Leather jacket with Serval zipper

[megh]

Hi,

I’ve had this jacket for over a decade. When I bought it from an antique shop, it had an auction slip/statement in the sleeve saying it belonged to Heather Locklear. I unfortunately don’t have that anymore…

What era do you think this is from? And does anyone have an idea of what it’s worth? The only tag inside says size 36, so it might be European made?

Thanks for any insight you have to share!

 

[photo2u]

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Hi,

I’ve had this jacket for over a decade. When I bought it from an antique shop, it had an auction slip/statement in the sleeve saying it belonged to Heather Locklear. I unfortunately don’t have that anymore…

What era do you think this is from? And does anyone have an idea of what it’s worth? The only tag inside says size 36, so it might be European made?

Thanks for any insight you have to share!

Hi, Nice jacket. The jacket looks mid 70's to me. It could be European but sometimes Europeans stick to their size system. The jacket in the images look like an American 36 size. Regarding price, truly do not know. There are members here who can give you a good opinion regarding all aspects of this jacket.

 

[megh]

Thank you so much for your response! Very helpful

 

[Aloysius]

Hi,

I’ve had this jacket for over a decade. When I bought it from an antique shop, it had an auction slip/statement in the sleeve saying it belonged to Heather Locklear. I unfortunately don’t have that anymore…

What era do you think this is from? And does anyone have an idea of what it’s worth? The only tag inside says size 36, so it might be European made?

Thanks for any insight you have to share!

I love these 70s jackets. Great find! @ton312 might know who the original maker is.

Maybe East-West Musical Instruments or Oshwahkon? One of those hippie/rockstar makers.

Serval zippers were from New York. I have them on an early 1960s Schott jacket.

 

[Aloysius]

I keep looking at this jacket; definitely the coolest 'find' I've seen here in a while.

You should get it relined by someone reliable like Bedo, Dena, or Zoltan in Berkeley and wear the hell out of it. The leather and zippers look to be in great shape.

 

[ton312]

Hi,

I’ve had this jacket for over a decade. When I bought it from an antique shop, it had an auction slip/statement in the sleeve saying it belonged to Heather Locklear. I unfortunately don’t have that anymore…

What era do you think this is from? And does anyone have an idea of what it’s worth? The only tag inside says size 36, so it might be European made?

Thanks for any insight you have to share!

KOK Chicago! 1970’s at its finest!

 

[megh]

Wow, I’m so impressed with all of your expertise! Thank you very much for your help and responses.

 

[ton312]

Wow, I’m so impressed with all of your expertise! Thank you very much for your help and responses.

I love your jacket! I have been looking for one in my size for an eternity. The closest I’ve come to finding one is this knock off:

^ This jacket is flimsy by comparison but it seems most the great 70’s makers didn’t really go above a size 38”-40”.
I spotted this jacket and my heart stopped:

Sadly about 10 sizes too small. I love the 70’s jackets. The quality stuff is superb and scarce! Your jacket is marvelous!

 

[Aloysius]

I love your jacket! I have been looking for one in my size for an eternity. The closest I’ve come to finding one is this knock off:
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^ This jacket is flimsy by comparison but it seems most the great 70’s makers didn’t really go above a size 38”-40”.
I spotted this jacket and my heart stopped:
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Sadly about 10 sizes too small. I love the 70’s jackets. The quality stuff is superb and scarce! Your jacket is marvelous!

Is anyone besides Lost Worlds and Electric Leather Studio in Japan still making these things?

 

[ton312]

Is anyone besides Lost Worlds and Electric Leather Studio in Japan still making these things?

Outside a few Japanese repros of a couple EW designs, I don’t think so. I actually forgot that Stu put a few in his line up.

 

[Marc mndt]

Is anyone besides Lost Worlds and Electric Leather Studio in Japan still making these things?

Here are a couple, I'm sure there are more.

 

[Aloysius]

Here are a couple, I'm sure there are more.

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I knew Jelado did but I didn't realize there were many others!

 

[ton312]

I want that suede smoke so f‘ing bad.