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Bought me a B3 Bomber 20 years ago. Im not lying when i say that its one of, if not the best purchase, ive ever made. I keep it fresh with beeswax from time to time. This jacket is timeless, warm and comfortable. It can be 20 degrees outside and im wearing a tshirt underneath.
@@zeropoint546 I have my first leather jacket. It’s mid range distressed racer/cafe racer jacket. My old ass looks pretty good in it. I just returned a shearling jacket I got my wife. She is so cold natured, but she did not like the bulkiness, and the offset zipper. We went on eBay, and found a barely used Harley racer jacket, that’s rather tastefully done, as some of their jackets can be a little tacky. She does not have a decent jacket.
I've been wearing a real leather shearling jacket, B3 Bomber style, since 2003. Bought it at Wilson's leather, it's fully lined, still looks great! It was originally $300 and I got it on clearance for $100!
I’m unable to wear wool and fleece for multiple reasons, and it isn’t an optimal look for me anyway, so it’s not a huge loss for my wardrobe. I do, however, tend to prefer sheepskin over other types of leathers, and I both look and feel amazing in a well-fitted black sheepskin leather jacket. As for shearling jackets, I’m comfortable as an admirer of those who can pull off the look, including you, Antonio. 🖤
In Arabia we have heavy Bisht that are made with camel and sheep wool worn Northern tribes, but later I had a sherling Jacket I didn't know its called a Sherling jacket the quality and ruggedness unmatched, highly recommend.
Just got back from Buenos Aires and bought a $350 fully-lined brown/white shearling jacket downtown around Florida Street. Argentina has some of the world’s worst inflation now. Bad for them but good for us. The country is also known for its leather. Saved me over a thousand dollars. Pay cash in US dollars for the most savings. They even threw in a free bottle of Argentine red wine.
Wife bought me a medium length Sheerling jacket from some store in NY City. Absolutely my favorite! One of my Ragdoll cats got sick. Let her sleep on it until she got better! A little brushing…as good as new!
I sold a real WW2 B-17 co-pilot's bomber jacket on eBay a few years ago for $300. I bought it for $40 at an estate sale of a B-17 co-pilot who had died. I was asking $500 but took the lower offer when I was told it was going to a museum. They were overjoyed to have it and I made some money.
I may be three weeks late but I have been waiting for this video Antonio! My fiancé just recently got me a shearling coat from Overland for our anniversary. Man such an amazing wardrobe piece. This video nailed the description of this coat. I had to wear mine while watching this video.
I'm a rancher.... I have a slicker for when it's raining, a bomber winter coat and a sheepskin jacket. Pair them with a felt hat. Leather is good. I hate to think only Bikers should use it.
In my country, in the old days, the longer version of this jacket was called "Alain Delon" :) The term is still used, but this kind of clothing is not really worn as before and it is not so cold anymore.
For a real one, not faux it's expensive - around $1500 USD new. Schott NYC sells the B3 that Leon Kennedy's jacket was based on. Cockpit USA sells the RAF Shearling Tom Hardy wore. Overland sells some cheaper but authentic shearling jackets around $700-$900 new too.
I got a b-7 shearing jacket a few years back. That’s the version of the b-3 they gave to pilots specifically in Alaska. And yes it’s the warmest, most comfortable and most complimented jacket i own
Another great episode. I've owned four of these in the past two decades. They are absolutely worth the investment. I currently own a chocolate brown shearling with black fur. The hood is detachable. The shearling I had prior is black with black and gray fur. I currently use that one for shoveling. The bomber style is a classic. I found a high end designer 3/4 length (kinda like a pea coat) but it was comparable to a mortgage payment... It was very nice, in an overcoat style. Beautiful piece. Last note, in addition to it keeping you warm and looking stylish, you really are the only one in a room with one on. I've been able to wear mine with jeans, slacks and even over a suit.
Hi, nice to meet such a leather jackets lover! Four shearling jackets in the past two decades, that is very much! But I am not much worse, I have worn 3 leather jackets, now I am having one shearling and one black lamb leather. What kind of fur do your jackets have? Do you mean the shearling fur, or is it combined with other animal´s fur (rabbit...)?
@lukasbejcek8841 Mine have all been lambskin and wool (traditional shearlings, bomber style). The exterior finish have all been suaded. I don't care much for the hardened finish. I typically have taken mine in for restoration after its 3rd year. They get cleaned, re die, etc. Totally worth the investment as each coat has lasted me years. My current coat is going on 6 years and only this year, the handle to the zipper of my hood has broken. It's a very easy fix. I absolutely love ny shearling.
@@atvega7 Thanks, bud. I like the combination, one light leather jacket for warmer weather and the warm shearling-fur jacket for winter. So, I can walk in leather for a nice part of year. I love leather, it is a natural material and suits every man very much. And I wear winter boots with real lamb fur inside and lamb leather outside, they are also great and keep my foots in warm and in the absolute comfort. And yes, shearling jackets are very distinctive and give us a masculine look. When I come to a group of men, I notice that one who is wearing something like this at the first sight! And the same experrience on myself. People have a great admiration for it - although I have also met a vegan who said: "Poor lambs" 😁 Stupid folks. I also love the details on the natural leather, the folds, the leather patina... I would never wear faux leather, the lamb skin is a must-be. I am so pleased to have met you, bud! Be faithful to leather and shearling and feel freee to write any thoughts on leather or tips!
we call it Alain Delon jacket in Romania, he made it famous, i got one made in Romania for 500 bucks, leather not fake, and actually wear it only afew times as winter is not cold anymore. it is worth all the money as i will have it many years
How this guy managed to talk about the shearling jacket without once mentioning Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 4 is a criminal offense of the highest degree.
Wanted a B3 since I was a kid. I was finally able to get one in 2006 from Lost Worlds. The quality is amazing and well worth the money. BUT... if you get a jacket like that, at the quality level Lost Worlds makes you need to be committed to it and really want it. It's everything it was meant to be and nothing less. Made to be a work jacket to keep you warm at 25k+ ft. and be durable.... which translates to it's EXTREMELY warm....anything more than a t-shirt underneath and you'll be too hot, most of the time, even when it's very cold out you won't even need to zip it up to keep warm. When winter comes you'll be praying for bad weather and extreme temps just so you can get a chance to wear it...also, it's so stiff it's like wearing a straight jacket. Your movements are very restricted in it... forget about trying to drive a vehicle wearing it, you can barely turn the wheel in the full motion you may need and you can't turn to look over your shoulder etc.. It's also very heavy.... if you travel during the winter with it on an airline it almost needs its own seat, forget about putting it in the bin above your seat you'll most likely have to hold it in your arms the entire flight or stand it up on the floor between your legs.... and if you travel with a backpack you'll have to carry it or take the jacket off and carry it under your arm to be able to wear your backpack. Wearing it into town, to the office, out to dinner or to walk the dog is not going to break this thing in... You've got to really do physical work to break it in, and if you do... all that time will be frustrating as **ck and will be harder than it needs to be because the leather is so stiff and you'll be fighting to get the movement you need... and most people are not going to want to wear a jacket that costs as much and is as beautiful as Lost Worlds are to do that type of work in even though that's what it's made to do. After 18 years mine is still not broken in. Have had a chance to wear it in a few bad Boston and Bavarian winters, shoveling snow etc, but unfortunately not enough as soon after I got it, and since I have been working in tropical locations and barely get to the USA or Europe during winter. Regardless of all the above, I love the jacket, am glad I got it, and would not even think of buying one anywhere else other than Lost Worlds. My brother has a few of their jackets and the quality is amazing on all of them.
Leoonn!! I love the b3 bomber jacket not only it looks cool but my hero wears it in resident evil 4! I have been in awe. Of it since 2010 back when the game came out in 2004 i was infant so thats why 2010 lol
I’m 44 years old and 6’4” and athletic build. I have tried a whole bunch of leather jackets in recent months including the B3 shearling from respected leather jacket brand. Not a single one of them fit me well, they always feel too short and silly looking. I wish they were made longer for us taller guys.
Great video Antonio. I completely agree that shearling jackets are one of the most functional but yet stylish jackers for a man to wear in winter. I have a few and swear by them in the colder months. Thanks again 👍
I won't deny these jacket styles look great, but coming from a very warm climate, these are only wearable items for 2 months out of the year. And in the early morning and very late afternoon, at that. My two jackets are a simple denim jacket and a brown canvas jacket, but they're also only items I wear during Nov-Jan.
I too live in a country where it doesn't get that cold in winter, and I don't have any winter jackets or coats. It's a leather jacket and a cotton jacket, and if I travel somewhere cold, I just layer up. These jackets look great, but they aren't appropriate where I live.
@@jt1559 The struggle is real, isn't it? So many of the stylish suits, jackets, leather bombers, etc, all look great. But the range when they be worn makes it hard to justify the price. My 'winter' wardrobe consists of a denim jacket, a canvas jacket, and a couple hoodies.
Yeah, it's a real shame! Even here in central Europe the temperature scarcely ever dips below freezing nowadays, so I'd probably only get to wear one of these jackets once or twice per year without sweating to death!
Same here. It’s yet to hit freezing here. I have a heavy company supplied work coat that I never use. I layer up, and peel off layers as it warms up. I just got my first leather jacket in 20 years, and it’s simple, with light quilting inside.
I bought the Thursday shearing collar flight jacket. It is not warm at all. The shearing is only on the collar. The rest of the jacket is super thin with no shearing. The collar is also so big that it makes you look like you have no shoulders. I bought two of them and decided to return one of them. I’m keeping one because it advances my experience with clothing and leather jackets in particular even if I know I will not be wearing it that much.
I bought the Schott B3 jacket . It's very warm and softens the more I wear it. It's also expensive. Is there a certain way to break this jacket in?. What are your thoughts on Schott jackets?
I don't want the RAF Irvin jacket because of Tom, though I certainly respect his style. I want it because I respect the men who wore it originally and flew in it. It's such a great piece of history.
My parents got me my first sheepskin coat when I was 16-17yrs old. I don’t remember the exact year but it was prior to 1965. It was made by McGreggor and was real sheepskin (shearling) throughout. Unfortunately it was left somewhere and lost. Over the years a few more shearling coats came and went including one from the Cockpit, a NYC purveyor of vintage flying gear for us posers of fashion. I felt above it all as my father and uncle had been early aviators from the 20s and 30s and military pilots during WWll and probably had a collection of all the original high altitude gear needed back in the day. I still have a couple of shearling pieces but have found the old style military sheepskin flying jacket of WWll a bit too much for today’s trendy society… that is unless your flying an old Stearman biplane
I’ve always wanted one and have often searched secondhand stores for one but did recently get the same jacket you’re wearing in all black. Haven’t quite figured out how to stylishly turn the collar up but it feels amazing
I have the same and all i did was halfway zip and popped the collar up to cover my face while i did some work. When i passed by a window i noticed the collar looked like tom hardys amd i was like damn 👀, not exact but very close. Now it is tight on me so that may have been a big reason the collar stayed in that position. But wow ive gotten more compliments that day then ive ever gotten the previous 5 years of working there 😂.
It’s always been cool , long before an actor wore one . Most of us knew it because of our history . It’s amazing to discover how perfectly functional and beautifully made they are as well as being the jackets of the coolest men of the 20th century and how they last more than one lifetime . It’s not much but being able to just wear one and have some smallest bit of that cool by association is good enough .
For a real one, not faux it's expensive - around $1500 USD new. Schott NYC sells the B3 that Leon Kennedy's jacket was based on. Cockpit USA sells the RAF Shearling Tom Hardy wore. Overland sells some cheaper but authentic shearling jackets around $700-$900 new too.
In blade runner 2049. The costume designer made Ryan gosling's jacket out of urethane coated cotton and synthetic fur. She specifically wanted it to look like he didn't have a lot of money and he bought it because it was practical and affordable. Although it is funny because the official replica is almost $500.
I got a Thruxton Aviation Leathercraft 'Hants' RAF IRVIN aircrew jkt.. Super condition. YKK zips. Weighs a lot..but looks great & super warm -10°c etc..
The fashion isn't for me but the history lesson is great. Appreciate more content like that. Don't need an interest in fashion to understand it's been important to history. What we wear and why.
Love the content Antonio! I personally however would change the title of this video to something like "Why the shearling jacket is so great" instead of 'not buying a leather jacket'. Just makes more sense and don't want to scare off the boys that love their leather!!
Exactly! I am glad that the video was posivite about leather jackets, dont think that the title scared off many leather lovers. So, are you a leather jackets wearer, too?
I went to Ebay and bought few affordable shearling coats from Pakistan. Make sure you pay attention for the measurments when you order because their sizing is small.
If you're going to shop for shearling bomber jackets why not just go to the source? The first company to put a zipper on a jacket *IN THE WORLD* was Schott NYC. They fabricated and supplied U.S. aircrews during both wars, and they still craft them today. I personally own several of their jackets and they're outstanding. Even the zippers glide with precision. In my opinion they have no peers. Even if a customer has a custom design they'd like to own (Blade Runner 2049) they'd be happy to accommodate after taking your measurements. Do they cost more? Yes. But they're built to last with premium materials. Cheers!🍺
Move down to Melbourne. You'll get to wear it for at least two and probably three months, not daily but you'll get to wear it. Gets bloody cold down here lol 😂 I have been told that by Canadians.
I have more than 20 years old leather jacks They are still looking wonderful, every year i wax them and put them away in summer and take out in winter wear them throughout the winter and same cycle of waxing. I got lazy to wax them couple times but they just need good wax and done deal
When talking about its resurgence the past couple of decades from media (such as 2012's The Dark Knight Rises), I was really disappointed that you never mentioned the biggest reason of all: Leon S. Kennedy, and specifically, Resident Evil 4. The game was released in 2005 for the GameCube, and further popularized by the awesome 2007 Wii release. Leon absolutely killed it in that game, proving to the consummate, stylish tough guy. He literally made that jacket, and made me do everything to look it up, buy it, and wear it proudly. Bonus style: It goes great with fingerless sap gloves.
The Tom Hardy Bane coat is based off the heavy Swiss military coats often called Livpäls or M1909 coat. By far the most heavy duty shearling coat out there. They were made in the 1940s-50s.
I like the jacket that you're wearing, it looks stylish but for a more vintage genuine B-3 bomber jacket style then take a look at AVI leather B-3 bomber. For the money I doubt if anyone can beat it and it's free shipping over I believe €399 Euros and also a 20% discount on all non Euro orders. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pull the trigger on one. Thanks for the video 👍
One fact you didnt mention is that during WW2 the shearling jacket was prized not only by the Brits but also by the Germans who wore them as trophies.There is a photo of fighter ace Adolf Galland wearing one.
For a real one, not faux it's expensive - around $1500 USD new. Schott NYC sells the B3 that Leon Kennedy's jacket was based on. Cockpit USA sells the RAF Shearling Tom Hardy wore. Overland sells some shearling jackets around $700-$900 new too.
@@GenericUser452 Thank you for the information. Do you have one? If so, how long have you had it for, & what’s your review on it (problems, maintenance, practical use, etc.)? Also, have you seen the Field Leather Connecticut jacket? Please have a look, & let me know what you think.
Bomber jackets are amazing, I bought one back in 2017 and have been using it as outerwear ever since. I have at least four in my closet, they have replaced hoodies and other types of jackets as my go to outer clothing.
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What is the jacket on the thumb nail pic? Light in color. Almost blonde
Bought me a B3 Bomber 20 years ago. Im not lying when i say that its one of, if not the best purchase, ive ever made. I keep it fresh with beeswax from time to time. This jacket is timeless, warm and comfortable. It can be 20 degrees outside and im wearing a tshirt underneath.
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I would love one, but live in Louisiana. I would only wear it a couple times a year, and that’s just running up to the store.
@@voodoo7008 Yeah, I live on the Gold Coast in Australia. Very warm climate. I get to wear a jacket for about a month a year.
@@zeropoint546 I have my first leather jacket. It’s mid range distressed racer/cafe racer jacket. My old ass looks pretty good in it.
I just returned a shearling jacket I got my wife. She is so cold natured, but she did not like the bulkiness, and the offset zipper. We went on eBay, and found a barely used Harley racer jacket, that’s rather tastefully done, as some of their jackets can be a little tacky. She does not have a decent jacket.
I've been wearing a real leather shearling jacket, B3 Bomber style, since 2003. Bought it at Wilson's leather, it's fully lined, still looks great! It was originally $300 and I got it on clearance for $100!
Wilson Leathers! The good old day!
Used to work there when I was 18-19. Loved the smell of the place.
is it warm?
@@christophercolumbus8944 Yes! To this day. It's the warmest jacket I've ever had.
@@ironman2326 awesome do you live in a cold climate too? or somewhere in the south ?
I first saw this jacket in Resident Evil 4 and have thought they look ever great since
@@soap6416 😂👌🏾
Omg same!! I love leon❤
Same!!!!!
I’m unable to wear wool and fleece for multiple reasons, and it isn’t an optimal look for me anyway, so it’s not a huge loss for my wardrobe. I do, however, tend to prefer sheepskin over other types of leathers, and I both look and feel amazing in a well-fitted black sheepskin leather jacket.
As for shearling jackets, I’m comfortable as an admirer of those who can pull off the look, including you, Antonio. 🖤
I picked up a ww2 sheepskin flying jacket 45 years ago in a surplus store - it still comes out in cold weather
In Arabia we have heavy Bisht that are made with camel and sheep wool worn Northern tribes, but later I had a sherling Jacket I didn't know its called a Sherling jacket the quality and ruggedness unmatched, highly recommend.
Just got back from Buenos Aires and bought a $350 fully-lined brown/white shearling jacket downtown around Florida Street. Argentina has some of the world’s worst inflation now. Bad for them but good for us. The country is also known for its leather. Saved me over a thousand dollars. Pay cash in US dollars for the most savings. They even threw in a free bottle of Argentine red wine.
@@canyoncrows7764 😂😂Good one
@@canyoncrows7764 It’s called Leather Factory Ranch
It’s called Leather Factory Ranch
Wife bought me a medium length Sheerling jacket from some store in NY City. Absolutely my favorite! One of my Ragdoll cats got sick. Let her sleep on it until she got better! A little brushing…as good as new!
Schott, Blake Hedley and Overland have some nice shearling jackets.
I sold a real WW2 B-17 co-pilot's bomber jacket on eBay a few years ago for $300. I bought it for $40 at an estate sale of a B-17 co-pilot who had died. I was asking $500 but took the lower offer when I was told it was going to a museum. They were overjoyed to have it and I made some money.
He is indirectly teaching us to look like Leon Kennedy too.
Didn't he only have the jacket for the first 30 minutes of the game.
That changed my perspective completely for my style this winter 😍❤️🤝🏻
Like you said, you need to be in the right climate for that type of jacket. I wish i were!
I may be three weeks late but I have been waiting for this video Antonio! My fiancé just recently got me a shearling coat from Overland for our anniversary. Man such an amazing wardrobe piece. This video nailed the description of this coat. I had to wear mine while watching this video.
I'm a rancher.... I have a slicker for when it's raining, a bomber winter coat and a sheepskin jacket. Pair them with a felt hat. Leather is good. I hate to think only Bikers should use it.
In my country, in the old days, the longer version of this jacket was called "Alain Delon" :) The term is still used, but this kind of clothing is not really worn as before and it is not so cold anymore.
Great video. I bought one over 15 years ago. I rarely wear it. Maybe it's time to dust it off. Thanks!!
I've always been a fan of the cowboy style shearling jacket. That and the coat from Christmas Chronicles.
So where are the best places to buy a Shearling jacket??
For a real one, not faux it's expensive - around $1500 USD new. Schott NYC sells the B3 that Leon Kennedy's jacket was based on. Cockpit USA sells the RAF Shearling Tom Hardy wore. Overland sells some cheaper but authentic shearling jackets around $700-$900 new too.
So good to see you Antonio!
Do u have any recommendations on brand like the Ryan gosling jacket?
I got a b-7 shearing jacket a few years back. That’s the version of the b-3 they gave to pilots specifically in Alaska. And yes it’s the warmest, most comfortable and most complimented jacket i own
Woops, I have a original Shearling flying jacket in the corner of my garage under a ton of crap, two problems size XL and super heavy.
Another great episode. I've owned four of these in the past two decades. They are absolutely worth the investment. I currently own a chocolate brown shearling with black fur. The hood is detachable. The shearling I had prior is black with black and gray fur. I currently use that one for shoveling.
The bomber style is a classic. I found a high end designer 3/4 length (kinda like a pea coat) but it was comparable to a mortgage payment... It was very nice, in an overcoat style. Beautiful piece.
Last note, in addition to it keeping you warm and looking stylish, you really are the only one in a room with one on. I've been able to wear mine with jeans, slacks and even over a suit.
Hi, nice to meet such a leather jackets lover! Four shearling jackets in the past two decades, that is very much! But I am not much worse, I have worn 3 leather jackets, now I am having one shearling and one black lamb leather. What kind of fur do your jackets have? Do you mean the shearling fur, or is it combined with other animal´s fur (rabbit...)?
@lukasbejcek8841 Mine have all been lambskin and wool (traditional shearlings, bomber style). The exterior finish have all been suaded. I don't care much for the hardened finish. I typically have taken mine in for restoration after its 3rd year. They get cleaned, re die, etc. Totally worth the investment as each coat has lasted me years. My current coat is going on 6 years and only this year, the handle to the zipper of my hood has broken. It's a very easy fix. I absolutely love ny shearling.
@@atvega7 Thanks, bud. I like the combination, one light leather jacket for warmer weather and the warm shearling-fur jacket for winter. So, I can walk in leather for a nice part of year. I love leather, it is a natural material and suits every man very much. And I wear winter boots with real lamb fur inside and lamb leather outside, they are also great and keep my foots in warm and in the absolute comfort. And yes, shearling jackets are very distinctive and give us a masculine look. When I come to a group of men, I notice that one who is wearing something like this at the first sight! And the same experrience on myself. People have a great admiration for it - although I have also met a vegan who said: "Poor lambs" 😁 Stupid folks. I also love the details on the natural leather, the folds, the leather patina... I would never wear faux leather, the lamb skin is a must-be. I am so pleased to have met you, bud! Be faithful to leather and shearling and feel freee to write any thoughts on leather or tips!
we call it Alain Delon jacket in Romania, he made it famous, i got one made in Romania for 500 bucks, leather not fake, and actually wear it only afew times as winter is not cold anymore. it is worth all the money as i will have it many years
Salut! Poti sa mi spui si mie de unde ai cumparat o? Sau unde se gasesc? Merci
im french and i didnt even know u guys called it a Delon jacket thats sooo coool, what brand was your jacket ?
How this guy managed to talk about the shearling jacket without once mentioning Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 4 is a criminal offense of the highest degree.
Leon Kennedy approves this video.
I picked up a Paradox Bomber jacket made in India from a thrift store years ago. Still have it and keeping me warm!
My dad gave me his danier shearling jacket from the 90s fits great and so comfortable. Find myself wearing over my heavier jackets without issue
Wanted a B3 since I was a kid. I was finally able to get one in 2006 from Lost Worlds. The quality is amazing and well worth the money. BUT... if you get a jacket like that, at the quality level Lost Worlds makes you need to be committed to it and really want it. It's everything it was meant to be and nothing less. Made to be a work jacket to keep you warm at 25k+ ft. and be durable.... which translates to it's EXTREMELY warm....anything more than a t-shirt underneath and you'll be too hot, most of the time, even when it's very cold out you won't even need to zip it up to keep warm.
When winter comes you'll be praying for bad weather and extreme temps just so you can get a chance to wear it...also, it's so stiff it's like wearing a straight jacket. Your movements are very restricted in it... forget about trying to drive a vehicle wearing it, you can barely turn the wheel in the full motion you may need and you can't turn to look over your shoulder etc.. It's also very heavy.... if you travel during the winter with it on an airline it almost needs its own seat, forget about putting it in the bin above your seat you'll most likely have to hold it in your arms the entire flight or stand it up on the floor between your legs.... and if you travel with a backpack you'll have to carry it or take the jacket off and carry it under your arm to be able to wear your backpack.
Wearing it into town, to the office, out to dinner or to walk the dog is not going to break this thing in... You've got to really do physical work to break it in, and if you do... all that time will be frustrating as **ck and will be harder than it needs to be because the leather is so stiff and you'll be fighting to get the movement you need... and most people are not going to want to wear a jacket that costs as much and is as beautiful as Lost Worlds are to do that type of work in even though that's what it's made to do.
After 18 years mine is still not broken in. Have had a chance to wear it in a few bad Boston and Bavarian winters, shoveling snow etc, but unfortunately not enough as soon after I got it, and since I have been working in tropical locations and barely get to the USA or Europe during winter.
Regardless of all the above, I love the jacket, am glad I got it, and would not even think of buying one anywhere else other than Lost Worlds. My brother has a few of their jackets and the quality is amazing on all of them.
Leoonn!! I love the b3 bomber jacket not only it looks cool but my hero wears it in resident evil 4! I have been in awe. Of it since 2010 back when the game came out in 2004 i was infant so thats why 2010 lol
Great vid Antonio!
I’m 44 years old and 6’4” and athletic build. I have tried a whole bunch of leather jackets in recent months including the B3 shearling from respected leather jacket brand. Not a single one of them fit me well, they always feel too short and silly looking. I wish they were made longer for us taller guys.
Try Blake Hedley custom
3/4 trench style is the way to go for myself.
They are too hot, heavy and bulky anyway. Don't recommend, you will never wear it.
Get it custom made right at the source
By far the baddest jackets on the planet!! Nothing is even close.
Great video Antonio. I completely agree that shearling jackets are one of the most functional but yet stylish jackers for a man to wear in winter. I have a few and swear by them in the colder months. Thanks again 👍
I won't deny these jacket styles look great, but coming from a very warm climate, these are only wearable items for 2 months out of the year. And in the early morning and very late afternoon, at that. My two jackets are a simple denim jacket and a brown canvas jacket, but they're also only items I wear during Nov-Jan.
Try to add a calf leather jacket then
I too live in a country where it doesn't get that cold in winter, and I don't have any winter jackets or coats. It's a leather jacket and a cotton jacket, and if I travel somewhere cold, I just layer up.
These jackets look great, but they aren't appropriate where I live.
@@jt1559 The struggle is real, isn't it? So many of the stylish suits, jackets, leather bombers, etc, all look great. But the range when they be worn makes it hard to justify the price. My 'winter' wardrobe consists of a denim jacket, a canvas jacket, and a couple hoodies.
Yeah, it's a real shame! Even here in central Europe the temperature scarcely ever dips below freezing nowadays, so I'd probably only get to wear one of these jackets once or twice per year without sweating to death!
Same here. It’s yet to hit freezing here. I have a heavy company supplied work coat that I never use. I layer up, and peel off layers as it warms up.
I just got my first leather jacket in 20 years, and it’s simple, with light quilting inside.
The Shangri-la Heritage Aviatore B-3 is a jacket to consider as well, thanks for the video!
I bought the Thursday shearing collar flight jacket. It is not warm at all. The shearing is only on the collar. The rest of the jacket is super thin with no shearing. The collar is also so big that it makes you look like you have no shoulders. I bought two of them and decided to return one of them. I’m keeping one because it advances my experience with clothing and leather jackets in particular even if I know I will not be wearing it that much.
My Favorites Are A-2, B-3, G-1, MA-1, N-2B, M-3B & MB-15. Very Chic, Semper-Fi.
Gotta say, I like your coat. Stylish sleek
I bought the Schott B3 jacket . It's very warm and softens the more I wear it. It's also expensive. Is there a certain way to break this jacket in?. What are your thoughts on Schott jackets?
I don't want the RAF Irvin jacket because of Tom, though I certainly respect his style. I want it because I respect the men who wore it originally and flew in it. It's such a great piece of history.
Anyone know where i can find the jacket on the thumbnail please. Thankyou
My parents got me my first sheepskin coat when I was 16-17yrs old. I don’t remember the exact year but it was prior to 1965. It was made by McGreggor and was real sheepskin (shearling) throughout. Unfortunately it was left somewhere and lost. Over the years a few more shearling coats came and went including one from the Cockpit, a NYC purveyor of vintage flying gear for us posers of fashion. I felt above it all as my father and uncle had been early aviators from the 20s and 30s and military pilots during WWll and probably had a collection of all the original high altitude gear needed back in the day. I still have a couple of shearling pieces but have found the old style military sheepskin flying jacket of WWll a bit too much for today’s trendy society… that is unless your flying an old Stearman biplane
This might be an leather jacket I am interested in, However I would love it to be like the one Tom Hardy is wearing for Bane. I love longer coats.
Same here. I need a longer coat to cut down on the wind
I love these shearling jacket 😍🤩 i really want one
A great history lesson on a great jacket. This is one of my favorite jackets for a long time 👍🏾
I’ve always wanted one and have often searched secondhand stores for one but did recently get the same jacket you’re wearing in all black. Haven’t quite figured out how to stylishly turn the collar up but it feels amazing
I have the same and all i did was halfway zip and popped the collar up to cover my face while i did some work. When i passed by a window i noticed the collar looked like tom hardys amd i was like damn 👀, not exact but very close. Now it is tight on me so that may have been a big reason the collar stayed in that position. But wow ive gotten more compliments that day then ive ever gotten the previous 5 years of working there 😂.
I still have my shearling from the 90's back then I brought it oversized and now it fits perfect
I went out trying to find one of these today but I didn't know what it was called so thank you very much
It’s always been cool , long before an actor wore one . Most of us knew it because of our history . It’s amazing to discover how perfectly functional and beautifully made they are as well as being the jackets of the coolest men of the 20th century and how they last more than one lifetime . It’s not much but being able to just wear one and have some smallest bit of that cool by association is good enough .
Where do you recommend I buy a shearling leather jacket?
For a real one, not faux it's expensive - around $1500 USD new. Schott NYC sells the B3 that Leon Kennedy's jacket was based on. Cockpit USA sells the RAF Shearling Tom Hardy wore. Overland sells some cheaper but authentic shearling jackets around $700-$900 new too.
@@GenericUser452 Schott B-3 I concur. It will last a lifetime if cared for. You really have to wear one to understand the quality.
In blade runner 2049. The costume designer made Ryan gosling's jacket out of urethane coated cotton and synthetic fur. She specifically wanted it to look like he didn't have a lot of money and he bought it because it was practical and affordable. Although it is funny because the official replica is almost $500.
which jacket are you wearing in the video? cant deem to find it
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In my opinion, the Bomber B3 looks the best
I got a Thruxton Aviation Leathercraft 'Hants'
RAF IRVIN aircrew jkt..
Super condition.
YKK zips.
Weighs a lot..but looks great & super warm -10°c etc..
Nobody knew who I was until I put on the jacket
The fashion isn't for me but the history lesson is great. Appreciate more content like that. Don't need an interest in fashion to understand it's been important to history. What we wear and why.
Stay fit and you will look good even in cheap jacket ❤
Excellent advice.
This looks nice but as a shorter dude i think it would rather make me too bulky
Love the content Antonio! I personally however would change the title of this video to something like "Why the shearling jacket is so great" instead of 'not buying a leather jacket'. Just makes more sense and don't want to scare off the boys that love their leather!!
Exactly! I am glad that the video was posivite about leather jackets, dont think that the title scared off many leather lovers. So, are you a leather jackets wearer, too?
You could make an entire video with the shearling jackets from the tv series 'Yellowstone'. Thats some fine pieces in there isnt it Antonio?
Good idea!
I will be looking out for one, thank you for the inspiration.
Bought a Tommy Hilfiger jacket like that last year. I get comments and flirtation whenever I wear it, probably my best item of clothing
If I have warm undertone can I wear cool colors will they look good on me
I went to Ebay and bought few affordable shearling coats from Pakistan. Make sure you pay attention for the measurments when you order because their sizing is small.
If you can still get them, check out the Belstaff Tundra jacket, in a light green, (think they call it natural sand), it’s banging
Sir, the jacket on this post what is the brand or where can I purchase it
If you're going to shop for shearling bomber jackets why not just go to the source? The first company to put a zipper on a jacket *IN THE WORLD* was Schott NYC. They fabricated and supplied U.S. aircrews during both wars, and they still craft them today. I personally own several of their jackets and they're outstanding. Even the zippers glide with precision. In my opinion they have no peers. Even if a customer has a custom design they'd like to own (Blade Runner 2049) they'd be happy to accommodate after taking your measurements. Do they cost more? Yes. But they're built to last with premium materials. Cheers!🍺
My Favorites Are A-2, B-3, G-1, MA-1, N-2B, M-3B, & B-15. Very Chic.
one rare down side of living in Queensland Australia is that you only get a few days a year that you could wear on of these
Move down to Melbourne. You'll get to wear it for at least two and probably three months, not daily but you'll get to wear it. Gets bloody cold down here lol 😂 I have been told that by Canadians.
@@Philipk65 I’m not insane 🤣, I was born there and successfully escaped.
@@xgford94 As many from Victoria do. Goon on you. Where about's in that huge state are you?
@@Philipk65 I’m boring… I got to Brisbane and stopped 😂
Where is a good place In Aus to buy one of these?
Anyone know what’s the make and model of the jacket he is wearing in this video? I realy like the color combo and material.
Thursday Boots - flight jacket
I have loved this look my entire life. Great military heritage and cowboy western look. 🤠🇺🇸
I have more than 20 years old leather jacks They are still looking wonderful, every year i wax them and put them away in summer and take out in winter wear them throughout the winter and same cycle of waxing. I got lazy to wax them couple times but they just need good wax and done deal
When talking about its resurgence the past couple of decades from media (such as 2012's The Dark Knight Rises), I was really disappointed that you never mentioned the biggest reason of all: Leon S. Kennedy, and specifically, Resident Evil 4.
The game was released in 2005 for the GameCube, and further popularized by the awesome 2007 Wii release. Leon absolutely killed it in that game, proving to the consummate, stylish tough guy. He literally made that jacket, and made me do everything to look it up, buy it, and wear it proudly. Bonus style: It goes great with fingerless sap gloves.
I got mine in Ecuador, and I love it. Definitely a confidence booster, makes me feel like Bane 💪
Any idea who makes these available for big/tall gentlemen?!
The Tom Hardy Bane coat is based off the heavy Swiss military coats often called Livpäls or M1909 coat. By far the most heavy duty shearling coat out there. They were made in the 1940s-50s.
Just don’t get caught in the rain - want to like leather jackets, but one rainstorm will ruin them. I learned the hard way - never again.
Forgive me sir, but do you know if Bane's jacket is a specific brand?
Cockpit USA
No recommendation on where to buy an authentic shearling jacket?
@@firebirdfanatic389 Eastman Leathers in Cornwall, England.
Great structured video
Sickafus shearling coats are great at a fair price and they will make it custom to fit you.
I like the jacket that you're wearing, it looks stylish but for a more vintage genuine B-3 bomber jacket style then take a look at AVI leather B-3 bomber. For the money I doubt if anyone can beat it and it's free shipping over I believe €399 Euros and also a 20% discount on all non Euro orders. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pull the trigger on one.
Thanks for the video 👍
Coat was very hip hop NY in the late 80s early 90s I have one
I'm finally looking forward to getting one this winter. Tom Ford. 👌
One fact you didnt mention is that during WW2 the shearling jacket was prized not only by the Brits but also by the Germans who wore them as trophies.There is a photo of fighter ace Adolf Galland wearing one.
I have a shearling jacket from acne studios in a tan color with white trim…paid a small fortune for it but it is amazing 😂
Where can I get this here in India?
I heard that the costume designer on Dark Knight Rises spent a great deal of time working on Bane's coat to make it look just right.
Have 2, feel like Kraven when I wear it. Best buy!
Where are some places to buy these types of jackets?
For a real one, not faux it's expensive - around $1500 USD new. Schott NYC sells the B3 that Leon Kennedy's jacket was based on. Cockpit USA sells the RAF Shearling Tom Hardy wore. Overland sells some shearling jackets around $700-$900 new too.
@@GenericUser452 Thank you for the information. Do you have one? If so, how long have you had it for, & what’s your review on it (problems, maintenance, practical use, etc.)?
Also, have you seen the Field Leather Connecticut jacket? Please have a look, & let me know what you think.
What's the jacket on the thumbnail?
honestly, just a great fun video. 😊 now I gotta find one
I’m in Australia and I can’t remember ever seeing someone wear one. Super rare, it might also be not quite cold enough to wear much.
Hi!!! My wife is asking for a female version of RMRS.... any ideas?
Bomber jackets are amazing, I bought one back in 2017 and have been using it as outerwear ever since. I have at least four in my closet, they have replaced hoodies and other types of jackets as my go to outer clothing.
Recommend any particular brands?
@@steel128 I got mine from Levi's or I think it was Levi's. It has been a while but I know I got some sweet clothing from there so you can try there.
I have several Thursday boots jackets. What is your thoughts on their flight jacket?
I just purchased a new distressed cafe racer jacket. B-3 would be too much since I’m on the gulf coast.