What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Tom71]

Really Jaunty jacket - the BLUE is a great color and the slacks/trousers work to bring deserved attention to a standout jacket.

Yeah, the colour is definitely „blue enough“ to demand attention, but it still works as a daily driver.
I am always tempted by LL‘s turquoise or vintage turquoise, but I don’t think I’d wear something like that enough to justify the pricetag.

Took the jacket to an overnight offsite and got some favourable comments from some rather conservative fellows.

 

[Mickiemac]

Yeah, the colour is definitely „blue enough“ to demand attention, but it still works as a daily driver.
I am always tempted by LL‘s turquoise or vintage turquoise, but I don’t think I’d wear something like that enough to justify the pricetag.

Took the jacket to an overnight offsite and got some favourable comments from some rather conservative fellows.

Yes, the jacket is a tasteful BLUE - nothing too loud or outlandish and the fit only adds to its allure. Money well spent!

 

[Denton]

Headwind A-1. My cat has attacked it twice and made deep gouges in the leather. The knits were attacked by moths when it was being stored in the off-season. Probably the jacket I wear most.

 

[photo2u]

Got home late. First outing of this beast while riding my Vespa.

It’s windproof and when done all up keeps your neck warm. Super comfortable and perfect for riding.

How did I live without a mouton collar all these years? View attachment 480387

Who makes that trojan? Very well made.

 

[photo2u]

Thedi Hektor the other day. Afraid most of my jackets are now A-2s and G-1s so have been lacking in the civie department. Nice to see many of you after a long disappearance. View attachment 608265

One of my favorites jackets.

 

[Uneklensane66]

I work in a bldg that the temperature is set by a person in a totally different bldg in a different part of the city so it's often high 60's. I just bought a retro letterman jacket that reminded me of my high school track days. 2 tone contrasting leather with a nice wool sewn in liner. Butter soft and perfect warmth. And being a larger guy it fits perfect in a 4XL.

 

[Albe64]

Only people on TFL would notice or care about those details.

Yes, you know....only people that love authentic items and care about details "care about those details"....for all the others mass market is easy to reach with all the marketing fads and copies. We are lucky to have a platform like this, to share our passion

 

[Albe64]

Turned out there WAS a Sears Dpocket with the bomber or A2 epaulets. Sold by @tmitchell59 a while ago. Pics and vid belong to Terry down below.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/1950-sears-hercules-motorcycle-jacket-40-42.105081/

Looks pretty much similar to the new Schott 568 Bikeriders. A few speculations come to mind!

EDIT: Also with the Oakbrook label

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...-history-1949-1963.101311/page-6#post-2701767

Exactly! Yesterday evening I finally went to see the movie and I was absolutely sure to have seen exactly THAT Hercules on FDL...here it is. I know that the costume designer, Erin Benach, did a great job in building several versions of the main jackets but the one that Hardy is mainly wearing IS a Hercules....no Schott at all

 

[Nacho]

Exactly! Yesterday evening I finally went to see the movie and I was absolutely sure to have seen exactly THAT Hercules on FDL...here it is. I know that the costume designer, Erin Benach, did a great job in building several versions of the main jackets but the one that Hardy is mainly wearing IS a Hercules....no Schott at all

Interesting! Are you sure? The jacket looks quite “new” from the trailer. Mind you, I haven’t watched the movie yet.

They probably had a specific vintage cut for Hardy alone, while the ones they sell to the public is different from it. I’ll be watching the movie next week so I can see it for myself.

How did you find the movie btw? I’m actually excited to see the jackets and the bikes in it.

 

[Albe64]

Interesting! Are you sure? The jacket looks quite “new” from the trailer. Mind you, I haven’t watched the movie yet.

They probably had a specific vintage cut for Hardy alone, while the ones they sell to the public is different from it. I’ll be watching the movie next week so I can see it for myself.

How did you find the movie btw? I’m actually excited to see the jackets and the bikes in it.

Movie theatre here in Italy....and, yes, pretty sure that Tom's leather is legit and original (I have a 50s Hercules and waiting for another)....nothing to be compared with that new Schott "repro". The costume designer said that he was mixing old legit stuff with new ones heavily customized so...

 

[Albe64]

Interesting! Are you sure? The jacket looks quite “new” from the trailer. Mind you, I haven’t watched the movie yet.

They probably had a specific vintage cut for Hardy alone, while the ones they sell to the public is different from it. I’ll be watching the movie next week so I can see it for myself.

How did you find the movie btw? I’m actually excited to see the jackets and the bikes in it.

In the movie, Tom's leather seems more "waxed" and oiled than new...but of course I cannot say if that is photography/lights/effects or a specific leather treatment to pop the jacket out of the screen...I wouldn't say it seems new, at all

 

[Nacho]

@Albe64 I didn’t know they were mixing old and new together. No wonder that jacket looks so good on Hardy lol. I’m now more excited to watch it. Thanks for the intel, friend!

 

[Albe64]

@Albe64 I didn’t know they were mixing old and new together. No wonder that jacket looks so good on Hardy lol. I’m now more excited to watch it. Thanks for the intel, friend!

You are kindly welcome! If you are into bikes as you are into leather you will be overwhelmed with joy

 

[Nacho]

You are kindly welcome! If you are into bikes as you are into leather you will be overwhelmed with joy

Haha perfect, that’s exactly what I’m looking for.

Btw, I’m very disappointed with the Italian performance yesterday against Spain. I couldn’t believe that own goal. I picked a draw between them and I lost my money. I know the current team isn’t the Pirlo, Gattuso and Maldini era, but come on Italy, you’re the former champ!!!

 

[Albe64]

Haha perfect, that’s exactly what I’m looking for.

Btw, I’m very disappointed with the Italian performance yesterday against Spain. I couldn’t believe that own goal. I picked a draw between them and I lost my money. I know the current team isn’t the Pirlo, Gattuso and Maldini era, but come on Italy, you’re the former champ!!!

This is why I went to see the movie...ha ha ha ha ha

 

[LeatherHunter]

Harley Davidson vest with a Dixxon flannel shirt. The vest is about the only outerwear I can handle in the heat of Central Florida and the flannel is all show…no go.

 

[Yango]

Harley Davidson vest with a Dixxon flannel shirt. The vest is about the only outerwear I can handle in the heat of Central Florida and the flannel is all show…no go.
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I picked up a Schott leather vest in that style a while back. For some reason or other, I’ve never worn it! It’s still got the tags on it.

 

[Bfd70]

Interesting! Are you sure? The jacket looks quite “new” from the trailer. Mind you, I haven’t watched the movie yet.

They probably had a specific vintage cut for Hardy alone, while the ones they sell to the public is different from it. I’ll be watching the movie next week so I can see it for myself.

How did you find the movie btw? I’m actually excited to see the jackets and the bikes in it.

The one he wears is DEFINITELY not the OTR. His is much shorter

 

[Nacho]

The one he wears is DEFINITELY not the OTR. His is much shorter

Yeah I don’t disagree with that. Hard to tell the whole story when you have lightings, effects and all that jazz in the movie. I just saw the trailer and a few pictures from the Net. I haven’t even watched the movie yet for crying out loud.

 

[LeatherHunter]

I picked up a Schott leather vest in that style a while back. For some reason or other, I’ve never worn it! It’s still got the tags on it.

You should give it a shot. This is my first leather vest and it’s growing on me, easy to wear and comfortable.