Vintagecollectkr
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Hi folks,
I’ve recently moved to Canada, and as a vintage collector from Korea, I wanted to dive into a bigger world and finally join this legendary community.
This is my first post here, so thank you in advance I’m glad to meet you all.
I’d like to share my most recent find:
1950s Sears “Cycle Champ”type D-pocket leather jacket
I picked this one up on Facebook Marketplace here in Toronto for a surprisingly good price.
The condition was remarkable — essentially no break-in yet, with only natural sleeve creasing from age.
When I inspected the back panel, I realised the wear revealed tea-core horsehide underneath… which absolutely amazed me.
That said, the jacket arrived with quite a bit of mould and a musty smell.
So on day one, I wiped it down thoroughly with a 1:10 vinegar–water solution, let it dry overnight, and the next morning applied Leather Honey to revive the dry surface.
Since then, I’ve been wearing it every single day for four days straight — even in Toronto’s freezing weather — letting the hide warm up and mould to my body.
The way the sleeves have started to crease to my natural arm shape has been incredibly satisfying.
This jacket is something I genuinely hope to wear for decades, perhaps until the end of my life — watching the horsehide evolve, darken, and develop its own story with me.
Thank you for having me here.
Looking forward to learning from you all and sharing the journey.
I’ve recently moved to Canada, and as a vintage collector from Korea, I wanted to dive into a bigger world and finally join this legendary community.
This is my first post here, so thank you in advance I’m glad to meet you all.
I’d like to share my most recent find:
1950s Sears “Cycle Champ”type D-pocket leather jacket
I picked this one up on Facebook Marketplace here in Toronto for a surprisingly good price.
The condition was remarkable — essentially no break-in yet, with only natural sleeve creasing from age.
When I inspected the back panel, I realised the wear revealed tea-core horsehide underneath… which absolutely amazed me.
That said, the jacket arrived with quite a bit of mould and a musty smell.
So on day one, I wiped it down thoroughly with a 1:10 vinegar–water solution, let it dry overnight, and the next morning applied Leather Honey to revive the dry surface.
Since then, I’ve been wearing it every single day for four days straight — even in Toronto’s freezing weather — letting the hide warm up and mould to my body.
The way the sleeves have started to crease to my natural arm shape has been incredibly satisfying.
This jacket is something I genuinely hope to wear for decades, perhaps until the end of my life — watching the horsehide evolve, darken, and develop its own story with me.
Thank you for having me here.
Looking forward to learning from you all and sharing the journey.
