Post Your Worn-In Jackets, Let's See That Grain and Patina!

[pawineguy]

To finally get this started, my Russet Sheene Vincenza which I had posted in a previous thread. It's only a year old, but I think we can use this thread to show how our jackets are evolving short term or display the patina on one that's had decades of service. We may start with some duplication from other threads, but we can build this into a nice repository of grain, folds, wrinkles and patina.

NOTE: I think it would be good to include the make / model / leather / age (if known) of your jacket when you post.

 

[pawineguy]

Vanson Enfield, 35 years old, heavy steerhide.

 

[morrison2951]

Sweet Enfield!

 

[Fanch]

Chris, I am going to have to say some of the nicest grain I have seen on any of mine is this Aero Bronco A-2 that I just sent you. And these are your pictures you just took yesterday or today as my IPhone camera is not capable of pics of this quality. I think this jacket is ~ six years old. The lining and knits show minimal wear, attesting to Aero's materials.

 

[technovox]

Great idea- But are we focusing on jackets in which we are the original owners? Or any jackets in our possession that have substantial grain and patina?

 

[pawineguy]

Great idea- But are we focusing on jackets in which we are the original owners? Or any jackets in our possession that have substantial grain and patina?

Anything you own! From newer jackets that are evolving well to older thrift shop or eBay buys that happen to look fantastic.

 

[AeroFan_07]

That Enfield is incredible. The rest are great as well, just really love that sort of jacket!

 

[navetsea]

great threat idea

still too early for me to contribute

 

[eugenesque]

great threat idea

still too early for me to contribute

Haha likewise.

 

[Monitor]

Superb stuff, PG!!

40 years old Lewis Leathers Super Phantom

 

[pawineguy]

A+ Ivan!

 

[bretron]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/show-your-patina.65487/

 

[Dav]

Highwayman in it's sixth year, getting better an better!

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[technovox]

Grain and Patina! A subject that is dear to my heart...
Here's a Horsehide Cal Leather Cafe Racer from the 1960's- I picked it up about half a year ago.

 

[Monitor]

Damn, the Cal jacket is nice! I think I remember it from eBay?

And that HWM is a work of art. Frame it, Dav!

 

[Mickiemac]

New to the Lounge - this thread is a good start to introduce some of my jackets. Based on the topic, I selected a small assortment for visual review. Not the best images but the subjects need no introduction. The 'sleeves' images consist of some ebay finds (Nates, Kale, Advanced Uniform) and a Passaic (far left) that I purchased new on ebay 14 years ago. I thru in a few images of my vintage Vanson Enfield purchased new over 20 years ago. The last image is of the forth Nates in the first image showing the back - the character and patina on this jacket is amazing. Enjoy!

 

[technovox]

Damn, the Cal jacket is nice! I think I remember it from eBay?

Actually, I picked up the Cal Leather from a little vintage boutique store just down the street- didn't know what it was, just liked the look of it. Total luck!

 

[Windstorm81]

To finally get this started, my Russet Sheene Vincenza which I had posted in a previous thread. It's only a year old, but I think we can use this thread to show how our jackets are evolving short term or display the patina on one that's had decades of service. We may start with some duplication from other threads, but we can build this into a nice repository of grain, folds, wrinkles and patina.

NOTE: I think it would be good to include the make / model / leather / age (if known) of your jacket when you post.

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Hey Pawine,

Nice evolution of your Vincenza. It looks quite dark for the Russet though. I thought the russet has a lot more of the red orange tones... Is that not the case or does the Russet hide just loses those undertones and become more Seal brown over time??

Thanks

 

[Monitor]

New to the Lounge - this thread is a good start to introduce some of my jackets. Based on the topic, I selected a small assortment for visual review. Not the best images but the subjects need no introduction. The 'sleeves' images consist of some ebay finds (Nates, Kale, Advanced Uniform) and a Passaic (far left) that I purchased new on ebay 14 years ago. I thru in a few images of my vintage Vanson Enfield purchased new over 20 years ago. The last image is of the forth Nates in the first image showing the back - the character and patina on this jacket is amazing. Enjoy!

These are all very wonderful but you gotta love how Vanson refuses to show aging even after this many years.

 

[Bunyip]

Highwayman in it's sixth year, getting better an better!

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Awesome Nick! It's obviously been put to work!