The Best Leather Jacket You (Probably) Never Heard Of | Rainbow Country Hercules Jacket Review
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- Looking to buy? Limited number of Hercules live on my shop: dudsbydel.com/shop-2/
My initial review of this high end repro Rainbow Country Leather Jacket. If you’re in the market for an absolutely top tier leather jacket in the popular historic American styles of the 1930s and 1940s, Rainbow Country may be exactly what you’re looking for.
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I got into dressing better and exploring the heritage menswear scene in 2018. Leather jackets and boots became a particular interest but I am a fan of workwear, military styles, biker styles, trad Ivy League, and looking good. - Навчання та стиль
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Can't believe you have less than 1k subs. You do great work with these videos.
Thanks man. I’m sure we’ll get there!
Thanks man for sharing my story about my discussion with Rainbow Country. Basically, this company is a leather jacket and accessories manufacturing company, which indeed manufactures Freewheelers as well as their own brand California Mfg. Co. (and maybe others ?). That's why there are some common construction details between Freewheelers and California Mfg. Co. ; the main difference is that Freewheelers has some additional details and fabrics changes within a single jacket, making it as well pricier. Hope that helps !
As my buddy on FedoraLounge described it, Freewheelers gets very technically specific on true to detail of period pieces, why Rainbow Country makes those period jackets as robustly as possible with fewer bells and whistles
@@DudsByDel that’s not correct. Rainbow Country replicate vintage jackets to the exact specifications. They even have the original specs book for the A2 by US Navy. They try to make it period correct to the smallest details.
@@luca-recallclothing9529 interesting. See this is the trouble with indirect info, and why I didn’t share that characterization in the video!
Thank you for this review, love to hear all the interesting tid bits about RC👍
Thanks man! I also found it really interesting. I wonder about all the secrecy, like why don’t they even have a website?!
@@DudsByDel maybe they just wanna keep a hidden gem kept away for those like us who have a keen eye for the best 😉
Informative as always Del.
Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderful presentation, Del!
Thanks man!
Thanks for the excellent review Del. This helped me make a decision. I just found a used RC Hercules on Fedora Lounge. Anxious to give it a go.
Of course. I suspect you’ll be very happy as long as the fit works out
Man I’m watching all your videos, well most of them but lots of great info. Thanks for the content. I’m right into what the Japanese are doing and some US brands as well. Nicer and nicer stuff coming out. Still like Aero and Eastman though as well. Now that’s a beautiful jacket. The health aspect of all this is that I stay slim so I can wear my jackets and not look like I’m forcing myself into them 🤣
Hah the perfect motivator: a perfectly fitting jacket that’s hard to come by 😂
I used to be more of a fan of collarless jackets but am starting to really like collared ones more now. Easily helps elevate an outfit.
Another great review man, you provide great detail about all aspects of the jacket
Thanks man! Trying to make each video better than the last. I really think this style jacket and perhaps surprisingly a crosszip motorcycle jacket are the two most versatile types.
This is one of my favorite brand. I like the texture and tea-core of their horse hide jackets.
No teacore peeking through on mine yet but the texture is outta this world
Actually not all of their leathers are tea core , you can choose between tea core and gray core in ordering process. If you are not sure, you can see through stitch holes to determine if it is tea core.
@@rickhunter6667 this one looks to be teacore, can also see on edges of adjustment straps.
My man Artie Buco, delving into the best
Hah. Doing my best to shed some light
Thanks for the really detailed review
Of course! Still learning as I go. It’s a fantastic jacket if you have one on your radar
@@DudsByDel it’s a beautiful jacket that I’ve been looking into for a while but I have too many. I did buy a fountainhead from standard and strange when they had the massive sale. I know everyone on fedora lounge hates the jackets but I think it fits me really well
@@JFANderful depending on your body their typical longer fit may be just right. I also heard they reworked the fit at some point?
@@DudsByDel I think the complains are mostly how it has these curved panels on the back but it doesn't actually come in at all at the lower back.
Great jacket
It really is!
NICE‼️
Appreciate it!
Great video thanks - just subscribed. How would you compare this Hercules versus the similar ELMC Californian that you’d separately reviewed. It seems that the ELMC is easier to buy and likely costs less, but is the Rainbow Country one here better and worth trying to find and buy? Thanks!
Yes I’d say that’s a pretty good summary. Also Hercules is a little heavier and warmer, the Californian lighter and less warm
maybe himel bros Imperal comes from the same factory too. 😉
Hah but I thought Dave had his own folks?
Do you think the G1 from Rainbow Country is worth it considering the many alternatives?
Could be said for any model…many makers produce “single rider” or half belt styles, crosszips, A2s and so on. I would say, if it’s a question of value. If there’s a style you see yourself wearing a lot, then buying an expensive version like the rainbow country you’ll end up getting good bang for your buck. If it hangs in the closet most of the time will not. Also, consider going used if you’re not sure
Hi, thank you for the review! How do you get on the waitlist for a RC jacket, or where’s the best place to get one if you’re in the USA?
Typically via Japanese stores like Barnstormer or McFly.
@@DudsByDel thank you!
Where did you buy this fantastic jacket?
I got it from a friend who is also into jackets. It didn’t fit him but he reached out because he figured it’d work for me. He got it second hand at some point
Hello Del.
The type of jacket you are wearing should be the RAINBOW COUNTRY RCL-10080-AM Highwayman Horsehide 30s Style Brown Core Riders and not the RCL-10013H-JE Rainbow Country 30's Style Horsehide Sports Jacket “HERCULES” which has a throat latch and stripes from yoke to half belt.
I looked for it to order and found it only in stores in Japan (Americaya in Ueno, Tokyo) with no possibility of sale outside of Japan. Where did your friend buy it from?
It is a special version of the Hercules which was modified for the Japanese store Avenue. So the model is RCL-10013H-AV. As you say they removed the throat latch and stitching connected yoke to halfbelt.
Thanks for the info Del. You're right, the RCL-10080-AM has almost the same features as yours, but it doesn't have the half belt and the color of the zipper and the inner lining are different
@@mitrogns and I forgot to mention. My friend bought it on the used market from Mercari or Yahoo Auctions
Nice review. I'm 5' 8" and have a 39" chest. Some suit jackets fit me well in 38" and some 40", depending on the brand. I find 39" suit jackets fit me the best. Do they have size 39"?
No they just have even sizes. So you will have to take a chance. My guess is the 40 would work well for you and the 38 would be too tight
If it helps my chest is just over 40”, I’m 5’9” 175 lbs.
@@DudsByDel The sleeve length fits perfectly on you. Do they come in S (short)? Your arms look much longer than mine. I'm afraid it may be a bit too long for my arms. Thanks for your quick response.
@@ShingInAction I wear a 33 sleeve if that helps
@@DudsByDel That helped. My sleeves are 32. I think a size 38 would be a better fit for me. I checked their website and that jacket is not available and they don't seem to have a choice for 38 in that style...
Can i ask what your measurements are? Im trying to decide between a size 38 or a 40
Hey man I’m 5’9 175 lbs with just under 41” chest
This is a size 40
Thanks for responding. Here's what I got on my measurements. Shoulders 17-18 inch, chest 18-20 inch in for just the front but 39inch all the way around. 33 inch waist but that was after eating. 23 to 23.5 inch on where my wrist sits for my arms. Based on that do you think I should go for the 38 or the 40? I'm 5'11 and I'm 165 pounds
@@xHeavyB it really matters how you measure. My chest measurement is just under 41” taken around the widest part of chest while wearing a t shirt. At 39” you will probably be ok with the 38 if you’re looking for a fit like what I have. If you plan to wear thicker layers with it then go for the 40.
Thank you 🙏
Hello Del
Could you give me the measurements of your jacket (size: 40) for the width from armpit to armpit and the width of the shoulders?
I get 21.5” chest and 18.75” shoulder
@@DudsByDel Thanks men.
We have the same height & weight (177 cm, 180 lb) but I have a 44" bust and 18.5" shoulders and the measurements for the same product vary quite a bit on the shopping websites
@@mitrogns yeah I know what you mean. It can be hard to know which size with all the different measurements given!
Where's the best place to buy one of these?
Hey Will! You can buy via Japanese shops like Barnstormer and McFly, RecallClothing has them in Europe
Where to buy?
Recall Clothing, or Japanese webshops like McFly, Barnstormer, Mushmans etc
@@DudsByDel thank you. Seems like the price was swung up quite a bit. You were lucky.
Nice video. The jacket is very cool and very expensive. To me, is not worth it. due to quality to value.
Understandable. I was fortunate to find one used in my size
@@DudsByDel That is the ticket.
sounds a bit gay
Fellas, is it gay to dress like a badass?
And you're totally insecure about yourself. This coming from a gay man.