Vintage Cal - It's changing my outlook on things

[ton312]

so I bought it anyway.....and pretty pleased I did (all the numbers work).

80's?

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So, where do I get a mouton collar from?

You could order one from Schott (faux mouton) and retro fit the snaps yourself. It’s easy to do and really completes the jacket.

 

[AHP91]

Oh man I love the Cals. Here’s one of my prized ones

 

[AHP91]

 

[Leather Walker]

I find a harmonious balance between high-quality, efficiency and art. Definitively, vintage Cals are one of the most precious garments anyone can found to approach perfection. Each one is unique and distinct from the others. When something was made in the old way, by hand, and out of the best materials, it speaks for itself.

 

[Leigh H]

pretty sure this is a star glove.

same hardware and fleece lining.

 

[hieu]

Red Label Straight Zip Cal

 

[JMax]

Red Label Straight Zip Cal
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One can see the quality of red label Cals. Awesome jacket.

 

[Will Zach]

One can see the quality of red label Cals. Awesome jacket.

It is for sale by @hieu in the Classifieds. Looks to be your size...

 

[Bluechel]

Seeing how that red label peels, I'm pretty sure one of my Cals is also a red label

also a red label.

 

[JMax]

It is for sale by @hieu in the Classifieds. Looks to be your size...

My last Cal is a red. Straight zip. But thanks.

 

[Leather Walker]

Seeing how that red label peels, I'm pretty sure one of my Cals is also a red label View attachment 594337 View attachment 594338 also a red label.

Yes, it is. Waistband construction, brass snaps... and that hide! Amazing jacket.

 

[Al 916]

effin' Cal had a good sip of Obie's today, I will see what it is like tomorrow but I doubt if the hide will go butter on me (ever).

No figures stamped on stop or pull

 

[Destruct]

Picked up a few Cals in LA over the weekend while I was there for Inspiration. Will be moving on 2 of the 3, but all of them are really beautiful.

1. This jacket has an incredible thick, pebbly hide that’s super soft. No inner tag but everything functional. This is likely the one I’ll be holding on to. The hide on this one is really something special and the fit is great.

2. This is the first Cal I’ve owned with original collar. Great leather and label is “Leather by Leather Hollywood” if anyone recognizes.

3. This jacket has a beautiful topcoat fade throughout with “Cal-Leather” label. I’d really like to keep this one but it’s too damn short.

Overall, great weekend trip from NorCal.

 

[Leather Walker]

Congrats! All three are fantastic! I'd say the first jacket was made during the Star Glove period, judging by the type of hide and its sewing work.

I guess the "Leather by leather" label was from a kink store, like "Leather Forever", etc. This one with the collar is my favorite (just saying!).

 

[Leigh H]

Picked up a few Cals in LA over the weekend while I was there for Inspiration. Will be moving on 2 of the 3, but all of them are really beautiful.

1. This jacket has an incredible thick, pebbly hide that’s super soft. No inner tag but everything functional. This is likely the one I’ll be holding on to. The hide on this one is really something special and the fit is great.

2. This is the first Cal I’ve owned with original collar. Great leather and label is “Leather by Leather Hollywood” if anyone recognizes.

3. This jacket has a beautiful topcoat fade throughout with “Cal-Leather” label. I’d really like to keep this one but it’s too damn short.

Overall, great weekend trip from NorCal.

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3 in one weekend!!!!

you lucky son of a ....

1st one looks mint too!!

 

[Destruct]

Congrats! All three are fantastic! I'd say the first jacket was made during the Star Glove period, judging by the type of hide and its sewing work.

I guess the "Leather by leather" label was from a kink store, like "Leather Forever", etc. This one with the collar is my favorite (just saying!).

Wow!! Super cool if true, I’ve never handled a Star Glove!!

The one with collar is nice, but I’m not the biggest fan of the fit after wearing it these past few days.

 

[Al 916]

Cleaned up nice

 

[Bluechel]

Just talked at length with Gwen at Cal-Leather on an unrelated jacket topic! Told her she's already a celebrity here as the owner of the wonderful Cal-Leather. Told her how to get to the Lounge because she wants to tell us about a ten Jacket Limited Edition she's doing in a fantastic brown leather she found. Can't wait to see more details! Yes, I'm nuts about these jackets of course.

 

[Bluechel]

Gwen (from Cal-Leather) just texted me that she's trying to register for the Lounge but hasn't received a confirmation email. Is there something she's not doing correctly?

 

[Al 916]

As I recall it may take a short period of time.