What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[sweetfights]

I hear you, I used to dislike the ball and chain zipper pull design but I've grown to like them over time. The length of the pull here is so much shorter than the one with the FW Mulholland or the Aero Premier highwayman so it doesn't bother me so much. I do tuck the pull sometimes especially when there is a chance of them being caught on something

I think it looks stellar. The pull only enhances the jacket.

 

[jonesy86]

That Is one Fine Jacket, the Color Tone fits your environment, camouflage

Thanks T. John said it would darken with wear, but it hasn’t darkenened much yet. Probably need to wear it more.

 

[powerserge]

I kinda knew it was the A1 heron because it has a button closure and as you mentioned before you are partial to buttons. there was a zip up black heron for sale last year in the classifieds and Im still bummed that I didn't buy it

I just think I prefer the look of buttons on jacket but in particular I think the Heron looks better with buttons. The zip version is also a great jacket and would have been a great addition to your collection. I will say though that whatever my next jacket is...it will have a zipper

 

[tmitchell59]

Albert Richard c.1950

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Follow the link for more history of the company. The Vault of Knowledge on Vintage Leather Jackets, history, companies, pictures. A must know resource for vintage outerwear.

This vintage leather jacket was made by Albert Richards. It is their “Shetland” model, made of “Satintan” horsehide, with a “Beavertex” mouton collar. It has an alpaca lined body and quilted lined sleeves.

That is my Cat Sassy

 

[Jin431]

I just think I prefer the look of buttons on jacket but in particular I think the Heron looks better with buttons. The zip version is also a great jacket and would have been a great addition to your collection. I will say though that whatever my next jacket is...it will have a zipper

Agree, something like that heron a1 or a zip up/button up shawl collar Cossack jacket for the collection lol I'll save that for later though. A black straight zip jacket is a strong game my friend, can't go wrong with that

 

[Jin431]

Wow! Excellent!!!!

I think it looks stellar. The pull only enhances the jacket.

Thanks @sweetfights FL did a wonderful job as always and im so pleased to have this jacket. I also feel the zipper pull adds just the right amount of character to the look. Thanks again for your kind words

 

[navetsea]

Albert Richard c.1950

A description from

https://vintagehaberdashers.com/tag/albert-richard/

Follow the link for more history of the company. The Vault of Knowledge on Vintage Leather Jackets, history, companies, pictures. A must know resource for vintage outerwear.

This vintage leather jacket was made by Albert Richards. It is their “Shetland” model, made of “Satintan” horsehide, with a “Beavertex” mouton collar. It has an alpaca lined body and quilted lined sleeves.

That is my Cat Sassy

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I wonder if that huge trapezoid piping section has kept the whole front relatively creaseless compared to the sleeve and even the back I suppose the piping function as barrier and spring to push back slight creases before it sets in permanently.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Freewheelers Mulholland:

 

[Bennarion]

Deerskin evolution. Love this leather, it is molding to my body.

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These sleeves look amazing.My favorite part of the jacket

 

[dudewuttheheck]

These sleeves look amazing.My favorite part of the jacket

Yup. I wish mine looked as amazing as his already does. Gorgeous jacket @willyto and well styled as always.

 

[MrProper]

 

[Monitor]

PER70, since I was already taking photos of it.

 

[ABCD]

PER70, since I was already taking photos of it.

Nice harness boots too.

 

[handymike]

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That is so retro cool!

 

[Mrfrown]

From my wife this morning: “A jacket a day keeps the doctor away eh?” She knows me too well!

Am interesting counterpoint to the discussion on sleeves showing creases etc- while the sleeves on this vintage Hercules have resisted creasing they still developed a beautiful grain and character given lots time and use.

 

[King B]

Avirex

'Top ***' G1

 

[willyto]

Thanks man! It really is such a wonderful creation by Greg! I'll try to take photos with a thick sweater on later this week. I had Greg spec this for a light layering jacket since I already have the black JL jacket that is a much slim fitting jacket than this.




That deerskin is so cool! I love me some deerskin! Pls keep that jacket so we can see how it will darken and mold to your physique even more.

Thank you! It's actually the first jacket in a while which I don't have any doubts about keeping. I usually tend to wear them heavily for months so I hope it will only get better, specially when the sun is out. Most days is just cloudy and rainy lately.

You wear it well, you made a great choice. When I look at a beautiful jacket I can not wear I envy your size. I've done very well finding vintage Jackets in my size 42/44. I had to go through a lot of jackets to get there. During the search I've acquired many jackets that will never fit me. Jackets I've not seen worn. There are 7 in this room. When Covid subsides I will find a model for some pictures/videos. Being worn brings them back to life.

What size do you wear?

Thank you! I am a size 38 chest so to be honest there's quite a lot to pick from when it comes to jackets but I just can't hoard them all unless I start selling off stuff(I'm very bad at that!)

As of now the only ones I'd keep are this one , the other FW and the Eastman 3/4 leather coats.

The Himel Grizzly has too short sleeves for me, the Himel Intrepid is way too small to wear comfortably I'm afraid, the other vintage ones I have are too big, the Lewis Leathers is too long...

I'm not fully satisfied with what I have which may be the reason why I keep looking for other jackets.

These sleeves look amazing.My favorite part of the jacket

Thanks! only thing I've done is wear it many times a week to go to work and back home. Nothing else. Well, I haven't babied it at all, I don't even hang it. Just lay it in the bed.

Yup. I wish mine looked as amazing as his already does. Gorgeous jacket @willyto and well styled as always.

Thanks! Keep wearing it for a while no matter what, weather, occasion, etc and even in rain and the sleeves will turn out amazing.

I think that this deerskin really wanted to be worn instead of staying mint. Still has that suedeish feeling but it feels crispy and smooth at the same time, can't describe it.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

All this talk of Schott lately. 118, vintage pic for the win

 

[JCSD]

Schott 375- Unlined Roughout // Think I might move this one along but enjoyed it this morning

 

[ABCD]

Schott 375- Unlined Roughout // Think I might move this one along but enjoyed it this morning

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This is the Duke right? Why move it along? I think it's a great looking jacket and you wear it well.