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It's the "exclusive" line for the Epaulet New York store. Well, it's all the same stuff you can get from Vanson, only perhaps made in different/lighter leather and there's that grey patch under the label, of course.
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It's the "exclusive" line for the Epaulet New York store. Well, it's all the same stuff you can get from Vanson, only perhaps made in different/lighter leather and there's that grey patch under the label, of course.
thanks, I was thinking that it does look like lighter leather.
Those R&R with the grey label were made for Barney’s New York. If you google Vason for Barney’s you’ll see this jacket come up. I had one and immediately sold it. Was quite flimsy. Barney’s also had pieces from Schott around the same time.
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But it does look pretty nice. I had that jacket, size 46, though. It's restrictive and uncomfortable like it looks it might be but it's so mean!
Bareny's, right! I knew they were for a store of some kind.
Yep, Barney’s also had some Schott HH perfecto models too. The label included the Barney’s name if I recall. The Vansons do not.
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I'm not sure if this is Miklos Sas or another maker, but this is a good looking NYPD jacket for $115 OBO. Really cheap considering it's most likely horsehide. I'd snap it up right now but with an 18" chest and 22" sleeves, it's just too small.
Also a size small Brooks CR for under $100: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Brown-Leather-Jacket-see-Description-For-Size/124445952915?
Also a size small Brooks CR for under $100: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Brown-Leather-Jacket-see-Description-For-Size/124445952915?
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Spot on description. I bought their buffalo nickel vest about 15 years ago. Still have it. Got it for $120 brand new, I think they are over 300 now. It was my club vest. I received lots of compliments. It was two to three times thicker than most other guys vests. I actually had to take it to TRD ( a local leather shop), to sew my patches on because the the leather was so thick. It was 4oz naked leather. I believe all their leather is "naked". My vest is more grey than black now.
I am not a big fan of naked leather for m/c use. It turns into a big sponge when riding in the rain. It fades rather quickly. I also read somewhere it is more "grippy" in a slide. It doesn't slide as well as a smooth leather with a top coat. Not sure if that is true, but i would rather have a top coat leather in a 60mph slide.
I would recommend Fox Creek for their vests, but not so much for their jackets (m/c use). If FC ventured into some new leather choices I would give them a try again.
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Yeah, I don’t like naked leather for riding either. Like you said, it soaks up water like crazy. It’s a PIA to wear all day. I used to ride with a Legendary vest in Naked Cow. Never again.
I’ve tried on many FC at events, stops, pubs, etc. Mostly fellow travelers I talk leather and jackets with. I let them check out my jacket and they hand me their FC. Nice, heavy, some have cool features if a bit off aesthetically. And I really don’t like the large vents many of their jackets have. I don’t like them on Vanson or Bates either.
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agreed.
Johnson Leathers cross zip with offer available. https://poshmark.com/listing/Johnson-Leather-Jacket-5e7df532db99b9c3dfab889c
Pecard leather dressing might be worth a try. I used it for many years on boots worn in rugged conditions and it prevents them from soaking up water. The product will darken leather and it can take quite a while for the dressing to dry. I was informed by Pecard that their boot oil is the exact same product in a liquid form. It is less messy and a little drop goes a long way. They recommend it for exotic leathers, so it is not overly harsh. I have it used it to condition older, darker leather with great success. It is a cost effective alternative for someone not wanting to drop $25 on a little jar of Saphir. When I first started using the stuff, I was concerned the waterproofing aspect may somehow impede the leather from breathing, but that has not been the case.
https://pecard.com/shop/classic/classic-leather-dressing/
Nobody has bid yet on this jacket and auction ends in 7 hours. I don't often see new Himel Brothers jackets for under $1000, so if this style is for you...
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It doesn’t really work on naked cow, especially for riding. You would need to constantly apply the Pecards or whatever. And after only a few applications, it does change the look and feel of the leather. I essentially ruined my vest trying to make naked cow into something it isn’t.
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Sears Hercules D pocket (this well known seller is well stocked with kick ass jackets right now).
https://etsy.me/3teAUQD
https://etsy.me/3teAUQD
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The same seller out of Spain is offering a Fieldmaster D pocket that I recommend. I have the same jacket. Bit different configuration from earlier and later Sears Ds. Full of French seams too. Later ones were not. Just a well made beautiful jacket. His asks are normally pricey, but he does deal.
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This German beauty absolutely stands out.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/666362944/vintage-d-pocket-german-motorcycle?ref=shop_home_active_62
