What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Michael A]

These colours are amazing. Really dig those pants. What are those?


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Thanks A-1. I think the camera might have been pushing the greens a little bit today. The pants are Lands' End and the labels say Classic Clothing and Tailored Fit. Not sure if one of those is the line or not. They are quite a large yarn, coarse cotton. If I ever saw any more I would pick them up for sure, as I really like them too.

Michael

 

[Michael A]

So I got this jacket today and I'm wearing it this evening. LL Bean goatskin bomber type. So I'm posting it here.
DSCN5190 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5193 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
But what I really have is a couple of questions, mostly of the form is this wearably too big or unwearably too big. Ha ha.
DSCN5187 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5194 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It's an older model with all wool knits and the one piece back and made in the USA.

So should I keep or pass on?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[2wheelgrplr]

So I got this jacket today and I'm wearing it this evening. LL Bean goatskin bomber type. So I'm posting it here.
DSCN5190 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5193 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
But what I really have is a couple of questions, mostly of the form is this wearably too big or unwearably too big. Ha ha.
DSCN5187 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5194 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It's an older model with all wool knits and the one piece back and made in the USA.

So should I keep or pass on?

Thanks,
Michael

I think it looks good on you. I'd keep it.

 

[2wheelgrplr]

I've been back visiting the US these past few days. In NYC right now, had my old BMW sorted out after a long time in storage, got to take it out for a proper spin earlier today. Sporting my very new V7 armored leather moto jacket. It's a collaboration between Vanson and my buddies at Union Garage NYC. I'll wear it a bit and then do a proper write up about it. Loving it so far. Comes in comp weight black and this limited edition oxblood (not octagon). Neat moto-specific subtle details that make for a great package.

Further details and cool "making of" video here: http://uniongaragenyc.com/shop/featured/union-garage-v7-jacket

 

[Michael A]

I've been back visiting the US these past few days. In NYC right now, had my old BMW sorted out after a long time in storage, got to take it out for a proper spin earlier today. Sporting my very new V7 armored leather moto jacket. It's a collaboration between Vanson and my buddies at Union Garage NYC. I'll wear it a bit and then do a proper write up about it. Loving it so far. Comes in comp weight black and this limited edition oxblood (not octagon). Neat moto-specific subtle details that make for a great package.

Further details and neat "making" video here: http://uniongaragenyc.com/shop/featured/union-garage-v7-jacket

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Nice. Very nice. Super color and fit.

And thanks for the vote.

Michael

 

[seres]

So should I keep or pass on?

Thanks,
Michael

Keep it! I think it looks good!

 

[Seb Lucas]

Nice one Michael. They are harder to get these days and well made. What size?

 

[HanauMan]

So should I keep or pass on?

Thanks,
Michael


I think that the jacket looks just fine on you. I'm guessing that you're referring to the sleeve length? That wouldn't bother me and would mean reaching for things above your head wouldn't result in a sleeve left half way up your arm, which is a good thing.
I have always worn L.L.Bean clothing items and that jacket is a nice item, being Made in USA is a bonus too. The color is great as well. So, a keeper for sure. Nice find.

 

[ton312]

I've been back visiting the US these past few days. In NYC right now, had my old BMW sorted out after a long time in storage, got to take it out for a proper spin earlier today. Sporting my very new V7 armored leather moto jacket. It's a collaboration between Vanson and my buddies at Union Garage NYC. I'll wear it a bit and then do a proper write up about it. Loving it so far. Comes in comp weight black and this limited edition oxblood (not octagon). Neat moto-specific subtle details that make for a great package.

Further details and cool "making of" video here: http://uniongaragenyc.com/shop/featured/union-garage-v7-jacket

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You got th oxblood!?! You lucky ba***rd!!! Oh man that's a perfect jacket man. Please give a full/pictorial review!! I want that jacket so damn bad and seeing you in it has all but SEALED the deal. Your pic confirms all that I suspected it would be. Anxiously awaiting your detailed synopsis!

 

[Fanch]

@2wheelgrplr that is a sharp looking jacket and love that BMW too. BMW has made their cycles with the cylinders placed horizontally rather than vertically for as long as I can remember. Man, you have arrived!

 

[Trenchfriend]

Olive cotton-fieldjacket, today. Life's good...

 

[casechopper]

Lost Worlds National Racer

 

[johnnycanuck]

Lost Worlds National Racer

Looking very Irish today. Heading to the pub for a pint?
Johnny

 

[casechopper]

Looking very Irish today. Heading to the pub for a pint?
Johnny

I don't normally take 2 and 4 year olds to the pub

 

[johnnycanuck]

I don't normally take 2 and 4 year olds to the pub

Obviously not Irish then. You do wear a bowler well my friend.
Johnny

 

[Michael A]

Nice one Michael. They are harder to get these days and well made. What size?

Thanks Seb. It's in very good shape. It's a 44 long. Depending on the era and the cut I wear anything from a 38 to a 42, and at 6 feet tall the occasional long is okay too. So this would be at the outer limit of something I would even try on.

So should I keep or pass on?

Thanks,
Michael


I think that the jacket looks just fine on you. I'm guessing that you're referring to the sleeve length? That wouldn't bother me and would mean reaching for things above your head wouldn't result in a sleeve left half way up your arm, which is a good thing.
I have always worn L.L.Bean clothing items and that jacket is a nice item, being Made in USA is a bonus too. The color is great as well. So, a keeper for sure. Nice find.

Thanks for the vote HanauMan. The sleeves and a bit of the body length too. I will say it is comfortable to move around in. It's certainly not a close fitting jacket though. ha ha. It does appear to be very well made and they spared no expense on the leather with the one piece back and full length sleeve cuts. It's basically 3 pieces of leather for the body and 4 for the sleeves. They go through a lot of hides using those big cuts.

Today another somewhat too big jacket. Mid Western Sport Togs deerskin blazer
DSCN5208 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

It's some great autumn weather here today. Hope it's a fine Friday where you are,
Michael

 

[bluesforchallah]

So I got this jacket today and I'm wearing it this evening. LL Bean goatskin bomber type. So I'm posting it here.
DSCN5190 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5193 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
But what I really have is a couple of questions, mostly of the form is this wearably too big or unwearably too big. Ha ha.
DSCN5187 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN5194 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
It's an older model with all wool knits and the one piece back and made in the USA.

So should I keep or pass on?

Thanks,
Michael

Keep it.

 

[bluesforchallah]

I've been back visiting the US these past few days. In NYC right now, had my old BMW sorted out after a long time in storage, got to take it out for a proper spin earlier today. Sporting my very new V7 armored leather moto jacket. It's a collaboration between Vanson and my buddies at Union Garage NYC. I'll wear it a bit and then do a proper write up about it. Loving it so far. Comes in comp weight black and this limited edition oxblood (not octagon). Neat moto-specific subtle details that make for a great package.

Further details and cool "making of" video here: http://uniongaragenyc.com/shop/featured/union-garage-v7-jacket

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Wicked cool, man. I was looking hard at those, the oxblood especially, but with the Langlitz purchase earlier this year, it ain't happenin'.

 

[bluesforchallah]

 

[Corky Corcovado]

Connolly Steerhide smells so good!