Here’s my personal list, narrowed down to 10:
1-6. Black cross-zips x 6, all identical to the untrained eye.
7. Dark wash type 2, heavyweight denim
8. Light wash type 2, lightweight denim
9. Something warm. Since the above are mostly warm enough and this is mostly for travel I might lean...
Quite a collection. It would be nice to hear your thoughts on the different manufacturers—which have the best patterns/leather etc? Fit pics would also be good to see.
I’m particularly interested in the best bang-for-buck j24–I’ve been looking at Jiashi, Cidu and the unfortunately named Veluokdly.
From the now defunct mid-tier British made Lewis copycats Leather Monkeys, this is a pedestrian but fairly well executed Lightning knockoff in mid-weight exceptionally grainy cowhide. This has seen some use—minor pinholes in the lapel, some minor road rash and missing stitching on the cuff and a...
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/5961640917-vintage-cafe-racer-leather-jacket
Fidelity cafe racer for £75!
Got the measurements from seller—looks bigger than size 38 it is listed as:
Bottom hem 19.5
Back length 24
Shoulder 18.5
Sleeve 25
Pit2pit 22.5
New (to me) cheap and cheerful Leather Monkeys Maverick (LL Lightning copy). Find the sizing of this kind of jacket really hard, might be the lack of gussets…
A mid-80s Schott Perfecto 115 in naked cowhide. Much rarer than the 125 as these were only made in 83 and 84. This is in well-worn condition, grainy and slouchy. If you want something in excellent condition I also have a 125 for sale!
SOLD
Measurements (cm/in)
Chest 53/21
Shoulders 44/17.5
Hem...
Thanks to a very smooth in-person deal with @Mandarin I now have this interesting Cal to replace the previous one I sold (too big, too long). There’s probably always going to be fit compromises with these old Cals—the length of this is perfect but it’s wider than it needs to be—but all in all...
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