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Hey Carl. I only own one leather jacket currently (a cheap one) but I would like to get another one. All the jackets I’ve tried on don’t really fit me in the arms and shoulders. Is there a brand or tailor you would recommend for bigger guys?? I have a 56” chest, broad shoulders and big arms.
I’m glad you mentioned secondhand. Like you said leather gets better with age. I got a nice leather jacket from goodwill that would’ve cost me $400 for $25 and it fits perfect. I got my motorcycle jacket for free from a someone I worked for who’s husband died 2 weeks into his retirement from the police force. Whenever somebody compliments me on it I get to say “thanks I got it off a dead cop.” And watch their reaction. Which is fun.
Glad you mentioned the ethics of buying. That's the big thing for me these days, I'm lucky enough to be able to afford something a little nicer, and if I can give my money to a company that treats people right... That's worth doing.
I ride motorcycles, and have found that bike jackets not only are functional from a safety standpoint but fit better than fashion jackets. I have long arms so bike jackets fit better since they tend to have longer sleeves to keep your arms covered when outstretched, plus the leather is thick to prevent wearing through if sliding on pavement. I bought a first manufacturing vendetta jacket. Fits well and has been wearing beautifully over the last couple of years I've had ut
Good video Carl. I like the way your channel is evolving. Good Better Best removes the snob factor in only showing the absolute top of the line. Some can afford that tier, but many of your viewers seem to be looking for great value at reasonable expense, or even lower expense. This series seems to be hitting all the nails on the head (an expression from when nails were still placed with a hammer). Good job!! Drink looks good too!
Wow, the disclaimer you say in the beginning about enjoying time with loved ones and not reminiscing about the stitching on your deathbed is perfect, I loved seeing that!
My benchmark for this video was whether or not you would mention Langlitz leather, which you did. This tells me that you really look into the markets to find that special stand out product. Thanks for the info and timing! I was starting to look into spring jackets.
Bought two Fox Creek American made motorcycle jackets. One for me and another for my brother. Perfection! About $540 or less if on sale. Had a Schott leather jacket- $850 plus.Doesn't compare. Bought the armor and it fit perfectly. Back, shoulders, elbow. Saved me in a lowside. The owner is adament in his quality standards. Give them a look...
every time I watch your Videos, I’m always struck by your talent for communicating what matters about the product, and to the buyer, which isn’t always the same. Carl, you have an innate ability to be genuine, and relatable. Especially when it comes to what’s most important, our experiences. Thank you for always making such enjoyable experiences with your audience. My wardrobe is much better too!
Carl, right on with the comment on the shiny finish on the lower tier jackets. For years I couldn't wait to get a Cooper A2 I would always see in the magazine ads. When I finally did I couldn't wait to see how good it would look when it was a bit distressed. Over twenty years later I'm still waiting! It looks as good today as the day I got it.
What I love about men's gear is that at least there is some logic (faulty or not) behind the price, you can actually list the reasons why something is very expensive and why some people pay for it. In women's bags for example you list all the reasons why a great bag is expensive and that gets you to $2k, and then there is another $10k on top because it says Hermes on it. It's much harder to sell that extra $10k to a man (not that it doesn't happen, but it has to be something very complex, like a car). AFAIC the best advice for looking great in a jacket is always the same: keep your body fat low.
The fun thing is that men will never be crazy enough to send this kind of money on an overprized bag. However, women will never spend that much on an overprized watch.
@@oskarj7036 Rolex is different, for one simple reason: their prices have been going up consistently for many years. So, history says that it almost doesn't matter what you paid for your Rolex, you will get all of it back, if not more, when you sell it. Rolex is a commodity, as good as a strong currency, and in that sense it is actually a shrewd purchase. I know many guys don't think about it like that when they buy it, but that is actually the reason they pay such a high price for this brand, even if they don't know it: because the actual price on the market is set and supported by people who buy those watches for this reason. Remember, the price we pay for things has nothing to do with the cost or the quality, and everything to do with how much people are prepared to pay.
@@CarlMurawskiHi Carl, curious if your opinion of Field Leathers have changed in the last year and if you still put them below the top tiers mentioned in this video? Or are they only below on price but higher on quality?
A great mid-range is Simmons Bilt; also in Scotland. I just worked w them on a custom jacket; horsehide the whole deal, ~~ $1,000 just fantastic! Now I want another one in a different style! Even has “my” tartan for a lining
First and foremost, congratulations on 100k subscribers. Glad to know there's 100k other weirdos like me as my friends certainly don't get it lol. I own several leather jackets from the makers you listed and I wear my satchel and Page jacket more than any of them. Fit is always number one and that one is the most flattering. But that will probably all change when my Field Leathers custom jacket shows up next month. Thanks for Sharing all these great brands Carl.
Great Video! I i own a Flathead, finecreek and Addict Clothes Japan Jacket… and at the Moment i wear the „Cheapest jacket“ Jacket my Addict(1550 Euro) and Yea, still my favorite :)
I have three nice leather jackets in my rotation. A steerhide Vanson and a Horween horse hide made by Golden Bear for Butterscotch LB. For my third, I was lucky enough to snag one of the Shinki horsehide jackets that Schott put out last year.
30 years ago when my father and grandfather were still working in the leather mills here you could buy a top tier US union made leather jacket for far less than $1,000. Prices have gone crazy high on almost everything now.
Aero is at the top of my list for some marginal MTM changes (I want to ensure sleeve length is correct), huge assortment and not crazy prices. Perhaps later this year I'll finally pull the trigger.
i am a lifelong aficionado of leather. I've been enthralled with it for 50 years. Studying the minute details that bring things up to the next level to luxury is my passion. I loved your video. In my leather business I had the opportunity to examine many things brought in for repair. You are right, the good level is fine and respectable. Full grain cow/steer leather has the same strength and long wear across the price range. It's the finishing and hide selection that makes the difference. Cutting to avoid blemishes in the hide means there is more waste on the hide, whereas leather with a lot of finish in it can hide scars and the pattern parts can be cut to use the most of a hide. Also, few hides are blemish free. When you get to the very top tier, apart from the fitting and custom made pattern for your size, or even flying to the workshop of a top maker for a fitting. I don't think 1 in a thousand people could tell the difference between a $1,000 jacket and a $5,000 jacket (unless it's some exotic leather like alligator or ostrich. i will say that the Asian, off the rack jackets have gotten better and better over the years as they study and copy the style and technique of the top makers. I prefer to patronize the smaller craftsmen, but if it's above your price range, you can find good imported products. The topic is endless and there's always something to discover.
Hey man could you please recommend a few brands u like? I'm looking to buy a new jacket. I already know the top Japanese ones like FW, RMC, and RC etc.
I 100% agree with quality for longevity, but i do think people should start at the cheapest leather they can find, including mall brands. Because you will need to experiment with cheap pieces to figure out your style, fit, leather preference, ideal brand, pricing, etc. Not to mention, if you want longevity for your clothes, then you definitely wana have a piece for every occasion, so in few words, get yourself some "daily beaters" and you won't even need to do much reaserch by the time you are ready to pull the trigger on a trophy piece, most likely you are already gona be gravitating towards a specific brand that checks every box for you
As a veteran I like the A2's, G1's and adventure jackets. My go to shop has been US Wings. I've spent $150 to $900 there. I did buy a motorcycle jacket from Glendale Harley Davidson. A friend had flashbacks from the past seeing that jacket. So I gave it to him. I also had an Avirex A2 jacket my cousin loved. I told him the story behind me getting it and that his mom was involved. I gave it to him because it had sentimental value. It's not about the cost of the jacket but the memories it holds.
I am absolutely loving your videos! My wife is worried that watching them is going to be costly! LOL. I am always teaching my business students that they can not equate cost with value and you have done a great job of making that point.
Consider 1st. Purpose ! Wear like iron?= Horse, Bull or cowhides and I've found goat to be the best compromise of wear and still have a reasonably good drape. Leather has four basic grains or qualities from best to worst; full-grain, top-grain, genuine, and corrected-grain. Lambskin doesn't wear as well as cow, horse or goat but it drapes the best and is the most Hollywood looking. As always…. Fit is paramount
I recently bought a $900 leather racer jacket from Theory on clearance for $300ish. I had to spend that much just so I could get a jacket that didn’t have zippers and seams everywhere. That is something I noticed about these jackets. To get a “minimalist” style without all the extra crap means you’re going to drop lots of $$. Kinda sucks.
@@orangepeel1073 When a jacket has lots of seams and zippers and all of that additional stuff, it’s because the manufacturer is piecing together numerous pieces of leather. It’s cheaper than using fewer pieces of leather. The manufacturer uses those seams and zippers and stuff to “cover up” all of that and make it look intentional. Imo, it looks cheap. I know there are exceptions to this, BUT most high end leather jackets are pretty clean and minimalist. Means they’re simple. You don’t have zippers and pockets and seams all over the jacket. Look at Theory’s leather jackets for example, or any designer at Neiman Marcus. You probably won’t see a ton of leather jackets that have all sorts of detailing everywhere on the jacket. I know there are exceptions to that however.
All the top brands mentioned, I have an Aero A2 which I picked up during a sale. So worth subscribing to their news letters. A shout out to BKS Made to Measure. Designed the jacket myself, the template was the Police jacket which BKS make to the UK Police. Made out of kangaroo leather, with pockets for armour so I can use it on the motorbike. Tailored so I had to go twice to the shop for fitting. Fits perfect, needles to say the price was top dollar.
Yes, you are right about leather jackets outlived your live.... I currently have 8 leather jackets... 3 belongs to my great grandfather, 2 belong to my grandfather, 1 belong to my dad, 1 belong to my uncle... And only my dad still alive from all of them..... I still haven't buy mine and I almost 50....😆....
When I finished my PPL I bought a WWII Government Issue A-2 Jacket from Cockpit. It was a bit stiff to start with, but has loosened in the past 5 years. While it’s not super high quality, it’s what I could afford at the time and still serves me well, even when flying. Now that I’m a bit farther down the road I could afford a higher end jacket, but would I actually wear it and not worry about it getting beat up? For me the answer is no, it would sit in a closet and wait for a “special”event or when I’m heading somewhere nice. I’d rather use the jacket and not worry about my investment. Now, I’m not knocking anyone with a higher end jacket, in fact I really like the high end bespoke pieces, but for me, they are not practical and more like works of art….
Found my rough out leather jacket for 25€ on Vinted. Even it is second hand, the 5 years of usage of the owner before me isn't even visible. He bought it for something like 400€. So what I am trying to say here is, that you definitely should also consider a used leather jacket. If you want a new one and spend hundreds of dollars for it, sure go for it, but those jackets are made to be used for a life time and 5-10 years of usage can reduce the price a lot while quality only drops a little bit
I only own one leather jacket from Aero leather. It's a FQHH natural chromexcel with custom lining. I picked it up for £590GBP/$790USD. I couldn't even begin to imagine what the next price point up gives me. It's heavy, thick, stitched well, and just looks great. I mean it still stands up on it's own even after 6 months.... It seems that the next price up, per your video, will give me more exotic leather - but I can live without that! Great vid, a few companies I hadn't heard of that I will check out.
Aero horsehide must be the toughest clothing leather on the planet. As well as years of rough country wear, my jacket and jeans have survived welding and stubble burning, including on one occasion stomping knee high burning hay to prevent a fire reaching the barn. They have had dozens of cigarettes stubbed against them, both accidentally and on a few occasions deliberately when their were no ashtrays around. My shorts (cut off jeans) also quite literally saved my ass when I slid down a jagged slope while rock climbing. Will you be wearing your jacket for rough wear as well as for fashion.?
1:06 is what made me subscribe to this channel. Overpaying and overfocusing on material things at the expense of a healthy social life and a healthy life is in all manner incorrect.
Here in Mexico you can find all new lamb and calfskin jackets for around 70 / 80 USD, very decently stitched and with YKK zippers in the higher end. Extremely lightweight however, i don't think are durable, they are for aesthetic wear since here in Mexico the leather industry has most people believing that the thinner and softer the leather, the better it is. (Subs of this channel know this isn't true) Heavier pebbled steerhides cost around 100 to 150 USD.
Splitting, tanning, dying, treating is all part of getting a workable product from that unprocessed hide. From there it needs to be properly clicked to a pattern which fits and looks good (much more an art than a science), the cost of thread, hardware, lining, shipping. It all adds up, and you can skimp on some of those expenses but they may be in places that are obvious.
Even though I don’t even want a leather jacket (I’m lucky enough to still be using the one I bought 16 years ago), I love the video. You are so right about life. Looking forward to what you’ve got coming. X
Let's say Harley Davidson because when you go to their store you could take a look and find a $500 jacket, 3 years later you'll find them brand new on eBay going for a hundred. They make so much of them they got to get rid of them so all you have to do is hold out because there's nice ones out there still. There's so many of them out there nobody was bidding on this one jacket and I waited till the very last minute and I got it for 20 bucks. Patience is golden
I really like the look of leather jacket. But living in the Philippines which is hot and a tropical country, you can't wear any leather jacket. You'll be suffering from the heat just to look cool on a leather jacket.
I ride a motorcycle so function and protection are important to me. I wear a Fox Creek leather jacket and have put through hell with me and am very happy it. I had a Hillside leather before and both have been tough enough to last a normal person several life times. I have been trying to find a kangaroo hide riding jacket anywhere.
I bought a denim jacket made from textile woven here in the US and sewn here in the US and I thought $300 was pushing it. That made in USA leather jacket price stratosphere hits different lol
My Leather Jackets are from Overland, the Memphis Brick Moto leather jacket and Hayes Spanish Sheriling Quilted leather car coat (my prized jacket OMG it's an extremely handsome jacket)
after a year wait greg is making my moc-up jacket. in the meantime been wearing an italian horse hide jacket by schott and couldn’t be happier. iron heart has an amazing natural horsehide type 3 jacket on sale right now and let’s not forget about the eastman b-3 bomber! another amazing video carl. time to get into loopwheel t-shirts!
Hello Carl, I know, would review Taylor stitch Moto Jacket in future, there price starts at $1075, but you can usually get theet m on discount, and theres doing a 30% off on that jacket and the sales end today, thanks
great points! I got scotch and soda jacket that was bit over 300e it is the best fitting jacket i ever had with cotton tread and beautiful cotton lining in egg color best i could afford. I was surprised how patina developed on leather because i didn't think it is a cheeper crome taned leather that has blue and green core. I thought it is analine chrome that would be callor through out but it is top layer only. Anyhow i continued to ware it with pride on fit and feel of it on the body and shure enough patina got much more developed and now it actually looks good. It is unusual look with green white color but i really feel proud on patina it developed. (i do care for it every half of the year with leather cream so it is not cracked ugly thing as maybe it seems from context). Im eyng some second hand aero for future with hope to get a good deal that is in my price range
You want patina? It takes wear. Buy one and wear it every day. My father in law gave me a Hercules horse hide leather (Sears) in 1978, it was 25 years old when he gave it to me. I sold it in 2010 or so. I was too fat to wear it. Same reason he gave it to me...The liner was shot, but the leather looked fantastic. For a decent jacket without breaking the bank look at US Wings. They are 30 minutes up the road in Hudson, Ohio.
Thanks for the great video! $$$ aside, I worry I couldn't pull off a "best" piece of clothing because everything else I own is just "good." Do top tier leather jackets still "fit in" with a more casual wardrobe? Or will I look like I stole it lol
Where I came from, we can get a high quality sheepskin jacket from a really good artisan who have been making leather jacket for years for just under $100. You can custom the size, leather, and lining too. It’s a privilege.
Hey Carl- Thanks for all the incredible content over the years. If you have any tips on women’s HQ leather brands, I’d love your advice! My gf really wants a nice trucker/bomber, but tough to find quality ones for women.
Great video Carl, appreciate all of the info. I'm going with a Cafe Racer Schott in Horsehide and will look at getting it altered(depending on how it fits). Thank you Sir! By the way, is there a 'dressier' version of Nick's boots out there (similar place in the price/value quadrant)? One of your videos turned me on to Nicks and I'm on my 2nd pair. I think I saw a podcast where they (Nick's) mentions they are working on a 'dress' line of boots.
I love my Schott jackets (3sixteen collabs) but a Himel Shinki suede double rider is on my wish list. Someday! Also, don't forget about Falcon Garments - made to measure for less than you'd think!
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Hey Carl. I only own one leather jacket currently (a cheap one) but I would like to get another one. All the jackets I’ve tried on don’t really fit me in the arms and shoulders. Is there a brand or tailor you would recommend for bigger guys?? I have a 56” chest, broad shoulders and big arms.
I’m glad you mentioned secondhand. Like you said leather gets better with age. I got a nice leather jacket from goodwill that would’ve cost me $400 for $25 and it fits perfect. I got my motorcycle jacket for free from a someone I worked for who’s husband died 2 weeks into his retirement from the police force. Whenever somebody compliments me on it I get to say “thanks I got it off a dead cop.” And watch their reaction. Which is fun.
“ fun” ?
My your a classy individual aren’t you just. Imbecile.. grow up .
Badass
Imagine you work all your life towards retirement and once you are you die
@@rdr2v1nce7 fr imagine risking your whole life for 3 years and the month you stop risking it you die
Glad you mentioned the ethics of buying. That's the big thing for me these days, I'm lucky enough to be able to afford something a little nicer, and if I can give my money to a company that treats people right... That's worth doing.
I have been saving up for a Schott Perfecto. Almost there.
Fuck yeah!
Schott perfectos are hard asl.
How much are you aiming for?
I ride motorcycles, and have found that bike jackets not only are functional from a safety standpoint but fit better than fashion jackets. I have long arms so bike jackets fit better since they tend to have longer sleeves to keep your arms covered when outstretched, plus the leather is thick to prevent wearing through if sliding on pavement. I bought a first manufacturing vendetta jacket. Fits well and has been wearing beautifully over the last couple of years I've had ut
Good video Carl. I like the way your channel is evolving. Good Better Best removes the snob factor in only showing the absolute top of the line. Some can afford that tier, but many of your viewers seem to be looking for great value at reasonable expense, or even lower expense. This series seems to be hitting all the nails on the head (an expression from when nails were still placed with a hammer). Good job!! Drink looks good too!
Wow, the disclaimer you say in the beginning about enjoying time with loved ones and not reminiscing about the stitching on your deathbed is perfect, I loved seeing that!
I have a schott 519 I bought from there store for about 1,200. Best decision I have ever made.
My benchmark for this video was whether or not you would mention Langlitz leather, which you did. This tells me that you really look into the markets to find that special stand out product. Thanks for the info and timing! I was starting to look into spring jackets.
I respect the monologue beforehand. Material things will never outweigh the experiences we cherish with loved ones!
Bought two Fox Creek American made motorcycle jackets. One for me and another for my brother. Perfection! About $540 or less if on sale. Had a Schott leather jacket- $850 plus.Doesn't compare. Bought the armor and it fit perfectly. Back, shoulders, elbow. Saved me in a lowside. The owner is adament in his quality standards. Give them a look...
I have a Fox Creek jacket from my motorcycle riding days. It’s an incredible jacket and looks amazing, but WAY too heavy to wear casually
every time I watch your Videos, I’m always struck by your talent for communicating what matters about the product, and to the buyer, which isn’t always the same. Carl, you have an innate ability to be genuine, and relatable. Especially when it comes to what’s most important, our experiences. Thank you for always making such enjoyable experiences with your audience. My wardrobe is much better too!
Carl, right on with the comment on the shiny finish on the lower tier jackets. For years I couldn't wait to get a Cooper A2 I would always see in the magazine ads. When I finally did I couldn't wait to see how good it would look when it was a bit distressed. Over twenty years later I'm still waiting! It looks as good today as the day I got it.
Cool you mentioned Dena. She has a jacket of mine now. My next jacket is a Thedi Leathers custom through Thurston Bros.
What I love about men's gear is that at least there is some logic (faulty or not) behind the price, you can actually list the reasons why something is very expensive and why some people pay for it. In women's bags for example you list all the reasons why a great bag is expensive and that gets you to $2k, and then there is another $10k on top because it says Hermes on it. It's much harder to sell that extra $10k to a man (not that it doesn't happen, but it has to be something very complex, like a car). AFAIC the best advice for looking great in a jacket is always the same: keep your body fat low.
Well, take this luxury item, make it ot of steel, put it on your wrist and print "rolex" on it and men will fall for it ;)
The fun thing is that men will never be crazy enough to send this kind of money on an overprized bag. However, women will never spend that much on an overprized watch.
@@oskarj7036 Rolex is different, for one simple reason: their prices have been going up consistently for many years. So, history says that it almost doesn't matter what you paid for your Rolex, you will get all of it back, if not more, when you sell it. Rolex is a commodity, as good as a strong currency, and in that sense it is actually a shrewd purchase. I know many guys don't think about it like that when they buy it, but that is actually the reason they pay such a high price for this brand, even if they don't know it: because the actual price on the market is set and supported by people who buy those watches for this reason. Remember, the price we pay for things has nothing to do with the cost or the quality, and everything to do with how much people are prepared to pay.
@@oskarj7036jewelry is jewelry
Absolutely beautiful opening statement. Perfectly said, and great motto for a channel like this. Everything in moderation
Thank you sir!
@@CarlMurawskiHi Carl, curious if your opinion of Field Leathers have changed in the last year and if you still put them below the top tiers mentioned in this video?
Or are they only below on price but higher on quality?
@@apilkey I’d say they’ve earned a spot in the top tier category
@@CarlMurawskinice, I just ordered their Varsity Jacket so I can dial in my size then I might save up for one of their motorcycle jackets.
I love that grounded wisdom right at the start! Its a good reminder that things are just things, so stay focused on what you love.
A great mid-range is Simmons Bilt; also in Scotland. I just worked w them on a custom jacket; horsehide the whole deal, ~~ $1,000 just fantastic! Now I want another one in a different style! Even has “my” tartan for a lining
First and foremost, congratulations on 100k subscribers. Glad to know there's 100k other weirdos like me as my friends certainly don't get it lol. I own several leather jackets from the makers you listed and I wear my satchel and Page jacket more than any of them. Fit is always number one and that one is the most flattering. But that will probably all change when my Field Leathers custom jacket shows up next month. Thanks for Sharing all these great brands Carl.
Great Video! I i own a Flathead, finecreek and Addict Clothes Japan Jacket… and at the Moment i wear the „Cheapest jacket“ Jacket my Addict(1550 Euro) and Yea, still my favorite :)
I have three nice leather jackets in my rotation. A steerhide Vanson and a Horween horse hide made by Golden Bear for Butterscotch LB. For my third, I was lucky enough to snag one of the Shinki horsehide jackets that Schott put out last year.
P673H by Schott last year and they recently released the P667H. Both Shinki and great jackets.
30 years ago when my father and grandfather were still working in the leather mills here you could buy a top tier US union made leather jacket for far less than $1,000. Prices have gone crazy high on almost everything now.
I know its rediculous, dick heads be charging anything these days for some dumb ass shit
Aero is at the top of my list for some marginal MTM changes (I want to ensure sleeve length is correct), huge assortment and not crazy prices. Perhaps later this year I'll finally pull the trigger.
i am a lifelong aficionado of leather. I've been enthralled with it for 50 years. Studying the minute details that bring things up to the next level to luxury is my passion. I loved your video. In my leather business I had the opportunity to examine many things brought in for repair. You are right, the good level is fine and respectable. Full grain cow/steer leather has the same strength and long wear across the price range. It's the finishing and hide selection that makes the difference. Cutting to avoid blemishes in the hide means there is more waste on the hide, whereas leather with a lot of finish in it can hide scars and the pattern parts can be cut to use the most of a hide. Also, few hides are blemish free. When you get to the very top tier, apart from the fitting and custom made pattern for your size, or even flying to the workshop of a top maker for a fitting. I don't think 1 in a thousand people could tell the difference between a $1,000 jacket and a $5,000 jacket (unless it's some exotic leather like alligator or ostrich.
i will say that the Asian, off the rack jackets have gotten better and better over the years as they study and copy the style and technique of the top makers. I prefer to patronize the smaller craftsmen, but if it's above your price range, you can find good imported products. The topic is endless and there's always something to discover.
Hey man could you please recommend a few brands u like? I'm looking to buy a new jacket. I already know the top Japanese ones like FW, RMC, and RC etc.
Schott and 3sixteen collaboration jackets are gorgeous. But they’re a little over 1k
I 100% agree with quality for longevity, but i do think people should start at the cheapest leather they can find, including mall brands. Because you will need to experiment with cheap pieces to figure out your style, fit, leather preference, ideal brand, pricing, etc. Not to mention, if you want longevity for your clothes, then you definitely wana have a piece for every occasion, so in few words, get yourself some "daily beaters" and you won't even need to do much reaserch by the time you are ready to pull the trigger on a trophy piece, most likely you are already gona be gravitating towards a specific brand that checks every box for you
There absolutely is utility in starting with "cheap" garments, especially as you get into more expensive clothing.
As a veteran I like the A2's, G1's and adventure jackets. My go to shop has been US Wings. I've spent $150 to $900 there. I did buy a motorcycle jacket from Glendale Harley Davidson. A friend had flashbacks from the past seeing that jacket. So I gave it to him. I also had an Avirex A2 jacket my cousin loved. I told him the story behind me getting it and that his mom was involved. I gave it to him because it had sentimental value. It's not about the cost of the jacket but the memories it holds.
I am absolutely loving your videos! My wife is worried that watching them is going to be costly! LOL. I am always teaching my business students that they can not equate cost with value and you have done a great job of making that point.
Just purchased a user Highway One leather jacket from a thrift store. Definitely needs some TLC. Hardware is intact, no holes and no foul smell.
Consider 1st. Purpose ! Wear like iron?= Horse, Bull or cowhides and I've found goat to be the best compromise of wear and still have a reasonably good drape. Leather has four basic grains or qualities from best to worst; full-grain, top-grain, genuine, and corrected-grain. Lambskin doesn't wear as well as cow, horse or goat but it drapes the best and is the most Hollywood looking. As always…. Fit is paramount
also check Wested Leather in England.
I recently bought a $900 leather racer jacket from Theory on clearance for $300ish. I had to spend that much just so I could get a jacket that didn’t have zippers and seams everywhere. That is something I noticed about these jackets. To get a “minimalist” style without all the extra crap means you’re going to drop lots of $$. Kinda sucks.
is it bad to have a lot fo suppers and seams? if so, why? I don't know much about leather jackets btw
@@orangepeel1073 When a jacket has lots of seams and zippers and all of that additional stuff, it’s because the manufacturer is piecing together numerous pieces of leather. It’s cheaper than using fewer pieces of leather. The manufacturer uses those seams and zippers and stuff to “cover up” all of that and make it look intentional. Imo, it looks cheap. I know there are exceptions to this, BUT most high end leather jackets are pretty clean and minimalist. Means they’re simple. You don’t have zippers and pockets and seams all over the jacket. Look at Theory’s leather jackets for example, or any designer at Neiman Marcus. You probably won’t see a ton of leather jackets that have all sorts of detailing everywhere on the jacket. I know there are exceptions to that however.
All the top brands mentioned, I have an Aero A2 which I picked up during a sale. So worth subscribing to their news letters. A shout out to BKS Made to Measure. Designed the jacket myself, the template was the Police jacket which BKS make to the UK Police. Made out of kangaroo leather, with pockets for armour so I can use it on the motorbike. Tailored so I had to go twice to the shop for fitting. Fits perfect, needles to say the price was top dollar.
Yes, you are right about leather jackets outlived your live.... I currently have 8 leather jackets... 3 belongs to my great grandfather, 2 belong to my grandfather, 1 belong to my dad, 1 belong to my uncle... And only my dad still alive from all of them..... I still haven't buy mine and I almost 50....😆....
Have you been reading my mind? THANK YOU!
When I finished my PPL I bought a WWII Government Issue A-2 Jacket from Cockpit. It was a bit stiff to start with, but has loosened in the past 5 years. While it’s not super high quality, it’s what I could afford at the time and still serves me well, even when flying. Now that I’m a bit farther down the road I could afford a higher end jacket, but would I actually wear it and not worry about it getting beat up? For me the answer is no, it would sit in a closet and wait for a “special”event or when I’m heading somewhere nice. I’d rather use the jacket and not worry about my investment. Now, I’m not knocking anyone with a higher end jacket, in fact I really like the high end bespoke pieces, but for me, they are not practical and more like works of art….
Great video, Carl. Thursday Boots offers excellent leather jackets at $350. I own one, and it is a pleasure to wear.
I live in Australia and shipping + tax drags up the cost to $430 USD. You reckon its still worth it?
Found my rough out leather jacket for 25€ on Vinted. Even it is second hand, the 5 years of usage of the owner before me isn't even visible. He bought it for something like 400€. So what I am trying to say here is, that you definitely should also consider a used leather jacket. If you want a new one and spend hundreds of dollars for it, sure go for it, but those jackets are made to be used for a life time and 5-10 years of usage can reduce the price a lot while quality only drops a little bit
Don’t forget about Thedi, the jacket's he makes are amazing
you are a good guy. salt of the earth and good reviews
nice video i have leather jacket from leather ranch outlet i spend 1700$ since 1997 & still alive until now..
I only own one leather jacket from Aero leather. It's a FQHH natural chromexcel with custom lining. I picked it up for £590GBP/$790USD. I couldn't even begin to imagine what the next price point up gives me. It's heavy, thick, stitched well, and just looks great. I mean it still stands up on it's own even after 6 months.... It seems that the next price up, per your video, will give me more exotic leather - but I can live without that! Great vid, a few companies I hadn't heard of that I will check out.
Aero horsehide must be the toughest clothing leather on the planet. As well as years of rough country wear, my jacket and jeans have survived welding and stubble burning, including on one occasion stomping knee high burning hay to prevent a fire reaching the barn. They have had dozens of cigarettes stubbed against them, both accidentally and on a few occasions deliberately when their were no ashtrays around. My shorts (cut off jeans) also quite literally saved my ass when I slid down a jagged slope while rock climbing.
Will you be wearing your jacket for rough wear as well as for fashion.?
I have one from thejacketmaker for 230$ and I think the quality is pretty good. It also fits me very well. You should size up 1 tho.
1:06 is what made me subscribe to this channel. Overpaying and overfocusing on material things at the expense of a healthy social life and a healthy life is in all manner incorrect.
As much as I love the content, I also really like your attitude in this video. You explain details really well while being very grounded.
Thank you very much!
I like it how you always remind viewers the importance of family.
Here in Mexico you can find all new lamb and calfskin jackets for around 70 / 80 USD, very decently stitched and with YKK zippers in the higher end. Extremely lightweight however, i don't think are durable, they are for aesthetic wear since here in Mexico the leather industry has most people believing that the thinner and softer the leather, the better it is. (Subs of this channel know this isn't true) Heavier pebbled steerhides cost around 100 to 150 USD.
An unprocessed hide from the slaughterhouse costs between 10 and 20 dollars. All the rest is labour and profit.
Splitting, tanning, dying, treating is all part of getting a workable product from that unprocessed hide. From there it needs to be properly clicked to a pattern which fits and looks good (much more an art than a science), the cost of thread, hardware, lining, shipping. It all adds up, and you can skimp on some of those expenses but they may be in places that are obvious.
Even though I don’t even want a leather jacket (I’m lucky enough to still be using the one I bought 16 years ago), I love the video. You are so right about life. Looking forward to what you’ve got coming. X
Let's say Harley Davidson because when you go to their store you could take a look and find a $500 jacket, 3 years later you'll find them brand new on eBay going for a hundred. They make so much of them they got to get rid of them so all you have to do is hold out because there's
nice ones out there still. There's so many of them out there nobody was bidding on this one jacket and I waited till the very last minute and I got it for 20 bucks. Patience is golden
I can get a horsehide nowadays for $400. The raw leather piece from Poland is only $150 to make a jacket
Thanks for the video. What are ur thoughts on jackets made from sheep leather?
I really like the look of leather jacket. But living in the Philippines which is hot and a tropical country, you can't wear any leather jacket. You'll be suffering from the heat just to look cool on a leather jacket.
Appreciate your start to this video - experiences / people over “things”. Nailed it and excellent reminder.
As a Vanson Chopper owner, I approve this message.
Ralph Lauren RRL leather jackets are fantastic
Awesome video Carl, I'm really liking the good, better, best format. Can't wait for Greg to finish my new jacket!
I ride a motorcycle so function and protection are important to me. I wear a Fox Creek leather jacket and have put through hell with me and am very happy it. I had a Hillside leather before and both have been tough enough to last a normal person several life times. I have been trying to find a kangaroo hide riding jacket anywhere.
I bought a denim jacket made from textile woven here in the US and sewn here in the US and I thought $300 was pushing it. That made in USA leather jacket price stratosphere hits different lol
Honestly.....this is beyond dope.
My Leather Jackets are from Overland, the Memphis Brick Moto leather jacket and Hayes Spanish Sheriling Quilted leather car coat (my prized jacket OMG it's an extremely handsome jacket)
Dude you are so dope for saying the important thing is life itself
We definitely need to keep perspective brother.
Satchel and Page Bomber jacket is now $695 USD
@Carl Murawski would love to see you do a Ebay, Amazon cheap leather jackets video analyze whey they are even made off........
Hahaha that would be a lot of fun! I just bought a knockoff Ship John jacket made of.... some type of animal hide. its pretty weird.
I have a closet full of leather jackets. The ones with the spikes, and the big collars too
after a year wait greg is making my moc-up jacket. in the meantime been wearing an italian horse hide jacket by schott and couldn’t be happier. iron heart has an amazing natural horsehide type 3 jacket on sale right now and let’s not forget about the eastman b-3 bomber! another amazing video carl. time to get into loopwheel t-shirts!
Hey Carl, Congrats on the 100k subs!
Thank you!!!!!
Amazing message and video!
Thanks so much!
The jacket with the buttons is the A1 which was replaced by the A2.
Hello Carl, I know, would review Taylor stitch Moto Jacket in future, there price starts at $1075, but you can usually get theet m on discount, and theres doing a 30% off on that jacket and the sales end today, thanks
Damn those shots! All of that leather looks fantastic but that Himel Bros jacket is just gold
You will always have my respect for the intro
1987 I paid 500$ for a leather trench coat. It is still awesome to this day! Lost the belt :(
Lol looks like the fight club jacket in the thumbnail ! 😂
Congrats on reaching 100k man, you deserve it!
Thank you!!!
great points! I got scotch and soda jacket that was bit over 300e it is the best fitting jacket i ever had with cotton tread and beautiful cotton lining in egg color best i could afford. I was surprised how patina developed on leather because i didn't think it is a cheeper crome taned leather that has blue and green core. I thought it is analine chrome that would be callor through out but it is top layer only. Anyhow i continued to ware it with pride on fit and feel of it on the body and shure enough patina got much more developed and now it actually looks good. It is unusual look with green white color but i really feel proud on patina it developed. (i do care for it every half of the year with leather cream so it is not cracked ugly thing as maybe it seems from context). Im eyng some second hand aero for future with hope to get a good deal that is in my price range
I love this video format! Keep up the awesome work Carl. Congrats on 100K!
Leather industry and I want to work in this field in Europe I have 18 years experience in the leather industry
You want patina? It takes wear. Buy one and wear it every day.
My father in law gave me a Hercules horse hide leather (Sears) in 1978, it was 25 years old when he gave it to me. I sold it in 2010 or so. I was too fat to wear it. Same reason he gave it to me...The liner was shot, but the leather looked fantastic.
For a decent jacket without breaking the bank look at US Wings. They are 30 minutes up the road in Hudson, Ohio.
I just bought a lambskin leather jacket for $750 that I'm just now finding out is split grain. Did I get robbed?
I bought my first ever leather flight jacket from Aliexpress. It cost 130€ (was 40% off) with 18€ shipping fee. It's a cow leather jacket
Big fan of this series as someone who likes to look at high tiers but for now can only afford the good tier stuff.
Thanks for the great video! $$$ aside, I worry I couldn't pull off a "best" piece of clothing because everything else I own is just "good." Do top tier leather jackets still "fit in" with a more casual wardrobe? Or will I look like I stole it lol
Where I came from, we can get a high quality sheepskin jacket from a really good artisan who have been making leather jacket for years for just under $100. You can custom the size, leather, and lining too. It’s a privilege.
Congratulations on 100k Carl. I’ve been subscribed since 10k. Thank you for help on finding neat things.
Awesome video. I'm currently in the market for a nice A1/G1 jacket.
A video on how a jacket should generally fit would be nice.
Your channel is awesome! Your reviews and commentary are spot on! Keep it up.
I really like the Mister Freedom natty veg tanned leather trucker jackets 👌🏻
What about Italian leather jackets?
can you talk about some luxury brand leather jacket - Tom Ford etc
Hey Carl- Thanks for all the incredible content over the years. If you have any tips on women’s HQ leather brands, I’d love your advice! My gf really wants a nice trucker/bomber, but tough to find quality ones for women.
They’re really tough to find. HIMEL has a couple womens models, but other than that I’ve only seen Schott with any decent choices.
@@CarlMurawski awesome! Much appreciated!
Great video Carl, appreciate all of the info. I'm going with a Cafe Racer Schott in Horsehide and will look at getting it altered(depending on how it fits). Thank you Sir! By the way, is there a 'dressier' version of Nick's boots out there (similar place in the price/value quadrant)? One of your videos turned me on to Nicks and I'm on my 2nd pair. I think I saw a podcast where they (Nick's) mentions they are working on a 'dress' line of boots.
Man, that would be cool. I'd love to see what they come up with!
Heyyy Gold Video!
I have a question
I need a leather jacket balm for my Belstaff jacket it seems pretty dry
Great video, thank you!
Thank you for watching!
This channel is gold
I had 3 leather jackets. One was Levi's trucker jacket, one was Schott 141 Cafe racer, one Aero Highwayman. Love all 3 they satisfy every level.
Picked up a Schott jacket a few years ago in Wales for twenty five pounds.
I love my Schott jackets (3sixteen collabs) but a Himel Shinki suede double rider is on my wish list. Someday!
Also, don't forget about Falcon Garments - made to measure for less than you'd think!
What do you think of all saints leather jackets?
I got an awesome low use Schott US Navy, lined flight jacket for
Any thoughts on lewis leathers? Or addict clothing?
I recently got a Ralph Lauren black label cafe racer jacket it was originally 4K I payed $980
Yeah youre crazy
Could have bought groceries with that money