Looking for a Jacket

[cossack]

Hello,

So I figured I need to add a leather jacket to my wardrobe and after doing some research I concluded, that this jacket by Shangri La should be it: https://shangrilaheritage.it/product/varenne-black-leather-jacket/.
As you can see this is a rather simple, italian, slim fitting rider jacket in black.

I actually had the chance to try it on and its a bit big for me in XL and nearly perfect (a tiny bit too small) in L - so i figured I would buy it in XL since i plan on putting on some more muscle.

The problem with the jacket is, that its aftermarkt value seems to be around 50% of the retail price, which for me as a student makes it hard to justify buying it retail. But since the jacket is being sold used so rarely, I realized I might have to wait a year for my opportunity.

In the meantime I dont want to be without a leather jacket and figured it would be best to buy a different black leather jacket, that is close to the style of the Shangri La jacket and that fits me best now (remember L fit me quite nicely now, but I dont expect it to fit me in 2 years time).

So ultimately my question is: What jackets are there similar to the Varenne by Shangri La, that are being sold regularly on the aftermarket?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Marc mndt]

https://www.vinted.nl/items/5243848497-shangri-la-heritage-varenne-black-leather-jacket

 

[El Marro]

I would suggest something like the Vanson Oxford:
https://www.vansonleathers.com/traditional/40-9D-BLK-oxford-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ENF.html
This jacket is an awesome deal here in the U.S., if you are in Europe then perhaps not so much.
On another note, you mention resale value and I have to say that there are many awesome things about leather jackets but resale value is typically not one of them. If this is important to you then the used market may be your best bet.

 

[cossack]

https://www.vinted.nl/items/5243848497-shangri-la-heritage-varenne-black-leather-jacket

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Oh wow, thank you for this, im a bit unsure since the jakcket was a bit small for me, but I will definitely consider this now. Also good to know that vinted only shows listings for the the specific country under the respective domain.

 

[cossack]

I would suggest something like the Vanson Oxford:
https://www.vansonleathers.com/traditional/40-9D-BLK-oxford-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ENF.html
This jacket is an awesome deal here in the U.S., if you are in Europe then perhaps not so much.
On another note, you mention resale value and I have to say that there are many awesome things about leather jackets but resale value is typically not one of them. If this is important to you then the used market may be your best bet.

Yes thats the whole problem - My conscience is forcing me to go the used route. And yes im europe based and that jacket seems to be even harder to get here.

 

[El Marro]

Yes thats the whole problem - My conscience is forcing me to go the used route. And yes im europe based and that jacket seems to be even harder to get here.

Interesting, my conscience usually forces me to buy the most expensive and least practical option…
Fortunately, for you, there are a number of wise members here from all over Europe, who should be able to point you in the right direction.