What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[TartuWolf]

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.

That's exactly why I was keeping that jacket for so long haha.

 

[The Shoe]

Great experience in the both the FlatHead Harajuku and Osaka stores. Very helpful.
Osaka 5 (Studio d'Artisan, Full Count, etc) flagship stores pretty standoffish and arrogant, unfortunately

Interesting. I had the opposite. The people at Studio D’Artisan (Osaka) were great both times I’ve been there. Same with Momotaro jeans. Iron Heart was closed when I went there on about December 28th or 29th for their New Year’s holiday, but the guy was working on his motorcycle outside the shop and opened up just for me. At the Flat Head, it was as if I wasn’t there, and it wasn’t like they were busy with other customers.

 

[MacLean]

Extolling the virtues of a cheapo, mystery vintage leather jacket from eBay....

It's an 80s jacket (feels like a dept. store brand like Penney's, Wards or Sears) with the zip-out lining missing.

No branded anything on it. There's a number tag on the inside right placket and side pocket with the same info.
No idea what it signifies.

This one was $60.
"Brando" style, short body.
Tagged sz44.
26" long sleeves. Slim body. No footballs.

Super classic canonical 613 style details. Whoever designed it made all the right decisions, and I don't care that it's lightweight cow/lamb/whatever. It's already got some great wear, and seems like it's primed to get better.

This is a summer weight jacket for sure, but couldn't resist when I saw the measurements and price for it.

 

[Titus]

two

 

[Poltung]

View attachment 1000042009.jpg Blue Blue Japan indigo dyed horsehide trucker jacket

 

[ghouston3]

A real shame as I was really looking forward to visiting the Osaka 5 stores.
Staff were generally obstructive and aloof. Had to display some denim knowledge to get over the barrier. Felt a bit like having to do an entrance exam.
The FlatHead were a delight and rewarded with a few purchases.

Ah. I see. That’s difficult. I’d hope that people could feel welcomed right from the start. This business is for everyone. It couldn’t thrive without newcomers.

 

[Bawheid]

Ya reckon ?

 

[Pinkleton Stanley]

Interesting. I had the opposite. The people at Studio D’Artisan (Osaka) were great both times I’ve been there. Same with Momotaro jeans. Iron Heart was closed when I went there on about December 28th or 29th for their New Year’s holiday, but the guy was working on his motorcycle outside the shop and opened up just for me. At the Flat Head, it was as if I wasn’t there, and it wasn’t like they were busy with other customers.

Hmm. That is interesting.
I’ll reserve judgement then

 

[jchance]

Kit Karson

 

[Herrvallmo]

Thedi HB

Have a great one all!

 

[The patina]

Sturdy with LW 70’s highway patrol

 

[TLW '90]

I have spent most of my free time in my workshop the past week, and been wearing one of my denim beaters which I haven't posted.
Mostly the blanket lined Big smith, but also the key saddle king when it wasn't as cold.

Today was a change of pace, and I went with the Lesco.

That replacement belt loop I made has lightened up significantly from when I first made and attached it so it's a lot more noticeable now, but I don't mind at all.
Sometimes a porposeful decently done repair that happens to stand out just adds character.

 

[marker2037]

Black and tan.

Field Leathers custom Manhattan.
Bronson Mfg Co tee
Freenote Cloth Western pants
Truman Boot Co bison moc toe

 

[JasonY]

We got a light dusting of snow in NE.

 

[AerGuitar]

Cherubim. Black CXL Horsehide I just finished up a couple days ago. Already losing color, this thing will be mostly brown in a week, haha.

 

[X83]

Had JL make me a slim fit Peter’s style jacket for this one i chose to go with a steer hide called vantum black my Schott p613s kinda reminded me how good steer hide can be I also decided to do something a bit different and have the buttons in brass metal I think it should **** at the end of the week

 

[raf]

None. Shoveling driveway in temps in mid-'20s F wearing a couple of syn fleece vests inside an ancient Patagonia Gore-Tex rain jacket as a windbreaker.

Only two internal vests are fine when active, but insufficient if static.

Real sheepskin AN-J-4 and M-444 jackets too heavy and constricting for shoveling. Fine for use requiring less body/arm motion, such as simply walking around, or if mostly static.

 

[Bfd70]

None. Shoveling driveway in temps in mid-'20s F wearing a couple of syn fleece vests inside an ancient Patagonia Gore-Tex rain jacket as a windbreaker.

Only two internal vests are fine when active, but insufficient if static.

Real sheepskin AN-J-4 and M-444 jackets too heavy and constricting for shoveling. Fine for use requiring less body/arm motion, such as simply walking around, or if mostly static.

Throw on heavy sheep and count it as a workout

 

[Biff42]

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Throw on heavy sheep and count it as a workout

Nice house!

 

[lina]

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Cherubim. Black CXL Horsehide I just finished up a couple days ago. Already losing color, this thing will be mostly brown in a week, haha.

Always enjoy seeing your jackets, and this one is a beauty. I can’t remember, have you ever done shoulder gussets? If so, is that difficult to get right?