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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

ChrisDamned

Familiar Face
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78
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Brittany
Today my blue cowhide leather trucker jacket. I love the relief that sunlight can give it. And since it's light, I can wear it even in warmer weather like today.


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photo2u

Call Me a Cab
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claremont california
The short version.
Leather was outstanding

The cut was generous and accommodated the middle aged american.

The hardware was abysmal. The main zipper failed 6 weeks in. They were quick to accept a return.

It was my 2nd $2,000 + RMC jacket with a zipper failure. I’ll never buy another. Shame because everything else is great
Thanks for the information. The jacket is expensive but some people do like it. I have a HD museum repro made about 20 years ago using the same pattern. I paid about 700 USD I think. Not in the level of craftmanship as your jacket but not bad either. I think it could have been made by Schott?

Well If the zipper fails again, The NOS bell shape 5 talon is a good option. They are almost period correct as well as the conmars which were on my originals.
 

Bfd70

I'll Lock Up
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4,282
Location
Traverse city
Thanks for the information. The jacket is expensive but some people do like it. I have a HD museum repro made about 20 years ago using the same pattern. I paid about 700 USD I think. Not in the level of craftmanship as your jacket but not bad either. I think it could have been made by Schott?

Well If the zipper fails again, The NOS bell shape 5 talon is a good option. They are almost period correct as well as the conmars which were on my originals.
you can get a cycle champ made by vanson at the museum store. Mine went back for a refund.
 

Fonzie

One Too Many
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1,574
Location
Australia
Brave Star canvas Sherpa-lined trucker, it fits a little bigger than my 22oz denim B.S. Ironside trucker in the same size (M), but I haven’t washed this one yet, so I think it’ll hit the sweet spot after that.
In saying that, this is a very comfy, grab and go fit for layering and it’s super practical and warm with the Sherpa/quilted lining.

I believe Brave Star offers great value in their trucker jacket offerings, IMO same quality as Iron Heart at half the price (Iron Heart International prices, that is).
 

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Drzdave58

One of the Regulars
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286
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Ontario, Canada
I have been on the lookout for another leather trucker jacket for some time and didn't feel like dropping big $$$ on an Aero etc. So this Levis water buffalo hide trucker comes up f/s locally in my size so I went for it.
I have to say I'm impressed with this piece. The leather is quite substantial with a nice handle. The various grain structures are really interesting. The leather seems better than the cowhide Schott trucker I had. This jacket punches well above the $300-$400 CAN I paid for it IMO.
 

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