Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Bluechel]

I think their abysmal stock pics might have something to do with it.

But tbh, I also think they’re one of those few brands that dgaf about mass market appeal, they just wanna cater to the bike riding market.

And that’s likely why they don’t bother with diffusion lines like schott, or sell them at mainstream clothing stores like norstrom.

But their collabs are... many times... superb.

 

[jchance]

Whenever I wonder why Vanson hasn’t achieved the popularity of Schott despite comparable or better quality and patterning I remember this naming convention….

(I think it’s actually probably the history/heritage thing)

Poor marketing and advertising, including poor photos.

 

[Bluechel]

Absolutely!

I have one, which happens to be my best fitting cr and my main go-to for riding as well.

And I’m willing to bet those collabs were mostly initiated by the other brand, which says a lot by itself, I’ve seen collabs from niche high end designers to small boutique brands, even barneys new york had at least one collab I’m aware of.

So far, in my collection, the results are definitely driven by the other brand (and in limited runs like dudsbydel) but prove the excellent capabilities of the Vanson crew. Marketing is an art, and Vanson caters to their crowd. What's great is that they welcome the collabs...and execute well!

 

[jchance]

30s HH 24” p2p $50 bidding

https://ebay.us/m/X4MI7i

 

[jchance]

Taubers 22” p2p $350 obo

https://ebay.us/m/nyZw2l

 

[jchance]

Not leather jacket, but relatedly, Bronson has a sale on for next couple of days 14% off and Free Shipping.

 

[Trouser Bark]

Black HH Lost Worlds Size 46 Straight zip w/collar, $800 BIN

https://www.ebay.com/itm/286289389460?

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I wonder how much longer that old goat will be making jackets. Top drawer quality and all that. Also very likely to be found in hi-buck collections in another twenty years. Not like the artificially inflated BS Langlitz listings either. Very highly likely IMHO.

 

[blm14]

Fidelity FQHH in a herc style, 24.5" ptp BIN $125

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[photo2u]

Fidelity FQHH in a herc style, 24.5" ptp BIN $125

Pardon Our Interruption...

Nice price on that one.

 

[jchance]

Branded Garments 46 $35 bidding

https://ebay.us/m/A6MU37

 

[jchance]

1950s German 23.5” p2p $530 obo

https://ebay.us/m/mSRtoE

 

[ProfG]

Double Helix 48 $700

https://buyee.jp/mercari/item/m81370347496


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I;m a little confused - is that 48 in EU sizes or in USA sizes? The measurements make it look like EU sizes, but I checked the Double Helix website and they seem to measure in USA sizes. Can anyone confirm?

 

[jchance]

I;m a little confused - is that 48 in EU sizes or in USA sizes? The measurements make it look like EU sizes, but I checked the Double Helix website and they seem to measure in USA sizes. Can anyone confirm?

JP sizing. Like 48 JP is 46 US / 56 EU, roughly speaking. Of course, go by measurements because different brands do sizing differently.

 

[NAB]

An HD horsehide Cycle Champ (1940s per the seller) with what appears to be a Pendleton (re)lining? 23 PTP, $825 https://www.ebay.com/itm/136504944860

 

[blm14]

Nice price on that one.

and it sold like almost immediately. which one of you gamoots picked it up?

 

[ProfG]

JP sizing. Like 48 JP is 46 US / 56 EU, roughly speaking. Of course, go by measurements because different brands do sizing differently.

Ah that explains my confusion - I didn't even realize that Japan had its own separate sizing system!

 

[unhatted]

Ah that explains my confusion - I didn't even realize that Japan had its own separate sizing system!

I don’t think it does per se, it’s just that sizing hasn’t crept bigger as it has in the West. Pretty sure jp jacket sizing more consistent with the vintage jackets they are based on.

But it should be within a margin of 1-2 sizes from UK/US, unlike EU which consistently flummoxes me!

 

[blm14]

Pardon Our Interruption...

interesting half-belt (chess king?) tagged 44, BIN $75

 

[dthieu86]

Pike Brothers ANJ-4 shearling jacket in size M for 650eur in Germany.
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/pike-brothers-fight-jacket/3195053061-160-1702
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I can't find any evidence of PB ever making these, but I have seen a few cases of these being sold.
https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anze...-4-von-manufactum-wie-neu/3102448957-160-3536
https://picclick.de/Pike-Brothers-ANJ-4-FLIGHT-JACKET-Fliegerjacke-182617342101.html
https://www.facebook.com/blackandbl...ers-superior-garments-/1082518051847544/?_rdr
Might be a pretty decent ANJ-4 if it fits you.

Nice jacker mr

 

[lina]

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interesting half-belt (chess king?) tagged 44, BIN $75

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Chess King! Immediately transports me back to my local mall in the 1970s!