Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[blm14]

Tagged size 46 buco. Not cheap, so more a find than a deal. Why are all these incredible old jackets like 4-5 inches too short? lol Maybe there was nobody above 6' tall in the 1950s

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pretty damn good shape given its age

 

[AHP91]

Can you tell me why this jacket sold for so much money? Almost 6k !!

An extremely rare jacket from an elusive maker from the 1940s. The jacket looks like no other from this era. Part mystique, part name, and rarity and you've got yourself something any vintage collector wants

 

[Biff42]

Can you tell me why this jacket sold for so much money? Almost 6k !!

The makers' jackets (Peter's) are rare, and that design is highly revered and frequently copied.

This is a Japanese shop that copied the name and makes jackets in their designs (exclusively).

https://peterstailormade.com/en/history

 

[jchance]

This is a Japanese shop that copied the name and makes jackets in their designs (exclusively).

https://peterstailormade.com/en/history

Not sure what you meant by “exclusively” but either way, that “Peter’s” shop also makes other designs and other shops also reproduce Peter’s original design, neither of which means “exclusively.”

 

[AHP91]

Not sure what you meant by “exclusively” but either way, that “Peter’s” shop also makes other designs and other shops also reproduce Peter’s original design, neither of which means “exclusively.”

It looks like that shop uses the namesake “Peter’s Tailor Made” exclusively. Please just take a breath before making your declarative replies.

 

[IrishStu]

maybe you do

don't know if it's you size but there's one in stock atm so almost 30% off from a mto
not goat though
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Thanks. I had a look at that but with all the added taxes it was just adding up to too much, but what a beautiful jacket.

 

[Authenticstyle]

Tagged size 46 buco. Not cheap, so more a find than a deal. Why are all these incredible old jackets like 4-5 inches too short? lol Maybe there was nobody above 6' tall in the 1950s

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This is how it fits me and I’m 6’ maybe a hair under.

 

[blm14]

I'm 6' 3" and if I measure from my C7 to my natural waist it is 26.5 inches. This jacket would sit like 2-3 inches above where my pants sit, and that's if I were wearing pants at my natural waist

 

[Trouser Bark]

Why are all these incredible old jackets like 4-5 inches too short? lol Maybe there was nobody above 6' tall in the 1950s

In those years the cross zip was the hot setup for motorcycle crashing. From there and on into the 1960's the riding pants were super high waisted and usually had a drawstring style closure in the back so it fit tight... like a girdle.

Sometime around the late 60's to early 70's that high waist girdle was replaced w/ something riders called a kidney belt. They were roughly 6" high and fit around your waist something like a weight lifter's belt. That innovation allowed mfg's to ditch the super high waist on their riding pants and once that transition had normalized riding jackets became longer, riding pants usually had a shorter rise and then came armor.

Cross zips were short because riding pants came much higher up on the rider.

 

[ProfG]

Does Schott offer any sales/discounts other than their Black Friday discount? I am an educator, if that matters.

 

[blm14]

In those years the cross zip was the hot setup for motorcycle crashing. From there and on into the 1960's the riding pants were super high waisted and usually had a drawstring style closure in the back so it fit tight... like a girdle.

Sometime around the late 60's to early 70's that high waist girdle was replaced w/ something riders called a kidney belt. They were roughly 6" high and fit around your waist something like a weight lifter's belt. That innovation allowed mfg's to ditch the super high waist on their riding pants and once that transition had normalized riding jackets became longer, riding pants usually had a shorter rise and then came armor.

Cross zips were short because riding pants came much higher up on the rider.

That is wild! But it does explain things. It's too bad that it makes a lot of the old jackets unwearable for me (and many others I imagine) since there is no way I am going to wear pants (let alone leather ones) that extend to the mid-back

 

[soreilly]

I'm 6' 3" and if I measure from my C7 to my natural waist it is 26.5 inches. This jacket would sit like 2-3 inches above where my pants sit, and that's if I were wearing pants at my natural waist

I am in the same boat as you being 6'3" I have yet to find anything vintage that actually fit me well. I have found pieces that I can wear unzipped and or only casually but no chance its working on a motorcycle. I think I am finally giving into the idea I just need to have something made if I want to actually wear it on the bike

 

[NielsLyhne]

https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/stock/hooch-hauler--badalassi--russet--36----s-6680/s-6680

Someone of unusually long dimensions might like that. Extra 25% discount ends tonight it seems. This particular one has been sitting there for months. Calling my name, sometimes.

A little too long even for me though and the added Vodka And Tonic shipped to the E.U. doesn’t help.

Someone take it away, please.

 

[AHP91]

Crazy leather togs that I guess sold already, saving for pics

https://www.ebay.com/itm/267354088177

 

[tuanhng614]

The lining looks so cool and comfortable

 

[jchance]

Double Helix 42, 57cm chest, $782 before any discounts

https://buyee.jp/item/jdirectitems/auction/k1195206757

 

[jchance]

1950s Sierra Sportswear goatskin 22x27, $350, need new knits

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[blm14]

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LVC x Aero size M, $450

 

[jchance]

Block Bilt $125 obo, 19.5” p2p

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[blm14]

Very nice USA made co vented CR, tagged 48, looks like it runs a little small (barely 46 ptp)

Cool kidney panel with diamond patterns. BIN under $100

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