What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[IrishStu]

Aero Highwayman paired with Pike Brothers Vest, Samurai jeans & bright Engineers

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Fantastic combination. I really like the vest.

 

[jeo]

My dream jacket! It looks amazing on you!

Thanks Hannes! I’ll be on the lookout for you.

These fit very small. This one I’m wearing is a 42 but fits like a 38. I have another one of these from the 70’s marked a 40 but fits like a 36.

 

[jeo]

Already admired on Insta. Very cool trucker. And fits perfectly.

Thanks!

 

[Davidchee5]

HD chp

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Hello there. Who else likes fringed leather jackets? Delighted with my new western biker style two tone black and tan jacket...although the 14 inch fringes may be a little too long? Thoughts?
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Welcome
What’s the inspiration behind getting this jacket?
Gotta be a story there.
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[torfjord]

Thanks Hannes! I’ll be on the lookout for you.

These fit very small. This one I’m wearing is a 42 but fits like a 38. I have another one of these from the 70’s marked a 40 but fits like a 36.

Good to know! If you ever see one that might fit me I’d be mighty thankful.

 

[Berto]

Extremely happy with this customized B3 vest

 

[Trouser Bark]

Last post of my m/c themed jackets. This one's a Roland Sands Design in a size L... which fits exactly like a 46 in a Schott / Dainese / Vanson manner. The unique thing about this jacket is that the exterior leather is not just thick and soft but it's actually velvety. A very unique hand to it and super low maintenance.

Doesn't show scuffs very easily. It also is a discontinued model IIRC which apparently is a theme of mine. When you like stuff that many others don't the design won't stay in a manufacturer's queue for long.

In place of the standard interior pockets this jacket has two giant mesh pockets that you can stash a huge amount of stuff in if you don't mind appearing to have a bit of calorie storage. The bonus? You can wear this just about anywhere and not look too out of place as long as the setting isn't too formal. You can even sneak into a fairly nice restaurant w/out looking like too much of a goober as long as the jacket's paired w/ a nice shirt and an upgraded Levi or similar.

There's a graphic inside the liner but it's meant to be understated and I'm sure isn't worth staring at for a moment to figure out whatever was on the mind of the jacket's designer.

Next up? I brought a LW Peacoat back from being altered at my favorite local leather shop. I'll post that in the next day or so.

 

[torfjord]

Bates today. I find that I really like the extra length on this compared to most of my other jackets. Thanks once again @handymike

 

[Bennarion]

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Bates today. I find that I really like the extra length on this compared to most of my other jackets. Thanks once again @handymike

It doesn't come right away)

 

[Monitor]

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Bates today. I find that I really like the extra length on this compared to most of my other jackets. Thanks once again @handymike

I forgot you had Bates. Or didn't know? Anyway, I didn't know what it was at first but the obvious superiority of every visible aspect and element of this jacket made me stop and stare.
Bates is the best in the business, hands down. Miles, miles above mostly everything else. I actually need this jacket.

 

[torfjord]

I forgot you had Bates. Or didn't know? Anyway, I didn't know what it was at first but the obvious superiority of every visible aspect and element of this jacket made me stop and stare.
Bates is the best in the business, hands down. Miles, miles above mostly everything else. I actually need this jacket.

Oh, it’s a very recent addition. Got it about two weeks ago or something. Eric reached out over DM and I’ve wanted to try a Bates for a while so I jumped on it.
It really is special!

 

[torfjord]

It doesn't come right away)

I don't think I understand?

 

[4444Design]

I took the Hooch Hauler on a road trip yesterday. Starting to feel the many panels soften and shaping.



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Extremely cool lookin' jacket!

 

[4444Design]

Not today but last week:

- waistcoat by AEROLEATHER in TARTAN (currently on sale for 30.- GBP - check their homepage)
- Chambray by BRONSON as is the pants
- boots are CHIPPEWA

 

[Monitor]

I don't think I understand?

I think Bennarion means that the appreciation for longer jackets is an acquired taste, which is something I agree with.

 

[Bennarion]

I think Bennarion means that the appreciation for longer jackets is an acquired taste, which is something I agree with.

I was thinking how to describe it. You're absolutely right!

 

[Tom71]

Extremely happy with this customized B3 vest

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Nice vest, fantatstic wristwatch!!

 

[Yango]

Last post of my m/c themed jackets. This one's a Roland Sands Design in a size L... which fits exactly like a 46 in a Schott / Dainese / Vanson manner. The unique thing about this jacket is that the exterior leather is not just thick and soft but it's actually velvety. A very unique hand to it and super low maintenance.

Doesn't show scuffs very easily. It also is a discontinued model IIRC which apparently is a theme of mine. When you like stuff that many others don't the design won't stay in a manufacturer's queue for long.

In place of the standard interior pockets this jacket has two giant mesh pockets that you can stash a huge amount of stuff in if you don't mind appearing to have a bit of calorie storage. The bonus? You can wear this just about anywhere and not look too out of place as long as the setting isn't too formal. You can even sneak into a fairly nice restaurant w/out looking like too much of a goober as long as the jacket's paired w/ a nice shirt and an upgraded Levi or similar.

There's a graphic inside the liner but it's meant to be understated and I'm sure isn't worth staring at for a moment to figure out whatever was on the mind of the jacket's designer.

Next up? I brought a LW Peacoat back from being altered at my favorite local leather shop. I'll post that in the next day or so.

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I bought and returned two Roland Sands Design jackets because of the uncomfortable zippers they installed in the lining to access the pocket for the back protection armour.
The first one was like yours with a horizontal zipper, and each end of the zip sat directly on both scapula.
The second jacket had a vertical zipper sitting dead center on my spine.
RS is the only motorcycle jacket manufacturer I’ve ever seen using zippers on the back lining (thankfully).

Too bad, they were nice looking jackets.

 

[Mysteryo]

I found myself a very nice jacket made in the us by Golden Bear, for a German brand « Leonard ».
This one is made of comfy lightweight cowhide, with a nice waxy touch, and has Scovill hardware all over, in great condition. It is also reinforced at the kidney by a ruff hide part.
I’ve been wearing it for a try on and forgot to take it off, as it feels like wearing a shirt!