Thread 18494969

I learned how to ride a motorcycle earlier this year so I no longer think I'm a poser for wearing a leather jacket (not that is actually matters)

Post leather jackets you think are cool, post your collection, discuss leather jackets, materials, makers, care, etc.

Gonna buy a Schott 618 Perfecto later this year when it finally cools down

schott vs vanson?

>>18494969 (OP)
>I learned how to ride a motorcycle
Thats cool OP,I was thinking about buying pic related but would feel too much of a larper.

got a LL bean Tigger jacket off ebay
its pretty cool

>>18495239
i've realized thinking you're a larper or poser is only in your head and in real life literally no one cares

>>18494969 (OP)
It really has to do with how others perceive you desu. I'm a metalhead and dress like one, shitty boots, dark jeans, band shirt. The only jacket that looks at home with this is a double rider. A moto jacket would jump out in all the wrong ways, not because it inherently clashes with any of the other shit i wear, but because people have the expectation that this jacket is part of this subculture.

I'm not suggesting you just dress for other people's expectations, but if you want to wear what you want, expect that people will react negatively when they can't put you in a box. If you think the clothes look good on you, who cares if other people will call you a poser? they don't know if you are or aren't. Nobody can see whether or not you actually ride unless you park in front of them.

>>18495249
i want something like this but without the knit parts, just longer body/sleeves
i realize that's basically exactly what the indiana jones jacket is

>>18495190
Vanson wins hands down. Not even a question.

>>18494969 (OP)
Have that
>>18495239
This too
>>18495249
Have this im brown

>>18495505
why though? i always hear they're "good value for the money" but then again schott is always considered the "best price to value brand" out there
what is vanson offering that schott isn't, or vice versa?

>>18495475
I thought I wanted the samething, but ended up getting an Aero Teamster jacket instead and don't regret it at all. I feel like it's much more versatile since it doesn't have any of the military styling of an aviator jacket.

>>18495510
Vanson hasn't outsourced.

>>18495518
schott is still made in the USA, they just source leather from all over the world

>>18495513
aero makes such cool jackets
my dream jacket is the tyler durden color but not in red, in a nice dark brown. i think aero makes something similar

>>18495532
and i did some digging and it's probably their Stockman that i'll get

I want it so bad. I know it's overpriced as absolute fuck, I know it's only made in calfskin. I know you can get a Japanese made horsehide jacket from Freewheelers or Rainbow Country or The Real McCoys for half the price, but there's just something about this one (and the SLP jackets that preceded it) that makes it special

Got a Schott NYC Perfecto 519 recently and it’s great desu. The leather feels like fuckin’ butter.

>>18496002
how tall are you? the 519 is longer than the 618 and i'm 6'2" so I'm wondering if the 519 is the better choice, but i also like my jackets cropped

>>18496009
I’m 6’0 and I got the 519 because it fits like a modern jacket. The 618 is specifically cut for motorcycle riding, & sitting on a bike + it will take far longer to break the leather in if you are not wearing it 24/7. The 519 is more for fashion, & I can layer it with a denim jacket or a hoodie, they will all be the same length for a cleaner look. If your going for the 50’s greaser crop top look get the 618. I went into the Schott store in the city I live, & tried on all of their other jackets to see how they would fit with & without the other pieces I was planing on wearing it with. tldr the 519 is 26 in back length where as the 618 is 25 in if you are 6’2 you should probably get a 519 xl or xxl. I got an xl and it fits perfectly except the sleeves are like a quarter inch too long for me.

>>18496052
So I own the 530 already and I just checked, it's 26in and so is the 519 and I like the length. So I think I will get the 519 now because I don't think the 25in length of the 618 would be right for me
I'm an L in the 530 so now I don't know what to do with the 519. I wish Schott was more consistent in their sizing

>>18495509
lmao you are brown

let's discuss leather jacket alternatives. the way i see it the classic cropped fit type of leather jacket is a rugged and casual alternative to the sport/suit jacket. post any jackets you know of that fill that same niche and why you like it:

>vintage wool sports jackets
things are so underrated. i almost don't want to blow up the spot. they are rare and hard to come by because they are old and moths ate a lot of them, and good repro is few and far between + the zips won't ever be as good. but when good ones do come up for sale they don't sell for very much. you can get a nice one for around 50-100% of the price of an entry level decent leather jacket. if you are a poorfag or a reseller you can find these things at estate sales and on boomer b/s/t facebook groups.

>black denim
le budget leather jacket. good for metal/punk people who might not be ready to commit to heavily modifying a $1000 jacket. hard thing is finding black denim in a cropped fit.

>indigo denim
different vibe but it essentially fills the same role as a leather jacket, except it doesn't look as 'nice' and it's more rugged and breathable but less protective.

>moleskin
very hard to find moleskin jackets that aren't elongated fit but the ones that are out there are very nice. i think it's a superior option to suede if you want that short piled look. and it's the best leather jacket analogue if you want something breathable. they are great for cold places that don't rain and 3 season type weather. ooe yofukuten's moleskin cossack jacket is an example of one i like.

>waxed canvas
in theory would be a great alternative. in practice most jackets have an elongated look and don't fit the bill. if you have a longer torso the filson short lined cruiser is the one to get.

>unwaxed canvas and duck
vintage carhartt jackets especially in the black and darker colors have the right look. if you have short enough arms consider the women's version it looks better on most guys under abt 6'2.

i don't just mean cheaper alternatives. stuff you could swap a leather jacket out for that fills a slightly different niche, has a slightly different vibe, suited for a different season/climate etc.

>>18496574
to me it's really a denim jacket or a waxed canvas jacket and that's about it
everything else is a different vibe

i've actually got a couple of cool leather jackets so i might post them tomorrow morning if i remember

>>18496611
What kind?

How hard would it be to pull this off. I fucking want it but I want to be talked out of it more.

>>18496632
Depends if you're trying to go for a rock and roll vibe and have the confidence (and figure) to pull it off. If yes, then go for it
Straight To Hell is junk though. Cheaply made in Pakistan of mystery meat lambskin leather
Get a Schott if you want an actual decent jacket made of cow or streerhide made in the USA.

>>18496574
metal/punk people that mod leather jackets used to buy theirs from thrift shops and still prob do unless they are retarded. also sewing on leather is hell compared to sewing on denim

>>18496002
Don’t get these. They’re very bulky and you can’t bend well in them. You will look like you’re wearing a barrel.

>>18496808
depends on the leather and style. the horsehide ones made for motorcycling are built like fucking tanks, but the more fashion ones made of cowhide are softer and slimmer
there's a style for everyone

>>18496574
There are no alternatives to leather when it comes to protection, it's why motorcyclists still swear by it.

>>18496808
not true at all? the 613 and 618 is the super heavy steerhide, but once that breaks in they are all buttery soft and they mold to you body. You know, like any good leather jacket will? you even own a leather jacket?

>>18496808
519 is literally a slim cut, are you retarded or just coping because you can’t afford it?

>>18496449
white jewish chad but keep seething goy

>>18497124
>white
>jewish
>chad
lmao

>>18497128
>the goy continues to seethe
if youre behaved ill fuck your sister

>>18494969 (OP)
who cares about the jacket that shirt is fucking perfect
what do we got there besides ringspun

>>18497389
I found the source of the image which is from Brixton's Holiday 2015 lookbook. So i can only assume that shirt is from their 2015 collection. They're a mall skateboard kinda brand. I remember they had a store in my mall in my city i lived in a million years ago

>>18496632
leprechaun lookin shit

>>18497389
>>18497401
I found it by doing some autistic digging in the internet archive.
It was the "Kensington Sweater" from Brixton's 2015 winter collection. In black and gold. Pic is the blue version of it since I cannot find any pic of the actual yellow one in the OP picture that was archived
>The Kensington is a 250-gram cotton/polyester yarn dyed crewneck knit sweater featuring a custom overlap waffle ribbed neck collar, cuffs and waistband and a custom Brixton woven label at side seam.
>cotton/poly blend
At least now you know what to look for to find something similar

>>18496002
>>18496632
Do they sell these type of jackets without the faux belt-buckle & shoulder straps?

>>18497582
Yes

>>18497389
>>18497564
>that shirt is fucking perfect
Whatever you say, blockhead.

I got this for this winter. It's not real leather but frankly I've owned a few real leather or suede jackets in my day and I really don't miss it, fake stuff is waterproof without maintenance and of course polyurethane is much more affordable

>>18497732
The problem with polyurethane is that some day it'll start flaking out of the blue and make the garment unwearable. The more you get it eet the sooner it'll happen. It's just cheap, disposable shit.

>>18497735
I guess so. I've had a PU jacket for several years without issues. This one hasn't really gotten wet yet, hopefully it lasts me 4-5 years? Idunno I guess I can report back. Better screengrab this now anon.

lol

>>18497564
Thanks man you are awesome

>>18497737
Mind you, I've had a couple of PU jackets over the years and it happened both times. One was fine for about 5 years and then peeled off completely after wraring it one day under mid rain.
The other sat on a closet for a year or two and started peeling the moment I touched it.
I guess it depends on the quality of the PU but there's no way to asses it that I know of. PU jackets do not patina nor show signs of age until one day they just implode.
I very much prefer leather, even the cheapest leather is more dependable than the best PU imho. People overstimate the ammount of care leather jackets actually need. I've got a couple of leather jackets which are about 20 year old each and have condition them once and probably didn't need to, but did just in case.

>>18497737
>wishing a jacket to last 4 years
ISHYGDDT

Polyurethane jackets are an abomination

I've been thinking about getting a leather jacket, but couldn't settle on want I actually want. Everything looked too moto LARPy or sleazy. The Aero Maxwell seemed kind of appealing. The issue is that when I try to research fits, its mostly reddit boomers which makes me not want it anymore. They all look so terrible in it which doesn't bode well for me and at $1000+ a pop, it deters me from risking it.

Should I just give up on a leather jacket?

>>18498015
Just thrift something cheaper to start and decide from there.

>>18498015
ebay is littered with used Schotts that someone wore once and then put up for sell for half the price
it's a great way to get something for cheap and decide what style you like. if you don't vibe with it, just resell it

>>18498036
>>18498087
this
leather jackets look better with some wear
new leather jackets always look larpy

>>18494969 (OP)
Have an all saints leather jacket (lark) and an Andrew Marc Caruso leather jacket. Apparently Brad Pitt wore my all saints jacket in his recent movie “Wolves”. I’m picking up Cockpitt USA’s Dunkirk RAF Jacket with the hood.

I also have a Mackage Edward F Jacket in navy blue and gold. What stereotypes do you guys think I fit/how I look like? I can do the same for anyone who asks me too.

>>18498256
sounds cool, let's see some pics brother

>>18498272
Thanks man, but the images can be found online. I wouldn’t post myself, but yeah, I’m excited to get the cockpit USA jacket, looks comfy for the winter

>>18498015
i haven't found one that doesnt fit and look like ass standing or riding. i ended up having a tailor put a kevlar liner into a denim and bomber jacket and called it a day, it fits and looks better and i can actually roll up the sleeves when it gets too warm

>>18498762
leather jackets look amazing broken in and terrible new. like most clothing, that's especially the case with leather jackets

Schott and Vanson Suck. They're both cut for fat ass American bikers. Lewis Leathers mogs both of them. Also imho unless you're actually using it for riding you should always go with shorter sleeves and a softer leather like lamb. That makes the jackets look and feel 100x better in a fashion context.

But obviously it's retarded if you're actually using it for riding. Then you want something heavy like horse and the sleeves need to be longer so they dont leave your wrists exposed when you're reaching for the handlebars. But also you probably want a modern ass jacket with kevlar panels then. And they look extra fucking autistic for fashion.

You almost literally need 2 jackets if you ride. One for hanging out and one for actually using on the road. But seriously if you're under 300 lbs look at Lewis Leathers instead.

>>18499082
lewis leathers has their stupid logo patch on the chest which ruins the jacket. put that shit inside and i'd gladly get one

>>18499089
you can just take it off with a box cutter in 30 seconds? lol. it's literally just stitched on.

>>18499092
And then you're stuck with a circular pattern of holes on the chest
Besides, Aero leathers is better and cheaper

>>18499103
no they close up afterwards. also you could just ask them not to put one on which they would completely do since anything you purchase from them is made to order anyway. assuming you're not walking into one of their shops and buying off the rack.

>Aero leathers is better and cheaper

cheaper yes? better, no that's 100% cope. there's a reason the japanese are obsessed with lewis leathers and not aero lol. junya watanabe and rei kawakubo aren't collabing with aero any time soon, come on son.

>>18499105
If I was Japanese I'd be buying a Kadoya or an Addict anyway

I regret getting a cafe racer style jacket and wish I got something with a collar

>>18499679
Kinda same but the cafe racer was my 4th leather jacket. Ended up reverting to a collared jacket after a year. For me the cafe racer is fotever associated to male leads from 00s tv shows.

>>18499731
I wish I had just had the balls to get a Perfecto but I wanted to be "safe" so got a cafe racer
It's just so boring and sterile

>>18499756
>>18496846
>>18496574
https://youtu.be/xwuRUcAGIEU
Leather still reigns supreme. Every other material does some things well, some poorly. Leather is the only one that does everything well

>>18499935
>>18499731
cafe racer is something nerds wear trying to look cool and edgy but never EVER succeed
if you're going to wear a leather jacket, might as well go balls out and wear a statement piece

>>18499935
Honestly, I never got the fear this board has for perfectos. My first leather jacket was a perfecto (not actually a Schott, some other brand, buffalo leather) that I wore almost daily for years. Provided I was wearing a mix of punk/metalhead fits back then (low profile sneakers, jeans, band tee and the jacket) so it worked. I still think a perfecto can be styled with less punk/metal fits but will always have that connotation.

>>18500155
>if you're going to wear a leather jacket, might as well go balls out and wear a statement piece
Agreed. I think leather is one of those thingsthat you cannot halfass. You commit to it or don't bother.

>>18500169
perfecto is the usual choice for an edgy leather jacket, thus the chronic contrarians hate it
I think its cool, but not the jacket for me

>>18500173
The leather jacket I wear the most these days looks like picrel:
>collars
>one chest pocket
>two slanted handwarmer pockets
>very little details

I find it to be pretty versatile pairing it with a variety of fits.

>>18500177
impressive, very nice
I have a simuliar jacket in brown thats a little longer
copped it for 50 deutchmarks from a thrift store
also I have a retardcore goofy ass jacket I bought as a teenager thats not sold anymore

>>18500169
>Honestly, I never got the fear this board has for perfectos
Crosszips/double riders are usually associated with rebellion, edginess, attitude, etc. But obviously it's associated with motorcycle culture.
To the average leather jacket buyer, that's not what they want, unless they are trying to be associated with those things.
And the worst part is if you don't have the looks/build for it, you will look EXTREMELY larpy in one. The "wok star" meme guy comes to mind

>>18500510
Urah, but that's not the argument I've seen being made against petfectos on this board. Posters hete think you need to be a gigachad to pull it off or else people will point and laugh at you openly.
I was into punk and metal on my yeens and wore a perfecto for as long as the wheater allowed it. Lots of folks at the bars and shows I went to wore one also and beleive me, none were even close to be a gigachad.
Hell, the Ramones were almost disgenic and pulled off perfectos with ease.
>but they were rockstars
They were a bunch of losers before that, and even in terms of statdom they always were kind of losers. And I say this as a big fan of the Ramones.
I understand not wanting the punk, metal or biker connotations but Zara got that taken care off a decade ago when it convinced a ton of urban professionals to wear their perfecto with a casual fit.

>>18500197
This is a nice jacket.

>>18495286
Rule number one: don't take advice from dumb, tasteless by definition metalheads.

>>18500576
You need to remember, /fa/ is full of the most insecure losers on the planet. And none of them can dress to save their lives

I'd love a Japanese leather jacket with weird ass draping if they weren't meant to be used by manlets who haven't eaten solid food in months.

>>18500652
metalheads have a chronic lack of style but you can't write
we all have our struggles

>>18499679
>>18499731
>>18499935
>>18500155
I personally could never even buy a cafe racer

I REALLY hate how they don't have collars
they remind me of the "dress" shirts with no collars they just look so empty and strange
they almost weaken the neck and are very unmasculine

>>18501458
My problem with cafe racers is that they've been the placeholder for "generic inoffensive leather jacket for men going through a midlife crisis" for twenty years that they've lost their appeal to me.
For non-collared jackets, these days I'd rather go for a harrington or a vintage nylon or cotton racing jacket, the latter if I wanted a statement piece.

Only one I own

>>18501562
bait used to be believable

>>18501562
>>18501825
What? I knew a guy that wore a jacket like this. He was the dude that would bring his acoustic guitar to parties and force everyone to listen to his songs but he was legitimately tone-deaf and couldn't sing to save his life. He also got violent anytime he'd drink and tried to grope the girl I was dating even though he had a gf (he eventually married and later she divorced him)
I realize this guy fits the jacket to a t so maybe the memes are true

>>18501832
>I knew a guy that wore a jacket like this
Exactly like this? Mass Effect merch? Was he aware?
I once saw a guy wearing one of those chinkshit Kaneda from Akira jackets. He was a massive weeb, but also was with his gf, so I dunno. Jacket looked cheap and the cut was the worst I've ever seen on a jacket. Like it wasn't meant for humans.

>>18501967
You know what i mean, a real jacket, not some game one. But in that ridiculous style. The dude's jacket i knew had white racing stripes
it's very easy to go from nice jacket to walking meme machine with leather jackets

>>18501970
>The dude's jacket i knew had white racing stripes
Ah, yeah, mall-tier racing leather jackets are to douchebags like honey to flies.
>it's very easy to go from nice jacket to walking meme machine with leather jackets
Indeed, my rule to prevent that is when in doubt, go easy on the details. That is, avoid patches, stripes, fake reinforced areas, unnecessary zippers, excessive pockets... you get the idea.

Bros, what can I get that is like the Indiana Jones jacket without being a copy?
I have been obsessed with it since I was a kid, and I know there's a couple good repro brands that supposedly nail the jacket, but I don't want an exact replica, I want something similar and in the style of it, but something I can wear and have it be my own, rather than just an Indy jacket replica
What I know about the jacket is its lambskin which is why it drapes the way it does and moves so well, it's apparently just an A2 but with the knit parts removes and the body and sleeves extended to make up for it
Any good flight jacket designs or something similar that are close I can check out? Budget is 1k USD

>>18502216
Yrs, it's an A-2 flight jacket without tge elastics on the waist and cuffs. Hard to find one with that cut and pocket configuration that's not a costume repro. Those tend to be of dubious quality. If you want something similar but not quite like it, perhaps Aero's longshoreman might be an option. Somewhat close to your budget.

>>18495239
Only works if you copy the rest of his fit (hair is a must).

>>18502641
I got one. Very warm, my goto winter jacket.

>>18502298
I think I'm gonna get an Aero Highwayman

This movie made me want to ride motorcycles, made me want a leather jacket and made me larp and a moody brooding asshole for a long time

it's all larp unless you ride a motorcycle in my opinion
mine is a Fox Creek Leather jacket that I got off ebay because some old guy was selling it, said he'd worn it all of twice
shit was basically brand new
wear a dyneema Saint vest over it for the extra pockets

>>18503158
What if I know how to ride a motorcycle but don't own one so technically I don't "ride" a motorcycle because I don't have one, but I do in fact know how to?

>>18503167
it would look awful silly if you came out of a car wearing a true blue biker jacket but larp is still fun, so go for it if you'd like lol

>>18502795
Even of that looks less like Indiana Jonrs' jacket, it's a better option if you ask me. The highwayman is versatile, tomelessand ageless. If you wsnt a one-and-done leather jacket that ypu can wear into old age, that's the one I'd pick.

Aero bootlegger too larpy?

>>18503222
A bit, considering the cross zip and the fuckhuge collars and lapels.

I've been searching for something like this for years and can never quite find the right one. Anyone know what to look for?

>>18503323
what movie? with some more angles we might be able to give better recs

>>18499105
JAPANESE PEOPLE??? OH MY SCIENCE!

>>18503323
It's a car coat. Just look at different makers and look for one close, or check out ebay
Aero makes quite a few different styles

>>18499105
>um ackchtually this literal who and another literal who aren't collaborating so you're wrong
fuck off retard

>>18503455
State of Grace

>>18503502
Thanks, that does narrow things down a bit.

styles come and go in terms of popularity but i feel like car coats are just not in and haven't been for quite a while
will they have a comeback?

>>18504122
I don't think car voats wete ever really popular. The reason being that people more likely to go for a leather jacket (bikers, metalheads, punks, etc.) tend to favour shorter jackets or different styles. Car coats tend to be more expensive also, due to needing more material that is already on the expensive side.
That being said, leather car coats and blazers seem to have had a bigger presence in the 70's and 90's.

>>18503222
Anybody know if anybody makes something like this but with a button closure? I'm willing to hire brown-skinned orientals if need be.

>>18504219
Schott, Aero and many other brands make button short leather jackets.

>>18494969 (OP)
Going to japan next year. Anyone knows any good jacket makers?

>>18504966
If you have to have the best, and have the budget then Real McCoys, Rainbow Country or Flat Head
But Addict of Kadoya are good options (if you get Kadoya make sure it's their Head Shop line, those are made in Japan)

>>18505085
>>18504966
forgot to mention if you like schott, the japanese are absolutely obsessed with the brand and they've got stores all over

>>18504221
I checked Aero and Schott. Neither of them makes a asymmetrical button closure jacket. :[

>>18505203
>asymmetrical
My bad. To my knowledge, there's not a cross jacket with buttons instead of a zipper. The Buco J-31 has two sets of buttons, but they're decorative and the jacket closes with a zipper. You'll have to go custom, I'm guessing.

can't stop associating these with the hongdae guy now

>>18505085
Dont need the best, just want a jacket made with good craftsmanship and built to last

>>18505302
jesus christ thats horrid

>>18505588
They went for the early aviation days pilot look but ended up at bellhopper look. I kinda like it, ngl, but the problem is that that jacket is impossible to style.

>>18505599
yeah, the houndstooth lining is cool and the details and worksmanship looks good but god that shit is goofy

>>18505651
Yeah, pretty much. If ypu wear it closed you look stiff, like you're wearing body armor. If you wear it open, the fuckhuge front panel hangs in a weird way. They only way to make it work is picrel, and that has its own isues.

Do leather jackets stretch or shrink with wear? I think baggy leather jackets look dumb.

>>18505876
They mold to your body and develop creasrs, but do not stretch nor shinrk to a noticeable degree. Some people actually wash them and stuff to shrink them a little, but you risk damaging the leather.

don't get faux leather

>>18505876
Yeah. They all do, some more than others
Lambskin stretches a ton, goatskin less so, cow even less, horse the least

>>18505877
So as long as you can move your arms/hug yourself you’re good? I want it snug so I’m probably looking at a size 38.

>>18505302
>>18505810
Yeah that looks pretty bad. Like some shit you'd see in a '90s music video. Gets worse the more you look at it. What sense does it make to sew a collar directly to a DB lapel?

>>18505941
Zip up the jacket. Hugh yourself and then open your arms puffing your chest out and trying to get your scapulae as close ss possible, like you're trying to hold a pencil between your shoulder blades. If the jacket feels a bit tight at the end of the range of motion without restricting it, you should be getting a snug yet functional fit.

>>18506193
>What sense does it make to sew a collar directly to a DB lapel?
So the collar doesn't flop around when the jacket is unzipped? I don't know.
I have a weird thing with that jacket, sometimes I look at it and think it's the coolest jacket ever and sometimes I think it's terrible.

>>18505810
making it work is pretty generous
the shirt peeking under the jacket looks dumb

>>18506235
>making it work is pretty generous
Forget about the shirt for a minute. What I mean is you can wear it gully open, fully closed or halfway. I've adressed why open and closed look awkward, and halfway is ay best a bit less awkward, even if the shirt was tucked in.

>>18505925
why on earth would anyone get plastic "leather" in the first place?

>>18506951
Mostly broke people who enjoy the look I guess.

>>18506952
you'd have to extremely broke because you can get a lambskin fashion jacket for 300

>>18506954
Im what world do you live in?A lot of people barely are able to pay their bills,ofc they cant afford 300 bucks for a jacket.

>>18506966
almost seems like if you can't afford to pay your bills, jackets shouldn't be something you spend your hard earned money on

>>18506954
>>18506952
>>18506966
>>18506974
most poors are also stupid as shit and can't manage finances at all
they are poor for a good reason

>>18506951
People who buy those jackets don't think long term when it comes to clothing. They just buy the trendy item of the season, wear it a few times and then discard it when the new trendy item hits the shelves. As such, they don't want to spend much money on something that's gonna end up in the bin in a few months.
That's why fast fashion is a thing, it solves several problems for normies at once. It tells you what to wear so you do not have to think about it. Since you'll be comforming to the norms, guarantees peer approval. Giives the thrill of novelty since you get something new to wear every few months or even weeks. Plus, it's cheap.
Side note: this also allows brands to skimp on quality since most garments will get discarded before they fall apart.
Another side note: this business model is largely responsible of the death of personal style and subcultures.

Black or brown leather?

German flight jackets were so cool

>>18507630
depends on your skin tone, closet, and the style of jacket

but if you asked me to be real, black is try hard as fuck
at best you look like you're LARPing as someone from a 50 year old movie and at worst you look like an extreme poser, you will never be "that guy"
a well beaten in brown jacket is far more casual and easy to put on

>>18507714
lmao you sound extremely insecure and scared to wear things you like because you're afraid of what people will think

>>18507630
Ot depends, some type of jackets look better on black, others on brown and some can go either way.
I used to think black is more versatile, but that depends on the rest of your wardrobe.
Also it's genetally advised that should match the leathets in yoir outfit. So if you usually wear black leather boots and a black leather belt, you're better off getting a black leather jacket and the othet way around.
I don't think this is a hardcore rule that should never be broken, but rather a general guideline for when in doubt.
Do you wear black very often? What type of jacket are you looking for?

>>18507724
Based. Don't conform. Break moulds. Challenge rules. Be free, like a wokstar.

>>18507060
It's harder to make good decisions when the stress of managing your finances is excessive. The system keeps them where they are and you blame them for not knowing better? That's just victim blaming bullshit. It's frustrating seeing people make bad decisions, but you take away peoples education, time, and money and anyone can be worked into a cycle of self destruction, it's a roll of the dice to a large extent. You're avoiding acknowledging your survivors guilt by acting like you succeeded only because you wanted to bad enough and they don't. This is especially hilarious when you consider that half the ways that people make money are purposefully explorative, otherwise people wouldn't desire financial freedom as much as they clearly do.

>>18507714
>>18507724
>>18507840
I think you should unironically wear what you want and damn what people think, but there's something to be said about styling toward own vibe. It takes honesty to dress yourself the way that makes you look good/fits you rather than what other people might like but I think it's possible. If I looked like this dude I think I'd dress like a radioshack employee from the 90's, a tourist, or I'd lean even harder into the retro biker look.

>>18507840
>>18507883

>>18507883
I think that guy jist needs a different haircut. Perhaps something less squareish and with more volume on the top. He's unfortunate enough to have a triple chin while being lean.
I think if you're ugly, the worst thing you can do is being meek about it. Like you're apologizing for your own existence. Be bold about it.

>>18507889
I wish i had hair to pull this desu senpai

>>18507923
If you don't have the looks to pull it off you need to balance it out with confidence and a big personality and ugly people tend to have neither

>>18508316
With hair that over the top you may as well get a "HaIr SyStEm" aka a fancy wig for kicks. If you're already leaning into an out-there style I don't see why not. Also, for the record, if you have a good head shape you could easily pull it off bald, especially if you are tall/muscular. Get some aviators and start talking like Johnny Bravo while you're at it.

>>18508319
>ugly people tend to have neither
And pretty people do? Confidence maybe, but personality? That's hard to come by regardless of looks. I think they just have you fooled, buddy. Stop huffing the pussy ethers.

Rate

>>18508392
Don't like the jacket. Looks cheap and red doesn't fit the type. Also dudes this skinny with hair that big look like fuckin' bobbleheads.

>>18508392
He's also baby-faced. The whole thing just looks sort of awkward and faggy.

>>18508392
Pro tip: if you take a picture in a leather jacket? SQUINT MOTHERFUCKER BE COOL
>>18507840
unironically wears it better

>>18508408
post a red jacket that looks expensive

>>18508432
Oh whatever, it looks bad, okay? Don't get all sassy with me, you pedantic fuck.

>>18508447
His other one is less good but still passable. I think it's the faux-asymmetric retro cut of >>18508392
and the weird bumpy bits all over the side, arms and shoulders.

>>18508445
>>18508447
hivemind, lmoa. but he was the first one that came to my mind, too
i tried to find the exact jacket but it was custom made for the film, so it's a one off

Here's another one. Red leather jackets usually look best when done "minimal", Tyler Durden is an exception.

>>18508448
this is just a "cafe racer" (hate that term) style jacket with racing stripes
all my research says it was a belstaff but i'm not positive

>>18508449
The best fit is a custom made fit.

>>18508452
not just the fit but the style. i like the length, the pockets, the yoke, the buttons
it's such a cool jacket desing. i'd absolutely get it in brown

Dare I say soi-lord is effay...?

>>18508380
You will never develop personality by being alone in the corner senpai. Your ugly ass is doomed from the get go.

>>18508445
>>18508447
>>18508448
It only works because it is Brad Pitt therefore it is shit.

>>18508583
i guess you assume all people are as fat and ugly as you

Wich one you fucks prefer,horse,cow or goat hide?

>>18508641
All have their pros and cons
Goat is very soft and flexible, but has a grain on it some might not like.
Horse is very smooth but stiff as fuck, takes ages to break in
Cow and steer are in the middle
I like cowhide because it's soft, has nice grain and is durable as fuck. It's a nice middle ground and you can't go wrong. My Schott is pebbled cowhide and I love it

>>18508456
were you retarded, you might dare to say that

>>18508456
I have no idea what your gamer words mean, but that one is a bit much.

>>18500576
>>18508392
>>18508450
The sleeves being too short make me cringe so bad, it looks as awful as exposed ankle. I'm not saying it needs to be oversized but take into consideration how much the inner elbow wrinkles over time will rise the cuff

>>18508582
Pretty privilege makes people dull and overconfident, but you already know that don't you?

>>18508583
>>18508592
Even Tony Soprano pulls a jacket like that off. It's called having a vibe.

>>18508717
The shit /fa/ggots pay attention to, I swear to god.

Not a leather jacket, but I impulsively bought a rubberized cotton Belstaff jacket I was obsessed with a decade ago because I finally saw a basically unworn one in my size show up on eBay
For years I had been looking for one and they were either not in my size or beat to hell

just bought a schott 118 off ebay that was going for super cheap because of a small imperfection in the leather
i don't care about some little spot where the cow had a scar

i just learned our old friends at le thursday boot company are making leather jackets now

>>18509776
They have been for years actually
Stridewise has been shilling them for ages

>>18509883
I found it funny how he made a video calling out some shitty paki jacket maker but then has the balls to go to india to shill some boots and still shill fucking thursday boots/jackets

>>18509893
To be fair the paki jacket was really bad, but yeah. I take anything someone getting paid to create content says with a grain of salt

>>18509186
this looks so dated and lame. peak action hero from a 2000s movie core

bump because my jacket arrives tomorrow

>>18511513
Cool,what did you get anon?

>>18511570
I'm >>18509666
It's used but looks in great shape but there's a small imperfection in the back panel. Looks like a scar from the cow or something
Dude was letting it go for dirt cheap so I jumped on it
I'll post pics when it's here

>>18497124
>white
>jewish
>chad

>>18511814
I wanted to get an aero highwayman but I'm kinda affraid of paying 1k for something I didnt even try before,I guess I will try to thrift something cheap amd then make the decision.

>>18511929
my advice, and obviously take it with a grain of salt, is look for something used in the size you think is correct. if it's the right size, perfect! sell it and buy the 1k thing you want. if it's not right, well now you know
i've wasted waaaaay too much money on stuff that didn't fit me that i never ended up wearing when i should have been thrifting

>>18496632
What's your BMI?

>>18511929
I got my aero teamster through a dealer called Thurston bros or something like that. They will send you a jacket in a stock size to try on, then help you with measurements and adjustments to order a custom fit. They also get dealer priority so you'll get your made to order piece slightly faster. I highly recommend them for your first bigboy jacket if you're in the USA.

Anyone has the id on THE JACKEEEET?

My jacket arrived and these vintage jackets are significantly shorter than modern ones
Schott's website says the modern 118 is 26in long but this vintage one is 24in and way too short
Oh well. I'll just sell it and move on with my life

>>18509776
Keanu Jacket looking good.

>>18512803
It does look good,if you disregard the fact that you would have to get something from fucking thursday.

ordered pic related yesterday, schott P613S. i commute on a motorcycle a lot so i wanted something that would hold up during a slide, i feel like my textile jacket would melt into my skin. i really wanted asymmetrical zipper/waist belt/no epaulets in oxblood or brown which i had a hard time finding in a suitably thick leather. i almost bought a fine creek leon but i was worried the shinki might not be thick enough

>>18513150
Damn that looks good. Don't know if the color is for me but the style is nice
What's your height/weight? I never know how to size these things

>>18495239
Where's everybody going? Bingo?

>>18513150
Just check out their site, found the right kind of jacket I've been look for. But fuck me, $1300. I don't have THAT kind of cash around.

>>18513337
Thanks. I don't know either, I haven't received it yet. I'm 6'0 165 about a 40 inch chest and ordered a large. from what i can tell schott doesn't really publish measurements of this specific jacket and from looking at pictures and reviews and shit it seems like they cut this a little looser than a regular 613. all my other moto jackets are large and i don't want to look like a tom of holland leather daddy so a looser fit is fine with me but they do free returns if it's like way too big

I want a motorcycle jacket but only to dress like Bonzo

>>18513379
at 1300 i struggle to justify Schott because with that kinda money you start getting into the higher tiers (schott is considered mid-tier)

>>18513465
>schott is considered mid-tier
I know nothing of leather jackets and I was getting that feeling while looking for a new jacket. Also at the $1000+ range I started noticing other jackets looked better and/or had better customization options.

Would Aero be high-tier? It looks high-tier to me.

>>18513480
Aero would still be mid tier,high tier would be stuff like real mcoys,the flat head,himel bros,field leathers etc etc

I need a leather jacket like this one

>>18513504
it's not so much the jacket (which looks amazing) but the fit
looks like it's just any a-2 style jacket, but the fit is immaculate

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