What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Trenchfriend]

Dark-stone type III-Denim jacket, today.

 

[navetsea]

Pant is a bit too funky for me love the jacket, what brand and leather type is it?

no brand, and 1.6mm thick cowhide not sure the type of tanning. thanks

really unique snake skin there

 

[casechopper]

Nice jacket Vu Ngo. I think you posted it on Reddit a week or so ago as well right? It's a bit more designer fashion than something I'd personally wear but it looks cool.

Today - Vanson T3 - It's colder this morning than you'd expect for this time of year.

 

[Michael A]

Another great morning that allows for a jacket, though it doesn't require it. So I wear my old one, probably for the last time before I take it in for zipper replacement.
DSCN3306 crop 2 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
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DSCN3296 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a fine day all,
Michael

 

[Trenchfriend]

@casechopper
Always great Cognac-jacket!!

 

[tropicalbob]

Just have. Extremely cool but the prices are a bit too steep for me. I've nowhere near to spend as much money on a shirt. Only because I destroy them too quickly.

I just got a couple of surprisingly nice ones on J Crew's Sales page for about $15.00 a pop. I think there are also some on their "Factory" page.

 

[ton312]

Nice jacket Vu Ngo. I think you posted it on Reddit a week or so ago as well right? It's a bit more designer fashion than something I'd personally wear but it looks cool.

Today - Vanson T3 - It's colder this morning than you'd expect for this time of year.

This jacket gets better every time I see it. I meant to ask...is that octagon? Looks a bit browner and less "marbled" than the octagon I had. Really nice jacket CC.

 

[casechopper]

This jacket gets better every time I see it. I meant to ask...is that octagon? Looks a bit browner and less "marbled" than the octagon I had. Really nice jacket CC.

It's supposed to be octagon brown competition weight leather. I bought it second hand though so I can't say with 100% certainty.

 

[ton312]

It's supposed to be octagon brown competition weight leather. I bought it second hand though so I can't say with 100% certainty.

Looks better than the newer octo I've seen. More reminiscent of the early 80's stuff.

 

[Doctor Damage]

Probably no one on this planet I'd enjoy wearing turquoise trousers, but you!

Those pants are very American preppy.

 

[Vu Ngo]

Nice jacket Vu Ngo. I think you posted it on Reddit a week or so ago as well right? It's a bit more designer fashion than something I'd personally wear but it looks cool.

Today - Vanson T3 - It's colder this morning than you'd expect for this time of year.

Vanson does know how to make a great man jacket. What leather is it, cow/calf or horsehide?

 

[casechopper]

Vanson does know how to make a great man jacket. What leather is it, cow/calf or horsehide?

Cow

 

[Vu Ngo]

Found this brand called Roar from Japan and they seem to make really nice jacket.

Btw, has anyone has a jacket with linen or linen-like lining - raw and super cool fabric as lining. Just very curious!

 

[ai00344]

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My new Simmons Bilt 4 pocket J-100 in black Shinki horsehide.

Simmons Bilt makes my favorite version of the J100. Its the only one Ive seen that doesn't have the large "splay" at the bottom of the zipper which I don't care for. What are your thoughts on their Shinki El Marro?

 

[navetsea]

Btw, has anyone has a jacket with linen or linen-like lining - raw and super cool fabric as lining. Just very curious!

maybe it could work on the body alone, but not on the sleeve, I think it won't last around the cuff edges, and since it is also easily get wrinkled it would be a bit problematic, just my guessing.

 

[El Marro]

Simmons Bilt makes my favorite version of the J100. Its the only one Ive seen that doesn't have the large "splay" at the bottom of the zipper which I don't care for. What are your thoughts on their Shinki El Marro?

I think their black Shinki is quite nice. It is comparable in thickness and feel to the other two Shinki jackets I own, a Diamond Dave A-2 and a Good Wear A-2. I have only had the SB for a week but already it is beginning to show some nice grain on the arms at the waist where it bends when I am driving. The finish is a little shinier than I prefer but I think it will become less so with wear.
This was definitely the most comfortable horsehide jacket I have ever purchased new, it was comfortable the first time I put it on. I love my CXL jackets, but I'm beginning to understand why many on this forum prefer Shinki.

 

[Vu Ngo]

maybe it could work on the body alone, but not on the sleeve, I think it won't last around the cuff edges, and since it is also easily get wrinkled it would be a bit problematic, just my guessing.

It's the same approach that Rick Owens used on his many leather jackets. I probably try that one first.

Do you guys think a 1000-1500 range for a MTM leather jacket made from premium materials is too much?

 

[casechopper]

Do you guys think a 1000-1500 range for a MTM leather jacket made from premium materials is too much?

I think you'd have to sell a few jackets at a lower price to appeal to customers willing to try a new jacket maker and to get them out in public. Higher prices can come once you've developed a customer base and have a waiting list. It takes time and independent reviews from customers for people to see if what you're offering is worth that kind of price.

 

[casechopper]

Today - Levi's Type 1 Banner Jacket

 

[Trenchfriend]

Olive cotton-fieldjacket, today.