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chinaski · 2 August 2020, 12:23 AM

Allright folks.

Lost a tremendous amount of weight over the last 6 months, about 60lbs total, and the one thing that really sucks about it is purchasing an entirely new wardrobe. I've donated pretty much all of my "fat" clothes to the Salvation Army, including all of my jackets.

With Fall and Winter on the horizon, I'm going to need to be purchasing a few new items and am looking for recommendations.

One thing that has caught my eye is the classic Baracuta Harrington, but am looking for other ideas and brands to consider.

Thx in Advance.

Nanasaka90 · 2 August 2020, 12:35 AM

First, quality over quantity.

How much are you looking to spend for a single jacket?

Are you just looking to be warm or do you also care about the finer details?

Given the design you mentioned, I’d say check out Belstaff, and Ralph Lauren.

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darkside7 · 2 August 2020, 02:12 AM

You can’t go wrong with Schott perfecto. There should be a store in LA.

Pw92676 · 2 August 2020, 02:21 AM

I don’t have great recommendations for jackets, I get by with what I have, older things but have held up nicely. Not too cold winters where I am so I haven’t invested in newer or better coats.

Kudos on the weight loss. I lost about 40 pounds over the last year and am in the same boat with replacing the wardrobe. I’ve been keeping it to a minimum though and not buying too much too soon, as I realized I was a big clothes hoarder and kept my local Salvation Army very very busy lol

chinaski · 2 August 2020, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Nanasaka90

First, quality over quantity.

How much are you looking to spend for a single jacket?

Are you just looking to be warm or do you also care about the finer details?

Given the design you mentioned, I’d say check out Belstaff, and Ralph Lauren.

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$500 budget I suppose. I was looking at Belstaff jackets recently, there are some that I like.

Slimpee · 2 August 2020, 02:43 AM

Depending on how cold your climate is, Canada Goose makes quality stuff. My wife loves hers.

brandrea · 2 August 2020, 02:49 AM

I posted this is another thread, but if you're into quality leather jackets there's none better than Himel Bros IMHO.

I purchased this Imperial in Shinki Horse Hide recently. I actually got to spend an afternoon with Dave for my fitting. He's a great guy with alot of intersting life experience.

My jacket got pushed back a bit due to covid so I'm hoping to get it soon.

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TK-710 · 2 August 2020, 03:55 AM

Ha! I’m in the same boat. I started loosing weight 101 days ago. Down 48 pounds. Trying for another 22. The only thing I own that still fit me are my socks. Where I live it gets extra cold. Much different than California I’m guessing, so I really can’t help there, but I wanted to say congratulations and keep up the great work.

TK-710 · 2 August 2020, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I posted this is another thread, but if you're into quality leather jackets...

That is one sharp jacket.

swils8610 · 2 August 2020, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Slimpee

Depending on how cold your climate is, Canada Goose makes quality stuff. My wife loves hers.

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Speedbird-1 · 2 August 2020, 04:08 AM

Baracuta (Harrington) jackets are ok for summer wear.

Barbour make a comprehensive range of jackets.
Some of their quilted jkts are quite nice.

Musto stuff is worth a look, their 'SNUG' jackets are brilliant, (I own 3).

texasmade · 2 August 2020, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedbird-1

Baracuta (Harrington) jackets are ok for summer wear.

Barbour make a comprehensive range of jackets.
Some of their quilted jkts are quite nice.

I was going to suggest Barbour also which can be dressy or casual. If you tend to be more on the dressier side then you can check out Brooks Brothers.

Rashid.bk · 2 August 2020, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I posted this is another thread, but if you're into quality leather jackets there's none better than Himel Bros IMHO.

I purchased this Imperial in Shinki Horse Hide recently. I actually got to spend an afternoon with Dave for my fitting. He's a great guy with alot of intersting life experience.

My jacket got pushed back a bit due to covid so I'm hoping to get it soon.

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Thats a bad ass jacket and the color is very attractive.

Mifune · 2 August 2020, 04:37 AM

we have an outer wear thread... let me find it.

brandrea · 2 August 2020, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Thats a bad ass jacket and the color is very attractive.

Thanks brother

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brandrea · 2 August 2020, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-710

That is one sharp jacket.

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Burlington · 2 August 2020, 06:43 AM

I can well recommend Belstaff - have a few jackets and coats from them and they hold up great plus excellent customer service.

Nanasaka90 · 2 August 2020, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chinaski

$500 budget I suppose. I was looking at Belstaff jackets recently, there are some that I like.

Great, happy shopping!

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BNA/LION · 2 August 2020, 08:35 AM

https://www.remyleather.com/

Awesome custom leather jackets. We had some made last December. They are beautiful, Leather is so soft and are perfect for California weather.

JasoninDenver · 2 August 2020, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I posted this is another thread, but if you're into quality leather jackets there's none better than Himel Bros IMHO.

I purchased this Imperial in Shinki Horse Hide recently. I actually got to spend an afternoon with Dave for my fitting. He's a great guy with alot of intersting life experience.

My jacket got pushed back a bit due to covid so I'm hoping to get it soon.

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Stunning jacket!

I just placed a custom order for an Aero Seven in Vincenza horsehide through Thurston Brothers.

Love the Himel stuff but that is a $2,100 + jacket here in the States so Aero it is.

Ny325 · 2 August 2020, 03:02 PM

I live in the Northeast. For a winter coat, I have the “ Mont Royal” from Kanuk. It’s the lightest, warmest coat I’ve ever owned.

For the fall, I wear a Navy Peacoat from Ted Baker, a dark wash Levis trucker jacket, and several jackets from Northface.

TheVTCGuy · 2 August 2020, 04:25 PM

This is going to come as a complete shock to everyone, but my jacket is a Tumi.

brandrea · 2 August 2020, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JasoninDenver

Stunning jacket!

I just placed a custom order for an Aero Seven in Vincenza horsehide through Thurston Brothers.

Love the Himel stuff but that is a $2,100 + jacket here in the States so Aero it is.

I looked at Aero too. Great jackets also

We'll have to start a new incoming thread

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mountainjogger · 2 August 2020, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I posted this is another thread, but if you're into quality leather jackets there's none better than Himel Bros IMHO.

I purchased this Imperial in Shinki Horse Hide recently. I actually got to spend an afternoon with Dave for my fitting. He's a great guy with alot of intersting life experience.

My jacket got pushed back a bit due to covid so I'm hoping to get it soon.

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Amazing jacket Brian. And you wear it well my friend.

Stay safe.

mountainjogger · 2 August 2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

This is going to come as a complete shock to everyone, but my jacket is a Tumi.

Our heroes often have feet of clay Paul.

Stay safe.

brandrea · 2 August 2020, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Amazing jacket Brian. And you wear it well my friend.

Stay safe.

Thanks brother, you as well

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GoingPlaces · 2 August 2020, 10:46 PM

My only advice is if you plan on losing more weight, don't buy anything too expensive.

brandrea · 2 August 2020, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

My only advice is if you plan on losing more weight, don't buy anything too expensive.

This is an excellent point, and works the other way too

Honestly I had to think twice before making this purchase, but I thought what the heck, you only live once

swils8610 · 3 August 2020, 01:05 AM

I’ve got 2 Barbours which I really like. A classic Schott PeaCoat is always a solid choice.

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James Madsen · 3 August 2020, 01:11 AM

OP you’re in LA, do you guys even have winter?

Id recommend a Corning’s Safari Jacket or perhaps Barbour as some have suggested.
It depends a bit on your lifestyle and preference of course, that leather jacket brandrea posted is pretty sweet as well !

2 August 2020, 12:23 AM	#1
chinaski "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Los Angeles Watch: SpeedyProExplorer1 Posts: 418	[Outerwear]Jackets Allright folks. Lost a tremendous amount of weight over the last 6 months, about 60lbs total, and the one thing that really sucks about it is purchasing an entirely new wardrobe. I've donated pretty much all of my "fat" clothes to the Salvation Army, including all of my jackets. With Fall and Winter on the horizon, I'm going to need to be purchasing a few new items and am looking for recommendations. One thing that has caught my eye is the classic Baracuta Harrington, but am looking for other ideas and brands to consider. Thx in Advance.

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darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 504	You can’t go wrong with Schott perfecto. There should be a store in LA. __________________

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Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	I can well recommend Belstaff - have a few jackets and coats from them and they hold up great plus excellent customer service. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

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BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,195	https://www.remyleather.com/ Awesome custom leather jackets. We had some made last December. They are beautiful, Leather is so soft and are perfect for California weather. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

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Nanasaka90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Earth Watch: 16600, 126600, 126 Posts: 298	First, quality over quantity. How much are you looking to spend for a single jacket? Are you just looking to be warm or do you also care about the finer details? Given the design you mentioned, I’d say check out Belstaff, and Ralph Lauren. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 August 2020, 02:21 AM	#4
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	I don’t have great recommendations for jackets, I get by with what I have, older things but have held up nicely. Not too cold winters where I am so I haven’t invested in newer or better coats. Kudos on the weight loss. I lost about 40 pounds over the last year and am in the same boat with replacing the wardrobe. I’ve been keeping it to a minimum though and not buying too much too soon, as I realized I was a big clothes hoarder and kept my local Salvation Army very very busy lol

2 August 2020, 02:43 AM	#6
Slimpee 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: DJ 41; 1803; BB Ch Posts: 1,284	Depending on how cold your climate is, Canada Goose makes quality stuff. My wife loves hers.

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brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,651	I posted this is another thread, but if you're into quality leather jackets there's none better than Himel Bros IMHO. I purchased this Imperial in Shinki Horse Hide recently. I actually got to spend an afternoon with Dave for my fitting. He's a great guy with alot of intersting life experience. My jacket got pushed back a bit due to covid so I'm hoping to get it soon. Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

2 August 2020, 03:55 AM	#8
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,144	Ha! I’m in the same boat. I started loosing weight 101 days ago. Down 48 pounds. Trying for another 22. The only thing I own that still fit me are my socks. Where I live it gets extra cold. Much different than California I’m guessing, so I really can’t help there, but I wanted to say congratulations and keep up the great work.

2 August 2020, 04:08 AM	#11
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,068	Baracuta (Harrington) jackets are ok for summer wear. Barbour make a comprehensive range of jackets. Some of their quilted jkts are quite nice. Musto stuff is worth a look, their 'SNUG' jackets are brilliant, (I own 3).

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Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	we have an outer wear thread... let me find it.

2 August 2020, 03:02 PM	#21
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,798	I live in the Northeast. For a winter coat, I have the “ Mont Royal” from Kanuk. It’s the lightest, warmest coat I’ve ever owned. For the fall, I wear a Navy Peacoat from Ted Baker, a dark wash Levis trucker jacket, and several jackets from Northface.

2 August 2020, 04:25 PM	#22
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	This is going to come as a complete shock to everyone, but my jacket is a Tumi.

2 August 2020, 10:46 PM	#27
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	My only advice is if you plan on losing more weight, don't buy anything too expensive.

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swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,993	I’ve got 2 Barbours which I really like. A classic Schott PeaCoat is always a solid choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 August 2020, 01:11 AM	#30
James Madsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: JM Location: USA Watch: es Posts: 83	OP you’re in LA, do you guys even have winter? Id recommend a Corning’s Safari Jacket or perhaps Barbour as some have suggested. It depends a bit on your lifestyle and preference of course, that leather jacket brandrea posted is pretty sweet as well !

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