What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Al 916]

As Leatherbirdsoul said...sweet!

 

[After the Fox]

t has turned into an Indian Summer here in UK, beautiful Autumnal weather, so think I will pop out in my old generic no label repro A2 which I use for bike wear. Years ago I added the patches,, one that was from an American friend's club in Wyoming, & my old UK HD WL45 club (no longer functioning) and UK Indian club badge (still going strong).

 

[dublinprem]

Freewheelers Bodie

 

[Tom71]

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Wrangler jacket with Stetson gus.
That's Panzer, top mouser at the ranch.
He took two rattlers this summer.

I have to say, I much enjoy your posts. Good gear, but always some extra twist as well. Glad to have you here!

 

[Tom71]

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Maine in late October; cold, windy, rainy, fog & mist (gorgeous fall foliage on the drive up here!)….perfect place to wear a G-1. This is a Gibson & Barnes “Civil G-1” with deep, welted side hand warmer pockets, a super thick/plush mouton fur collar and very grainy, substantial goatskin. The civil G-1 also is cut a bit roomier than the standard MILSPEC G-1 so there’s room to layer a sweater or fleece underneath.

Good to see you. You look well. Healthy and content. Hope you are! Maine looks like quite the place to be in fall!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Still stuck at home due to some unforeseen circumstances, have been playing car coat roulette in the past two days. From slimmest jacket (not coat) to roomiest coat (yes coat):
Y2 Leather

Y2 Leather

Orgueil

Joe Mccoy

Aero

 

[tmitchell59]

Just out of the box and on the back. Hercules and American Sportswear

 

[Mrfrown]

Still stuck at home due to some unforeseen circumstances, have been playing car coat roulette in the past two days. From slimmest jacket (not coat) to roomiest coat (yes coat):
Y2 Leather
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Y2 Leather
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Orgueil
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Joe Mccoy
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Aero
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Love the ability to directly compare your post provides

That one from Orgueil is a standout to me. Is it comfortable to wear?

 

[Liveinstyle33]

Sweet Vanson.


What are your thoughts on the Bainbridge leather? How much character does it have in person?

It has an incredible amount of character. The blue is so deep you want to swim in it, or even take a bite out of it, and the grain is very attractive. The leather itself is also "industrial" strong, as someone else commented when I let them touch it, while still being quite malleable. I actually like this leather more than most Horween leathers, (which are still top notch, and one of my favorite types) it's an incredibly strong and attractive leather. There was also no real break in period that was necessary. The shoulder gussets on this jacket are also substantial, there is full range of movement, and I mean total movement ability. You could climb a tree with this jacket on if you wanted. Vanson really knows what they are doing, both in leather tanning and in jacket construction.

 

[morrison2951]

It has an incredible amount of character. The blue is so deep you want to swim in it, or even take a bite out of it, and the grain is very attractive. The leather itself is also "industrial" strong, as someone else commented when I let them touch it, while still being quite malleable. I actually like this leather more than most Horween leathers, (which are still top notch, and one of my favorite types) it's an incredibly strong and attractive leather. There was also no real break in period that was necessary. The shoulder gussets on this jacket are also substantial, there is full range of movement, and I mean total movement ability. You could climb a tree with this jacket on if you wanted. Vanson really knows what they are doing, both in leather tanning and in jacket construction.

Yes. Yes they do!

 

[Canuck Panda]

Love the ability to directly compare your post provides

That one from Orgueil is a standout to me. Is it comfortable to wear?

The Orgueil is pretty good. Their size 42 (P2P 23") fits more like a jacket than a coat though. But very comfortable.
All are size 42, the Y2's are small for the tag size (P2P barely 22"), the Orgueil is right in the middle (23"), the Mccoy and Aero fits more coat like (23" bell shape and 24"+, respectively).
The leather Orgueil used is a painted one so less fancy than the leather Y2 uses which are aniline. The Mccoy had the most disappointing leather, I think it's printed/corrected, but it has the nicest machine work out of all, Aero is up there too, their recent machine work has gone up quite a few notches, this one is by Julie!
All are used except the Aero so things might have changed for the Japanese ones.

 

[Ingramite]

I have to say, I much enjoy your posts. Good gear, but always some extra twist as well. Glad to have you here!

Thanks so much for the kind words.
I very much enjoy this forum.

 

[ton312]

Still stuck at home due to some unforeseen circumstances, have been playing car coat roulette in the past two days. From slimmest jacket (not coat) to roomiest coat (yes coat):
Y2 Leather
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Orgueil
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Joe Mccoy
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Aero
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That first one wins!!!! I’m fighting the urge for the mister freedom pioneer myself. I love those western blazer cuts.

 

[Canuck Panda]

That first one wins!!!! I’m fighting the urge for the mister freedom pioneer myself. I love those western blazer cuts.
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I know I am digging those western yoked coat / jacket thing myself. I am gonna keep looking for them. MF one looks great!

 

[ton312]

I know I am digging those western yoked coat / jacket thing myself. I am gonna keep looking for them. MF one looks great!

Love the cut! TM has a really nice one. A true 50’s piece I believe. They look so good in any material imo.

 

[dublinprem]

I was always on the fence about car coats, but this Rainbow Country car coat is special. The seal brown horsehide by Rainbow Country is one of the best leather out there if not the best.

 

[Pandemic]

I was always on the fence about car coats, but this Rainbow Country car coat is special. The seal brown horsehide by Rainbow Country is one of the best leather out there if not the best.

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I’d say that’s the best example I’ve ever seen - it looks like it was custom made for you!

 

[MrProper]

Have my racing jacket altered. Now I am happy

 

[Pandemic]

Have my racing jacket altered. Now I am happy
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Looks like they did a great job!

 

[robrinay]

Aero zip sleeved Café Racer with their Thunder Bay label which I understand was/is used to signify a modified design. It’s beautifully broken in and very comfortable.