What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Jin431]

yep. this is what gave me the idea. Real smart on your part. Thinking maybe a tailor could add an inside button for vanity reasons lol.

I just noticed on my fit pictures that sometimes the hand warmers look flared (my first 5* trucker/Aero 50s HB/Aero BL) and I really like the jackets that I have with zippers (FL cafe racer/FW Mulholland/JL black HH jacket) so I went with it. I'm sure it's a doable modification.

That sheene though is looking mighty fine! What a good amount of wear that's already showing

 

[58panheadfan]

Every time I am wearing this jacket I am delighted how comfortable and functional
these d-pocket jackets in leather x canvas combo are

 

[Monitor]

Walter Dyer.

So two things I have to note about this jacket.

One; Either Walter Dyer came up with the best jacket pattern ever or they just lucked out, but either way, the way this jacket... disappears when you put it on is just amazing and something I have never encountered before, at least not to this extent. At 3.3 kg, I'd say this jacket can safely be qualified as mega-heavy-weight. It's massive but somehow you feel like you're not wearing anything heavier than a cotton shirt. Certainly not like there's an additional 6 pounds or more on your back which, with a lesser pattern, can feel quite burdensome. Amazing really and I don't quite understand how they've managed to achieve this. Having tried the jacket on, I think @Marc mndt can confirm my thoughts on the matter.
The jacket is comfortable, has a great reach and all but the weight distribution is divine.

Two; Never seen a jacket made in hide that was more natural or less processed. Seems almost raw in look, texture, feel. Leather is full of natural marks, blemishes, scars, etc. It's... Maybe even ugly in a beautiful way. But even though it's nearly suede-ish, there is still SOMEHOW magically some sheen to it, one that is quite apparent in daylight.

Check out the photo below, taken with flash. It looks shiny but if you saw it on a cloudy day, you'd think it's completely matte.

Very strange leather. Another thing I haven't seen before. I don't know if they were going for that or if it's just a random batch but ... This jacket is The Last of a Breed. No doubts there.

 

[handymike]

With collar too...
Big WIN!

 

[Monitor]

With collar too...
Big WIN!

That's my doing. I have this collar from a locally made 60's choir textile coat, that was lined with sheepskin and had a sheepskin collar. So I just use it on any jacket I'm currently wearing.

 

[Mandarin]

That's my doing. I have this collar from a locally made 60's choir textile coat, that was lined with sheepskin and had a sheepskin collar. So I just use it on any jacket I'm currently wearing.

How do you attach it? Buttons? Snaps?

 

[Marc mndt]

One; Either Walter Dyer came up with the best jacket pattern ever or they just lucked out, but either way, the way this jacket... disappears when you put it on is just amazing and something I have never encountered before, at least not to this extent. At 3.3 kg, I'd say this jacket can safely be qualified as mega-heavy-weight. It's massive but somehow you feel like you're not wearing anything heavier than a cotton shirt. Certainly not like there's an additional 6 pounds or more on your back which, with a lesser pattern, can feel quite burdensome. Amazing really and I don't quite understand how they've managed to achieve this. Having tried the jacket on, I think @Marc mndt can confirm my thoughts on the matter.
The jacket is comfortable, has a great reach and all but the weight distribution is divine.

Yep, I was totally amazed. It's crazy heavy (the clerk at the postal office even made a remark about the weight when he handed me the parcel) but the weight totally disappears when you put it on.

Two; Never seen a jacket made in hide that was more natural or less processed. Seems almost raw in look, texture, feel. Leather is full of natural marks, blemishes, scars, etc. It's... Maybe even ugly in a beautiful way. But even though it's nearly suede-ish, there is still SOMEHOW magically some sheen to it, one that is quite apparent in daylight.

I know how @Monitor is great at describing and highlighting positives, he would make a great salesman. Turds in need of polishing? Monitor can do the job

But he didn't lie or exaggerate one word when describing this WD's leather. Natural marks and blemishes everywhere, clearly visible. Yet the hide is fully processed and has a beautiful sheen.

If you ever decide to move it on, you know who to call

 

[Colin G]

Still winter so still wearing the Trackwalker.

 

[Monitor]

I know how @Monitor is great at describing and highlighting positives, he would make a great salesman. Turds in need of polishing? Monitor can do the job
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But I have to absolutely believe in that turd! Otherwise, the power is gone.

 

[Mrfrown]

I think of this jacket as kind of over-the-top for my personal style, but still find wearing it easier than the sunglasses. Any eye wear advice from those who partake?

Bates. The quilted lining makes it my warmest leather jacket.

 

[Tom71]

Still FL. Bleak and very rainy day. Man, I love that leather. Together with my “Imperial” easily my favourite hide.

 

[Pandemic]

@Mrfrown I really like the sunglasses, but the shape may not be right for you (ideally, you shouldn't see a lot of eyebrow poking over the top and they may also be too wide). I would start by looking at something sqaurish. Maybe something Wayfarer inspired or some classic GI issue AO (or Randolph Engineering) pilot glasses.

 

[Marc mndt]

Still FL. Bleak and very rainy day. Man, I love that leather. Together with my “Imperial” easily my favourite hide.

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Seeing this, I don't know where your initial doubts came from. Great looking jacket, perfect!

 

[Marc mndt]

Maybe something Wayfarer

I was about to recommend a Wayfarer as well Classic timeless design, yet very sharp looking.

 

[ton312]

Risking redundancy a bit so I won’t post any further until it’s either sunny or showing some wear/ break in. The snow definitely aided the sleeves but the body is still very much holding its own. I forgot just how tough CXL can be!

If you could wear electricity and not die, I suspect it would feel like this.

 

[Marc mndt]

I think of this jacket as kind of over-the-top for my personal style, but still find wearing it easier than the sunglasses. Any eye wear advice from those who partake?

Bates. The quilted lining makes it my warmest leather jacket.

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With prescription glasses clip-ons are very handy.

I have a couple from Tom Ford.

 

[MrProper]

I think of this jacket as kind of over-the-top for my personal style, but still find wearing it easier than the sunglasses. Any eye wear advice from those who partake?

Bates. The quilted lining makes it my warmest leather jacket.

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unusual, but works fine

 

[Ole K. Vik]

First wear of my newly acquired Himel Brothers Wolverine jacket. Got it here from a fellow TFL member. Super stoked - hope that I am able to pull this one off

 

[Tom71]

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11/10. Just great. Himel?

 

[Tom71]

Risking redundancy a bit so I won’t post any further until it’s either sunny or showing some wear/ break in. The snow definitely aided the sleeves but the body is still very much holding its own. I forgot just how tough CXL can be!
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If you could wear electricity and not die, I suspect it would feel like this.

No problem seeing that every single day!