Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[ABCD]

An unlabelled Phantom copy (36, £125)—I wondered if this might actually be a relined Lewis but it appears the padding edges aren’t folded.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15613745...G0TgC0oTh6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Looks a lot like my 80s Phantom, the navy blue lining is original.

 

[unhatted]

Looks a lot like my 80s Phantom, the navy blue lining is original.

Good shout, a deal if so IMO, though those sleeves are short! I was wondering as Lewis clones usually have more distinguishing features…

 

[STPmotor]

Wow!

any theory on what the discoloration is on the right chest?

 

[Leather Walker]

Derby small jacket. Never heard about this maker, but looks great. eBay

 

[Will Zach]

Kudos to bartenders for keeping this thread open. You are the best in the business.

 

[JMax]

Oshwahkon LW is doing a sweet Repro of this jacket.

 

[Al 916]

2 fun/inexpensive Lewis Leathers copies:

A very nice Viscount clone (itself a Rivetts/Highwayman Ricarde copy) from Kett (42, £50)

https://www.vinted.fr/items/2100420628-vintage-kett-leather-motorcycle-jacket

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An unlabelled Phantom copy (36, £125)—I wondered if this might actually be a relined Lewis but it appears the padding edges aren’t folded.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15613745...G0TgC0oTh6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Ricard(e) Never sure if it has an e at the end(e)

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ricard-22-p2p.113439/

 

[AeroLover]

Bates $450 42

 

[cbez]

Killer leather could be any modern 'top quality' jacket.

 

[Aloysius]

Ricard(e) Never sure if it has an e at the end(e)

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/ricard-22-p2p.113439/

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Wow, this hide reminds me of the most beautiful 1950s American jackets I've handled.

 

[cbez]

some ***y bates from japan

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m36431866077 36 DR

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e1132027765 46 cafe style super grain

https://jp.mercari.com/item/m69707234986 40 brown dr has had some 'customization'

https://item.fril.jp/c3c69ee79f6c58024dbacb31ae9c7213 small cafe, bad pics.

 

[Batoidea]

Cool jacket by Just Leather. Cuffs need some repair work but otherwise it looks to be in good shape. About 20" p2p

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156076630213

 

[unhatted]

Seller will take 90 for this Lewis Phantom!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15613745...G0TgC0oTh6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Batoidea]

Deerskin racing jacket. 21.65" p2p

https://www.grailed.com/listings/58430581-vintage-deerskin-cafe-racer-black-motorcycle-jacket

 

[unhatted]

Wow, this hide reminds me of the most beautiful 1950s American jackets I've handled.

It’s funny because conventional wisdom has it that Rivetts/Highwayman had poor leather quality. I wonder if it’s more a case of inconsistent quality? I’ve been eyeing various British 70s Lewis-a-likes lately (Interstate, Kett, Dobbs, Wolf, TT), and it’s striking how differently the hide is aging on different examples of the same jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

any theory on what the discoloration is on the right chest?

I do not know. Ask the seller. Perhaps light reflection? Stain?

 

[Kubatu]

Vanson black suede type 3 in Japan, size 36, $185 before proxy and shipping fees. I want to buy this jacket, but really shouldn't, so I'm sharing it here in hopes someone will end the decision for me.

 

[torfjord]

Cool Bates size 46L

https://www.ebay.com/itm/204104996121

 

[Biff42]

Vanson black suede type 3 in Japan, size 36, $185 before proxy and shipping fees. I want to buy this jacket, but really shouldn't, so I'm sharing it here in hopes someone will end the decision for me.

You should buy it. You have my permission.

 

[jchance]

Norshor 40 $750 obo View attachment 608075

Too long of a sleeve for me, but seller sent watchers an offer for $450 (can counteroffer a lower amount)