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Branded Garments cross zip / Perfecto leather jacket, sz. 46L

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Branded Garments cross zip motorcycle leather jacket in a size 46 Long. Classic Perfecto style. Made in USA.

Got it as a trade-in but it's way too big for me to wear it. Breaks my heart 'cause this has got to be one of the nicest cross zips I've seen. At least among the top five.

Very heavy jacket, made from a thick cowhide. Not overly stiff but not entirely soft, either. Rough top coat so I'm guessing it should be quite weatherproof. It's got that old school hide vibe to it. Leather reminds me a lot of a 90's Langlitz cowhide.
As a matter of fact, I wouldn't place this jacket a single notch below Langlitz quality. You'll see.
Many cool features, like the two very deep, vertical lining pockets, deep shoulder gussets and that underarm football thing. Oh, and the snap-on winter liner is included with the jacket!
Simply perfect cross zip and a true, proper riding jacket. I was floored when it arrived. Never would've imagined this company produced such awesome jackets. . .

Flawless condition. Just signs of normal wear - creases and some fading in the leather here and there. Most on the belt and at the edges. No scratches, let alone anything worse. Lining got worn through at a couple of tiny spots, as you can see in the photo but nothing that affects the jacket in any way. No odor of any kind. Leather is as healthy as it gets.

Tagged as a 46L but it's best you refer to the measurements below...

• P2P: 24" / 59 cm
• Shoulder width: 21" / 53 cm
• Waist width: 21" / 53 cm
• Sleeve length: 26" / 67 cm
• Back length (w/o collar): 27.5" / 70 cm
• Front length (middle, w/o collar): 27" / 69 cm

It's a true 46, I'd say. Very nice pattern. Not oversized or baggy in any way. It actually almost fits me. If this is your size, you'd be hard pressed to find a better cross-zip.

Asking for $180 + shipping (about $40 to US, $15 to EU). Paypal, F&F. Will consider fair offers.

Any questions at all, don't hesitate to write.

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Branded make a good, heavy jacket. I had one of their cafe style jackets for a while, and it was actually too much for me. The weight was right, but it was beyond stiff, and the stand collar was very uncomfortable on my neck. This one looks like it's nicely broken in, and being a crosszip isn't going to have any collar issues. I don't know why these don't go for more than they do, they're really undervalued. I'm pretty well set for life when it comes to cross zip moto jackets, but I'm sure the new owner will step forward soon.
 
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Branded make a good, heavy jacket. I had one of their cafe style jackets for a while, and it was actually too much for me. The weight was right, but it was beyond stiff, and the stand collar was very uncomfortable on my neck. This one looks like it's nicely broken in, and being a crosszip isn't going to have any collar issues. I don't know why these don't go for more than they do, they're really undervalued. I'm pretty well set for life when it comes to cross zip moto jackets, but I'm sure the new owner will step forward soon.

Agreed. These jackets are definitely vastly undervalued. Anyone who's handled a few decent cross zips can easily tell this is as good as anything out there, and better than most. It's seriously Vanson quality. Better pattern and more practical than Aero MC jacket, I can safely say this. If it was 42, I wouldn't dream of moving it. Stunning jacket.

Heh, that CR must've been something... But yeah, I don't think the jacket I'm selling is as stiff as what you describe that cafe racer. On a scale of 10, with 10 being a brand new Vanson, this jacket is... 5 or maybe 6 tops.
 
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I was offered a trade but I must convince myself that I really don't need another damn jacket so $160 shipped inside the EU. If there won't be any takers, I guess I will trade it.
 

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Take €140? I’m a bit worried about the sleeve length, I actually need 27”
 
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