What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Carlos840]

One more attempt, I think ideally I’d want the lower front panel about half of what it is now. But for $525, is it worth keeping?? Definitely wouldn’t keep if $1k new.
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I agree with the others, it's at least 1 size too big.
Shoudlers are falling off, and the side straps look like they are pulled tight and there is still too much leather.
IMO you are better off selling and buying a smaller one.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Since you asking for it straight...too long, bro. You can return?

 

[AeroFan_07]

I'd move it along...

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Yeah that jacket just does not fit you... I would let it go.

 

[jpk_NJ]

Convinced! Too many good fitting jackets in the closet. Just really needed a halfbelt besides my vintage black Lesco. But that’s a good fit and only $100! Thanks for the advice guys

 

[Mysteryo]

60’s Fidelity Sportswear cafe racer
With a killer patina and grain.
Full post on my Instagram @yomysteryo

 

[Robbie79]

Convinced! Too many good fitting jackets in the closet. Just really needed a halfbelt besides my vintage black Lesco. But that’s a good fit and only $100! Thanks for the advice guys

When I saw the first picture today I thought it does look ok, but when I saw the second one I definitely agree with the others. Looks one size too big. Good decision that you’re selling it. Fingers crossed that you‘ll soon find a Perfect replacement and that you find a buyer for this one!

 

[AeroFan_07]

Directly a result of the thread "Why should I buy a Vanson" this came to my house via the large square brown truck today. Frankly, while the torso length is sized for "racer" style motorcycles, this still is one of the nicest jackets I have ever owned. Especially as it's 20+ years old so "old school" competition weight leather. Well broken in, in amazingly good condition, it's home. Identical to one I owned for ~ 10 years till 2019. Now I just need to find a bike again...

Full details here https://vansonleathers.com/mens-lea...l?search_query=COBRA+MK2+SPORTRIDER&results=1

 

[Marc mndt]

Directly a result of the thread "Why should I buy a Vanson" this came to my house via the large square brown truck today. Frankly, while the torso length is sized for "racer" style motorcycles, this still is one of the nicest jackets I have ever owned. Especially as it's 20+ years old so "old school" competition weight leather. Well broken in, in amazingly good condition, it's home. Identical to one I owned for ~ 10 years till 2019. Now I just need to find a bike again...

Full details here https://vansonleathers.com/mens-lea...l?search_query=COBRA+MK2+SPORTRIDER&results=1

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Now this is what call a perfect fit. You look effortlessly super cool.

This should be a keeper. If I do see it turn up in the classifieds section one day, I'm going to talk you out of selling it

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ Thanks Marc!

 

[d z]

Vanson Gambler I picked up earlier this year from the Thurston sale section. Size 38 and measurements line up to my usual size in theory, but definitely slim in the this-is-only-going-with-a-t-shirt sort of way.

 

[Bennarion]

It's the second year after the purchase. With a little patience and I will make a real jacket out of this. I can understand now the new jacket cannot look cool

 

[Marc mndt]

After a lot of tlc this Windward is good to go for another 75 years.

I knew it would be perfect for me when @ton312 told me he couldn't zip it up.

Such an elegant design, I love it.

 

[Robbie79]

After a lot of tlc this Windward is good to go for another 75 years.

I knew it would be perfect for me when @ton312 told me he couldn't zip it up.

Such an elegant design, I love it.

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Really impressive! I've just enlarged the pic and it could be also a repro with some wear!!! Your "weight" treatment obviously helped. Congrats again!

 

[Robbie79]

Really impressive! I've just enlarged the pic and it could be also a repro with some wear!!! Your "weight" treatment obviously helped. Congrats again!

Btw. this is one of my top 3 jackets of your collection if not the real number 1 taking the age and condition into account! Perfect fit.

 

[Imuricecreamman]

After a lot of tlc this Windward is good to go for another 75 years.

I knew it would be perfect for me when @ton312 told me he couldn't zip it up.

Such an elegant design, I love it.

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Wow! That is just spot on. Leather looks amazing!

 

[Carlos840]

After a lot of tlc this Windward is good to go for another 75 years.

I knew it would be perfect for me when @ton312 told me he couldn't zip it up.

Such an elegant design, I love it.

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You really fixed that collar well, it looks great!

 

[Riu]

After a lot of tlc this Windward is good to go for another 75 years.

I knew it would be perfect for me when @ton312 told me he couldn't zip it up.

Such an elegant design, I love it.

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Nice to see the results, beautiful design indeed! Looks great on you!

 

[torfjord]

After a lot of tlc this Windward is good to go for another 75 years.

I knew it would be perfect for me when @ton312 told me he couldn't zip it up.

Such an elegant design, I love it.

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Damn Marc! That weight treatment really did the trick. As Robbie said, this looks like an almost new jacket and not like it's 70 years old. It fits you really nicely as well!

Edit: how much water did you put on it? Just surface level wet or wet all the way through?

 

[MrProper]

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