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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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!
Hey Carl do you have any experience with straight to hell leather jackets? From initial glance and limited reviews online they appear to be good for the price!
Alright fellas, I am looking for a leather jacket made for those with broad shoulders and large chest. I grabbed the racer matte black jacket from Thursday boots, but it's to narrow for my shoulder width. Any help would be appreciated
I am really loving this channel! The knowledge and obvious passion for the subject shines thru. Not a hint of snarky hiptitude present lol.A real straight shooter. Bravo sir! New subscriber btw.
Hi carl, I have this crazy doubt. Everywhere it's being told that there are different grades of shinki horsehide. I was pursuing one. Could you shed some light on where we can get the top quality shinki? Thanks
That’s a tough one. From what I understand, Shinki won’t sell their top level stuff to just anyone. I know John Chapman, Dave Himel, and a handful of Japanese brands can get it, but I don’t know how they do so.
You missed the GOD-tier: Saint Laurent Celine Tom Ford Hermes Berluti the details on their jackets are insane, you can see a lot of missaligned stitches in the jackets you showed in your video wich would never be present in the brands i just mentioned (we are talking about 4000$- 10 000$ jackets
I own one from Saint Laurent and it's honestly worth every cent. The cut, fit, hardware and stitching are perfection! Actually anything that Hedi Slimane did during his time at YSL and what he's doing now at Celine are fantastic. Plus, they hold their value of you want to sell it later.
To be honest, I'm a jacket maker in London from Pakistan and do you best fashion jacket with top notch leather and hardware cost maximum 70-80usd. haha
@@CarlMurawski Orignal YKK zip with 7no/5no) Puller, all kinds of leather with all tested passed certified, Guage almost 7-8 or 8-9 mm, and the lining mostly we use is silk & satin in fashionable jackets and in some article we use cotton/quilted lining. and this cost us approximately 70-80 USD, our retail price is 150. haha. with a good profit and also reasonable price for customers too.
A good majority of leather jackets are from Pakistan, image search almost any one and you'll find the exact same jacket that varies by hundreds of dollars, many of these companies simply stitch their logo on it and jack up the prices. Unless its made in house or its an expensive designer brand youre probably needlessly getting hosed. You really have to try them on, they either fit like a glove and look great or they look dumpy.
@@CalebLawrence-q7f ?? Think you missed my point....they ship them here, business mark them up. Google image search and you'll find wildly varying prices for the exact same jacket. Ive found the ones I was looking at range from 150 - 400.... again, for the EXACT same jacket. I saved $250.
The minute you said the starting point was 300 dls, I stopper listening. All lies, been in the leather game since I was a child and you can def get awesome leather jackets from 150. AND if you buy in Mexico, top leather and designs anywhere from 70 dls to 120. Besides most designs here are made for husky guys with a beer belly. Buy internationally.
I don't think any guy in his right mind would dish out cash to buy an expensive human feces color leather jacket. We all know every guy on this planet prefers black leathers. Every guy on this owns clothing or accessories made of black leathers. U gotta be a real oddball if u don't own a single clothing item made of black leather. U gotta be possessed by the demon with real bad taste in men's leather fashion. Yep.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
@@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?
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 :)
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.
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.
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!
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.
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....😆....
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
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.
What about Wested Leather in The UK? A custom Indiana Jones jacket is only around $390 after options. With lots of hides to choose from. I haven’t got one yet. I’m watching this video to help me shop.
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!
Hi Carl, I’m new to your channel and I love what I see. I’m contacting you because I have two (2) Schott leather coats: a 3/4 length car coat and a full length, to the knee coat, both have a warm, fully lined, zip out liner. Both coats are lightly worn.Do you have anyone to negotiate their sale?Thank you. Bob😂
Hello , Thanks for the informative content of your channel . I’m thinking of importing leather Jackets from Morocco . Designers there can make variety of models and variety of quality . What do you think I should be charging as a starting price for basic models ? I would appreciate your insight . Thank you
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.
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
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
leather jacket use horsehide from Horween or Shinki sometimes charges over $2000, but it is extremely overpriced, I know two brands that use horwwen leather but only cost around $150 - $400 no joke, I bought my girlfriend one and it just arrived today, the quality is really good, no joke. I would say, a handmade leather jacket only costs much less if is from a third-world country. But I'm not sure if u can purchase a jacket from this brand in the States. I will never buy leather from YSL again, the quality can't come close to the one I just bought.
The jacket I bought for my girl is a B3 bomber that combines shearling and horsehide， it only cost my a little over 200 USD. the brand is called CIDU leather, there is also another brand called Simons I've heard has similar quality standards, if anyone would like to purchase one could go check it out, but again, it is hard to get them in the States. I will be happy to help anybody to send it out if they can't really get it.
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.
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
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.
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)
Hey Carl, love your channel. I'm looking for a good leather jacket, any brands you recommend for someone who is 6'7 with an athletic build (not bodybuilder). Unfortunately the people of Satchel&Page told me that their XXL would not work for me (beautiful bomber jacket by the way)
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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.
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.
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!
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
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
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 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.
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?
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.
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
Awesome video Carl, I'm really liking the good, better, best format. Can't wait for Greg to finish my new jacket!
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.
I can get a horsehide nowadays for $400. The raw leather piece from Poland is only $150 to make a jacket
Have you been reading my mind? THANK YOU!
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
I love this video format! Keep up the awesome work Carl. Congrats on 100K!
Thanks for the video. What are ur thoughts on jackets made from sheep leather?
I have a closet full of leather jackets. The ones with the spikes, and the big collars too
Congrats on reaching 100k man, you deserve it!
Thank you!!!
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 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
As a Vanson Chopper owner, I approve this message.
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!
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!
Big fan of this series as someone who likes to look at high tiers but for now can only afford the good tier stuff.
Great video, thank you!
Thank you for watching!
Picked up a Schott jacket a few years ago in Wales for twenty five pounds.
Nice video Carl. I do not understand the word 'Vintage' please explain
Hey Carl do you have any experience with straight to hell leather jackets? From initial glance and limited reviews online they appear to be good for the price!
Lol looks like the fight club jacket in the thumbnail ! 😂
do you know anything about Thedi? the leather jacket maker from greece?
I asking to know if anyone has had experience with Horizons leathers? Any feedback is appreciated, thank you.
You should do a video on the clothes in the show Yellowstone
1:09 ❤ :,)
Alright fellas, I am looking for a leather jacket made for those with broad shoulders and large chest. I grabbed the racer matte black jacket from Thursday boots, but it's to narrow for my shoulder width. Any help would be appreciated
I am really loving this channel! The knowledge and obvious passion for the subject shines thru. Not a hint of snarky hiptitude present lol.A real straight shooter. Bravo sir! New subscriber btw.
I’d love to see a good, better, best on flannels
Coming soon!
Hi carl, I have this crazy doubt. Everywhere it's being told that there are different grades of shinki horsehide. I was pursuing one. Could you shed some light on where we can get the top quality shinki? Thanks
That’s a tough one. From what I understand, Shinki won’t sell their top level stuff to just anyone. I know John Chapman, Dave Himel, and a handful of Japanese brands can get it, but I don’t know how they do so.
@@CarlMurawski thanks Carl, actually I am saving up for himel's imperial. Your reply made it clear 😊👍
Love this topic.. I'll watch then chime in. ;-)
wow
You missed the GOD-tier:
Saint Laurent
Celine
Tom Ford
Hermes
Berluti
the details on their jackets are insane, you can see a lot of missaligned stitches in the jackets you showed in your video wich would never be present in the brands i just mentioned (we are talking about 4000$- 10 000$ jackets
More like paying for the "luxury brand" than quality.
I own one from Saint Laurent and it's honestly worth every cent. The cut, fit, hardware and stitching are perfection! Actually anything that Hedi Slimane did during his time at YSL and what he's doing now at Celine are fantastic. Plus, they hold their value of you want to sell it later.
To be honest, I'm a jacket maker in London from Pakistan and do you best fashion jacket with top notch leather and hardware cost maximum 70-80usd. haha
Oh? Please tell me more about the type of leather, lining, and hardware.
@@CarlMurawski Orignal YKK zip with 7no/5no) Puller, all kinds of leather with all tested passed certified, Guage almost 7-8 or 8-9 mm, and the lining mostly we use is silk & satin in fashionable jackets and in some article we use cotton/quilted lining. and this cost us approximately 70-80 USD, our retail price is 150. haha. with a good profit and also reasonable price for customers too.
@@CarlMurawski all clear?
A good majority of leather jackets are from Pakistan, image search almost any one and you'll find the exact same jacket that varies by hundreds of dollars, many of these companies simply stitch their logo on it and jack up the prices. Unless its made in house or its an expensive designer brand youre probably needlessly getting hosed. You really have to try them on, they either fit like a glove and look great or they look dumpy.
Theyre cheaper there, expensive as fuck here in america
@@CalebLawrence-q7f ?? Think you missed my point....they ship them here, business mark them up. Google image search and you'll find wildly varying prices for the exact same jacket. Ive found the ones I was looking at range from 150 - 400.... again, for the EXACT same jacket. I saved $250.
The minute you said the starting point was 300 dls, I stopper listening. All lies, been in the leather game since I was a child and you can def get awesome leather jackets from 150. AND if you buy in Mexico, top leather and designs anywhere from 70 dls to 120. Besides most designs here are made for husky guys with a beer belly. Buy internationally.
I don't think any guy in his right mind would dish out cash to buy an expensive human feces color leather jacket.
We all know every guy on this planet prefers black leathers. Every guy on this owns clothing or accessories made of black leathers. U gotta be a real oddball if u don't own a single clothing item made of black leather. U gotta be possessed by the demon with real bad taste in men's leather fashion. Yep.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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 have a schott 519 I bought from there store for about 1,200. Best decision I have ever made.
Schott and 3sixteen collaboration jackets are gorgeous. But they’re a little over 1k
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 :)
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.
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.
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!
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
Cool you mentioned Dena. She has a jacket of mine now. My next jacket is a Thedi Leathers custom through Thurston Bros.
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....😆....
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
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.
What about Wested Leather in The UK?
A custom Indiana Jones jacket is only around $390 after options. With lots of hides to choose from.
I haven’t got one yet. I’m watching this video to help me shop.
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!
Hi Carl,
I’m new to your channel and I love what I see. I’m contacting you because I have two (2) Schott leather coats: a 3/4 length car coat and a full length, to the knee coat, both have a warm, fully lined, zip out liner. Both coats are lightly worn.Do you have anyone to negotiate their sale?Thank you.
Bob😂
Hello , Thanks for the informative content of your channel . I’m thinking of importing leather Jackets from Morocco . Designers there can make variety of models and variety of quality . What do you think I should be charging as a starting price for basic models ? I would appreciate your insight . Thank you
nice video i have leather jacket from leather ranch outlet i spend 1700$ since 1997 & still alive until now..
I just bought a lambskin leather jacket for $750 that I'm just now finding out is split grain. Did I get robbed?
Heyyy Gold Video!
I have a question
I need a leather jacket balm for my Belstaff jacket it seems pretty dry
I got an awesome low use Schott US Navy, lined flight jacket for
Don’t forget about Thedi, the jacket's he makes are amazing
you are a good guy. salt of the earth and good reviews
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.
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
Price per mL, eesh, people need to mind their pocket books. All door delivery is expensive by mass.
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.
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 love that grounded wisdom right at the start! Its a good reminder that things are just things, so stay focused on what you love.
Any thoughts on lewis leathers? Or addict clothing?
$50 bucks for my vintage avirex :)
leather jacket use horsehide from Horween or Shinki sometimes charges over $2000, but it is extremely overpriced, I know two brands that use horwwen leather but only cost around $150 - $400 no joke, I bought my girlfriend one and it just arrived today, the quality is really good, no joke. I would say, a handmade leather jacket only costs much less if is from a third-world country. But I'm not sure if u can purchase a jacket from this brand in the States. I will never buy leather from YSL again, the quality can't come close to the one I just bought.
The jacket I bought for my girl is a B3 bomber that combines shearling and horsehide， it only cost my a little over 200 USD. the brand is called CIDU leather, there is also another brand called Simons I've heard has similar quality standards, if anyone would like to purchase one could go check it out, but again, it is hard to get them in the States. I will be happy to help anybody to send it out if they can't really get it.
btw the YKK zipper is junk, it is a low-end zipper, any jack above 100 USD should at least use Talon zippers.
How is the schott b3 leather jackets?
Great video, but I don't care for any of the styles
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.
You will always have my respect for the intro
انا خياط من المغرب في صناعة الجلد واريد العمل في هدا المجال في اوروبا
لدي خبرة 18 عام في صناعة الجلد
Leather industry and I want to work in this field in Europe I have 18 years experience in the leather industry
Hey Carl, Congrats on the 100k subs!
Thank you!!!!!
Ralph Lauren RRL leather jackets are fantastic
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!
Honestly.....this is beyond dope.
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
@Carl good video. thank you. can you tell me more about : Vintage Creeks Leather Jacket M A-2 Flight Bomber ? is it good brand name ?
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
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.
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)
Hey Carl, love your channel. I'm looking for a good leather jacket, any brands you recommend for someone who is 6'7 with an athletic build (not bodybuilder). Unfortunately the people of Satchel&Page told me that their XXL would not work for me (beautiful bomber jacket by the way)
Dude you are so dope for saying the important thing is life itself
We definitely need to keep perspective brother.