What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[powerserge]

Thank you kindly! My next jacket will be a pretty stick to the pattern j24 d pocket, I do have a JL jacket in the works and that will be a French cyclist/German flyer style i.e. Eastman Luftwaffe. I do think I figured out what I want to wear but those change a lot so i just go for designs I know I can wear down the road and will still be a classic. I try to remember but it's one of those when your curiosity is piqued that the thought just remains a thing lol

I think you will like owning and wearing a black jacket. It's easier to style and depending on the jacket design it's wearable anytime/anywhere. It's nice, I love brown shades too but I feel black looks better on me.

I very interested to see how Greg interprets the j24 and how his style will look on the classic jacket.
The luftwaffe is a nice style, I do like the Hartman from Eastman. Will you be including the buckle that they usually include?
It’s always the safe bet to go with a simple and clean design as it hasn’t gone out of style up to this point and probably won’t. But I think it’s a good idea to have at least one “crazy” jacket, that’s a little outside of the norm.
I actually used to be really in black clothing but as I moved towards heritage style clothing I pretty much only wear browns for the most part.

 

[torfjord]

Great ! You know, this is the first 5Star that I unqualifiedly like!

I always have a strange feeling when fellow loungers turn to them because they can produce a budget copy of some grail jacket. I am in no position to judge on motives here, but for me this is not quite the right approach. This jacket her is just one of the nicest trucker variants I have ever seen.

Thanks, Tom! That’s high praise considering you have an impressive collection of awesome fitting jackets. I’d been looking for quite a while for a leather trucker based on the Wrangler design, without any luck. Seems like no one is doing it. Lee Trevor did one but the only one I’ve seen was the one that Terry had. So when fivestar popped up as a custom option I wanted to give it a try.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Levis Buffalo Trucker. I took some sand paper to some of the edges to help speed along the break in. Glad I did because it gave me hope the leather will evolve. I was worried it was a little too much glossy top coat that was going to be dyed through, but underneath it's this subdued blueish/greyish black. I also gave it about 5 washes in the laundry and extreme dryer for several hours and got it to shrink a lot. Looking back I needed a medium instead of a large, but in some ways it's good I did it this way as I'm presuming I "thickened" up the leather some by making it denser with all the shrinking. If I had to guess, I think I reduced it at least 15%.

 

[Jin431]

First proper outing for my Fivestar today (wearing it under a coat doesn’t count imo) as it’s only -2C now. Loving this warmer weather!
It kind of works with this sweater, but too tight to button it.

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That looks so cool! I think you made the correct decision with all of that! Perfect fit

A Biker jacket sounds like a perfect match for a Valentine’s evening... What do you think?
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Jacket: SAINT LAURENT L01
Sweater: Hysteric Glamour MC5
Jeans: Sugarcane
Boots: SAINT LAURENT Wyatt
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Looking good! Great outfit!

 

[roadking04]

Thanks man, I do like the ball and chain and I'm sure I'll use it for future projects as well.

Another great jacket my friend! I think the ball and chain gives it a little Rock'n Roll attitude.

 

[Jin431]

Very, very nice!

I love how Greg manages to develop a "FL signature look" in all his jackets, despite their inherent differences. This is one of his masterpieces!
Since it has been mentioned: I like the ball-and-chain-zipper. It does draw the eyes to it a bit, but I feel a little but of "artistic unbalancing" just makes the jacket more interesting.

Note to myself: I do NOT (notnot) need a third FL jacket...!!

Thank you kindly for that! I'm so happy with this, it fits snug but I can still lightly layer. My first jacket with him is super trim so this is a welcome change.

The zipper pull is not too extra, it's just the right length. Interesting is always good in my book.

Yes give it a few months lol let's wait and see how the oil tanned shinki jackets will look first!

I very interested to see how Greg interprets the j24 and how his style will look on the classic jacket.
The luftwaffe is a nice style, I do like the Hartman from Eastman. Will you be including the buckle that they usually include?
It’s always the safe bet to go with a simple and clean design as it hasn’t gone out of style up to this point and probably won’t. But I think it’s a good idea to have at least one “crazy” jacket, that’s a little outside of the norm.
I actually used to be really in black clothing but as I moved towards heritage style clothing I pretty much only wear browns for the most part.

He has already done a lot of the j24. A couple of members have a heavily modified version of his D pocket but I don't believe we have seen a standard pattern yet.
I'll keep true to his design as well just to keep it simple and easy for Greg to make since he does not have to do another pattern.

I do think the Luftwaffe is very classic, it looks very clean even with all the pockets and zippers. Pity the Eastman stock jacket is much too long for me, if it was close to my preferred back length I would have ordered from Eastman directly but it is 1.5" too long for it to look good on me. I have to check in with JL to see if they were able to find a buckle, if not they will just use a snap button.

That clean and classic look is what I'm going for so the investment on the jacket will be worth it. I don't think I have a crazy looking jacket "yet" but I do have quirky features on some that I request on purpose just for fun.

 

[Jin431]

Another great jacket my friend! I think the ball and chain gives it a little Rock'n Roll attitude.

Thank you, brother! I'm getting my jacket cravings satiated before I am unable to do so anymore hehe that's a nice way of putting it! If someone ask I'll just shrug my shoulders and say "cause Rock'n Roll"

 

[Bennarion]

Received the Iron Heart 526LOD yesterday. Remarkably given the weather. It’s going under my N3B today to clean the snow. Probably the best fit I’ve been able to get out of IH to date. It’ll be awesome when I can wear it as intended in 85 years when the snow melts.
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This is the best that can be from denim jackets

 

[Mr.Leong]

Yes, but i promise, frozen pizza is not.

Haha! Guess you have a point

 

[Bennarion]

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Cool look!!!

 

[Mr.Leong]

That looks so cool! I think you made the correct decision with all of that! Perfect fit





Looking good! Great outfit!

thanks man! I saw that u got urself a new jacket. Nice fit

 

[powerserge]

He has already done a lot of the j24. A couple of members have a heavily modified version of his D pocket but I don't believe we have seen a standard pattern yet.
I'll keep true to his design as well just to keep it simple and easy for Greg to make since he does not have to do another pattern.

I do think the Luftwaffe is very classic, it looks very clean even with all the pockets and zippers. Pity the Eastman stock jacket is much too long for me, if it was close to my preferred back length I would have ordered from Eastman directly but it is 1.5" too long for it to look good on me. I have to check in with JL to see if they were able to find a buckle, if not they will just use a snap button.

That clean and classic look is what I'm going for so the investment on the jacket will be worth it. I don't think I have a crazy looking jacket "yet" but I do have quirky features on some that I request on purpose just for fun.

I did not realize initially that his Manhattan was a j24, I guess I wasn’t paying enough attention. What liner did you opt for? I do like the navy quilted rayon he offers standard on the Manhattan.

That’s understandable, going a little crazy could backfire and lead to a seldom worn jacket. I think my “crazy” would probably a jacket in some sort of green or olive colored leather. A little out there but nothing that couldn’t be worn regularly

 

[Motocann]

Forgot to post this yesterday. FW Mulholland Vintage Brown. Love this jacket, if you guys know of anyone selling a vintage black size 36 pls let me know lol

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Fits you well!

 

[Motocann]

Aero Cafe Racer in FQHH CXL Blue. This is really starting to break in nice. 2nd pic is closer to the color.

Really nice!

 

[Motocann]

Levis Buffalo Trucker. I took some sand paper to some of the edges to help speed along the break in. Glad I did because it gave me hope the leather will evolve. I was worried it was a little too much glossy top coat that was going to be dyed through, but underneath it's this subdued blueish/greyish black. I also gave it about 5 washes in the laundry and extreme dryer for several hours and got it to shrink a lot. Looking back I needed a medium instead of a large, but in some ways it's good I did it this way as I'm presuming I "thickened" up the leather some by making it denser with all the shrinking. If I had to guess, I think I reduced it at least 15%.

I have the same jacket. Love it. You’re brave to put that jacket thru the laundry. I’d be afraid of ruining it.

 

[Motocann]

Levis Buffalo Trucker. I took some sand paper to some of the edges to help speed along the break in. Glad I did because it gave me hope the leather will evolve. I was worried it was a little too much glossy top coat that was going to be dyed through, but underneath it's this subdued blueish/greyish black. I also gave it about 5 washes in the laundry and extreme dryer for several hours and got it to shrink a lot. Looking back I needed a medium instead of a large, but in some ways it's good I did it this way as I'm presuming I "thickened" up the leather some by making it denser with all the shrinking. If I had to guess, I think I reduced it at least 15%.

 

[ABCD]

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That's a very cool look. Your trucker goes great with the truck

If I remember correctly, you also have a very nice Thedi D pocket. It would be great if you could share some more pics of the Thedi. I don't believe any other TFL member owns that particular model.

@HoosierDaddy started a Thedi repository.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/post-thedi-leather-jacket-photos-here.99138/page-4

 

[TMP]

Spiewak N1 jacket. I was looking for one of these for a while. I'm a 42 and this is an M. New (used) Red Wing 9197 too.

 

[Motocann]

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That's a very cool look. Your trucker goes great with the truck

If I remember correctly, you also have a very nice Thedi D pocket. It would be great if you could share some more pics of the Thedi. I don't believe any other TFL member owns that particular model.

@HoosierDaddy started a Thedi repository.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/post-thedi-leather-jacket-photos-here.99138/page-4

I see your trucker is also their first gen with the buttons. Thanks for the Thedi link, I’ll have to dive in and check out the other Thedi jackets. With my Thedi the leather is super thick. If I had to do it again, I would ordered a thinner leather. It’s taken me years to break it in.

 

[Riu]

+10 degrees today so I thought I'd wear my canvas Diesel jacket that I really like.