leather jackets

Anyone heard of or used the brand berg river? I found out they do customs so I was just wondering if anyone has ordered from them before. They are a Chinese brand but their stuff looks pretty decent from what I have seen of them. I'm thinking it may be similar to real Simon's but they make...

This is the thread on leather jackets from Admiral Byrd. It is a highly underrated pre-war brand that was active during 1930s-1940s. It is sometimes labeled in addition to a Montgomery Ward / Windward label. I suspect that it was not a maker but sourced leather jackets from other makers and put...

I've recently come across a Hugo Boss Davlon leather jacket that's actually Made in Germany, and it really caught my attention — especially considering how rare that is today. Before the 1990s, most Hugo Boss leather jackets were made in Germany with noticeably high-quality materials and...

Hi folks, A store - not exactly nearby, but still within reach - has the Eastman ELMC Horsehide California Highway in black and in various sizes for trying on. I’m not familiar with Eastman. Does anyone have experience with their leather jackets? Are they on the same level as Aero or...

One of the best things about a high-quality leather jacket is how it changes with wear. Some jackets soften up beautifully, develop a rich patina, or even tell a story through their scuffs and creases. What’s your experience? How did your favorite leather jacket break in over time, and how long...

Hey everyone! I’ve been lurking here for a bit and finally decided to sign up. I’m a big fan of heritage style clothing especially leather jackets. I love reading about the different hides, linings, and construction methods people discuss in this forum. So far, my collection is small just a...

I have a couple of Rainbow Country leather jackets based on the their Hercules model that I absolutely love with the exception of the sleeves being a bit too short for my long monkey arms. When I raise my arms up to say, drive a car etc., the sleeves pull back like four inches past my wrist...

Hi all, I’m looking to purchase my first leather jacket and stumbled on this forum when trying to find more info on certain manufacturers. I’ve found all the conversations to be very informative, although the amount of new information is a bit overwhelming. So I thought that I should post my own...

Good afternoon, dear friends, I really want to find this particular leather jacket or an identical one that will be 99.9% similar to this jacket. I've been looking all over the internet for over a month and can't find it. Can you help me find this model? Many thanks for considering my request.

I'm new to the forum, so here's my first thread, Does anybody have any experience with Bill Kelso's various Indy jackets ? They seem to be priced far lower than any of the other jackets Bill offers. Are they better or worse than Wested Indy jackets ...

Selling a rare Real McCoy's Type D-1 Jacket. The jacket is still in great condition. The tag said that it's size Medium if you ask me it fit like around size 40 to 42. Across shoulders 47cm Pit to pit 55cm Back length 64cm Arm length 64cm Feel free to shoot me DM I also accept trade with...

I know that brown leather usually turns slightly lighter, but black leather? What color does it change into? Brownish? Greyish?