/fa/ - Fashion

[Anonymous No.12218305]

Is getting a Leather Jacket worth it?

[ري هقوص R Y · H V Q V S !KNDY.F27NY No.12218324]

>LEATHER.

DISGUSTING.

[Anonymous No.12218343]

Always


Depends on what kind it is tho

[Anonymous No.12218373]

Depends.

Is the leather real or not?
Do you have a shitty posture/narrow shoulders?
Skellymode or fyat?
Edgy neckbeard-tier trench or """"hip""""" moto-racer with racing-logos plastered all over?

The one that I currently wear was found at a flea market, after researching I found out that it's "Tomahawk Garments"-biker jacket, around $99-120 brand new, I got it for €42. It was pretty cruddy and distressed, but after shining and coating it with dark saddle-wax, it turned out to be looking pretty awesome. Fits me well, very warm and heavy. And surprising considering it's a size M (I normally wear size L-shirts and jackets), I can still zip it up and use the waist-belt just fine.

[Anonymous No.12218399]

>buying your leather jacket
>not beating the shit out of a rival gang member and taking theirs instead

Pathetic.

[Anonymous No.12218409]

Suede is the shit. Can anyone ID this fine looking specimen (the jacket, not the homo)?

[Anonymous No.12218425]

Not OP, but say I were to get an old motorcycle from the 70s, what kind of leather jacket would be appropriate? I was thinking a brown leather bomber-style jacket.

[Anonymous No.12218441]

Duh.

[Anonymous No.12218449]

Basically the only jacket I need if I'm somewhere where it's not going under 40 F

[Anonymous No.12218471]

>>12218305
It depends on what your general style is. For example, I recently bought a perfect fitting navy sports jacket instead of a cheaper brown leather jacket, because my style doesn't really include leather. If you invest in a quality leather jacket (just forget about the faux ones, not worth it and doesn't look good) it might be a very good versatile jacket to have.

[Anonymous No.12218479]

>>12218409

Just copped something similar in leather. List was $159.00 at Macy's. Got it on sale plus 10% for $48.00.

[Anonymous No.12218493]

>>12218479
did you just divorce your wife and buy a harley because you are going through a mid-life crisis?

[Anonymous No.12218504]

>>12218493

Not yet. But, when I do, I'll be dressed appropriately.

[Anonymous No.12218510]

Ive had mine for over 20 years now, and its the best piece of clothing i own. If you think you will wear it in the future, and dont mind taking care of it from time to time, then fuck yes! If you think you wont be willing to wear it much in the future, then dont bother investing.

[Anonymous No.12218548]

>>12218479
Really ugly
>>12218425
Biker jacket is good value, in all it doesn't matter the styling so much as it fits well, and isn't overkill with detailing
Make sure its quality leather, something soft. If you want full americana value watch the movie easy rider.
>>12218399
This is the best advice. Shank a royal and take it.
>>12218305
Listen to >>12218373 for the questions but be more willing to spend than them.
Really good leather jackets, style wise, start at about 300 with no ceiling cost. Look for something with the style you want, the price is whatever (just save up). Remember, quality leather lasts long enough that dropping a lot is worth it.
Make sure the leather is a quality type, calf skin can be thick (but is usually good) but deer or lamb skin are safe bets. Research leather. If its "genuine leather" or cow hide just fucking drop it. Shit stuff that isn't worth it. Faux leather is trash, idgaf if you have ethics about it.
Also this is true >>12218441

[Anonymous No.12218557]

>>12218548
I was thinking something like this, with less fleece coming out the collar and sleeves

[Anonymous No.12218583]

>>12218557
Shearing is better than fleece. The design looks okay but the leather looks like meh

[Anonymous No.12218630]

>>12218583
Ideally I would want a regular cloth lining, fleece seems like it could get filthy really quick.

[Anonymous No.12218667]

>>12218630
It does and when it's wet it's hell

[Anonymous No.12218705]

>>12218548
>Really ugly

Opinions are like assholes.

[Anonymous No.12218768]

>>12218705
To me, the reason I don't like those black leather jackets are because edgemasters and dorks wear it when they don't feel like wearing their fedora.

[Anonymous No.12218883]

>>12218705
Sorry I didnt confirm your purchase anon, and made you feel sad for buying a jacket that was so ugly noone touched it so they had to mark it down to 30% :( I never meant to make you feel sad

[Anonymous No.12218915]

>>12218630
it does, my fleece winter jacket lining is turning grey

[Anonymous No.12219078]

I've only got this one pic of it saved but I love this jacket.

[Anonymous No.12219089]

>>12218305
It's worth it for sure. I'd stay away from cheaper ones. Just wait until you can afford a nice one for like $500. It'll last a lifetime

[Anonymous No.12219093]

assuming you're vegan, what do you think of beeswax? is that not vegan? it's in almost every hair product

[Anonymous No.12219097]

[Anonymous No.12219103]

>>12218305
>>12218471
Does your personal style work well with one?

I'm a 6'4" italian with dark features and I dress kinda like a greaser, it's my core outerwear and by far the defining piece in my wardrobe.

However, if you're a 5'6" asian who dresses in techwear or prep? Probably better uses for that money.

[Anonymous No.12219114]

If it's SLP

[Anonymous No.12219120]

>>12219114
You've gotta be really dumb or really rich to buy an SLP jacket at full price. The leather quality and construction quality of something like a 1k ToJ jacket (1/5th SLP retail) is almost identical, and since they're MtM the fit is better on most people

[Anonymous No.12219123]

>>12219120
$0.25 has been deposited into your account

[Anonymous No.12219127]

>>12219123
You can't even buy ToJ jackets anymore dummy

[Anonymous No.12219132]

>>12219127
thanks charly

[Anonymous No.12219173]

Do we have infographics for leather jacket?
Also, w2c pic related or something similar.

[Anonymous No.12219185]

Literally have gotten laid several times because of my leather jacket

sooooo ya its worth it faggot

[Anonymous No.12219201]

>>12219173
Schott

[Anonymous No.12219206]

>>12219173
Schott, ToJ/Falcon Garments, AllSaints

[Anonymous No.12219262]

Snake Plissken-core is the way to go.

It's fit on you is more important than anything else.

[Anonymous No.12219282]

>>12219201
>>12219206
Thanks anon

[Anonymous No.12219291]

>>12219173
That's a BLk dnm black perfecto jacket I believe

[Anonymous No.12219355]

>Want to buy a leather jacket.
>Have babyface

Why.

[Anonymous No.12220260]

>>12219355
Get fit

[Anonymous No.12220420]

>>12218305
the simpler the better
I hate to say this but with a leather jacket "timeless and classic" is really the way to go because they're more of an investment piece comparatively (simply because the material and construction is expensive by default)
if it's reasonably within your means and you can realistically see yourself wearing it for years (to include changes in your style over time) then yes they're worth it

never go under $800 for new, but it's pretty common to find a good one used in the $600 range

I copped a $2200 UC double rider for $450, four zip pockets, no epaulets, quilted stitched pattern along the bottom, leather quality and texture is amazing, it isn't silky smooth like TOJ but it's soft

without a doubt my favorite piece, have been wearing it for two years and I don't see myself getting tired of it anytime soon

[Anonymous No.12220422]

>>12219355
embrace it and go full boyband

[Anonymous No.12220427]

>>12218305
To be honest with leather jackets it's either high end designer one or bust
basic perfectos are ugly as shit, any interesting or good looking designs are expensive

[Anonymous No.12220461]

i just looked at allsaints, the jackets look a bit bit cheesy and "distressed", and shittily made

[Anonymous No.12220469]

>>12220461
most of them are
the quality for the price is fair enough if you can find something simple without distressing

[Anonymous No.12220503]

>>12218409
How much you willing to drop?

There is one more or less identical being sold at The Kooples. http://www.thekooples.co.uk/camel-suede-jacket-with-biker-collar-1284783.html

[Anonymous No.12220505]

>tfw no CCP leather

[Anonymous No.12220510]

>>12218324
no it's actually pretty nice

[Anonymous No.12220533]

you can justify spending quite a bit on a good quality leather jacket and that's fine just make sure its a classy design that isn't gonna go out of fashion for a decade
per wear cost desu

[Anonymous No.12220902]

Don't get a leather jacket if you wear a backpack everyday, it will rub and wear in places and start to look shit after half a year. Or just wear it when you don't have the backpack.

[Anonymous No.12221005]

>>12220902
posted above, I've owned mine for two years and wear a backpack every day, no scuffing or signs of wear at all

but yes it makes noise

[Anonymous No.12221125]

>>12218705
It's a $159 leather from Macy's, of course it's shit. What did you even expect ?

[Anonymous No.12221132]

>>12219173
That's a perfecto, you can get that literally anywhere

[Anonymous No.12221809]

>>12218449
Looks like shit. It's too big.

[Anonymous No.12222001]

>>12220505
I want to get my ass fisted wearing this

[Anonymous No.12222476]

>>12219093
You should off yourself if you're a vegan. Only thing worse than that is being a Nigger.

[Anonymous No.12222904]

>>12222476
And bring a Jew or a gay.

[Anonymous No.12223003]

>>12218409
I think it is Zara

[Anonymous No.12223006]

>>12218557
Is that...witcher ?

[Anonymous No.12223357]

>>12219078
nice hoodie aswell g

[Anonymous No.12223505]

>no mention of Lewis Leathers

[Anonymous No.12223580]

>>12218425
you're gonna need a biker jacket, those things are armored in case you fall off

[Anonymous No.12223582]

>>12219078
*leans back*

[Anonymous No.12223660]

>>12223580
Most biker jackets look like faggy autismo wrappers; I'd love to find some decent leather jackets made for motorcycle safety, bu tI don't want something that shouts 'motorcycle' if I choose to wear it to dinner.

[Anonymous No.12224077]

>>12223660
motorcycle safety has advanced a lot in recent years. it's become very hard to conceal armour inserts, back protectors, sliders and double thick sections of leather. most jackets just resign themselves to screaming "i ride bikes". there are still companies producing good looking casually wearable riding leathers, but it's difficult to pass most of them off as straight up fashion leathers

notable companies would be roland sands and segura. most large gear manufacturers (a*, dainese, rev'it) have 'vintage' offerings, which look reasonable off the bike but still offer modern protection.

e.g. i'm quite fond of this dainese leather, but it's probably a bit too casual to take out to dinner under most circumstances

[Anonymous No.12224101]

>>12224077
but then you have, for example, this RSD ronin
sacrifices some protective elements but stays significantly more wearable off the bike

[Anonymous No.12224107]

>>12218425
I ride a motorbike from the 50's, wouldn't matter if I rode one from the 70's or today either, you want motorbike gear. Looking good is nice, it's what we come here to discuss, but you can't look good if you turn yourself into a hamburger because your leathers aren't up to the job should the situation arise.

[Anonymous No.12224117]

>>12224107
strong this. compound fractures and skin grafts are not fashionable. fashion leathers are typically not thick or durable enough to take a slide, and lack any impact protection.

would be nice to see more motorcycle gear discussion on this board, cause it sucks trying to shop around for good looking options sometimes.

[Anonymous No.12224171]

>>12218324
Leather is classic. It's what people use back in slavery days. Are you saying that you don't like old stuffs ? You fucking communist democrat

[Anonymous No.12224175]

>>12222904
Tfw gay jew

A-at least I'm not vegan

[Anonymous No.12224181]

>>12224107
No I agree I want good protection, however so much of the motogear just looks awful, either generic pastels that make you look like a rugby player, or its silly jumpsuits that swat teams don't even wear that much gear.

[Anonymous No.12224209]

>>12224117
/dbt/ on /o/ might have what you're looking for

[Anonymous No.12224312]

>>12218305
I own a three and love them all.

[Anonymous No.12224397]

>>12224209
/dbt/ has barely any gear discussion

[Anonymous No.12224410]

>>12224397
Then just start a discussion, faggot.

[Anonymous No.12224751]

>>12218705
the bigger the better :^)

[Anonymous No.12224950]

Thoughts on this jacket from Sandro?

[Anonymous No.12224983]

>>12224950

Is this really fashionable?

I mean, I think it looks great, but I listen to NWOBHM and am a big fan of Mad Max 1. Wouldn't normalfags not agree with all the zippers? Isn't it 'tacky'?

[Anonymous No.12225080]

I have a jacket like OP's and I constantly get compliments on it from both guys and girls (I'm a guy). I actually ride a motorcycle though, which I feel like helps me pull it off.

Only two cons are these: they are usually made a little short. They're supposed to be. That's how motorcycle jackets are made. Otherwise they bunch up around your chest while riding. People will point this out to you, and it's annoying. I personally like the short look, but some people don't.

con #2: it's kind of feminine to some people. I've been mistaken for a girl twice since I got it like 6 months ago. Once was with my helmet on, the second time without it, but my hair was really long at the time, so I'm chalking it up to that.

Other than that, I get multiple compliments on my jacket every time I go out, compared to like one compliment every blue moon before I had it

[Anonymous No.12225088]

>>12225080 here

mine is actually more like this >>12224950
but with only 3 pocket zippers, no belt, and I think the lapels are a little bigger

[Anonymous No.12225107]

>>12225080
>People will point this out to you, and it's annoying. I personally like the short look, but some people don't.
Sounds more like you aren't doing very good job with the proportions and silhouette of a cropped jacket like that, might want to consider that.

[Anonymous No.12225112]

>>12225088
Please don't wear the same jacket for fashion and riding anon, you need something tough like steer or horse hide that has back armor for riding, and something lightweight without armor for casual wear like lamb, goat, or calf

Pic unrelated (hl3 when ;_;)

[Anonymous No.12225117]

>>12225107
Normies can't comprehend cropped jackets, don't wear anything that doesn't hit the bottom of your belt if you want to impress them

[Anonymous No.12225134]

>>12225107
I think it fits great, and a lot of other people do, too. But like this guy said >>12225117
most people just can't get past the idea of it not being big like daddy's clothes

>>12225112
The one I got is good for ridding. I've been in a few crashes and there still aren't any scuffs on it, the leather is really durable. The only injury I ever got was a scrape on my wrist because it wasn't covered properly. I didn't just buy some shitty $50 jacket, mine is pretty high grade

That being said, most high grade and low grade jackets in this style look pretty much the same, so OP if you're not planning on actually riding a motorcycle, you can spend under $100 and get something decent.

[Anonymous No.12225379]

>>12224950
Sandro quality is shit, I would not buy leather there

[Anonymous No.12225452]

>>12225134
>That being said, most high grade and low grade jackets in this style look pretty much the same, so OP if you're not planning on actually riding a motorcycle, you can spend under $100 and get something decent.
How does it feel to have trisomy 21

[Anonymous No.12225455]

>>12224983
>normalfags not agree with all the zippers? Isn't it 'tacky'?
Normal fans love them as long as it isn't overboard, this is fine

[Anonymous No.12225469]

I just got this.

Still looking to get an SLP jacket and/or a studded Burberry Prorsum at some point, but I love this one so much.

[Anonymous No.12225524]

I've got a leather jacket just like this one but I never ended up using it because I honestly have no idea what to wear is with. Any suggestions? Shirt, pants, shoes etc.

[Anonymous No.12225528]

>>12225379
on the contrary their leather is pnice

[Anonymous No.12225569]

Can I get some leather jacket inspo, I got a date on saturday and I'm not sure what I should wear with it.

[Anonymous No.12225870]

>>12225469
It looks like an overpriced Lewis Leathers Lightning jacket.

kys

[Anonymous No.12226028]

>>12225870

>calling something overpriced
>on a fashion board

kYs

[Anonymous No.12226099]

>>12219185
>Implying it wasn't your devilish good looks, carefree attitude, and colossal dick

fucking loser, haha.

[Anonymous No.12226304]

>>12218324
why the fuck are you still on here

[Anonymous No.12226311]

copped this exact jacket at 50% sale once

feels good

[Anonymous No.12226626]

It's not worth it unless you can look as good as this, which you probably can't

[Anonymous No.12226657]

>>12226626
lmao little penis boy

[Anonymous No.12226675]

>>12226626

lol

[Anonymous No.12226683]

>>12218425
Get a sportsbike instead with one piece racing leathers. Drop enough weight for a narrow face you'll look risky and fashionable even if your being "safe".

[Anonymous No.12226698]

>>12226683
>step off the bike
>become a 2nd gen power ranger

[Anonymous No.12226712]

>>12226683
I'm a midwest guy, there is no "drop weight for a narrow face". I'll be kinda big forever, even if I get down to 165.

[Anonymous No.12226736]

>>12226626

w2c my dude

[Anonymous No.12226877]

What are some good milspo leathers?

I thought about the A-2 but it's still similar to bombers, any input would be much appreciated

[Anonymous No.12227022]

>>12226877

Well, /fa/ hates this, and I guess i'll be too much of an eternal autist to know why.

[Anonymous No.12227027]

>>12227022

I'm not sure about buying leather from Varusteleka, but it'd be a nice change from those dime-a-dozen Perfectos for sure

[Anonymous No.12227030]

>>12218479
Link?
>>12218409
I need this

[Anonymous No.12227080]

>>12225080
Mind posting the one you wear?

[Anonymous No.12227099]

>>12226736
schott

[Anonymous No.12227117]

>>12227027

Yeah, I'm unsure of the quality, but I like the clean panzer look. Some other thread on here was absolutely trashing it.

[Anonymous No.12227163]

>>12218324
I pray for the day you kill yourself and so do many others.

[Anonymous No.12227227]

>>12218705
lad it's fucking horrendous

[Anonymous No.12227236]

>>12219185
>this entire post
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Anonymous No.12227239]

>>12224175
Don't worry anon, just keep eating steaks and you're alright in my book.

[Anonymous No.12228505]

>>12227022
Kek, its like that scene from the peep show, its gestapocore

[Anonymous No.12229137]

Is it try hard to wear my leather motorcycle jacket off bike

[Anonymous No.12229178]

>>12220510
Agreed

[Anonymous No.12229183]

>>12218409
saw similar at j crew outlet a few months back

[Anonymous No.12229852]

>>12220420
how the fuck did u manage that?!?! I just got the super rare coveted ethnic rider for 1500, the leather feels like sex and the sound of the coins jangling on the shoulders is the stuff of dreams.

[Anonymous No.12230775]

>>12218305
don't get it from hm and dont oversize get a faux leather some look very nice imo and are very cheap try lc waikiki if u have one jackets form real leather look whack to me for some reason

[Anonymous No.12230779]

>>12218479
i like it is it real leather?
>>12218557
water you bane

[Anonymous No.12230796]

What's a good type of hat to wear with a leather jacket?

[Anonymous No.12230816]

>>12224175
Hi Milo

[Anonymous No.12230841]

>>12229137
Is the jacket padded like in the back? Nah, i've tried it. It's painful to try and sit anywhere.

Otherwise, go for it.

[Anonymous No.12231136]

>>12230796

[Anonymous No.12232565]

>>12225469
i hope that shitty cross zipper is removable

[Anonymous No.12232571]

will you fags ever step up?

[Anonymous No.12232580]

>>12232571

[Anonymous No.12232658]

>>12232580

The convention, at least among motorcyclists in the US, is that white leather is for chicks only. Not that I think it doesn't look good on a man. Dunno about elsewhere

[Anonymous No.12232659]

>>12227022
FUCK THE JACKET, WHAT HAPPENED TO HIS HEAD?!

[Anonymous No.12232674]

>>12224077
>but it's probably a bit too casual to take out to dinner

None of the branded manufacturers of bike leather are /fa, not with the habit of putting their fucking logo everywhere. Absolute shitty.

The tip for buying leather is, it either fits perfect and looks fabulous, or its shit and it makes you look degraded

[Anonymous No.12232681]

>>12224117

Problem with fashion leathers is that they are too thin, too low-quality.

Leather is, fundamentally, armor, so you must also look reasonably fit.

[Anonymous No.12232696]

>>12226626

I had a similar jacket to OPs pic, classic biker.

Protips:

1. cut the belt off ! useless and makes you look fat.
2.You must wear an underlayer. Hoodies work best.
3. If you are not on a bike or its cold, keep it fully open.
4. get good leather gloves that match the jacket.
5. Never wear sneakers with leather. Boots only
6. Pair with leather jeans to improve overall

[Anonymous No.12232699]

>>12227022
>that fucking button
>no visible zippers

fuck outta here

[Anonymous No.12232707]

>>12231136

Again, cut the stupid belt off

[Anonymous No.12232718]

>>12232696
haha wat
3 and 4 are okay but what dude lol

[Anonymous No.12232820]

>>12232696
dont wear hoodies with jackets its a bad meme

[Anonymous No.12232865]

>>12232696
>pair with leather jeans

dont do this unless you are literally jim morrison

also
>hoodie with leather jacket

kill youreself my man

[Anonymous No.12232891]

>>12232820
>>12232865

>hoodie with leather jacket

literally not a meme

>>pair with leather jeans
>dont do this unless you are literally jim morrison

learn the difference between jeans and pants my friend

[Anonymous No.12233294]

>>12232659
LMFAO I've never upvoted a post so fast.