’s Schott perfecto 611hh, so happy to find one at my size!
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Yep, I was on the fence at first, but these old school racing Bates jackets rarely come up and then disappear quickly, so I pulled the trigger. Thankfully it fits... and it's definitely got some serious vintage mojo!Looks awesome techno! I was a hair trigger on that one myself but coward away at the numbers. Fits you like a glove!
Great fit, could you perhaps share how much give you have seen in the leather through the body? I remember and could find your original post describing just how trim the jacket felt, the pictures are there no longer for comparison. I recently acquired a Ridley, it fits tighter than any of my other jackets through the body, tricky even to get the zip started.
If anyone else would like to chime in with their insight into how this style of jacket should fit to begin with it would be greatly appreciated. I don't ride any type of bike and layering is not a consideration as I have other jackets for cold weather.
Cheers
I think that looks excellent. I like a bit of a stripe on a leather jacket, although bitter experience has shown me time and again that I simply can't pull them off.Yep, I was on the fence at first, but these old school racing Bates jackets rarely come up and then disappear quickly, so I pulled the trigger. Thankfully it fits... and it's definitely got some serious vintage mojo!
But I really think this one would have been way too tight on you, Ton.
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Sweet! That SJC shirt is killer too.
One of most favorite A-2 contracts. Superb!View attachment 122895 An older pic but wearing this today.
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