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High-Fashion Motorcycle Jackets

Nothing says "rebel style" quite like ponying up several THOUSAND dollars to a Parisian fashion house for a leather jacket that will never, ever be born on a motorcycle.

>> No.7060310

There are people who wear Nike Air Jordan and they are not even Michael Jordan, top kek.

>> No.7060317

there are people who wear rick ramones and are not even clowns

>> No.7060321

>>7060283

stfu nerd

>> No.7060370

>>7060310
>>7060317
>>7060321

autism

>> No.7060407

Why do you keep posting pictures of this ugly cunt when you start topics it offends my eyes

>> No.7060431

>>7060407
because this is what your average leather jacket wearer looks like

>> No.7060550

>>7060431

No one cares, and you're preaching to the choir.

>> No.7060545

>>7060317
top laugh

>> No.7060572

>>7060283
>bowtie
>thick as fuck rimmed glasses
>tablecloth shirt

>implying it's the jacket that's the problem

>> No.7060989
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actually serious should I buy the ACNE oliver leather jacket for motorcycle riding?
I noticed the front zipper isnt concealed and has only a small wind flap underneath at the top.Would that be a problem?
Otherwise considering a Belstaff panther in waxed brown, but it seems like i would never be able to ship it to Australia... or even try it on to be sure about the sizing

>> No.7060997

>>7060989
go with the belstaff. acne's leathers are okay but honestly not worth your money. they are too trendy

>> No.7061004

>>7060989
That is a beautiful fucking jacket, I would totally cop that if I had the cash. But I wouldn't wear that for motorcycle riding. Don't be fucking stupid.

What you want is solid steerhide. Check out the Schott 641 for a real moto jacket.

Also, I am an autist that wears leather jackets. I want to pull of the Marlon Brando look. I am a greasy little nerd that wears costumes and grabs women's asses. I want to look cool, etc. etc. etc. Leather jackets look like shit, never wear a leather jacket.

>tfw I miss Bandit

>> No.7061024
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A leather jacket isn’t a garment, it’s a mistake. A goofy looking mistake.

Look at anon wearing a glossy black-cowhide jacket and you can almost hear the dialogue that goes through his head: “I can’t pull off a leather jacket. Wait a minute. You know what? Screw it. I’m going to be the guy who looks good in one. Wait a minute. Does this fit right?”

You can picture him slipping it on, looking in the mirror, and thinking to himself, “Nice”. What he failed to consider is that a leather jacket makes a statement. Despite the jacket’s fit or design, the statement is not a flattering one. Leather jackets are synonymous with the movie icons of the previous century. Images of the bad boys, James Dean and Marlon Brando come to mind. Younger men, trying to sex up their image, try to emulate these movie icons. Leather jackets have, essentially, been relegated to costume wear. No matter what kind of leather jacket you wear, someone will think, “Wow, he’s trying to pull off the Marlon Brando look.” What does this mean? It means that you cannot be taken seriously when wearing a leather jacket.

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But you might think, “Leather jackets are timeless! They can be pulled off! Post a fit, fuccboi!”

>> No.7061039
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My answer: No. Leather jackets are costume-ish. Costume-ish is precisely how the cowhide jacket looks on a hapless fool from /fa/. It’s time to get real. Leather jackets don’t exude coolness or sex appeal. They are tacky and are doomed to clichédom. In the collective subconscious of /fa/—despite ample evidence to the contrary—is the idea that leather jackets appeal to girls. On the contrary, walk down the street in a leather jacket and every girl will perceive you as a threat or entirely pathetic. She will avoid you. She will imagine you as a greasy creep that might possibly grope her ass, or even worse, a greasy little nerd that wants to look like a badass. A leather jacket is a mistake in first impressions.

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When a leather jacket is thrown over an outfit, it serves as an event horizon; the point of no return. That leather jacket instantly ruins the outfit, and it testifies the poor fashion sense of the wearer. Leather jackets never look good. Never wear a leather jacket.

>> No.7061046

>>7061034
>>7061024
>posting ugly people to prove your point

>> No.7061047

>all these fags defending austic leather jackets because all that toj hype is too far down their throats

next to raw denim, leather jackets just shows you suck sf's dick

>> No.7061049

>>7061004
>>Schott moto.
funny you should say that.
The reason looking for a new jacket is because I bought the "28 Inch Fitted Cafe Racer 660" from them a few months ago
Then realised the finish is really tacky and shinny, the hem is also way to long and loose for me.
You can find it on gumtree if you're keen...

>> No.7061055

>>7061049
>Schott 660
>not a 654
That's your mistake. You should've at least looked at the 641, that jacket has the best value for the money.

>> No.7061057

The only argument I need about leather jackets is the toj gallery. Nothing fits. Always look like shit. See for yourself http://toj-gallery.com/main.php

>> No.7061060

you should only wear leather jackets if you are a motorcycle

>> No.7061061

>>7061047
>TOJ

I don't understand the hype about it. I've literally watched hundreds pictures of his jackets and they all fit like shit.

>> No.7061082

>>7061061
A friend of mine had a cafe racer jacket from ToJ. He was so proud of its customization--that it was made from his measurements, and that it was so unique.

In reality, the jacket was just mediocre. While the cowhide was actually of good quality, the craftsmanship left a lot to be desired. I saw some fucking irregular stitching on the hem and in the sleeves. It was like a drunken child made the jacket.

I don't want to know how much he paid for ToJ.
If ToJ cannot make a proper cafe racer, then they shouldn't bother making leather jackets.

>> No.7061085

>>7061060
only valid argument in this thread

I am a 2006 Triumph Bonneville, this means that I can wear a leather jacket

>> No.7061110

Is this jacket /fa/?
Only the sleeves are leather and I really like the way it looks.

>http://www.allsaints.com/men/jackets/allsaints-colden-biker-jacket/?colour=360&category=9

>> No.7061119

>>7061055
Yeah I wore it and bought it in store which i thought at the time was pretty rare Melbourne, also found out a month later that its shitty "genuine leather", which is pretty disappointing coming from the brand the menswear blogs and books shit their pants over.

>> No.7061124

>>7061085
yeah, you're about 40-60 model years off of a having a "cool" triumph

>> No.7061136

>>7061110
Dont buy anything expensive from allsaints, buy their basics if you must. They're prices really don't match the quality in my experience. I bought a parka from them which turned out to have a rubbish fit and look nothing like the image. Good thing I only paid about $100 rather than the original 400 they were asking

>> No.7061160

>>7061124
>implying a 2010 speedtriple isn't cool

>> No.7061192

>>7061119
Genuine leather is designated as such because it is made of animal skin, therefore not synthetic leather. However, Schott's leather is second-par to other brands out there.

There's this guy in San Francisco who will custom make a jacket for you, and he mainly uses Chromexcel (somewhat trendy skin right now) leather. Compared to his work, my 641 looks and feels like something from Zara.

>> No.7061211

>>7061119
There is no full grain jacket dude.
Genuine Leather is what you're looking for.
You're not buying a fucking wallet.

>> No.7061213

>mfw this thread

>>7061110
The design's good, but I'd do some research into the quality. I don't have any more personal experience than strolling through an AllSaints store a few times, but supposedly their leathers are subpar.

Normally I'd just tell you to spend a tiny bit more and get a proper Schott, but I don't think they make one with a wool torso like that.

>>7061124
>guy says he owns a beautiful motorcycle
>lawl, it's not vintage

Stop being such a fucking hipster sieg, gawd.

>> No.7061208

>>7061192
>Genuine leather is designated as such b
From what I've read and been told by someone who makes shoes is that genuine leather is the lowest grade of leather with full grain being the highest grade.

>> No.7061215
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>>7061213
Pic.

>> No.7061219

>>7061208
It's not a fucking grade of quality, its a grade of overall quality/durability of cut.
You can't make a fucking jacket from a full grain piece because it its fucking thick and hard to work with.

>> No.7061234

>>7061124
dude he can't change the year he's made in

>> No.7061241

>>7061124
I'm sorry I'm not vintage and retro. :(

>> No.7061256

>>7061219
Sorry but I'm going to quote styleforums guide on this
>>Leather Quality -Because leather is one of the strongest and most durable materials you can use for apparel, just like in shoes, quality leather can last you decades and will continue to look better as it breaks in. Always look for high quality Full Grain leather, just like in nice shoes.
I have a feeling you dont know what you're talking about, or have even less of an idea than me.

http://www.ssense.com/men/product/acne_studios/black_full_grain_leather_and_suede_gibson_jacket/79324
>> "FULL GRAIN LEATHER"
You were saying?

>> No.7061270

>>7060317
No there aren't.

>> No.7061289

>>7061256
Thickness and being "supple" really are not a measure of the quality or durability of leather. If we are speaking about cowhide/steerhide you would look at the finish...if the leather has a stamped pebble grain or heavy applied finish it is lower quality. Typically, a thick and supple type of leather has been made that way at the tannery by over conditioning the hide. This type of leather may feel thicker and more broken in from the start but the trade off is less tear and abrasion resistance. I would suggest that you read up on how leather is processed/tanned and then graded. Or get some leather samples from both leather suppliers and jacket manuf. so that you can compare these various types. This may help you to understand what you are trying to talk about better.

Leather jackets are autistic and should never be worn. Leather jackets look like shit. Never wear a leather jacket. Leather jackets are for manchildren who want to look like badass men in the movies.

>> No.7061331

>>7061289
I'm not who you responded to, but you have no idea what you're talking about. Anything that is not full-grain leather is low-quality. And who the fuck cares about tear-and-abrasion resistance? You want thick and supple leather. You are just angry because somebody said that your cheap genuine leather jackets is shitty quality.

That being said, you should only go the designer route if you're buying a leather jacket. Your fucking gay Schott is shit quality and is only qualified for MFA fits. Stop spending your money on Mountain Dew and save up for a YSL or Acne leather jacket. More importantly, stop writing shit like that on this board.

>> No.7061332

>>7061289
yeah thankyou. I understand hence the regret of buying the schott 660
It's mainly for protection on a motorbike, otherwise I would just buy a belstaff roadmaster but I still want a leather jacket that's wearable off a bike.

>> No.7061346

>>7061331
your'e a bit off mate. I'm 7061256 and 7061332, and I for one am not defending schott fits, and I definitely DO care about tear and abrasion resistance, its the reason I need a leather jacket.

>> No.7061350

>>7060283

well only old men with a mid life crisis can afford those jackets anyway and no one cares what they wear

>> No.7061362
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Help me choose /fa/

This one......

>> No.7061369

>>7061362
Yikes, not that one. Forgive me for saying this, but that is totally "dadcore". I can imagine some sorry fuck from the fedoralounge wearing that.

I'm sure that the quality and craftsmanship is top notch, but the style is so lame.

>> No.7061373

>>7060283
That's like a $50 h&m fsux leather jacket.

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....or this one.

>> No.7061422

>>7061362
>>7061414
Neither

>> No.7061619
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7061619

been considering getting this

>> No.7061723

>>7061362
>>7061414
you just have to be a troll
no one can be that autistic

>> No.7061785

>>7061369
I'm really not a fan of the asymetrical zipper, chromed fastenings and shiny black leather that makes up 95% of all leather jackets.

I want something simple and horsehide. I'm open to suggestions.