What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[ton312]

Original California Sporstswear this am. Will transition to the ELMC Californian this evening for Dear Evan Hansen. Kiddo is looking forward to it. I’d personally rather see Shang Chi.
A tale of two half belts, old and new.
Old Cali:

New Cali:

 

[JMax]

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Love the Foxy Few patch

 

[JMax]

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Love the Foxy Few patch

Original California Sporstswear this am. Will transition to the ELMC Californian this evening for Dear Evan Hansen. Kiddo is looking forward to it. I’d personally rather see Shang Chi.
A tale of two half belts, old and new.
Old Cali:
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New Cali:
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Old Cali for the win. Shang Chi was cool too.

 

[JMax]

You don't have to go to Mt Olympus to see Zeus. The guy has presence, that is for damn sure.

Zeus is on the left…I’m on the right. We going for the same look.

 

[Craig from Craigslist]

Took these in a hurry, but finally got a chance to wear this chocolate brown suede Aero Type III (I think from the 90's). Easily one of my favorites.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Vanson maverick in Vancouver bull hide. This leather is very grainy and somewhat thinner than my AEROS,THEDIS and of course my lost worlds lol. It is windy and 48degrees here in Milwaukee right now and my Vanson is doing amazing. Will probably get another VANSON MAVERICK but in black CXFQHH OR a thicker leather View attachment 363870 View attachment 363871 View attachment 363872

been waiting to see this leather out in the wild. Looks really rich. I don't think Aero will do a type 3 in very thick leather. Probably Vicenza or Badalassi is a good mid point.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Visiting Theodoros and his lovely family

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Just epic. Other than maybe a shot like this with Steve McQueen, I could die happy afterwards.

 

[torfjord]

I bought lunch from a street vendor near the jacket workshop, so i walked in to try again.
The front belt loop need to be made longer since it doesnt fit 2x thickness of the belt ( i use vegtan 4mm belt).
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I didnt ask for forward rotation for the sleeve on this since I want more creases along the front of the sleeve.

can not wait to spray some water on it to shape. those collar and lapel would look and behave a lot better after wet shaped.

That looks great! Nice to see you trying a new style as well. When is it expected to be finished?

Visiting Theodoros and his lovely family

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I’m really looking forward to a detailed report from his shop. Enjoy your stay in Thessaloniki!

 

[JMax]

LW Trojan

 

[Mrfrown]

been waiting to see this leather out in the wild. Looks really rich. I don't think Aero will do a type 3 in very thick leather. Probably Vicenza or Badalassi is a good mid point.

Yeah didn’t someone say they recently tried to order one in CXL and Aero said no?

I get it - mine is stiff even if it’s not mega thick or heavy and the patch chest pockets w flaps make for a lot of layers of leather to break in.

Edit I hit send too soon: This jacket looks great in this hide, it reminds me of one in battered steer that had been posted to the classifieds a while back.

 

[Adam K]

so cool, enjoy the rest of your trip! is that a new jacket to take home with you?



that's a nice shade of brown and seems like a great fit. I was wondering how this Vancouver cowhide will look with a trucker pattern and yep it looks awesome. congrats

Thanks. It’s an extremely comfortable leather and amazing grain right away. Looking forward to what it looks like in a year

 

[Hobbes1]

The weather is finally a little cooler in NYC, so after a long hot summer I feel like putting on a jacket again and taking a few pics for TFL. This is a new to me 1960s Bates. I did not know how a vintage CR should fit until I got this Bates. It only took about 10 tries.... Now I know why @handymike loves them.

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Perfect. The jacket and the fit. Well done!

 

[ton312]

The weather is finally a little cooler in NYC, so after a long hot summer I feel like putting on a jacket again and taking a few pics for TFL. This is a new to me 1960s Bates. I did not know how a vintage CR should fit until I got this Bates. It only took about 10 tries.... Now I know why @handymike loves them.

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Superb!! J-100 gets all the credit for being top dog on vintage CR’s but imho, I think these Bates CR are the true champion. I’ve had a few. Each one better than the last. The definition for how a CR should fit. Well done! Looks perfect all around!

 

[Motocann]

The type 2 trucker looks great on you.

I'm still pondering whether I should pull the trigger on this jacket. I already have too many jackets, but this is a beauty!

 

[JoeNiblick]

@Leigh H those suede jeans are awesome! (The jacket’s cool, too!)

 

[JMax]

Superb!! J-100 gets all the credit for being top dog on vintage CR’s but imho, I think these Bates CR are the true champion. I’ve had a few. Each one better than the last. The definition for how a CR should fit. Well done! Looks perfect all around!

Bates and the Harley Sportster cornered the market, for sure.

 

[JoeNiblick]

I’m looking for some brutally honest feedback and advice. I have this Double Helix Deviant, that I can’t return. Depending on the day and my mood, I think it either fits perfectly—Or it feels just small enough to make me not want to wear it.

And honestly, I realized when I went to take the pictures that there’s only one position that grates on me: When my arms are down by my side. But then, how often will I actually be standing like that? I feel like in that position, I’d like just a touch more space in the shoulders. One size up would give me 2cm more in the shoulders and chest, and 1cm more in the arms and length.

I assume the shoulder seems will relax a touch with wear, so that might help. Otherwise, it’s a comfortable fit, as long as I have a thin shirt on and don’t try to wear a sweater. Maybe I just need to make sure I keep my hands in my pockets.

What are your thoughts? @ton312 @Marc mndt @navetsea

Also: I’ll be vacuuming up that dog fur as soon as I hit post.

 

[Motocann]

Himel A1 is out today

Wow! Super cool! Thanks for posting!

 

[ABCD]

is that a new jacket to take home with you?

Not this one but I took a trucker home today and ordered an amazing custom D pocket. Black hand dyed hh with russet mouton and brass hardware.

 

[Motocann]

View attachment 364018 View attachment 364019 View attachment 364020 View attachment 364021 I’m looking for some brutally honest feedback and advice. I have this Double Helix Deviant, that I can’t return. Depending on the day and my mood, I think it either fits perfectly—Or it feels just small enough to make me not want to wear it.

And honestly, I realized when I went to take the pictures that there’s only one position that grates on me: When my arms are down by my side. But then, how often will I actually be standing like that? I feel like in that position, I’d like just a touch more space in the shoulders. One size up would give me 2cm more in the shoulders and chest, and 1cm more in the arms and length.

I assume the shoulder seems will relax a touch with wear, so that might help. Otherwise, it’s a comfortable fit, as long as I have a thin shirt on and don’t try to wear a sweater. Maybe I just need to make sure I keep my hands in my pockets.

What are your thoughts? @ton312 @Marc mndt @navetsea

Also: I’ll be vacuuming up that dog fur as soon as I hit post.

I don't see a fit problem at all. It appears to fit perfectly! Maybe you're just not accustom to wearing leather biker jackets? IMHO, just wear the snot out of it! After several months of wear it'll break in and form to you. That's a beautiful jacket, she just needs breaking!