Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Highwayman64]

I rebuilt my wardrobe over the past few years and went down the selvedge denim rabbit hole. I went a little crazy importing stuff from Japan before the $800 de minimis was eliminated. I've worn that coat with denim, duck canvas, and twill, the latter being ONI 777-BRD. I guess those would be closest to chinos. The denim pants in that particular picture are Studio D'Artisan D1830 Kakishibu Denim Hickory.

I do have a few pairs of Banana Republic chinos that I still have from before my wardrobe evolution, but those don't get too much wear anymore. Mostly family or "dad" functions. (I've been passively looking for other options like Casatlantic.) This particular coat pattern I think would work for either denim or chinos, but my sense of style is probably a bit atypical.

It’s tempting for the price. It looks to be slightly slimmer but about the same length as my us 740n peacoat which is a good fit although I’m used to wearing shorter jackets. I think this style of pattern has its history in aviation so I’d imagine workwear would work with it.

 

[digdiss]

aero board racer in 38 listed for $450

https://ebay.io/m/DG6TqZ

 

[DaverinoOletna]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/318922077014

I think this jacket listed on ebay is a Sears Oakbrook (listed for 250), with some reconditioning it could be a nice jacket. The seller says its a size 42

 

[DaverinoOletna]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/188910112883

This jacket to me looks like a Cal, it is a small size, but the asking is only 200. Would be nice for it to get a good home.

 

[tmitchell59]

I don't think I have seen a Montgomery Ward motorcycle jacket with these labels. It is a California Sportswear leather tag.

 

[NAB]

I don't think I have seen a Montgomery Ward motorcycle jacket with these labels. It is a California Sportswear leather tag.


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Coincidentally, there's one with the same label on Depop at the moment. Going for $500 and looks about a 22 pit to pit.

www.depop.com/products/k0rpg_338-california-horsehide-leather-jacket-large-7301

 

[Biff42]

I don't think I have seen a Montgomery Ward motorcycle jacket with these labels. It is a California Sportswear leather tag.


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I just bought this one. Same labels:

 

[Biff42]

Nice Fidelity HH bomber. I like the placement and angle of the top pocket. HH looks nice. Probably needs new knits but these look wearable. 42/$325 OBO.

 

[NAB]

Coincidentally, there's one with the same label on Depop at the moment. Going for $500 and looks about a 22 pit to pit.

www.depop.com/products/k0rpg_338-california-horsehide-leather-jacket-large-7301

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Correction: there was one on Depop. Nice pickup @Biff42

 

[Biff42]

Correction: there was one on Depop. Nice pickup @Biff42

Thanks I'd been watching it and the seller took my offer.

 

[Biff42]

Grais Flightmaster HH 42/44. $275 OBO knits are near perfect. Nice grain too.

 

[tmitchell59]

I just bought this one. Same labels:

Post the jacket in the Wards MC thread.

 

[agordon256]

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This jacket to me looks like a Cal, it is a small size, but the asking is only 200. Would be nice for it to get a good home.

The seller took an offer of $140. At that price it's an absolute steal, even if it's probably gonna be a little big for me. Thank you!

 

[DaverinoOletna]

The seller took an offer of $140. At that price it's an absolute steal, even if it's probably gonna be a little big for me. Thank you!

It looks to be a great jacket, I am very glad it could go to someone who will enjoy it.

In my limited experience this type of pattern is flared out under the armpits so the pit to pit measurement is higher than it would be on other patterns. So it may not be as large as you might think; here's to hoping it fits you anyway.

 

[Biff42]

Fidelity HH size 38 for $200 OBO?

 

[michaelleung9447]

Irvin Foster brown (red core?) HH BIN $650

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/itm/147590822394

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Would have snatched that in a heartbeat were it not a bit on the expensive side, the pattern looks absolutely amazing and I don’t think I saw other bomber jackets looking as good as this.

 

[Aloysius]

Westride Japan CHP (made by Johnson Leathers; same model as mine) in size 38 for $870 on Mercari.

This is in the glossy black cowhide which was the leather I liked best besides the shrunken hide that I got.

 

[Leigh H]

The Real McCoys Leather Shawl Collar Coat -Size 36

£900 was Original RRP £4000

https://www.marrkt.com/products/leather-fur-shawl-collar-jacket

 

[Leigh H]

Vintage Langlitz Leathers Columbia Motorcycle Jacket

Medium - 21.5 inches pit to pit

£350

https://www.marrkt.com/collections/vintage/products/langlitz-leathers-columbia-motorcycle-jacket

 

[NAB]

Nice wool-lined HH Edgo for $365. Small.

www.ebay.com/itm/800141620312