Over 50 wearing leather jackets

[AbbaDatDeHat]

The first brown sports jacket is awsome, dont know what it is but i dig it, be well brother!

Looking back through this tread i see i forgot to answer you. I think i got lost when Downunder G Man took over and made the thread his daily ride thread. Thank heavens that guy’s long gone!
Anyway...the brown jacket is one of my pride and joy jackets and very special.
It is a one off Aero half belt from a trial hide Aero was thinking of using but was to costly. Antique Steer it was called. The plaid wool lining was the last of a roll from a closing mill and one off as well.
Aero offered it to or built it for @HoosierDaddy who graciously sold it to me much to the chagrin of several members here. Arggh
I am very grateful to HoosierDaddy for it. It is a keeper for life and amazing hide.
Thanks
Bowen

Ps: @HoosierDaddy get well.
B

 

[Pandemic]

I love this thread. It continues to inspire and challenge my preconceptions.

I used to think that there were ‘younger’ (eg x-zip) and ‘older’ (flight) people styles of jackets and that it was harder for us old folks to wear the younger people styles.

I’ve come around to a new perspective- that some styles suit certain body types better. A cafe racer doesn’t work after some middle aged spread, for example.

But most importantly, an old guy in an old looking jacket can never go wrong. We all assume it has been worn hard in his youth and is full of stories of adventure. The only think that can look incongruous or odd is an old guy in a shiny new jacket.

So I am responded to west my new jackets around the house as much as possible until winter arrives here!

 

[Edward]

Who’s the Grandaddy? Living in Scotland means you can wear a jacket all year.

That's a big attraction for me. Much as I've long loved being down here in London, the stupid-hot and dry climate is a real drag.

 

[Bukowski]

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[Per Hansa]

Seal Liberty

Dav your BK Dubow has to be one of the best A2s I've seen. You don't by chance know which BK knit color you went with? I love it's contrast with your Liberty Horsehide Seal.

 

[Pandemic]

I took a hiatus from leather jackets (and TFL) for a couple of years as I explored some Bond-inspired looks, but I’m pushing mid-50s now and still occasionally pull out this JL

 

[PeterRocco]

I took a hiatus from leather jackets (and TFL) for a couple of years as I explored some Bond-inspired looks, but I’m pushing mid-50s now and still occasionally pull out this JL

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Jacket looks great on you love the style and leather color.

 

[El Marro]

Seeing this thread pop up again makes me think of @HoosierDaddy and how I miss his posts. The man said what he thought and he wasn’t afraid to get into an argument if he felt it was warranted.

 

[navetsea]

still 3 more years before I can post here

 

[Peacoat]

Seeing this thread pop up again makes me think of @HoosierDaddy and how I miss his posts. The man said what he thought and he wasn’t afraid to get into an argument if he felt it was warranted.

I miss him too. He joined a few months after I did, so we sorta grew up here together and had a lot in common. When he told me about his cancer, I had a feeling it wouldn't end well. I should have taken that motorcycle trip up to Fairmount years ago. Had planned to do it several times, but something always came up.

 

[navetsea]

he was a great artist with a strong opinion, RIP. We'll meet our end in our personal way, we shall not fear it, for non religious person it's a full stop, and for religious person it is a gate into the real thing

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Thanks for your post @El Marro.

Here’s a post from a thread dedicated to his passing.
He was a good man, a man with old school honor and integrity as well as humility and compassion.
B
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/van-page-brown-hoosierdaddy-in-memoriam.109652/page-5

 

[BernieH]

I am the age, just don't have the jacket.............................................YET!

 

[Monitor]

he was a great artist with a strong opinion, RIP. We'll meet our end in our personal way, we shall not fear it, for non religious person it's a full stop, and for religious person it is a gate into the real thing

I won't ever forget reading a post somewhere long ago, where someone asked anyone who'd been clinically dead but came back what was it like. One person said that while once the cessation of the brain function took place, there was basically nothing in the fullest sense of the word - Perfect nothingness was what they termed it, or something to that effect - but once they became conscious that they are returning to life, the very first thought their mind formed was "Not this **** again!". About this particular phrase I am certain. It stuck in my mind immediately.

Later on, during my... psychonautic travels, I may have gotten even closer to understanding what they meant, which touches upon your comment - There is no difference between the two states.
Both are one.

Supposedly, speaking of painting, Da Vinci said how "There are no edges in nature". I don't think it was Da Vinci who actually said that but I know that it applies to existence in its entirety.

 

[Bfd70]

Been waiting 5 years to join this club. Some days the body feels 60 but the mind feels 30 everyday. I think i can still make leather work.

 

[PeterRocco]

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Been waiting 5 years to join this club. Some days the body feels 60 but the mind feels 30 everyday. I think i can still make leather work.

Hi
I am 67 and Still love to wear my Cafe Racer and Motorcycle Style Jackets and I don’t ride a Motorcycle. I seen a couple of videos on YouTube saying that over 50 you should not be wearing a leather jacket. I totally disagree.
I be wearing my Jackets till when the Good Lord takes me.

 

[Nickelman2005]

Hi
I am 67 and Still love to wear my Cafe Racer and Motorcycle Style Jackets and I don’t ride a Motorcycle. I seen a couple of videos on YouTube saying that over 50 you should not be wearing a leather jacket. I totally disagree.
I be wearing my Jackets till when the Good Lord takes me.

I just turned 75 this week. I own 32 leather jackets - all style and all weights and I generally wear one of them every day from mid-September to Labor Day.

We're grown-ups. Let's all wear what we want, what we collect and what we love. There will always be small people who have to pass judgement on others. Sadly, it makes them feel bigger.

 

[PeterRocco]

I just turned 75 this week. I own 32 leather jackets - all style and all weights and I generally wear one of them every day from mid-September to Labor Day.

We're grown-ups. Let's all wear what we want, what we collect and what we love. There will always be small people who have to pass judgement on others. Sadly, it makes them feel bigger.

Hi. So in your 70’s! So Nice. Love your attitude.
Looking Great in Your Jacket. I collect Schott and Excelled Leather Jackets. I have also about 25 right now. I think I at one time owned every Schott Style Jacket.

 

[Herrvallmo]

Holy **** gents, after reading this thread I'm starting to wonder if this forum is full of vampires or something I wouldn't in a million years guess some of you are 50 after seeing the pictures!.

I will be over the moon if I'll look half as good as the rest of you gentlemen when It's my time(still got 16 years until then so not tomorrow really haha).

Cheers ya'll and keep rockin' that leather

 

[Fonzie]

I guess it'll be my turn to post here in about 6 weeks' time. Luckily it'll be middle of winter here in Oz, so I'll have one more reason to do it. I'll bring out my Sunday best.