I need to get zippers added to the front pockets of a leather jacket with very heavy leather, as the pocket openings are sagging a little bit with use. Any suggestions on good leather jacket makers in the New England area who can tackle this job without a significant impact to the jacket? Thanks!
Jacket #1: Schott Perfecto Steerhide Motorcycle Jacket
Model #: P613S
Leather: Black Horween Chromexcel Steerhide
Lining: 100% Wool Buffalo Check Lining
Size: S (Small)
Other Features: Black Hardware, Bi-Swing Back, Zip Sleeve, Epaulets With Black Star, Belt With Buckle, Coin Flap Pocket With...
Or better still, the Schott Raven, P213?
I'm concerned about the durability of the leather considering how thin the jacket is compared to what I'm used to -- horween horsehide and steerhide.
Have you owned them for a few years? How have they held up?
Thanks!
Up for sale is an unworn, brand new jacket with tags. Schott's official model name is James Men's Retro Style Naked Cowhide Jacket, and style # is 165. It's a beautiful jacket with a great heft. All details are here: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/james-retro-jacket.htm
Asking $700 plus...
Did it come with the corduroy strip by default?
How is it holding up in terms of wear over the years? Any sagging under the bottom hem?
Do you have it in the sleeves also? Is it too warm? Does it sag past the cuff?
I've been scouring threads about this, and people's opinion seems to vary a lot. How often does the internal panel show through the back with age when there is no external kidney panel? Any pictures of this showing how bad the effect would be?
Figured I will create a separate thread for a wider exposure (rather than continuing here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/aero-highwayman-cuffs-without-storm-cuffs.99402/#post-2625579)
Since almost all Aero jackets have linings attached right at the bottom of the hem, with no leather...
This is a question for those of you who ordered this specification. Where does the sleeve lining attach? Does it go all the way to the wrist, or does it end where the cuff stars? If the latter, is the cuff made of two layers of leather stitched on to one another, or is it a single layer? If you...
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