What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Art Fawcett hat (one of his last ones) and Freewheelers jacket

Super jacket as always Dude. One of Art’s last hats, good for you.
It would be nice to see more pics of it in the thread here for Art’s VS hats. One can never see too many of his creations.
B

 

[Downunder G Man]

Vanson Perforated Comet today , once again down the West Coast Highway by the southern Indian Ocean.
Photo location a tad uninspiring but you get that ! Motorcycle runs you park up where you can ****** a spot !
Why the perforated Vanson today ? 16C on leaving home 8.30AM , with 31C on the return leg at 2PM.
Those wee perforations work well at 50Km/H or above. Perfect at 110Km/H.
On a "cool" day they would indeed be "too much".

 

[Downunder G Man]

View attachment 206723 I recently bought this highwayman on ebay and it’s quite old in age, beginning of the 90s .. I want to use it as the main jacket for every day, it really is very comfortable soft, but there is one question .. how to get rid of the smell of old clothes from him (mustiness) and would like to betray the skin shine, what means do you use? thanks.

Here in Australia I have used a Eucalyptus woolwash and a gentle cold cycle on a toploader washing machine.NO SPIN DRY!
I have done this to several "vintage" jackets including the perforated Vanson I wore today.
The washout water can appear ATROCIOUS !
Lie it in the bath after the wash (or similar , shower base or whatever) until most of the runoff/drips cease.
Then outside on a broad hanger , careful of the shoulders. In the shade , no direct sun. Wind is good.
Now here in Western Australia most of the year you can "line dry in the shade" even in winter.
For a portion of the time I leave the jacket "inside out" as well.
I appreciate for you in St Petersburg this is probably not an option in January/February.

Once dry I use whatever leather treatment I have to hand , Australian RM Williams , Montana Pitch blend ( ex-US)
I also lube all the zippers as well , using M Essentials Zip Tech zipper lubricant.
Comes in a "glue stick" type applicator

 

[Downunder G Man]

To captain Sensible "I did too"..

I wear a different leather jaiskit tae work evvry day...(except in summer) , and always on the Harley.
(Which I do occasionally ride to work if circumstances are conducive !)
Gaun' yersel Big man ! ( To coin a phrase !)

 

[zebedee]

I did too

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What shirt is that? It looks great.

 

[Benny Holiday]

what would happen if the tree is a bonzai?

Then my kids would be the coolest-attired munchkins in Oz!

 

[jacketjunkie]

View attachment 206723 I recently bought this highwayman on ebay and it’s quite old in age, beginning of the 90s .. I want to use it as the main jacket for every day, it really is very comfortable soft, but there is one question .. how to get rid of the smell of old clothes from him (mustiness) and would like to betray the skin shine, what means do you use? thanks.

The first and least risky/work intense step is to use baking soda. Rub it into the lining of the jacket or put the jacket insides out in a bag with baking soda and shake and leave like that for a day. The natron in baking soda neutralizes most smells and you can get off remaining baking soda very easily.

Step two is putting the jacket into the freezer/outside in cold winter night. Cold kills most bacteria responsible for the smell. That's why Levis recommends putting their jeans into freezer rather than washing them too often. Works for wool lining in jacket too. Did it before, the cold did no harm to the leather that I could see.

If jacket still smells after this, tape zipper so it doesn't get damaged and put the jacket into the washer at 30° with some neutral washing elixir that doesn't damage the leather. Don't put jacket into tumbler afterwards (too warm) , leave it hanging for two days or so until it's dried. You probably have to treat leather after this.

 

[Alexlutov]

Thank you John, yes, I’m probably using soda for a start .. if it doesn’t help, I’ll leave it in the cold in the night

 

[Alexlutov]

There is still an opinion that ground coffee is spilled on a jacket and locked in a box for a couple of days ..

 

[Captain Sensible]

What shirt is that? It looks great.

Thanks mate, a fave of mine, it’s a Sugarcane wabash.

 

[Monitor]

View attachment 206723 I recently bought this highwayman on ebay and it’s quite old in age, beginning of the 90s .. I want to use it as the main jacket for every day, it really is very comfortable soft, but there is one question .. how to get rid of the smell of old clothes from him (mustiness) and would like to betray the skin shine, what means do you use? thanks.

Alex, @Downunder G Man gave you a great advice. However, if you aren't sure of throwing an Aero jacket into a washing machine just yet (though nothing bad will happen), best advice I can give you is to be patient.
My Lost Worlds vest smelled musty and moldy and it was so bad my friends couldn't stand being around me even if we were just hanging out someplace outside. So I just place the vest on a hanger and left it on the balcony for a couple of weeks and once it got better, I got back to wearing it a LOT and now the smell is almost completely gone.
So yeah, it'll get better. If it doesn't, chuck it into a washing machine. That will definitely solve the problem.

 

[Seb Lucas]

Washing machine and sunshine - UV light kills most smells.

 

[Alexlutov]

No guys .. I’m not washing it .. I’m afraid of something ..

 

[JMax]

Thanks J, again.
I believe it was your post in the Deals thread that led this to me. It didn’t take but a minute to Bin it. I don’t think i even read the description for fear of losing it. Lol
There was a short discussion about the originality of the bearded lapels and short zip. Took about a second in hand to see it was original.
One of my top 3 most comfy leathers, all vintage.
B

I remember, just did not know you purchased it. It is awesome.

At some point, I am going to request some sort of royalty from these Ebay sellers I hook up with you.

 

[Bfd70]

I’ve used daily febreeze applications along with outside hanging. I’m not sure if that product is available worldwide.

 

[barnabus]

Washing machine and sunshine - UV light kills most smells.

Definitely. This and this.

 

[ai00344]

I don't usually wear my leather jackets to the office, but I did so earlier this week -- RMC Steinbeck:

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I think the thing I admire most about your impressive collection is that they all are the perfect length IMHO. Is there a specific back length you shoot for when purchasing a new jacket?

 

[Hh121]

The first and least risky/work intense step is to use baking soda. Rub it into the lining of the jacket or put the jacket insides out in a bag with baking soda and shake and leave like that for a day. The natron in baking soda neutralizes most smells and you can get off remaining baking soda very easily.

Step two is putting the jacket into the freezer/outside in cold winter night. Cold kills most bacteria responsible for the smell. That's why Levis recommends putting their jeans into freezer rather than washing them too often. Works for wool lining in jacket too. Did it before, the cold did no harm to the leather that I could see.

If jacket still smells after this, tape zipper so it doesn't get damaged and put the jacket into the washer at 30° with some neutral washing elixir that doesn't damage the leather. Don't put jacket into tumbler afterwards (too warm) , leave it hanging for two days or so until it's dried. You probably have to treat leather after this.

Is it apply to jacket with tobacco smell as well?

 

[willyto]

Art Fawcett hat (one of his last ones) and Freewheelers jacket

Tell us more about the sleeves shortening work.

It does look a lot better than before with the ultra long sleeves.

 

[zebedee]

Thanks mate, a fave of mine, it’s a Sugarcane wabash.

Eh, I gotta get me one o' them.

J.