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Y'2 LEATHER's D-Pocket jacket (and others...)

Mysteryo

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Beside of the hype running about japanese top brands as the RealMcCoys, Freewheelers, The Few, Fine creeks, Toys McCoys, ... there are a few not-as-famous, or less spotted in our radars, such as Sunset Bay, Kadoya, Jelado, Double Helix, Addict Clothes, and more.
Y'2 Leather is one of those, and I must admit that I had few knowledge of their history and catalogue. I randomly saw pictures of their Type 1 trucker jackets, on instagram, a best selling model breaking through a few canadian and north american shops.

Then I saw this veeeery nice D-pocket, worn by the guy at Snake Oil Provisions, on his insta, and immediately wanted to learn more about it. My searches eventually landed me on a leather jackets japanese web store (the leather house) and suprprise: they were carrying this model in a size 46 (rare for a nippon offer) and there also was a discount as, I thing, this model was discontinued.

I used Zenmarket, as a buying agent after a few researches. And everything went smoothly, service was correct and reactive enough. The only bad point was the pictures of the product: I asked specific pictures with measures, they were unable to deliver. I received pictures with completely off and useless measurements. Although the webstore provided theorical sizing, I feared it would not be conform. But I had to trust this, and took a leap of faith.
I chose DHL for shipping, and am very happy with their service. Taxes were paid in advance and far less than I excpected, and the jacket took only 3 days to arrive!

When I opened the box, everything was well packed and I had the surprise to be offerred a Y'2 branded solid hanger and a storing bag for my jacket.
I was worried about the sizing: the mumbers on the webstore were ok, but you might have bad luck with some patterns.
Fortunately, the sizing is right -. I didn't want to feel snug in my jacket and I must say this one meets my desires. I read that Y2L are one of the few who make western sized garments, and it's true. The full action back allows great freedom of movement , and the slithly wider sleeve -comparing to my RMC Buco- will allow me to layer in the winter.
By the way this jacket is very heavy, almost like my Lost Words Buco J-23.
The leather is tea core, but not from Shinki. I read that Y2L have been on the market since 1998
https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=fr&sl=ja&tl=en&u=http://y-2leather.com/about/mfg/&prev=search
Otherwise, the construction is straight, precise, and perfect to my eyes.
The leather is shiny but I trust this effect wont last. The red and black houndstooth lining is 100% coton at body and heavy satin at sleeve.
The design of the D-Pocket is one of the details I prefer, very early Hercules style! aloso very cool moleskin lining at the epaulets!
I also realy dig the shape of the back, the action back forming a very "manly" V shape, and falling nicely on the hips.
hardware from Universal (YKK)
My Buco belt completes the look and here I am, with this new bad boy, and very happy with it.
I always wanted an Hercules d pocket, but cant find /afford one, and I thik this jacket is a great alternative.

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Mysteryo

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Tom71

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Stunning jacket! Love the shine of the leather. Great design too. I totally get what you mean about measurements: I would have been mortified ordering a jacket in size 46...

You nailed it!
 
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Excellent. Beautiful jacket and fit.

Do you have a link to the site where you bought it? I’d like to check it out, if they still have more in that size. Merci.
 

Kuro

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That is a success story, and good advertising for their product too!

Congrats on a great looking jacket!
 

Canuck Panda

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Great buy! Looks very well made. And fits good. Every jackets over a grand should come with a hanger, but rarely do. Y2 did well.
 

tmitchell59

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Congratulations. Great looking and fitting jacket! I love the interior. Looks like a substantial hide. The leather reminds me of my Fine Creek which is stiff and shiny. I'm still trying to break this one. Nice to have something new to Ride!

Y2 makes a great Cossack jacket. I've looked at it for some time.

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I finally found a couple of Hercules we could wear! One has a 46 size tag, the other fits the same. The Green lined has the tag. Came from the same home.

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Mysteryo

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Congratulations. Great looking and fitting jacket! I love the interior. Looks like a substantial hide. The leather reminds me of my Fine Creek which is stiff and shiny. I'm still trying to break this one. Nice to have something new to Ride!

Y2 makes a great Cossack jacket. I've looked at it for some time.

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I finally found a couple of Hercules we could wear! One has a 46 size tag, the other fits the same. The Green lined has the tag. Came from the same home.

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Fantastic jackets, Terry! Seems your efforts and patience payed off! An original Hercules still misses my collection ! Enjoy them in good health!
 

Mysteryo

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Stunning jacket! Love the shine of the leather. Great design too. I totally get what you mean about measurements: I would have been mortified ordering a jacket in size 46...

You nailed it!
Thank you Thomas, I’m usually between a size 44 and 46, so I took the chance. The numbers were pretty accurate, I was lucky !
 

sweetfights

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Stunning looking leather as it is but I think the break-in process is going to reveal an even more stunning graining.
 

tmitchell59

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Fantastic jackets, Terry! Seems your efforts and patience payed off! An original Hercules still misses my collection ! Enjoy them in good health!

I thought you had a Hercules in your pile. One will come your way someday. Your new Y2 will cover you until a Hercules shows up.

Do you still have the Horsehide Californian? That is one fine jacket. I do think about it from time to time.
 

Mysteryo

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I thought you had a Hercules in your pile. One will come your way someday. Your new Y2 will cover you until a Hercules shows up.

Do you still have the Horsehide Californian? That is one fine jacket. I do think about it from time to time.
I do not posses any Hercules.
I have a nice dpocket inspired by your 50’s jackets, and supposedly made by Hollywood Rogue (a shop in LA).
(I’ll post some picture when I have the chance)
I just sold the Californian CHP size 42.
But if you or some Californian owner is interested, I still have an original removable real mouton collar matching the jacket!
Pm if you’re interested
;-)
 

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