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What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

Mickiemac

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This Comipel HH is what is listed as unfinished HH at Aero. It has always existed in parallel with Vicenza.
Yes, I saw that option and do recall that Canuck Panda commissioned/received a jacket in that hide. I think he posted an image of the back along with a few others. Thanks for your input.
 

Mickiemac

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What Mr Proper said. It is just their unfinished / raw horsehide, Comipel Italy is the tannery name.
As I replied to Mr. Proper - same here. Really nice hide although I'd be petrified to wear something so capable of picking up anything just by wearing it. The pale green slacks/trousers/pants/(shorts??) do look festive and complement the tone of the jacket.
 

Canuck Panda

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As I replied to Mr. Proper - same here. Really nice hide although I'd be petrified to wear something so capable of picking up anything just by wearing it. The pale green slacks/trousers/pants/(shorts??) do look festive and complement the tone of the jacket.
The lighter shade does pick up a lot of dirt and marks very easily, even the copper buttons leave dark marks on the jacket. However, things do settle down with time. I find this shade of leather works really well with olive pants too.
 

tmitchell59

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1952 Monarch Steerhide motorcycle jacket. Purchased from a member from the great state of Missouri. He Purchased this jacket at a gas station in Sturgis South Dakota from the original owner who bought it in 1952. The only jacket I have from my birth year.

Check out the video on my YouTube channel

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tmitchell59

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Terry, that jacket looks fantastic on you!! I mean, wow! Im glad it found its way to you!
It is a Special Jacket for me. The history always add to the character of a Jacket, gives a place in time. I do have a Sears bought in 1951, but this is the only jacket that has a reference to my birth year, 1952.

It is rare to get a story with the jacket.. I don't ask much anymore. I'd be curious if some one got it at a thrift store for $20. That too, is a great story.

Thanks for being the last leg of the Journey for this Monarch. I say that because the fit and features are so correct for me. Hard to find or replace at any cost.
 

TelemarkTumalo

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Al 916

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Old school bathroom photos with the Vanson C2 firmly secured, fits nice and feels like it’s going to be easy to wear . Time will tell if this one knocks my Schott 118 off the pedestal I placed it on., but my initial thought is that this one wears better unzipped.

And yes, that is indeed a pair of shorts. Haha
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Looking trim and fit, jacket looks perfect
 

photo2u

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You quickly pick up that Sportster. I have been trying to get one in my size since the 2000. Jmax sold one in pristine condition at a screaming deal, but lost focus on the sale and someone beat me to it. I still have my first one, I got in 1979 when I was a young hard worker, I wore it for more than 30 years. As a CR jacket, it wears more like a racing shirt. Light and fitted. Personally, One of my favorite riding jackets.
 
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