What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[Pandemic]

Looks good here! Happy 50th good sir!

Thanks, though my birthday was six months ago. I just keep milking it to buy myself more jackets

 

[Salmosalar]

I thought turning 50 would bring me a newfound sense of decorum, maturity and a taciturn reserve. Yet here I am taking dodgy photos of myself trying to look like a 25 year old rock star

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“You're never too old to rock’n’roll if you're too young to die….!”

 

[Canuck Panda]

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You Sir, have THE BEST CLOSET period.

The weather outside continues to be 90 degrees, and I continue to receive jackets I can't bring out of the house. But I recently sold an Aero Board Racer, and picked up a Thedi Phenix. I really like it! I was worried about the quilted shoulders, but I find the Thedi pattern to fit on me much more comfortably than the Board Racer, despite nearly exact measurements.

This is a Thedi in Black Buffalo

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Every Thedi jacket here fits perfectly. Well done!

Cooper Cafe Racer in a Cool Room

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Side zippers are very cool. This one is for side holster right? The Himel pullover shirt also has these side zippers but for slipping on and off I believe.

There will be no real jacket wear here in Chicago for at least another two months. Maybe three with the way each season seems to keep getting pushed back. But I just can’t help but show off this grain. The hide on this jacket is so delightful. Feels like caramelized maple syrup. I’m going to post a bunch of photos of recent vintage acquisitions in the “threads of the past” thread. This one really stands out. Objectively a good one inch too short in back. Has a crazy 3.5” front drop. Saves it for me. 50’s chrome tanned Californian steer. The right sleeve is the answer to the question “Why do you like leather?” At least for me!
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That would be how I like all my leather to look too. The leather detail on this jacket is insanely good. Love the croc thing going on one the one sleeve. And the earthquake grains on the back. Just perfect.

Really pleased with my new Golden Bear jacket. Leather sleeves and Harris Tweed body. 1/4 the price of my Aero but great fit.

Harris Tweed is awesome!

I thought turning 50 would bring me a newfound sense of decorum, maturity and a taciturn reserve. Yet here I am taking dodgy photos of myself trying to look like a 25 year old rock star

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Your other jackets in the collections are very nice. But this one takes first place.

 

[Salmosalar]

I thought turning 50 would bring me a newfound sense of decorum, maturity and a taciturn reserve. Yet here I am taking dodgy photos of myself trying to look like a 25 year old rock star

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Good job you didn't opt for the Dominator in that case….http://www.roll-tokyo.jp/blog/entryimg/Sid.jpg

 

[Pandemic]

Good job you didn't opt for the Dominator in that case….http://www.roll-tokyo.jp/blog/entryimg/Sid.jpg

Definitely a 402 (knock-off)

 

[Joshua Holland]

I thought turning 50 would bring me a newfound sense of decorum, maturity and a taciturn reserve. Yet here I am taking dodgy photos of myself trying to look like a 25 year old rock star

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I often do the same. Looks great. What is the leather? Also curious the size compare to your height...?

 

[Pandemic]

I often do the same. Looks great. What is the leather? Also curious the size compare to your height...?

Thanks. Just the standard sheep. That is a 38. I'm 6' even - though I think the low-rise jeans are throwing off the proportions (I am nearly 15 weeks into waiting for some higher rise jeans from Ciano Farmer).

 

[Joshua Holland]

Thanks. Just the standard sheep. That is a 38. I'm 6' even - though I think the low-rise jeans are throwing off the proportions (I am nearly 15 weeks into waiting for some higher rise jeans from Ciano Farmer).

I think the proportions look good. I'm about 6'1.5" and wnet with a 40 due to their recommendation based on my chest and shoulder measurements. Indeed, zipped up there is not much extra room, but yours looks a bit more fitted which I like.

 

[JCSD]

The only chrome tanned leather piece I ever warmed up to - LW PJ27

 

[Monitor]

I thought turning 50 would bring me a newfound sense of decorum, maturity and a taciturn reserve. Yet here I am taking dodgy photos of myself trying to look like a 25 year old rock star

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It's that decorum, maturity and a taciturn reserve we ought to run away from and you're doing it well.

 

[JMax]

@tmitchell59 I didn’t want to clog up your Cooper thread in the classifieds. Here is my Cooper. Really like it.

 

[tmitchell59]

@tmitchell59 I didn’t want to clog up your Cooper thread in the classifieds. Here is my Cooper. Really like it.

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My, that is very nice. The grey Collar is outstanding. It looks very much like the leather on the Cafe Racer. This too look like a robust build.

Is this the jacket you associate with MW? I've seen newer labeled with this Collar. Makes sense, mid 60s. Good quality.

 

[JMax]

My, that is very nice. The grey Collar is outstanding. It looks very much like the leather on the Cafe Racer. This too look like a robust build.

Is this the jacket you associate with MW? I've seen newer labeled with this Collar. Makes sense, mid 60s. Good quality.

Later Wards, yes. With MW on the label. I’d bet this Cooper is better quality than those later MWs.

This one. Shape of the coin pocket flap, stars, back design…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Montgomery...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[JMax]

Double post BS.

 

[Salmosalar]

Barbour x Triumph Phradeo in heavyweight

cordovan CXL steerhide today….

 

[Insomnia]

Aero Hooch Hauler

 

[Will Zach]

Outstanding Barbour. We don't talk about Barbour leather jackets enough on TFL. I wonder why. Are they considered "fashion jackets" here?

 

[Tom71]

Passaic racer received from @ton312. First time going vintage. Felt extremely "at home", and even my wife admits that is has that certain something. Not a full convict to the church of old leather yet, but I get it. I do get it now...

 

[JMax]

Passaic racer received from @ton312. First time going vintage. Felt extremely "at home", and even my wife admits that is has that certain something. Not a full convict to the church of old leather yet, but I get it. I do get it now...

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It’s cool watching jackets travel through TFL, across oceans, and all that.

 

[ton312]

I loved that jacket, alas, she was too young for me.