Denim Jackets - New or Vintage

navetsea said:

My jacket post and pre cosmetic surgery, see some wrinkles are gone, sleeve mod and i ironed the store fold crease along the sleeve before it get any fades since it doesnt go away naturally from wearing and soaking.

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jak o'lantern said:

ohh dam well they look great

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Mich486 said:

I do like those lee jackets although I’d have to figure out how to wear them. There seem to be a lee 101 version of that jacket with a red quilted lining that is quite affordable on eBay. It’s located in Poland where I think lee Europe has a factory?


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ton312 said:

But even on a skinny man(?)...it's a no:

Now on a woman, it looks perfectly fine:

Jeans this skinny create an hour glass shape...a man should not be shaped like a figure 8...

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Monitor said:

I was thinking about patches but can't find / think of any good ones. Pins are sharp and frighten me.

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navetsea said:

Maybe later when the jacket is old, right now I dont feel to add anything yet, pin is helpful since it doesnt need much commitment unlike on leather that leaves permanent holes

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navetsea said:

Thank you.

The one on the left was my drawing for it, but they cant make/ didnt have toe last that low, so the result is bit more round, although it flatten a little after 1 year.

I ordered here
https://www.worklifeshoes.com

Not one of their model there, i just contacted them through whatsapp and they custom made for me based on that drawing more or less. The upper is suede, the trim around the top shaft and the harness are nubuck. Try to contact them maybe they remember and can replicate. It was very affordable.

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Mich486 said:

I do like those lee jackets although I’d have to figure out how to wear them. There seem to be a lee 101 version of that jacket with a red quilted lining that is quite affordable on eBay. It’s located in Poland where I think lee Europe has a factory?


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Monitor said:

Check out the Key Imperial version! I like it even more. It's got action back, cool liner and all. And they're listed at 10% of the price.

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Edward said:

Where might we find that?

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Edward said:

I think Lemmy as well.

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Bamaboots said:

Lemmy preferred these or others similar to them made by Pascal Davayet of Hollywood Riff Raff.
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Monitor said:

On eBay, of course.

Check it out, with the addition of a half belt, it's nicer than IH or Lee. And that heavy Talon..!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-KEY-IMPERIAL-Denim-Jean-Jacket-RED-LINED-Corduroy-Collar-WORK-70s-Med-USA/173824051417

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Edward said:

Aha! Yes, I remember the cowboy boots, but also something shorter and a bit plainer, closer to harness boots....





Thanks, lovely design. Looking to see if they are still in business....

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Monitor said:

I think they are but they're no longer doing any of these classical designs. Their Type-3's were the nicest ever, though!

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John Lukich said:

Thought this might a place I could ask for some help searching out a new denim jacket. Partial to Type II's, but could be swayed to a Type III. I just received a really well fitting Aero Cafe Racer and I'm trying to use the measurements from that to inform my purchase since I won't be able to try on before hand. In my mind, they should have very similar measurements, no?

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John Lukich said:

Thought this might a place I could ask for some help searching out a new denim jacket. Partial to Type II's, but could be swayed to a Type III. I just received a really well fitting Aero Cafe Racer and I'm trying to use the measurements from that to inform my purchase since I won't be able to try on before hand. In my mind, they should have very similar measurements, no?

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b1lf said:

As Ton mentioned, I would NOT use similar measurements as they will fit very differently.

Iron Heart is a great brand to look at. They are in my top 3 favorite denim manufactures that I've owned, and I've tried many. Their 21oz flagship material is very, very nice. That said, I actually prefer 3sixteen's Type 3 over Iron Heart's Type 3... 3sixteen really nails the fit on that thing (though it's sized incredibly small and you have to order 1-2 sizes up). The extra touches like the 'crisscross' back and corduroy cuff & pocket lining are pretty awesome.

Iron Heart produces a Type II however, which will probably be up your alley. My other top 3 favorite denim manufacturer (3sixteen doesn't make this list), is Momotaro. They make a Type 2 as well, though I haven't owned it. I've had ~4 pairs of their denim jeans and they are nothing short of legendary.

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