Photos of cool jackets owned by others (non-brand specific)

[Edward]

Tempted to ask if he would be up to making something else in this vein, I certainly wouldn't mind having as a display piece either

Given the complexity of this compared to the teddy bear type ones they have in the RMC shop here in London, I can only imagine what it would cost!

Wonder what it weighs? If the leather is moulded enough for it be hollow, it could be very light, which would be a plus for mail order.

 

[Edward]

Here's one I spotted on eBay a while back: an Aero Highwayman. A very early one; shared the photos with Ken and he identified it as early, and quite likely made by his own hand. I find it pretty cool because (aside from a 90s-made version of the recently re-introduced ice hockey jacket) it's the first civilian Aero I've ever seen patched up. Very much in the spirit of the original rocker jackets, albeit with Harley rather than the Brit bikes of the originals:

Can't remember what it sold for. Had it been Triumph or BSA patches, I think I'd have been sorely tempted. Looks like it has a story or two in it...

Always interesting to see some of these jackets from that period that have been worn hard. I love that lining. Bizarrely, I have my eye on a kilt with that pattern already, maybe I should have a jacket lined to match.....

 

[roadking04]

There is something to be said about an old patched up jacket. I think they are cooler than cool.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Holy cow, that thing is made of leather? Crazy..!

Yeah The father is a leather wizard.

 

[navetsea]

I have a feeling it is wet casted over a mould, maybe several parts and joined together much like making a gun holster, nothing less spectacular of a work especially the paintings of the animal, but at least in the real realm outside of myth and magic

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Definitely possible @navetsea . I'm not actually sure how it was done, but however they did it, I'm impressed.

 

[torfjord]

I have a feeling it is wet casted over a mould, maybe several parts and joined together much like making a gun holster, nothing less spectacular of a work especially the paintings of the animal, but at least in the real realm outside of myth and magic
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I'd say it's definitely wet moulded. It looks really cool and a great shop display!

 

[Robbie79]

I really like this version of the Leathertogs (even if it is modified) which is also made of Shinki HH

 

[Blackadder]

I really like this version of the Leathertogs (even if it is modified) which is also made of Shinki HH

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There is no price, wonder how much it costs.

 

[Robbie79]

There is no price, wonder how much it costs.

A local stock here in Cologne actually has this one but only in size 44 as far as I can see and price is similar compared to Freewheelers or RMC (2850€):
https://www.kentaurus.de/les-motocyclettistes-horsehide-jacket-type-record/

Just a side note, this store also has two pairs of Clinch Engineer black overdyed HH left (size US 9 and 11):
https://www.kentaurus.de/clinch-boots-engineer-boots-11-inch-height-horsebutt-black-overdyed/

 

[red devil]

I really like this version of the Leathertogs (even if it is modified) which is also made of Shinki HH

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Who make it?

The patched are a nice addition, but the lapel looks too square to my eyes

 

[Robbie79]

@red devil Les Motocyclettistes. Kentaurus has this brand in their portfolio for a couple of years now but I‘ve never handled one of this, I guess French maker. They also have two or Three more fancy models I like. I agree one this Leathertogs and I think that FW, LW and RMC versions look better but I personally like the elbow and shoulder pads.
https://www.les-motocyclettistes.com/en/clothing/record/

 

[JMax]

I really like this version of the Leathertogs (even if it is modified) which is also made of Shinki HH

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I really dig it but prefer the Leathertogs, Buco, even the Langlitz. This one looks more like the Buco than Leathertogs.

 

[Robbie79]

@red devil Les Motocyclettistes. Kentaurus has this brand in their portfolio for a couple of years now but I‘ve never handled one of this, I guess French maker. They also have two or Three more fancy models I like. I agree one this Leathertogs and I think that FW, LW and RMC versions look better but I personally like the elbow and shoulder pads.
https://www.les-motocyclettistes.com/en/clothing/record/

They are based in Paris according to their Instagram account information:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwnBzshjp5/?igshid=1q1v5fxvkz90e

 

[red devil]

I personally like the elbow and shoulder pads

That's what I meant when I said patches, I think they add a bit of a racing element to it

Edit: just saw the instagram pic, is it me or it looks very straight with no taper?

 

[Graemsay]

I appreciate that Himel Bros aren't the flavour of the month around here, but this unlined, minimalist café racer really does it for me.

 

[Blackadder]

A local stock here in Cologne actually has this one but only in size 44 as far as I can see and price is similar compared to Freewheelers or RMC (2850€):
https://www.kentaurus.de/les-motocyclettistes-horsehide-jacket-type-record/

Just a side note, this store also has two pairs of Clinch Engineer black overdyed HH left (size US 9 and 11):
https://www.kentaurus.de/clinch-boots-engineer-boots-11-inch-height-horsebutt-black-overdyed/

Thank you.

 

[MrProper]

Hope this hasn't been posted yet. If so, I missed it ;-)

 

[Robbie79]

Hope this hasn't been posted yet. If so, I missed it ;-)
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@MrProper Thanks for sharing. It's a beautiful jacket, especially when it starts ageing! I already contacted the seller who sells a new one here in Classifieds but $1800 incl. shipping is too expensive for me.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...-tanned-wills-new-medium.103561/#post-2788833

 

[MrProper]

@MrProper Thanks for sharing. It's a beautiful jacket, especially when it starts ageing! I already contacted the seller who sells a new one here in Classifieds but $1800 incl. shipping is too expensive for me.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...-tanned-wills-new-medium.103561/#post-2788833

I should maybe check out classifieds more often lol
But there is never anything for my size anyway.
The jacket looks really cool when it has aged.
Not thought at all when I look at the new condition.
$1800 is of course an announcement.