LordOfLeather
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I agree. Green is a great accent but also neutral, in that it works with black, browns, blues, etc. I just avoid red so I don't look like a Christmas tree.
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Green Leather Jackets
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Worf
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Green Jacket of indeterminate age made by an outfit calling themselves "The Original Leather Line". "Established a Long Time Ago, New York City". Don't know if they're still in existence I got this one off da Bay. Fits better now as I've lost more'n a few since this was taken.
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Came across this when I toured the Vanson factory in Newburyport, Mass many years ago. I did a write up you might be able to find in the archives. Talk about a mean green motoring outfit!
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I stumbled upon this green cafe racer in a random leather shop in Nashville, IN last spring, while on vacation. It shone like an emerald in a sea of black leather. It was, in fact, the only non-black jacket in the store. It was also on clearance, as it had apparently long-awaited a soul brave enough to embrace its whimsical hue.
It's made by First MFG, whom I hadn't heard of prior to this discovery. While the leather is a bit thinner than my usual preference and it doesn't have that $1,500 handmade veg-tanned artifact feel to it, the color is fantastic and it's buttery soft. I am particularly impressed by the large panels of leather, especially for the $150 price tag. YKK zips are solid and reliable. It's a functional riding jacket with zippered vents, a removable quilted lining and armor pockets. The fit is a bit roomy around the bottom hem, but for the price, it was a great find.
It's made by First MFG, whom I hadn't heard of prior to this discovery. While the leather is a bit thinner than my usual preference and it doesn't have that $1,500 handmade veg-tanned artifact feel to it, the color is fantastic and it's buttery soft. I am particularly impressed by the large panels of leather, especially for the $150 price tag. YKK zips are solid and reliable. It's a functional riding jacket with zippered vents, a removable quilted lining and armor pockets. The fit is a bit roomy around the bottom hem, but for the price, it was a great find.
That was made for you! The fits is perfect!
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Whoa. I think we have the winner here. That is a perfect jacket and it fit you great even before you lost a few. If you get a chance, post some more pics of this.
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It would be fun to wear this to a job interview.
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Crazy that it would be hard to sell a jacket like this. Those zippered vents on your shoulder blades are really cool (which I guess is the point).
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LordOfLeather
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Aesthetically I prefer less zippers, but they really help provide some airflow on the bike when it’s hot.
@Worf , I bought this jacket at their West Village (NYC) shop in 1993 or 94. They are out of business now.
LordOfLeather
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“Green” goat from Thedi, which changes color drastically in different lighting. I’d call it dark olive. I’d also call it too tight. Strongly considering the soak and dry while wearing it method.
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Thanks for the information HM.... Did I buy it from you? Or was there some travel in-between you and I?@Worf , I bought this jacket at their West Village (NYC) shop in 1993 or 94. They are out of business now.
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@Worf , I bought this jacket at their West Village (NYC) shop in 1992. They are out of business now.
You got it from me
NZJono
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Nice looking jacket, also the green boots look good too, what brand?
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That is what I'd call Kawasaki Green; I wonder was it made for someone who raced Ks?
LordOfLeather
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Thanks. They are Fluevogs. Fluevog is hit or miss as far as quality goes. Most are more fashion focused, but they do produce some beautiful welted boots now and then too.
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Sign me up I'll take one
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Anyone got any pics of the dark green Kelpie horse hide? (Already saw the ones posted by 3.14nche).
Here are a couple hijacked from @dark wood and @Canuck Panda hope they don't mind
And a closer shot of mine under sunlight
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