Langlitz Lovers, what did I find??

[fedoralover]

I found this at GoodWill today. It fits perfect, no scratches or tears in the lining or hide. Pretty sure it's goat with a heavy duty Talon zip. I'm not that familiar with their products so any info on it's style or make and original cost would be appreciated. It's has some insulation between the liniing and hide so I'm guessing it was made as a motorcycle jacket. It has really heavy duty knits with no nips or holes. Two inside pockets one is zipped. Was made in 2000. A great find.

fedoralover

 

[Hammer Down]

score!

I'll tell you what you found: A bargain beyond compare! It's a little big on you though.

 

[fedoralover]

I was surprised at how it looked on me in the pic (a little big), because it doesn't feel like it when I put it on, but then I thought it's probably because of the extra padding for insulation. In fact when I zip it up it is tight against my chest. You being from Portland you are probably familiar with Langlitz, ever been to their store?
BTW, I'm from Eugene.

fedoralover

 

[dr.velociraptor]

That is a good find at a Goodwill, but I just don't get Langlitz at all. For example this is a wallet listed at $140.00, can someone enlighten me? I have little doubt I could sew a similar wallet out of leather scraps and it would come out basically the same:

 

[fedoralover]

But yours wouldn't have that label that says "Langlitz Leathers". And as we all know that changes everything.

Here's another shot that shows the color of the leather better. The other ones look washed out because of the sun.

 

[Tadite]

That's bragging rights for all time.

Enjoy!

 

[fedoralover]

That's bragging rights for all time.

Enjoy!

For $26.95 you are probably right.

I also want to add, I've never seen a Langlitz jacket before and the quality and workmanship is fantastic. This is definitely a jacket made to last for a very long time. Whoever bought this one didn't even break it in.

fedoralover

 

[CodeRed]

You scored, like they said though it looks too big on you so let me do you a favor and I'll take it off you hands for what you paid for it...BTW, I like that wallet too.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Nice. Is it a Fonzie jacket, perhaps?

 

[fedoralover]

Nice. Is it a Fonzie jacket, perhaps?

That was my first impression of it. But didn't the Fonz jacket have epaulettes?? This one doesn't and the Langlitz website is under construction at the moment so I can't log on and find any information on it.

 

[dr.velociraptor]

BTW, I like that wallet too.

I would like the wallet just fine for $19.99...

 

[CodeRed]

I'll buy 10 of them for that cost.

 

[dr.velociraptor]

I'll buy 10 of them for that cost.

I would too if people were crazy enough to pay $140.00 for one.

 

[jimmer_5]

Langlitz is considered a premium US maker of leather jackets - they are based up here in Portland, OR. Brand new, their jackets generally cost around $800 - $1000 and up, so you definitely got a pretty amazing bargain.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

That is a good find at a Goodwill, but I just don't get Langlitz at all. For example this is a wallet listed at $140.00, can someone enlighten me? I have little doubt I could sew a similar wallet out of leather scraps and it would come out basically the same:

I'm willing to bet that's a fake. Looks rather crudely made to be priced at $140. Someone lifted a Langlitz label from another item and schlepped it onto a do it yourself craft store wallet? And they didn't even put it on straight!

 

[Brutus]

What a find, congrats!

 

[Seb Lucas]

That was my first impression of it. But didn't the Fonz jacket have epaulettes?? This one doesn't and the Langlitz website is under construction at the moment so I can't log on and find any information on it.

You're right about the epaulettes, I forgot. Anyway, it's a lovely jacket from a great maker.

 

[fedoralover]

Just off the phone with Langlitz, they said this jacket with it being goat with insulate lining and an extra zipped pocket on the inside would cost $985 today. Needless to say I'm a happy camper.

fedoralover