Post your Jacket-alikes here!

[Guppy]

I've noticed that a few makers make jackets that are very similar to each other.

I expect that this is not without controversy, and my intent in creating this thread is NOT to incite any wars about who's ripping off who, or who's better made, looks better, or whatever. I expect this will probably happen anyway, but I'm begging readers of this thread to not partake in this here. I just want to catalog them.

Obviously many makers are doing their own version of an A-2, B-3, J24, J100, etc. and that's less interesting to me because they're so common. But I'm more interested in these more uniquely styled jackets that seem to be being made by several makers.

Mainly I'm interested in current production jackets, but if you happen to find a true vintage original inspiration for a jacket-alike model being produced by multiple modern makers, so much the better.

Can we have a judgement-free easter egg hunt for jacket-alikes? I'd like to see this eventually turn into a sticky thread that we can all use as a reference when shopping and comparing.

Here, I'll start us off:

For example, ELMC's Windward and Vanson Arrow are very similar:
ELMC Windward:

Vanson Arrow:


Simmons Bilt SB Vintage Racer and Lost Worlds Buco Rider
SB Vintage Racer:

LW Buco Rider:


You get the idea. Try to post a good image along with a link to where the jacket can be purchased. I hasten to add, I'm hoping for jackets made by high quality makers only, so no rip-offs made by low-end imitators, please.

Happy hunting!

 

[Monitor]

Sure. Speaking of Lost Worlds, Easy Ryder looks suspiciously like Schott CR 641/141, which in itself is of a rather uncommon design.

Lost Worlds Easy Ryder

Schott 141

 

[Guppy]

Sure. Speaking of Lost Worlds, Easy Ryder looks suspiciously like Schott CR 641/141, which in itself is of a rather uncommon design.

Lost Worlds Easy Ryder

Schott 141

To my eye the pocket locations on those two are noticeably, if somewhat subtly, different.

 

[Monitor]

To my eye the pocket locations on those two are noticeably, if somewhat subtly, different.

Yeah, it's clearly not a copy per se, but all the main features are virtually identical. The biggest difference is LW having a separate kidney panel. What I find most confusing is why on earth has LW lifted that Schott trademark collar for their jacket...

 

[Guppy]

Yeah, it's clearly not a copy per se, but all the main features are virtually identical. The biggest difference is LW having a separate kidney panel. What I find most confusing is why on earth has LW lifted that Schott trademark collar for their jacket...

Also remember to include the links! [emoji2]

 

[Guppy]

Here's another one:

Simmons Bilt Roadster

Aero Highwayman

 

[Monitor]

Here's another one:

Simmons Bilt Roadster
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Aero Highwayman
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[Guppy]

lol, I'm not clear what you mean by that exactly, but remember we're trying to reserve judgement here!

 

[Guppy]

Aero Half-Belt Deluxe


Simmons Bilt Drifter

 

[Monitor]

Diamond Dave Beck 333 (http://www.diamondclothingco.com/beck-333)

Schott 628 (or CXL 113 Anniversary Edition) (not available at the moment)

 

[tmitchell59]

Wards Windward/Aero Windward

Horsehide labeled probably Canadian/Aero Thunderbay

Alden Windward Horsehide

Pennys Windward Horsehide

 

[tmitchell59]

Sears Hercules

Johnson Leathers on the Left-Aero on the right

Bill Kelso Hercules/Good Wear Imperial

 

[Guppy]

Diamond Dave Beck 333 (http://www.diamondclothingco.com/beck-333)

Schott 628 (or CXL 113 Anniversary Edition) (not available at the moment)

Here's some images of the Schott CX113 to round out this post:

 

[ton312]

Here's some images of the Schott CX113 to round out this post:
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Can't believe that sold for as little as it did.

 

[Monitor]

Can't believe that sold for as little as it did.

How much was it?

 

[ton312]

How much was it?

$405 USD. Less than 1/2 new! I was sweating in the final moments as I've coveted this jacket for a very long time. Just had to say out loud Johnson Leathers, while looking in the mirror and taking deep breaths.

 

[ton312]

I hate this thread by the way. It's just jacket porn forcing me to look at all kinds of beautiful jackets and I've sworn off buying anymore b/c I can't even wear what I have and blah blah blah. Go Cubs

 

[Monitor]

I hate this entire forum for the same reason. And the internet in general... XD

$405 USD. Less than 1/2 new! I was sweating in the final moments as I've coveted this jacket for a very long time. Just had to say out loud Johnson Leathers, while looking in the mirror and taking deep breaths.

Oh, right! I remember it, on the Bay! Thought you were talking about the retail price. That one was a freaking steal. Someone landed themselves a deal of a lifetime.

 

[Monitor]

Lewis Leathers Corsair (https://www.lewisleathers.com/productinfo.html?code=jak-60)

Highwayman (no longer made)

Mascot Black Rock (http://www.mascotleathers.com/black-rock)

 

[ace12]

Some eerie similarities...

The rare Buco J-31


And the "not so rare" RRL




Another example:

Buco PJ-27


Ralph Edwards


Ralph Lauren's