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Looking for Italian and Japanese Leather Jackets

Gabri

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I would like a new one :)

Yes, it is a tinny budget, I hoped there were a few hidden manufacturers that had jackets on this budget :D
 

Harris HTM

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Indeed with this budget you may forget any japanese brand.
If you're looking for a new jacket around this price I would try the outlet page of Aero and Simmons Bilt, the AVI leather, the Dubow MFG (platon from Bill Kelso), the new Hercules Co or even the Wested Leather.
 

red devil

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My Chest is about 115CM
Budget about 500€

Thats my Jacket, and I like this style ( Sorry for the low quality picture, did not found some good)

Stand-up collar with buckle
Bomber Style.
The jacket waistband has leather on the back


You're just beyond the biggest size in Japan which generally stops at 42 or 44 (there are makers who go beyond but it is more the exception).
At €500 you won't find anything new from the makers we like here, their prices are higher. That being said, the jacket you showed is a typical mish-mash of styles that you find in more fashion oriented places, If that's what you are looking for, your best bet would be to go visit quite a few department stores to see what is available. The main challenge being finding a jacket that fits your size. And yes, the budget should be enough if you find a sale item as €500 is a bit over JPY 60,000.
 

Gabri

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red devil

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This is a nice Leather Jacket

http://www.simmonsbilt.com/vintageclassics/dakota.html

But honestly, how on earth should you choose the right leather?
I know black leather and brown leather, cow and sheep ... And maybe Crocodile Dundee leather :D:D:D

They only stock good leathers so you don't have to worry about quality. It really is about choosing what you want. Do you want it soft from the beginning? Stiff but moulds to your body with use? Heavy? Medium weight? And then which colour do you want (you would have to ask them directly what they have available at the moment, they sometimes have more than the site shows)
 

Harris HTM

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This is a nice Leather Jacket

http://www.simmonsbilt.com/vintageclassics/dakota.html

But honestly, how on earth should you choose the right leather?
I know black leather and brown leather, cow and sheep ... And maybe Crocodile Dundee leather :D:D:D
Most of the manufacturers will send you leather samples free of charge if you contact them. However it is not easy to visualize a jacket from these small swatches.
 

Will Zach

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This is a nice Leather Jacket

http://www.simmonsbilt.com/vintageclassics/dakota.html

But honestly, how on earth should you choose the right leather?
I know black leather and brown leather, cow and sheep ... And maybe Crocodile Dundee leather :D:D:D
Honestly - best to follow Fedora Lounge for a few weeks (or months!). Guys post detailed pictures of some amazing leather jackets. If you like one, you can always ask what leather it is. You can then check with the manufacturer if they offer this, or a similar, leather. It is a learning curve, but the more you learn the more likely your first quality jacket will be a success.
 
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Italians make beautiful leather, and amazing leather goods. I’m really surprised by the lack of jacket-makers catering to our niche.
 

Edgar Laurel

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That was the only brand I could find from italy doing sturdier jackets. Jackets are made in Vicenza steerhide .They are a local vintage inspired business so maybe Gabri could check them if he wants to buy local.
 
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