What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[barnabus]

After a few hours of torrential rain, this morning dawned bright and sunny but a good 10° cooler, so I was finally able to wear an actual jacket for my walk in the woods today.

I picked this canvas mechanic's jacket from The Stronghold, which is a lovely fit albeit a little long over just a tucked-in henley and mid-rise jeans.

But even at 12 degrees I was still boiling my conkers off by the end.

 

[BloodEagle]

Buco J24

 

[Corky Corcovado]

A side note. My mom just sent me this pic of her dad in 1935, she confirmed my love of bell bottoms and leather is an inherited trait.
The one (two actually) thing I did not inherit is his height and hair. He was 6’4 and kept a full mane his entire life!
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Nice.

My grandpa was in the Navy WW2, my dad said he'd wear a G1.

No photos with the jacket, but here's a cool one anyway.

 

[aero the heritage]

Mid 50s with rain is perfect time for Aero Dustbowl to get played. Perhaps 22.5 back length is a bit short but I been loving classic vibe that I can enjoy out of the pattern.

 

[barnabus]

Mid 50s with rain is perfect time for Aero Dustbowl to get played. Perhaps 22.5 back length is a bit short but I been loving classic vibe that I can enjoy out of the pattern.

That looks terrific!

And those skinny jeans aren't taking any prisoners.

 

[aero the heritage]

That looks terrific!

And those skinny jeans aren't taking any prisoners.

Thank you. I should've not done laundry with high heat dry for that jeans. Wasn't aware it had too much elastic!

 

[Marc mndt]

Trying out the 'Red and Blue chair' by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld. Wearing the steerhide Windward two star.

 

[Will Zach]

Mies van der Rohe said that it is easier to design a skyscraper than a chair....I was always fascinated by that quote. Maybe it applies to a jacket as well, lol.

 

[Tom71]

Soooooo!

After realising via the IH “Pale Rider” that I can indeed be a “Leather Shirt Guy”, I took the plunge on this marvellous indigo Y2 x The Shop Vancouver “shirt”.

TJ was a pleasure start to finish, not least in the quest of getting the fit right form the outset , as I just couldn’t face paying double import/tax/shipping on an item that’s not exactly cheap in the first place (as I already spend a year of my life getting reimbursed on the fees for an exchange item that is no appeal either’.).

Well, I got the fit right. This is size 46 and indeed smaller in all dimensions than the XXL Pale Rider.
For perspective, I wear a size 42 in “American“ makers or Aero 1930s patterns and size 44 in slimmer fits (Aero “premier”, most things Japanese).

The “shirt” is insanely thick. The webpage of the Shop quotes 1,3 - 1,5mm and I have no doubt it’s not less than the former. It’s also lined, so we are talking more “over shirt” than proper shirt.
The leather is not super soft, but it’s reasonably pliable straight out of the box (much more so than the Iron Heart equivalent), so I never felt I’d actually need to break it in in the usual sense.

This shirt just oozes luxury, and it’s a pure pleasure to see, touch, smell, wear. I literally love everything about it (well, sitting down, I wouldn’t mind half an inch more in the gut, but it does have buttons than can actually be opened…).
An expensive piece but “worth it” for me for sure.

 

[Will Zach]

Cool. I like the "tension" between the thick hide and this being a shirt.

 

[Motocann]

Soooooo!

After realising via the IH “Pale Rider” that I can indeed be a “Leather Shirt Guy”, I took the plunge on this marvellous indigo Y2 x The Shop Vancouver “shirt”.

TJ was a pleasure start to finish, not least in the quest of getting the fit right form the outset , as I just couldn’t face paying double import/tax/shipping on an item that’s not exactly cheap in the first place (as I already spend a year of my life getting reimbursed on the fees for an exchange item that is no appeal either’.).

Well, I got the fit right. This is size 46 and indeed smaller in all dimensions than the XXL Pale Rider.
For perspective, I wear a size 42 in “American“ makers or Aero 1930s patterns and size 44 in slimmer fits (Aero “premier”, most things Japanese).

The “shirt” is insanely thick. The webpage of the Shop quotes 1,3 - 1,5mm and I have no doubt it’s not less than the former. It’s also lined, so we are talking more “over shirt” than proper shirt.
The leather is not super soft, but it’s reasonably pliable straight out of the box (much more so than the Iron Heart equivalent), so I never felt I’d actually need to break it in in the usual sense.

This shirt just oozes luxury, and it’s a pure pleasure to see, touch, smell, wear. I literally love everything about it (well, sitting down, I wouldn’t mind half an inch more in the gut, but it does have buttons than can actually be opened…).
An expensive piece but “worth it” for me for sure.

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That's a stunning shirt!

 

[Motocann]

Rogue Territory's Sashiko

IG: MOTOCANN

 

[Motocann]

In case any of you are interested in chore jackets:

 

[barnabus]

Soooooo!

After realising via the IH “Pale Rider” that I can indeed be a “Leather Shirt Guy”, I took the plunge on this marvellous indigo Y2 x The Shop Vancouver “shirt”.

TJ was a pleasure start to finish, not least in the quest of getting the fit right form the outset , as I just couldn’t face paying double import/tax/shipping on an item that’s not exactly cheap in the first place (as I already spend a year of my life getting reimbursed on the fees for an exchange item that is no appeal either’.).

Well, I got the fit right. This is size 46 and indeed smaller in all dimensions than the XXL Pale Rider.
For perspective, I wear a size 42 in “American“ makers or Aero 1930s patterns and size 44 in slimmer fits (Aero “premier”, most things Japanese).

The “shirt” is insanely thick. The webpage of the Shop quotes 1,3 - 1,5mm and I have no doubt it’s not less than the former. It’s also lined, so we are talking more “over shirt” than proper shirt.
The leather is not super soft, but it’s reasonably pliable straight out of the box (much more so than the Iron Heart equivalent), so I never felt I’d actually need to break it in in the usual sense.

This shirt just oozes luxury, and it’s a pure pleasure to see, touch, smell, wear. I literally love everything about it (well, sitting down, I wouldn’t mind half an inch more in the gut, but it does have buttons than can actually be opened…).
An expensive piece but “worth it” for me for sure.

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Wowsers!

 

[ton312]

Cherry CXL Schott fanback. Absolute garbage weather, cold and pouring down rain. Had this pretty well soaked and wore to dry. I know it’s #8 CXL but it’s got a hefty dose of red in it. Smells nothing like the stuff I get from Aero. I am genuinely going to try and break this one in. Or at least try to try. I’m a bit surprised this one didn’t get plucked from the classifieds sooner. I don’t think I ever gave Schott the credit they deserve. The cords are vintage Levi 646 flares.

 

[ton312]

That is beautifully tailored!!!

Soooooo!

After realising via the IH “Pale Rider” that I can indeed be a “Leather Shirt Guy”, I took the plunge on this marvellous indigo Y2 x The Shop Vancouver “shirt”.

TJ was a pleasure start to finish, not least in the quest of getting the fit right form the outset , as I just couldn’t face paying double import/tax/shipping on an item that’s not exactly cheap in the first place (as I already spend a year of my life getting reimbursed on the fees for an exchange item that is no appeal either’.).

Well, I got the fit right. This is size 46 and indeed smaller in all dimensions than the XXL Pale Rider.
For perspective, I wear a size 42 in “American“ makers or Aero 1930s patterns and size 44 in slimmer fits (Aero “premier”, most things Japanese).

The “shirt” is insanely thick. The webpage of the Shop quotes 1,3 - 1,5mm and I have no doubt it’s not less than the former. It’s also lined, so we are talking more “over shirt” than proper shirt.
The leather is not super soft, but it’s reasonably pliable straight out of the box (much more so than the Iron Heart equivalent), so I never felt I’d actually need to break it in in the usual sense.

This shirt just oozes luxury, and it’s a pure pleasure to see, touch, smell, wear. I literally love everything about it (well, sitting down, I wouldn’t mind half an inch more in the gut, but it does have buttons than can actually be opened…).
An expensive piece but “worth it” for me for sure.

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[aero the heritage]

Mid 50s with rain is perfect time for Aero Dustbowl to get played. Perhaps 22.5 back length is a bit short but I been loving classic vibe that I can enjoy out of the pattern.

I gotta admit now I fully understand why Mr Proper said he would prefer a bit more of front drop than what it is. My posture definitely requires longer of front drop to not have front of jacket get lifted up when I stand or put my hands on pockets.

 

[IrishStu]

I gotta admit now I fully understand why Mr Proper said he would prefer a bit more of front drop than what it is. My posture definitely requires longer of front drop to not have front of jacket get lifted up when I stand or put my hands on pockets.

I hear your pain.ost of my jackets now require a front drop

 

[andyone]

Family time in Bienne.

 

[Tom71]

Cool. I like the "tension" between the thick hide and this being a shirt.

Dziekuje!

I have been informed that such is now officially called “Shacket”.

Things you didn’t want to know. I can gladly report that at least nobody had called it a “Single Rider” yet.