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    WTB Fine Creek Leon Custom size 42

    Hello! Hoping everyone here at FTD had a wonderful holiday. Perhaps some of you have outgrown your Leon… lol :wishful thinking: As the title states, seeking a FC Leon Custom (or regular Leon) in a size 42. Specifically the seemingly discontinued black 2mm HH version. While they certainly...
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    Where can I find this leather Flison vest?

    Hi everyone, Been trying to hunt down this leather vest by Filson after I stumbled across a photo of it. If anyone has any info about it or where I can buy one that would be awesome. Thanks
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    Vegetable tan leather weekend bag

    Hi All, My wife and I are coming up to our third wedding anniversary which is called the ‘leather anniversary’ for which we both thought it would be nice to get matching leather weekend bags. I am a bit of a purist and would love for us to get some hand crafted vegetable leather bags. My only...
  4. M

    Are these lines (scars?) natural to the leather?

    I was just browsing the internet and found this. The surface of this leather jacket got me curious. Under the two chest zippers there are many lines/scars. Are those supposed to be scars that existed on the animal's hide before it became leather? Or is it something that happens over time as the...
  5. M

    Will a teacore black Real McCoy's Buco J-24 turn completely brown over time?

    Can someone tell me if a black RMC J-24 will entirely change into brown over time or would it keep its original black color but only show brown in high wear areas?
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    best leather pants under $300 used

    Hi, im looking for a pair of one piece (no seam at the knee) leather pants for under $300 used, right now im looking at aero but im curious if theres other/better options.
  7. S

    Looking for size 38 1950’s leather jacket

    Hey guys! Looking for a 1950s black leather motorcycle jacket roughly size 38 in the classic Brando type style. Measurements for the jacket would be around: Pit to pit: 20 in Shoulder to shoulder: 17 in Sleeve: 24 in or so Length from bottom of collar to end of jacket: 23 in or so Please let...
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    Are white leather boots more likely to scuff/look bad with wear?

    I saw this really beautiful pair of white leather boots by YSL: vassili zipped boots in smooth leather I do worry about the color though. I currently have a pair of the YSL Harness boots, and they've held up really well so far, but they're black. For anyone here who has a pair of white boots...
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    Lightweight Jacket Options - California Weather

    Hello, new member here :) *I tried to search before creating this, so if a dup thread forgive me* leather jackets have always been my passion, and I always had those very cheap fake leather in the past because I couldnt afford a nice legit leather jacket Recently I pulled the trigger and in...
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    Real McCoy’s A-2 in Seal Brown Horsehide NWOT - Size “46”, fits 42-44

    Selling this Real McCoy Leather jacket. Brand new, even has the new leather smell still. Please see IMGUR album for measurements, this model definitely runs small: Shoulders: 19 Sleeve Length: 25.5 Hem: 20 P2P: 22 Length: 24 (from shoulder to hem), 25.5 (collar to hem) Initial offer is...
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    Vanson jacket help

    Hi all, I recently purchased a second hand Vanson in competition weight hide that's getting a lot more use on the motorbike now the sun's out! I can't remember the exact model but it's from the mid-90s. Unfortunately it came with a somewhat warped collar. Can anyone offer suggestions to...
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    Do waterproofing conditioners cause dry rot on leather?

    I read that water repellent products seal the leather's pores. Since the leather's pores are closed it can not breathe and will cause dry rot. This was said by Gail on the Schott forum. If I'm going to buy a leather conditioner should I avoid products that say waterproof, weatherproof, water...
  13. Nick Denver

    For Sale: Custom Aero Premier Highwayman *like new* (Size 40)

    Sad for me, GREAT for you! …that I am selling a highly customized Premier Highwayman. Really LOVE this jacket but it is one size too small. For reference I’m 5’ 10.5”, 165 lbs. I wear 33-34” jeans, medium tee shirts. Many would say this fits me perfectly, but I realized my preference is to have...
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    weird/uncommon leather jacket styles?

    im a very eclectic dresser and want something with a uniqueness to it. everyone knows double riders, cafes, the few varieties of bomber, ect. but im looking for something weird (with the caviat that it must be of a high quality)
  15. Thebuzzard

    Aero leathers cafe racer size 40

    Below is the order through Thurston of This beautiful cafe racer (I’ve quite literally outgrown). This is exquisite piece with lovely shades showing through, and wonderful creasing of the heavy leather. Asking 650 USD plus shipping, I’m in Vancouver Canada, the last jacket with insurance to...
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    Horse vs Steer vs Goat Premium Half Belt

    All, I'm in the process of ordering my custom Aero jacket. Pattern will be the premium half belt. Color will be Brown, or close to brown. Lining will be Cotton tartan. Sleeves will be Cotton drill or cotton sateen. Now for the really fun part.... I'm am at a 3 way impass for the actual...
  17. Thebuzzard

    Aero Sheene-40 Vicenza Horsehide "Blackened Brown" FS fits like a 42

    Offering an Aero Sheene originally ordered through Thurston Bros, barely broken in, made of blackened brown Vicenza which takes on a wonderful depth of tone and luster over time, often called a tea core black with brown highlights. This will look better and better with age, alas I became a...
  18. reaganmullins

    Vintage Horsehide Buco J-24

    Hey, everyone! This is my first post here but I’ve been scouring the forum for quite some time. I recently acquired this Buco jacket from the original owner’s daughter and was just curious as to what the current value would be? I want to be sure I paid her fairly. It has the original belt...
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    Can someone post pictures of a dry (but not cracked) leather jacket that needs conditioner vs one that does not need it?

    I've heard that you should condition your leather jacket after 20 years, if it gets wet, or if it looks dry but I'm not sure what a dry leather jacket would look like. I want to be able to spot the dryness and condition it before it starts cracking. Does anyone have pictures comparing dry and...
  20. perseus

    Does anyone know what this leather jacket is?

    Does anyone know the specific model and brand of jacket Justin Theroux is wearing here? Further to this, does anyone know any jackets that are similar in style (one horizontal chest zip, cafe racer)? Thanks

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