r/leatherjacket

Ive been thinking about a leather jacket purchase for sometime now and made the mistake of trying this piece on at Schott NYC now and really like it.

But Ive always been enamored with Japanese garments because of their craftsmanship and relative value for money and have been drawn to the Y2 leathers brand

I think I can find a similar style for Y2 but ive read you can get a pretty steep discount if you buy in Japan. Does anyone have experience with this?

Beyond that ive read that as black jackets age and break in they can reveal a more natural brown? Pardon my ignorance but is that true? I quite like an all black jacket so want to understand what I would have to do to keep it that way.

Love this jacket but wanted a cleaner look and always thought it was laying too boxy on my frame, in the bottom half, mostly due to the super thick double paneled pocket flaps.

Thedi Marcos in black cowhide.

Wearing my Buzz Rickson A2 while going around Osaka today, a repro of an Aero Leather contract I think.

Paired with LVCs and brand new M43 boots from Buzz Rickson, so the color is a bit off for now. Looking forward to beating them up so they match my A2 a bit more.

Hey all,

I found this awesome jacket at a flea market. It fits perfectly, but it was pretty beat up when I got it. I did some research, got some decent saddle soap and some leather conditioner and cleaned it up. Pictures of it hanging is the final product.

I'd love to have some knowledge about the jacket though. The guy who sold to me said it was from the '60s in the picture of the tag is the only tag on the jacket. I try to Google image search but I came up with nothing. I'm hoping somebody here has some insight. Thanks in advance.

This is the colour and style the leatherworker/shop owner recommended for me for casual wear and dressing it up as well based on my build and colour palette. I have red hair and brown eyes so I think the colour is spot on.

He said to clean it only with women's face cream? (Italian so maybe something lost in translation, he'd been in the business for 40 years)

I can't stop wearing it!

This one sells for $300 on Crush on Retro / Tailor Brando. I found it on TaoBao for $150. I purchased a couple other jackets in the same order, but I'm guessing shipping would have been $65-$75 for one jacket alone, so call it $225 for this jacket out the door.

1.4mm calfskin that smells great. My large weighs 4.85 lbs. Corduroy lined cuffs and probably one of my favorite linings on any jacket I've owned. Fit is excellent. The plastic buttons look a bit cheap, but the metal pocket snaps are nice.

This one's a keeper.

I thrifted this jacket a couple of months ago, it seems to be genuine (along with a tag that says 100% leather)

Problem is, the length of the jacket, the arm length and cuff width are too large. Every other measurement is about right for me. Is it worth it to tailor it or should I just give up?

Back for another round with this Schott 133, size 48. This jacket has been used hard over the years and the patina is incredible. it really hits that heavy workwear Carhartt vibe that you just can’t fake. It has a cropped fit that makes it feel surprisingly modern, and the removable tartan lining makes it very versatile throughout the year. Does it still fit me?

It’s a classic 1940s delivery style, very similar to the Schott 540 they made for that Bruce Springsteen movie. Since my unsanforized raw denim was apparently a bit too much last week, I’m rocking Uniqlo pleated trousers today to keep things a bit more simple for everyone.

For reference, I’m 183cm (6’0”) and 97kg (214 lbs). Keep or sell?

I've been somewhat considering for my next lather to be my exact size (34). Here is a size 36 with a garment measuring 38. I can layer although I'm wondering if this is more vintage style fit or slightly big. Maybe it's just the cut and the somewhat lower quality leather (split cowhide).

Hello guys,

I got this leather jacket from my host dad two weeks ago, i am not sure if its too big. To me: I am 6f, 160lb.

And can anybody give me some informations to the brand? He told me its 100% real leather.

Thanks for the help!

Hi, everyone! I just joined this community because I just got my first leather jacket. I know it’s very used and worn, but that’s the vibe I typically enjoy. I always try to buy used and vintage. I have a few questions about this jacket since it’s my first one.

1. I know it’s worn and flaking/damaged in some spots, but is it real leather? The interior tag says genuine leather, but that’s rather vague as to the quality.

2. Is it normal for leather to wear like this? I feel like it looks almost bubbly in some areas like around the chest.

3. Has anyone heard of this brand before? I would appreciate any details you might know.

4. What is a fair price for a jacket like this? I paid about $40.

Thanks in advance to everyone, and I’ve been enjoying looking at the other posts!

I got this jacket years ago from my father who had it for a while himself. It has been laying around my place for 6ish years and now I want to see what I can do to take proper care of it.

Any advice is appreciated :)

Trying on my first suede leather jacket, and despite being snug at the chest, it feels very loose at the hips/stomach (and even flares a little at the bottom).

With the leather stretching, does this get better over time? Or do I just need to find a better fitting jacket?

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I am located in the United States and I've been looking for a real leather (lambskin or otherwise) version of this faux leather jacket I had about ten years ago. I've come across some similar ones, but they all seem to miss some of the details I valued about it (snap collar, epaulettes...). Could anyone point me in the right direction? I'm looking to spend something like $200-$250, so nothing high-end is in my budget right now. Thanks in advance!

Hi guys how does this leather jacket look? Found on vinted. Seems good to me, want to know your opinions. I want to buy it, but, could I achieve that 70s style with this jacket, some bootcuts jeans and some SLP wyatts? Thanks ❤️

This is my first real leather jacket so my knowledge is very limited. I recently picked up this Schott Bros “IS674MS” not sure what jacket it would be exactly but I am assuming some sort of flight jacket? I love the distressed look but I am wondering if there is a way to prevent the elbow/forearm area of the sleeves to wear less. When I got it they had a flaky rubbery feel, managed to get it off with a microfiber cloth, but now wondering if I should be adding conditioner like I have seen in other posts. Any help is greatly appreciated and sorry for the terrible pictures. Dark day so I had to use the overhead lights.