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11-20-2018, 03:43 PM
This is going to be my first jacket of this type. Should I get black or brown? Leaning towards getting a brown jacket as it looks equally sharp but is less common. Going for faux leather as it does not get cold enough in my area; a leather jacket would not get much use.
I'm thinking of making the purchase during this Black Friday. What would be the best stores to look for such a jacket? What's a reasonable price? Thanks!
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11-21-2018, 01:50 PM
For me, faux leather is a big no no. If you want to rock the leather jacket look, you have to commit to the outfit. A faux leather jacket will only end up looking cheap and ruin the look, plus pleather starts peeling off after a while, making it look even worse.
The color highly depends on your wardrobe. I would get a dark brown one but its only because im more of a brown shoes type of guy.
Also, buying a jacket online is a big bet. Since it is quite an investment, I would try it out in person. That way you´ll see the cuff lenght, shoulder length and overall cut better. Since it is quite an investment, it is better to choose a timeless piece; one that only will get better with time.
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11-21-2018, 01:53 PM
Get real leather, and get brown as it's more versatile (as far as leather jackets go). Unless you're the Fonz
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11-21-2018, 02:03 PM
Belongs in the main thread, -1
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11-21-2018, 06:12 PM
Yes on brown if you insist on getting pleather. However, if you want a rugged look but don't want to buy real leather, consider a good-quality denim jacket. It looks more genuine and way less try-hard than fake leather. I also live in a warm climate and get good use out of mine.
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11-21-2018, 06:29 PM
Theres plenty of thin leather jackets that are good for moderate weather. Pleather might look ok in pics or at first sight but youre gonna feel like a bum wearing it.
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11-22-2018, 11:01 AM
You should have posted a picture. Too many leather jackets. Some are awesome others are shit.
Brown leather jackets are less threatening and are more popular with "non sexual guys". Black is more dominant looking. If you want to look a bit like a "bad boy" you should get black.
If you have never worn a leather jacket or are not sure about what style fits you best, buy something cheap. If you do know what you want and what style fits you, spend as much as possible. A good leather jacket can easy cost you a 1000 euro. It will last a lifetime and your grandkids can wear it too.
Best place to buy leather are specialized stores. No quality can be found in large chain stores.
Second hand leather is often an excellent choice.
Do not impulse buy. Think and think again before spending your money.
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11-22-2018, 06:12 PM
Spend money on a quality real leather.
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01-01-2019, 07:04 AM
Fake leather, or, to put it more olde world/ancienne monde: cuir faux: doesn't smell as good as/does age as nicely as leather.
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01-01-2019, 08:49 AM
I would always go with brown as I generally only wear brown leather. But I agree, fake leather looks cheap to begin with and peels off after about a year. You want true leather.
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01-01-2019, 08:54 AM
A red leather jacket is the only way to go.
I've literally had girls that are complete strangers come up to me and kiss me, more than once, because of what a stylish red leather jacket can do to a woman's mind.
You have to be able to pull it off though, to convey a certain essence. Think Tyler Durden in Fight Club and James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, that's the archetype you're aiming to channel.
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01-04-2019, 03:57 PM
I bought a faux leather jacket a while ago as a sort of trial run to see how I liked the style before dropping 5x or more money on a real leather jacket. I've gotten lots of compliments on it, because it fits well and looks good. Maybe some people can tell it's not real leather, but who cares?
It's starting to peel in spots though, so I'll have to retire it soon. Lasted about a year and I wore it more than any other coat during that time so a successful purchase in my book.
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01-04-2019, 04:50 PM
Get a Schott black leather jacket. never wrong
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01-06-2019, 01:15 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guys. Just thought I'd update. So I went ahead with my purchase and bought a faux leather jacket. I got one in dark brown, from Guess. My goal was to figure out how much use it will get and whether I would like this look.
Well, turns out, I'm actually wearing it quite a bit and like the look, and it fits me really well. After that, I bought a black leather jacket that's relatively lightweight and I would get to wear (almost never below 50F where I live).
Now that I know this look works for me, I'll be looking out for a quality leather jacket. Thanks everyone for your input.
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01-06-2019, 04:40 AM
OP: Fly to Florence, Italy if you can swing it. Its the leather capital of the world. I bought 4 custom full grain leather jackets there for a $1000. Get sheepskin for warm weather. Cow hide for colder weather. You can negotiate some if you buy two. Most of the shops will customize rhe coat fit for free. Bonus- run game on Italian women and tourists there. PM me and I can send you the name of a family shop that has been there for a few hundred years and incredibke jackets. In the US, an equivalent coat will run you 800-1200 each.
Check this out:
http://www.italymagazine.com/featured-st...r-florence
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01-06-2019, 07:02 AM
Women, men, boys, girls and even dogs and cats.
They will all be visibly disappointed that your leather jacket smells like plastic.
Don't do it.