Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[ojaw]

That is totally what I figured in your case. I know that Canadians have them in College but my European friends did not. So for you guys, its a totally wearable jacket IMO. I get that.

I’m Canadian and it’s rare enough around here that whenever I see one I assume the wearer is Usonian.

 

[Claybertrand]

@Claybertrand I think we agree that generally this style doesn't look its best with added letters or patches like a "real" varsity jacket. I also think you outlined that this might be a generational thing. For younger folks like me I think the style has taken on more of 90's streetwear vibe as opposed to a high school football player from the 50's, especially if you pair it with sneakers or (gasp) a hoodie.

In the theme of the thread though, here's a cool Schott starting at a low bid. I love this style but have no way of describing it. The moto-trucker-half-belt? I own one in more of an oxblood color and it's been an amazing buy.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/295415046080

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Yeah for me, lol, I actually graduated in 1991 so I very much understand the 90s streetwear thing. I wonder if high schoolers these days really get the Letterman jackets other than maybe football players. I don't see them around town on younger people much. Here and there but not as much as I used to see them in the olden days!!

I have this Schott jacket (I think that color is Cognac) and I have the same model in Black as a Lesco. You see the Lescos popping up more prevalently. These are as you described them. Sorta have a Cafe Racer fit with a shirt collar and the 4 pocket arrangement. Zipped sleeves. Schott did not make these that many years from what I understand. I don't think they were super popular when they were made. I believe they were made in the early 80s. Most of them have an external Schott tag on the front which is an age indicator for the early 80s. I need to sell mine....... My Schott is a 46 and its too big. The Lesco is a tagged 44 and its too small. Interesting jackets......

 

[Claybertrand]

I’m Canadian and it’s rare enough around here that whenever I see one I assume the wearer is Usonian.

I saw Drake wearing one at the Laker Raptor game recently. It was a custom made replica type. A USonian is from the U.S. correct????

 

[ABCD]

Allstate / buco size 38 $225 obo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2660456092...624&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Flying Monkey]

Langlitz

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2850714104...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Yeah, it's more than a scuff,more like a gank. Still, the rest of the jacket looks pretty nice. I have this same jacket in brown, but I hardly ever wear it. I see these as real rider's jackets. They look great when they're zipped up, but kinda goofy when unzipped. I have never had a street motorcycle. I commute to work though Portland, Oregon in a Toyota 4wd. Scary enough for me.

 

[Jiaward]

Yeah for me, lol, I actually graduated in 1991 so I very much understand the 90s streetwear thing. I wonder if high schoolers these days really get the Letterman jackets other than maybe football players. I don't see them around town on younger people much. Here and there but not as much as I used to see them in the olden days!!

I have this Schott jacket (I think that color is Cognac) and I have the same model in Black as a Lesco. You see the Lescos popping up more prevalently. These are as you described them. Sorta have a Cafe Racer fit with a shirt collar and the 4 pocket arrangement. Zipped sleeves. Schott did not make these that many years from what I understand. I don't think they were super popular when they were made. I believe they were made in the early 80s. Most of them have an external Schott tag on the front which is an age indicator for the early 80s. I need to sell mine....... My Schott is a 46 and its too big. The Lesco is a tagged 44 and its too small. Interesting jackets......

Oh they get it, my daughter is trying her damnedest to get one in lacrosse.
Let me add - just for the jacket.

 

[ojaw]

I saw Drake wearing one at the Laker Raptor game recently. It was a custom made replica type. A USonian is from the U.S. correct????

Yep, FLW came up with the term to encapsulate his idea of what the US landscape/architecture should become.

 

[JMax]

Wolf, Steerhide.
A find for the steerhide version.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3744130000...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

21.5” p2p
19.5” bottom hem

 

[JMax]

H&L Wool-lined. Wowza, nice hide.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1156448251...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[JMax]

HD 50s, 38, low opening bid

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2850795788...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[JMax]

All State 38, $245

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2660456092...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[JMax]

Walter Dyer 36

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2660460595...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Monitor]

Walter Dyer 36

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2660460595...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Just logged in to post this one!

 

[Claybertrand]

Well Someone has some damn good timing.............

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4040613177...E|tkp:Bk9SR6jb_eekYQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|10

 

[Claybertrand]

Goat Perfecto......... you don't see these everyday. Maybe a bit pricey for Goat but it looks new......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1658396734...Q|tkp:Bk9SR7rb_eekYQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|10

 

[Bluechel]

Goat Perfecto......... you don't see these everyday. Maybe a bit pricey for Goat but it looks new......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/165839673471?hash=item269cd0987f:g:vs8AAOSwjGFjnoGk&amdata=enc:AQAHAAAAsO62ViPLDvGay83YpFh3TYC8Q+H6W9YRoupuCSIRS+mMn5IpWTE70PD9XiDB5CtyTj/4GO5RElpFbD6e6Ukj+bRg4J9goJF7kowNa0igtFpNVMyjPvi3xvk+KT3BDl+uKRhAufvHJDta0RegYI+cA9F50gRg+b1G3CDHQ8qLL7Ckc5bRLL9yzkKeuDDs91G0AJtizoYKGdBMahuj2OCPul4wku4KFLbYatiZ+2UtFOdQ|tkp:Bk9SR7rb_eekYQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|10

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Except the MAIN zipper is broken!

 

[Claybertrand]

Except the MAIN zipper is broken!

Yikes!!!!! That's ridiculous!!!! I didn't look close at the jacket but I should have seen THAT!!!!

 

[Aloysius]

Goat Perfecto......... you don't see these everyday. Maybe a bit pricey for Goat but it looks new......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1658396734...Q|tkp:Bk9SR7rb_eekYQ&LH_ItemCondition=3000|10

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The goat merits a premium imo but this should be lower due to the need for zipper replacement. If I didn‘t own a similar configuration in a 60s Perfecto I would consider it.

 

[Peacoat]

A reminder: This thread isn't to be used for advertising your own items for sale. But rather interesting items owned by others that are for sale.

 

[Bluechel]

The goat merits a premium imo but this should be lower due to the need for zipper replacement. If I didn‘t own a similar configuration in a 60s Perfecto I would consider it.

Not that kind of premium and that's even with a good zipper.