One jacket to rule them all

[dutchcowboy]

I am searching for my first high-quality horsehide leather jacket, preferably from Thedi. The problem is that he makes so many great jackets that I simply can't choose.

So my question is: if you could buy only one leather jacket—the first and the last leather jacket you would ever own—which model would you choose from Thedi, or would you go with another brand instead?

 

[Bennarion]

I choose this jacket
https://thedi-leathers.com/product/mtc-1279720/

 

[dinhnguyen57]

Bennarion has good taste! I would pick something in that style. It's the most versatile style that you can wear dressy cloths or dress with t-shirt and jeans. dress shows, boots or sneakers will work with this.

 

[jacketjunkie]

Think of practical things if you go for the one do it all. To me that would be:

-enough inner and outer pockets to store all my stuff; wallet, change, phone, keys, newspaper?, whatever

-versatile design that works in different settings and in which you can dress up and down

-length; if you want to ride in it, make sure it's not too long in the front of has a two way zipper at least. If you don't want to ride in it, don't pick a leather too heavy because you might carry more weight on you than necessary on longer walks

I don't own a Thedi, I am sure you can get a jacket that fulfils all these one for everything practical questions. There certainly are other makers too. Just make sure to pick a maker with good patterns.

 

[dutchcowboy]

Think of practical things if you go for the one do it all. To me that would be:

-enough inner and outer pockets to store all my stuff; wallet, change, phone, keys, newspaper?, whatever

-versatile design that works in different settings and in which you can dress up and down

-length; if you want to ride in it, make sure it's not too long in the front of has a two way zipper at least. If you don't want to ride in it, don't pick a leather too heavy because you might carry more weight on you than necessary on longer walks

I don't own a Thedi, I am sure you can get a jacket that fulfils all these one for everything practical questions. There certainly are other makers too. Just make sure to pick a maker with good patterns.

Thanks for the great tips.

I am currently choosing between the half belt sports jacket, Jean jacket, or the recent roughout jackets he posted and these two see picture (altought the red one i want in teacore bruciato if chosen and the other one in horse roughout)

 

[dinhnguyen57]

I forgot to mention. Everyone starts with buying one jacket....but I don't know a single person who bought one jacket and end up with one jacket. Some guys here have literally a room full of jackets.

 

[timrpi]

I forgot to mention. Everyone starts with buying one jacket....but I don't know a single person who bought one jacket and end up with one jacket. Some guys here have literally a room full of jackets.

Haha, I was that person. Definitely scoped out my "just one ideal jacket". Now I have 4...

 

[Bfd70]

None of the regulars here know anything about buying just one jacket.

 

[Welts and Wefts]

I’d always go for a Cossack jacket. Goes with everything, always appropriate

 

[Edward]

I’d always go for a Cossack jacket. Goes with everything, always appropriate

Important consideration. When I was fifteen, the only leather jacket I wanted in the world was a black Perfecto style crosszip. Nowadays I'm much more open minded about my choice of leathers. There are some, though, that are much more limited. If a jacket only looks right with jeans to me, it'll see an awful lot less wear than one I can throw on with a collar and tie.

 

[newtojackets]

If I could literally only own one leather jacket, it would be a single rider with a stand collar

 

[philli]

If you find yourself on this forum regularly and/or enjoy a good variety of designs and patterns then chances are you will end up with more than one jacket. I was that guy who only wanted one jacket to do it all, now I have 3 that serve different purposes. And believe me, I have a pretty lean wardrobe compared to some of the guys on here.

One thing you should not do is spec out your jacket to try and do it all. If I could go back in time I would get one that serves one purpose very well. Consider the climate of where you’re located, your lifestyle, and in what occasions you intend to wear this jacket. That will help narrow down the style, the fit, type of leather, and so on.

 

[pitchblack]

What's the difference between cowhide and horsehide in terms of a leather coat's appearance? Or is it a feel thing

 

[wmarinez]

I choose this jacket
https://thedi-leathers.com/product/mtc-1279720/

This is the answer IMO. Personally would go with black but you really cannot go wrong with a single rider's jacket.

 

[jacketjunkie]

What's the difference between cowhide and horsehide in terms of a leather coat's appearance? Or is it a feel thing

The animal is irrelevant except for the grain, horse usually has a finer grain and from farther away, might look smoother and glossier if polished up. Other than that, how soft or stiff the leather is, just depends on tanning..

 

[amonr4]

I would go with double helix innovator