How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[ABCD]

is this a fairly recent production model? Very sharp.

Is it their sheepskin leather?

I think it's cowhide, very thin but quality cowhide. I think this one is from the 90s. It's much more a fashion jacket than a mc jacket.

Compared to LL jackets from the 80s I've handled, the hides from the 80s were heavier but of lesser quality. The nicest vintage ones are the ones from the 70s imo.

 

[Edward]

I think it's cowhide, very thin but quality cowhide. I think this one is from the 90s. It's much more a fashion jacket than a mc jacket.

Compared to LL jackets from the 80s I've handled, the hides from the 80s were heavier but of lesser quality. The nicest vintage ones are the ones from the 70s imo.

Based on what I've handled, the 60ws were the real glory days, with things declining from the late 70s onwards - some great jackets from that period, but QC was more hit and miss. IT's surprising how light many British bike jackets were back in the day; sometimes seems that notions of rider safety and PPE are a very modern concept indeed! It'd be interesting to know what proportion of Lewises since the 1990s revival are actually worn on bike and what proportion sell to non-riders. The latter (as with bike-style jackets in general) seem to have markedly increased from the 70s onwards when the leather jacket became a staple associated with many heavy metal and (to some extent, though mostly second-wave in the UK) punk rock subculture members.

 

[Carlos840]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

 

[JMax]

^^ Amazing. Nothing else to say but wow.

 

[ton312]

Oh my that does look good! Nice and stout too.

 

[Canuck Panda]

You nailed this one outta the park, well done!
I tried to do one of these, but failed a few years ago. I swear I am no fan of Lost Worlds but you wearing their leather togs keeps pulling me in. Now this... The big map pocket at the back is just awesome.

 

[Edward]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

I like this; I'm quite a fan of the 'could have been' school of design when it comes to civilian styles. The long, zip pocket on the (jacket's) left is nicely incorporated - separating it out like that from the flap-pocket (I'm sure I've seen an old Buco design where this was basically a 'triangle' with the flap at the top of the zipper, an old police-style I think??) really works. The handwarmers are nicely placed, too. I can imagine them being pretty practical for the intended purpose (no zip-rub on the skin!), while the flapped pocket still ensures secure storage should you use this on a bike...

 

[Monitor]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

Looks fantastic like I've said - I'll still rate LW among the only three makers I'd buy a new leather jacket from, the others being Lewis Leathers and Field Leathers - but honestly, what I'm really looking for is the product blurb for it.

 

[Carlos840]

You nailed this one outta the park, well done!
I tried to do one of these, but failed a few years ago. I swear I am no fan of Lost Worlds but you wearing their leather togs keeps pulling me in. Now this... The big map pocket at the back is just awesome.

All i did was send a bunch of pictures and ask for all the Crown zippers...
This was basically the same process as 5 star but i didn't send any measurements in.

 

[Canuck Panda]

All i did was send a bunch of pictures and ask for all the Crown zippers...
This was basically the same process as 5 star but i didn't send any measurements in.

I tried this maybe two years ago with SB and failed. My fault, not theirs. I didn't know their biker jacket has a straight torso fit, no taper, and I mistakenly added extra length. Then early this year I asked JL to mod it shorter and tigher at the waist, but the cost was almost a new jacket, so I went with a new jacket instead. This still on my to do list though. The thing is when all is said and done, I would end up spending close to what a LW cost. Story of my life. Sigh.

Your LW is perfect. Can't wait to read your review.

 

[marker2037]

I was going to wait untill i had the jacket in hand before posting pics, but i can't keep this to myself any longer, i think this jacket is just too cool not to share.

I don't know how much she weighs, but Stu said she was super thick and heavy, apparently they used 5+oz leather and lined some of the pockets (the patch pockets and the hidden gusset pocket) in their heavy canvas. I am expecting an absolute beast!
It isn't an exact copy of the Appalachian, more a LW interpretation than a real repro, but i think it really came out great.

Unfortunately i am leaving on sunday for a hike across Corsica (Gr 20) and won't be able to see it untill i come back on the 15th of July, i can't wait!

If any of you guys are into it, it should be available on the website soon...

This is cool. Very cool. It's almost like an Indy jacket meets a cross zip.

Are the sleeve zippers painted?

 

[Will Zach]

I just received this Lewis Leathers Lightning. It's much more wine red than on the seller's pics, which is good. I like it.

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The leather looks pretty thin on this one, or maybe it's just a pic. How much does the jacket weigh?

 

[ABCD]

The leather looks pretty thin on this one, or maybe it's just a pic. How much does the jacket weigh?

It's definitely thin. 1.3 kg

 

[jonesy86]

It's definitely thin. 1.3 kg

I am always searching for lighter jackets due to my location.

 

[ton312]

I tried this maybe two years ago with SB and failed. My fault, not theirs. I didn't know their biker jacket has a straight torso fit, no taper, and I mistakenly added extra length. Then early this year I asked JL to mod it shorter and tigher at the waist, but the cost was almost a new jacket, so I went with a new jacket instead. This still on my to do list though. The thing is when all is said and done, I would end up spending close to what a LW cost. Story of my life. Sigh.

Your LW is perfect. Can't wait to read your review.

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I love that! Where’s the fail!??

 

[ton312]

All i did was send a bunch of pictures and ask for all the Crown zippers...
This was basically the same process as 5 star but i didn't send any measurements in.

You chose a super cool pattern to resurrect Carlos! Appalachian leathers later became Taylor’s Leather and Fur, with an emphasis on police jackets. They knew what they were doing with the pattern. This looks leaps and bounds above Aero’s somewhat half hearted attempt (albeit they were focusing more on the HD version). I can’t wait to see your pics and then push down the inevitable feeling of jealous rage they will no doubt inspire. LOL. Well done man, very well done!

 

[Carlos840]

This is cool. Very cool. It's almost like an Indy jacket meets a cross zip.

Are the sleeve zippers painted?

Blackened brass, not sure how it was done.

 

[Will Zach]

It's definitely thin. 1.3 kg

Not bad. Not too heavy, not too light. A sweet spot for cool summer evenings or spring/fall.

 

[Canuck Panda]

I love that! Where’s the fail!??

I can’t believe I’m saying this but it’s an inch too long…. Haha…

 

[ton312]

I can’t believe I’m saying this but it’s an inch too long…. Haha…

Oh I get that 100%. As does my last Aero, that was an inch too short. I’m this game an inch is approximately the length of 25 football fields, doubled x 837 + 1” or minus 1”.