What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[ChewingWax]

It’s over 60 degrees. 2001 Expedition prototype weather.

 

[Mickiemac]

Does it get spots if you flick water on it and have you tried wiping the whole thing down with a damp sponge or washcloth? I've done that to the two natty jackets I've got and it seems darken them slightly. I tend to wear them when it's sunny. When I'm not wearing them, I sometimes hang them across from/near windows with afternoon exposure, and air them outside on sunny days that I'm staying home as well.
The bodies posted a short time ago that got the water treatment both aged quite dramatically, as well, which makes me think yours might react similarly.

I've been rather cautious with the jacket not knowing how getting water or some other liquid on it would affect the finish. I did get a small spot of water on the right cuff and it left a mark that faded within an hour or so. In addition, I did apply some Zaino 'Leather In A Bottle' leather conditioner to the hide - there were a few dark spots that appeared (maybe due to the inconsistent finish applied to the hides) but they faded away to a certain extent - no real blotchy areas remained. I guess I'll just have to enjoy wearing the jacket and not worry about keeping it in pristine condition. The hide is extremely nice in every way so hopefully it will season up over time without looking like I've been living under an overpass for years.

The sun exposure I initiated yesterday changed the color to a bit more brownish tan compared to the unexposed areas. I think it looks better - kinda knocked down the very slight yellowish hue.

BTW, I recall a post you made a while back - you were wearing a brownish tan trucker style in a slim fit. I think your son was with you. You were wearing some brown cap toe footwear that I am curious about. Do you have any info on them and if they may be available online? Thanks for any info you could provide.

 

[Entropindigo]

I've been rather cautious with the jacket not knowing how getting water or some other liquid on it would affect the finish. I did get a small spot of water on the right cuff and it left a mark that faded within an hour or so. In addition, I did apply some Zaino 'Leather In A Bottle' leather conditioner to the hide - there were a few dark spots that appeared (maybe due to the inconsistent finish applied to the hides) but they faded away to a certain extent - no real blotchy areas remained. I guess I'll just have to enjoy wearing the jacket and not worry about keeping it in pristine condition. The hide is extremely nice in every way so hopefully it will season up over time without looking like I've been living under an overpass for years.

The sun exposure I initiated yesterday changed the color to a bit more brownish tan compared to the unexposed areas. I think it looks better - kinda knocked down the very slight yellowish hue.

BTW, I recall a post you made a while back - you were wearing a brownish tan trucker style in a slim fit. I think your son was with you. You were wearing some brown cap toe footwear that I am curious about. Do you have any info on them and if they may be available online? Thanks for any info you could provide.

I've been rather cautious with the jacket not knowing how getting water or some other liquid on it would affect the finish. I did get a small spot of water on the right cuff and it left a mark that faded within an hour or so. In addition, I did apply some Zaino 'Leather In A Bottle' leather conditioner to the hide - there were a few dark spots that appeared (maybe due to the inconsistent finish applied to the hides) but they faded away to a certain extent - no real blotchy areas remained. I guess I'll just have to enjoy wearing the jacket and not worry about keeping it in pristine condition. The hide is extremely nice in every way so hopefully it will season up over time without looking like I've been living under an overpass for years.

The sun exposure I initiated yesterday changed the color to a bit more brownish tan compared to the unexposed areas. I think it looks better - kinda knocked down the very slight yellowish hue.

BTW, I recall a post you made a while back - you were wearing a brownish tan trucker style in a slim fit. I think your son was with you. You were wearing some brown cap toe footwear that I am curious about. Do you have any info on them and if they may be available online? Thanks for any info you could provide.

Those are White's Bounty hunter in natural Maryam horsebutt. Don't know if they still carry the leather, but I ordered them through Baker's in Oregon and it might be worth contacting them if you don't see the leather on their website. Nick's boots also carried the leather and it starts out near lily whitish tan, but I wear them rain shine and have gotten beer, mud and blood on em and they darkened quickly (which I like).
As for your jacket, I think any route you go, it's going to look fantastic. I'm also impatient, and enjoy the evolution of things. Bugs me when things look to pristine. You may have already seen the blog, but if not I would check out a blog called vintage engineer boots and see how that guy treats his lighter leathers... he get's truly epic patinas on everything and it's pretty neat.
http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/p/mf.html?m=1

 

[Mickiemac]

Those are White's Bounty hunter in natural Maryam horsebutt. Don't know if they still carry the leather, but I ordered them through Baker's in Oregon and it might be worth contacting them if you don't see the leather on their website. Nick's boots also carried the leather and it starts out near lily whitish tan, but I wear them rain shine and have gotten beer, mud and blood on em and they darkened quickly (which I like).
As for your jacket, I think any route you go, it's going to look fantastic. I'm also impatient, and enjoy the evolution of things. Bugs me when things look to pristine. You may have already seen the blog, but if not I would check out a blog called vintage engineer boots and see how that guy treats his lighter leathers... he get's truly epic patinas on everything and it's pretty neat.
http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/p/mf.html?m=1

Thanks for your reply and info on the boots and link. Cheers!

 

[MrProper]

The last few days was no leather jacket weather. Therefore this:

 

[Hayes Nash]

RC Hercules and FW mulholland. These are getting into regular rotation now.

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May I ask - which make/model are the dark brown boots in your first pic?

 

[barnabus]

I think jackets is over for me for now. The last two weeks I've been out for my Saturday morning hike in the woods in just a t shirt, and was plenty warm.

This afternoon I went into town in just a t shirt and I was boiling.

That might be that, unless I'm riding, until probably September I reckon.

 

[Al 916]

I think jackets is over for me for now. The last two weeks I've been out for my Saturday morning hike in the woods in just a t shirt, and was plenty warm.

This afternoon I went into town in just a t shirt and I was boiling.

That might be that, unless I'm riding, until probably September I reckon.

20 today, but getting chilly again in the Shires tomorrow......

 

[AHP91]

Cal

 

[Johnny Deadlifts]

Helping out my two sons with one of their photo shoots the photographer invited me in for a couple of shots; the Treen made a good impression this day

 

[Sagar85]

May I ask - which make/model are the dark brown boots in your first pic?

Hi, they are Brass Tokyo Clinch Yeagers in black overdyed horsebutt after a year or so wear. The black overdye is almost gone exposing the natural’ish brown hide.

 

[Madhouse27]

I think jackets is over for me for now. The last two weeks I've been out for my Saturday morning hike in the woods in just a t shirt, and was plenty warm.

This afternoon I went into town in just a t shirt and I was boiling.

That might be that, unless I'm riding, until probably September I reckon.

We kind of went from jacket to vest weather in one day here in Maine Lol. I’m sure things will change back but it felt pretty good going for a ride with just a t-shirt and a vest.

 

[Motocann]

Waiting for cab to the airport while traveling in Italy last week - Aero Board Racer in Kewpie green horsehide. I listed this jacket on the classifieds after I bought it from the Aero showroom last year - felt a little too fussy for me - but I’m glad it didn’t sell. It’s my go-to traveling jacket now. The leather is light weight and tough…surprisingly comfortable to wear on a plane. View attachment 514968

Beautiful jacket! Italy? I’m jelly!

 

[Motocann]

Heading out for a morning ride in the Kehoe.
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That’s a really cool jacket!

 

[MrProper]

Waiting for cab to the airport while traveling in Italy last week - Aero Board Racer in Kewpie green horsehide. I listed this jacket on the classifieds after I bought it from the Aero showroom last year - felt a little too fussy for me - but I’m glad it didn’t sell. It’s my go-to traveling jacket now. The leather is light weight and tough…surprisingly comfortable to wear on a plane. View attachment 514968

The jacket is really super cool. You can literally see the travel jacket on it. You're lucky you didn't sell it.

 

[Albe64]

60 in NY, too warm for February. Good weather to wear the Monarch, though.

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Very nice belt/buckle!

 

[Albe64]

You guys gunna be seein a lot of this Cal.

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Hi, I love how this Cal fits you...in my opinion it's the perfect fit. May I ask you how tall are you, how much is your weight and which size is the jacket?

 

[sshack]

RC Hercules and FW mulholland. These are getting into regular rotation now.

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2 Black beauties. How do you decide which one to wear?

 

[Motocann]

This unique Dry Bones jacket I picked up from a fellow Fedora member last year.

 

[handymike]

Those knits are amazing.