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Short jackets like this look great on reasonably slim women, much better than on men. If men are to wear short jackets they need to fit a lot better.Schott's ladies jackets are typically very nicely cut.
That's very true... and it's always good to remind ourselves that selling a lot of mid-quality fashion jackets brings in the $$$ which allows firms, like Schott, to offer more specialized low-volume "serious" jackets. I'm pretty sure if Schott had to make do on sales of 613 horsehide perfecto jackets they wouldn't survive.Can't blame Schott for going where the money is.
OK guys, I'm actually shopping for a classic perfecto style jacket for my daughter. She is amused to no end by my recent obsession with leather jackets, as she has kinda been into cloths since she was a little girl. She is probably a women who can actually fit into some to the ones modeled.Lovely Schott.
OK guys, I'm actually shopping for a classic perfecto style jacket for my daughter. She is amused to no end by my recent obsession with leather jackets, as she has kinda been into cloths since she was a little girl. She is probably a women who can actually fit into some to the ones modeled.
Having said that she is also really into music and history, and loves the New York rocker vibe of the 70s (the time and place of my youth). I cant find much used, and am considering going with a new Schott.
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/23-lightweight-waxy-natural-grain.htm?catID=40
Any suggestions?
Hey @Monitor et al,If she really plans on wearing it for more than just one season, I think that any of the serious Perfectos should work. Like the one above. I think it looks seriously good on the model above, the length is great, sleeves are super cool... And it's this model that's in fashion this year so she ought to love it. Zara, H&M and everyone's just copying it. Top sleeve zippers, shoulder gussets and all.
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/womens-vintaged-cowhide-fitted-black.htm?catID=40
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/women-motorcycle-jacket.htm?catID=40
OK guys, I'm actually shopping for a classic perfecto style jacket for my daughter. She is amused to no end by my recent obsession with leather jackets, as she has kinda been into cloths since she was a little girl. She is probably a women who can actually fit into some to the ones modeled.
Having said that she is also really into music and history, and loves the New York rocker vibe of the 70s (the time and place of my youth). I cant find much used, and am considering going with a new Schott.
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/23-lightweight-waxy-natural-grain.htm?catID=40
Any suggestions?
Hey @Monitor et al,
I figured you would know about all things Schott. My daughter wants a serious jacket that she can wear for years to come, not a fashion lamb jacket. However, she does not ride, and will be wearing it "fashionably". Is the one above with the lovely model the 626VNW? I am unsure about the distressed and "vintaged" leather. I am tempted to go with the 137 W as it mentions that it has the bi-swing back. Is that the same as shoulder gussets. Not sure what the difference between these and the 536W is but I have an email into Schott maybe they can explain. Not too much info on the web page.
Hey @Monitor et al,
I figured you would know about all things Schott. My daughter wants a serious jacket that she can wear for years to come, not a fashion lamb jacket. However, she does not ride, and will be wearing it "fashionably". Is the one above with the lovely model the 626VNW? I am unsure about the distressed and "vintaged" leather. I am tempted to go with the 137 W as it mentions that it has the bi-swing back. Is that the same as shoulder gussets. Not sure what the difference between these and the 536W is but I have an email into Schott maybe they can explain. Not too much info on the web page.
@regius my daughter is 5'-10" and weighs 140 Lbs. Kinda tall and thin not unlike the above lovely. Do you think a small mens jacket like the 38" 613 would work? I suppose she should probably go try on a bunch if I am going to go with a new jacket. There is a Schott Flag Store in LA.
Thanks for all the tips guys, as usual.
Peace
OK guys, I'm actually shopping for a classic perfecto style jacket for my daughter. She is amused to no end by my recent obsession with leather jackets, as she has kinda been into cloths since she was a little girl. She is probably a women who can actually fit into some to the ones modeled.
Having said that she is also really into music and history, and loves the New York rocker vibe of the 70s (the time and place of my youth). I cant find much used, and am considering going with a new Schott.
https://www.schottnyc.com/products/23-lightweight-waxy-natural-grain.htm?catID=40
Any suggestions?
Schott aren't cheap here either. A new one goes for almost $800. My daughter is 27 now. How time flies. Not sure if she is growing out of things anymore. She is a classical musician, but has a pretty diverse taste in music. She loves Patti Smith:What age is she? Might be different over there, but over here Schotts are not cheap. I have a 618 because I wanted a P-type to replace an Aero MC I have (in truth, the Aero is a vastly superior jacket but the cut of it is just too nipped in at the waist for me - I needed the boxier cut of the Schott) and because I got a crazy cheap deal on eBay on one that was barely used. In UK terms, Schotts are pretty much Vanson money; imo there's much better vfm out there. If your daughter is of an age where she's likely to grow out of it, I'd forget a new Schott; ether way, I'd go looking used first. I've had pretty good luck with off-brand Perfecto types over the years, if you're not so fussy about brand. If the relative pricing is the same in the US, I'd look into the Vanson options. Vanson don't seem to do a P-type in a ladies' cut, though, so you'd probaly ant to check if she has a preference that way. Most of the original punk girls round CBGBs woulda worn men's jackets, of course, a la Joan Jett here:
Thanks for the tips. I am trying to pass on the jacket obsession to the next generation. If it works, I'm sure she will thank me.I do think Schott is probably the best for what you have described. I own both Schotts and Vansons. And as it’s been said Vansons are in an entirely different league but they are meant for riding. They do offer a few different leather thicknesses and finishes these days. So I suppose if they made a model your daughter liked, you could customize the leather and hardware but then you’re paying even more for custom work. A Schott in naked cowhide as you are looking at or if they offer the ladies in their standard cowhide should be more than sufficient. If taken care of it can easily last a 27 year old another 20-30 years. Fashionable yet sturdy for the purpose. I’m sure she would love it! You are a great dad I wish my dad had bought me a perfecto! Haha
Hadn't thought about a Thedi. I picked up a Thedi FQHH cafe racer last year and even though It doesn't get enough wear, it is absolutely one of my favorite jackets.Your daughter will certainly look very good in leather with that height!
I would add to the list Thedi leathers, they have a lovely model:
And she gets to use the leather as well
Hadn't thought about a Thedi. I picked up a Thedi FQHH cafe racer last year and even though It doesn't get enough wear, it is absolutely one of my favorite jackets.
Have an email into Theodoros asking for info about their Women's Collection, Motorcycle jacket. Not too much info on their web page.
Thanks,
Peace