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⚜PRICE⚜
€530 + shipping
⚜INFO⚜
Lee Riders leather jacket, model 101J in a size L (Large).
I love the 101J. When I set out to get one, knowing nothing about anything, naturally, my plan of buying a Lee 101J was to Google all the ridiculous broken-English sounding brand names, known for overpriced knock-offs, all the while completely ignoring the fact that Lee exists and that they are still making that damn jacket. That's how brainwashed I was by the internet (that red and white line sure can hold some serious weight for how long it can support ones delusions) and one trash jacket after another was the price I paid.
Then, by mere chance, I thrifted a 1990's 101J. Non-selvedge, of course, artificially aged, blue... Didn't seem much but when I tried on the jacket in front of a store mirror, I won't ever forget that feeling of instantly know that this is it. It's not the mater of whether it was better or worse. It was the jacket that I knew I wanted when I fell it love with the style.
It's no different with the leather version.
This jacket is made from thick, heavy & soft full-grain, fully natural & very lightly oiled cowhide, flawless enough not to be coated with any kind of acrylic slop. While generally matte in appearance, there is a light sheen to the leather, visible under certain angles which produces a discreet silky effect.
You know, this jacket just might actually be made from proper Vachetta (if you don't know what Vachetta is... Well, internet will explain it better than I can but let's just say Shinki, for example, is type shi you buy 'cause you can't get Vachetta no more).
Entire jacket is lined with weighty very soft 100% cotton fabric. Two chest pockets & two deep, large interior patch-pockets which are convenient as much as the chest pockets are not. No hand-warmers.
I could go on but I don't think I could say anything that you don't already know except, perhaps, that this jacket is significantly superior to any, and I do mean ANY other version on the market. Vanson's Cheyenne is there construction-wise but even the most superficial comparison immediately casts light on all the design elements they have simplified or downright omitted.
⚜CONDITION⚜
Minimal, superficial signs of use. Just faint creases, is all. Flawless, pristine and perfect.
⚜SIZE⚜
Size L (Large). Equivalent to US 42, perhaps 44, I believe. The jacket fits exactly like its denim counterpart; Relaxed & comfortable, exaggerated V pattern.
The approximate measurements, taken to the best of my abilities, are...
• Chest width (armpit to armpit): 57 cm / 22.5"
• Waist width (max.): 51 cm / 20"
• Shoulders width (back): 56 cm / 22"
• Sleeve length (outside curve): 63 cm / 25"
• Back length (without collar): 58 cm / 23"
⚜MISC⚜
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to write. Happy to help. Shipping from the EU. Thank you.
€530 + shipping
⚜INFO⚜
Lee Riders leather jacket, model 101J in a size L (Large).
I love the 101J. When I set out to get one, knowing nothing about anything, naturally, my plan of buying a Lee 101J was to Google all the ridiculous broken-English sounding brand names, known for overpriced knock-offs, all the while completely ignoring the fact that Lee exists and that they are still making that damn jacket. That's how brainwashed I was by the internet (that red and white line sure can hold some serious weight for how long it can support ones delusions) and one trash jacket after another was the price I paid.
Then, by mere chance, I thrifted a 1990's 101J. Non-selvedge, of course, artificially aged, blue... Didn't seem much but when I tried on the jacket in front of a store mirror, I won't ever forget that feeling of instantly know that this is it. It's not the mater of whether it was better or worse. It was the jacket that I knew I wanted when I fell it love with the style.
It's no different with the leather version.
This jacket is made from thick, heavy & soft full-grain, fully natural & very lightly oiled cowhide, flawless enough not to be coated with any kind of acrylic slop. While generally matte in appearance, there is a light sheen to the leather, visible under certain angles which produces a discreet silky effect.
You know, this jacket just might actually be made from proper Vachetta (if you don't know what Vachetta is... Well, internet will explain it better than I can but let's just say Shinki, for example, is type shi you buy 'cause you can't get Vachetta no more).
Entire jacket is lined with weighty very soft 100% cotton fabric. Two chest pockets & two deep, large interior patch-pockets which are convenient as much as the chest pockets are not. No hand-warmers.
I could go on but I don't think I could say anything that you don't already know except, perhaps, that this jacket is significantly superior to any, and I do mean ANY other version on the market. Vanson's Cheyenne is there construction-wise but even the most superficial comparison immediately casts light on all the design elements they have simplified or downright omitted.
⚜CONDITION⚜
Minimal, superficial signs of use. Just faint creases, is all. Flawless, pristine and perfect.
⚜SIZE⚜
Size L (Large). Equivalent to US 42, perhaps 44, I believe. The jacket fits exactly like its denim counterpart; Relaxed & comfortable, exaggerated V pattern.
The approximate measurements, taken to the best of my abilities, are...
• Chest width (armpit to armpit): 57 cm / 22.5"
• Waist width (max.): 51 cm / 20"
• Shoulders width (back): 56 cm / 22"
• Sleeve length (outside curve): 63 cm / 25"
• Back length (without collar): 58 cm / 23"
⚜MISC⚜
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to write. Happy to help. Shipping from the EU. Thank you.
