What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[greenc]

Thanks mate! you're right about it being a Thedi, and the leather is his "Kingdom cowhide" and it's amazing

Cheers!

That Kingdom cowhide looks really terrific - has it tarted to break in or is it less stiff from the jump than horsehide? I ask because I have a Vanson in a now unavailable waxed cowhide that is stiffer than anything I've handled to this point.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Size 44 vanson model E

 

[AeroFan_07]

Just received an aero black cxl I bought from @TartuWolf, beautiful leather! and fits almost perfectly on me. what do you guys think about the body length of the jacket on me I feel like its too short since it ends above my belt line and sleeves are also half an inch to an inch shorter than i'd like but still pretty good. how does it look compared to my schott length and sleeves and if I ever decide to order a custom made aero in similar style how much would you guys recommend I add in body and sleeves length? should I add a bit to shoulders as well if it's slightly tight?

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I'd be tempted to keep your Aero CR just due to how amazing that black/brown leather is. Other than the front length, which appears you can deal with it, it's about as perfect as you could get.

 

[Herrvallmo]

That Kingdom cowhide looks really terrific - has it tarted to break in or is it less stiff from the jump than horsehide? I ask because I have a Vanson in a now unavailable waxed cowhide that is stiffer than anything I've handled to this point.

The Kingdom cow is much more soft vs his HH, I did get the jacket second hand so can't say how it is new sorry.

 

[DRW62]

Size 44 vanson model E View attachment 764599

IMHO, Vanson makes the best jackets you can buy for the money. Fit, weight, construction...it can't be beat. Shrug into one of these and you know you're wearing something substantial.

 

[Bawheid]

Size 44 vanson model E View attachment 764599

Very bucolic scene setting there.
Did you have to consult the weather bureau prior to the staging ?
Did you have another jacket to wear while staging in case of further unforcast inclement conditions ?
Outdoor shots are just as challenging in Australia, same same but different....

 

[JonS1967]

IMHO, Vanson makes the best jackets you can buy for the money. Fit, weight, construction...it can't be beat. Shrug into one of these and you know you're wearing something substantial.

Hard to disagree with this. Vanson does a fantastic job. Stand up company too.

 

[Herrvallmo]

The more I wear this jacket the more I'm falling in love with it, such a killer jacket <3 Protech made in USA Cycle Champ repro

 

[Bawheid]

Australian made 1980's leather trucker jacket today. Cool enough on the move.
"Only" 25C today hence the leather.
Nice tight sleeves at the wrist, good on the bike.

 

[Peter Mackin]

Very bucolic scene setting there.
Did you have to consult the weather bureau prior to the staging ?
Did you have another jacket to wear while staging in case of further unforcast inclement conditions ?
Outdoor shots are just as challenging in Australia, same same but different....

Yes I had a sheepskin gw monarch M-444A on hand as it was-2 deg and I was freaking freezing.
Canny whip yer jaikit aff in Scotland just to take a photo,you would get lifted..

 

[Bawheid]

Yes I had a sheepskin gw monarch M-444A on hand as it was-2 deg and I was freaking freezing.
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Ah. That explains a LOT.
One can never be too careful with core body temperature in the -C temps.
Is that Monarch exhibiting increased leather stiffness (aka lack of pliability) after it's deep freezer like excursion ?
Might explain why it's lying "flat oot" on the bedspread in recovery mode ?
PS. The days of being "lifted" in Scotia.
I miss them so.....

 

[Peter Mackin]

Ah. That explains a LOT.
One can never be too careful with core body temperature in the -C temps.
Is that Monarch exhibiting increased leather stiffness (aka lack of pliability) after it's deep freezer like excursion ?
Might explain why it's lying "flat oot" on the bedspread in recovery mode ?
PS. The days of being "lifted" in Scotia.
I miss them so.....

The monarch M-444A never gets stiff,and bit like myself ..by the cold i meant, its lightweight,warm and fantastic materials and build.its the one jacket that is always guaranteed a compliment when wearing. Ps,its not for sale.ive come to my senses.

 

[coolhandluke_7]

Original M-43 over a Freenote classic corduroy...

 

[benami]

I'd be tempted to keep your Aero CR just due to how amazing that black/brown leather is. Other than the front length, which appears you can deal with it, it's about as perfect as you could get.

I know the patina is amazing I just wish it was longer it just looks too small because of how short it is wish there was a way to lengthen this specific jacket lol

 

[Zoro]

The more I wear this jacket the more I'm falling in love with it, such a killer jacket <3 Protech made in USA Cycle Champ repro

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Kamen Rider in the flesh!

 

[Tom71]

Original M-43 over a Freenote classic corduroy...

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Your collection of military (repo) jackets is amazing! I enjoy every photo.

 

[Bennarion]

Your collection of military (repo) jackets is amazing! I enjoy every photo.

I support

 

[Bfd70]

Schott 613sh earlier this week
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Aero Ridley today
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Perfecto perfection

 

[JasonY]

Hope everyone is staying warm this weekend here in the Northeast US. Woke up to -5*f View attachment IMG_1826.jpeg

 

[thekiyote]

Hope everyone is staying warm this weekend here in the Northeast US. Woke up to -5*f View attachment 764758

Same here in Chicago. Woke up at -5F yesterday and it didn't get above zero all day. Today it's supposed get all the way up to 10 and snow...