JOHNSON LEATHER: Custom Double Rider

[Uffizi]

So I contacted Alan at Johnson leather with an idea for a custom double rider in goat skin a little while back. My idea was something that I could wear in the warmer months, not necessarily for riding but just so that I could stay in leather longer like the good lord intended. Now by "idea" I mean a wild assortment of my eccentricities spoken with an even wilder assortment of images... Well Alan and his dream team speak my language because what they delivered exceeded my expectations and does more than just fit my physical build perfectly (which is odd enough), but fits my personality, which makes Alan some type of leather shaman stitch whisperer.

 

[Uffizi]

Anyway enough talk, here's my new favorite jacket

 

[Uffizi]

 

[Uffizi]

This is my second custom from Johnson Leather and I can honestly say they have a customer for life. I've had historic repro from all the other companies, I've had fashion leather, I've had vintage - nothing is quite like seeing your wildest leather fantasy take form in an actual jacket. And of course the pleasure of working with Alan always make the process even better as he's full of great ideas and suggestions. I already have ideas for a teacore horsehide boiling in my brain

 

[Uffizi]

Just some details:

Leather is 3oz Goatskin

Lining is NOS handwoven Kasuri rayon made in Japan in the 50s. Has a great texture to it, not just the boring smooth I'm used to.

And the quality is exactly what you can always expect from Johnson Leather, top notch, not a single complaint from me. Did the measurements with a testing jacket through the mail and it fits to the T. I'll try and get some fit pics up some time this week.

 

[JMax]

My lord, that jacket looks amazing. Great mix of different styles and ideas. The double belts are cool, the subtle stud work is perfectly done and that leather looks spot on. The different colored mouton collars are a great touch. The lining is different and I want some of it. Great jacket man, well done.

 

[TREEMAN]

Totally Cool...........Reminds me of LL......

 

[ton312]

Very unique! Love the mouton fur collars. Cool!

 

[Mich486]

Really really like it! Something very unique which looks classic and modern at the same time. Well done!

The lining is awesome [emoji41]


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[handymike]

Love the blue collar!
Congratulations.

 

[hondurasdave47]

Great jacket - well done to you and JL!

 

[mowgli222]

The jacket looks amazing.. Any fit pictures?

How is the lining on the jacket. Would you say that lining works to make the jacket more breathable in the summer months?

 

[Peacoat]

Johnson Leathers does good work. Alan has my ThunderBay right now, putting a decent size zipper on it.

JL did a bang up job on your jacket. I looks really good in the goat. Congratulations.

 

[red devil]

That looks very cool! It really is a successful creation! Well done

 

[jacketjunkie]

That's a cool jacket, some very unique mix up of design elements! Good to see some of Alans work, he's a great guy.

 

[Uffizi]

The jacket looks amazing.. Any fit pictures?

How is the lining on the jacket. Would you say that lining works to make the jacket more breathable in the summer months?

Fit pics will be coming a little later this week when I'm out and about, I kind of hate standing around in the backyard looking awkward.

As for the lining it's rayon so it's definitely breathable and is much better for the summer months than anything else I can think of other than actual silk. The fact it's woven rayon also adds to it's breathability, it's super lightweight even compared to other rayon linings I have. I'll break into a sweat if somebody next to me is eating something spicy so climate control with this jacket was a big focus. The combination of the goatskin and particular lining will keep me on ice well into warmer weather.

 

[Psant25]

i think i saw that on thier IG account cool jacket

 

[El Marro]

Very cool jacket and I love the blue and red snap on collars. I too see elements of Lewis Leathers in the horizontal pocket on the right side. Sweet jacket man, congratulations!

 

[nick123]

Oh...man...that thing is totally elegant. Brilliant.

 

[navetsea]

unique jacket, congrats!