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Suede and “genuine leather are NOT the same thing. Also, YKK zippers are not a sign of a cheap garment of any kind, they are actually quality zippers. Other than that, it was a good video.
@@cosmos1651 Suede is the side of the hide that faces the inner flesh of the cow. It's sanded such as that there is a raised nap on the surface (like tiny hair). Genuine leather just means real leather. In typical mall items, genuine just means the lowest quality leather that qualifies as real leather. But in higher-end quality items that source their leather from the best tanneries such as Horween, genuine = high quality.
I received a Schott Perfecto jacket from my father almost 7 years ago which was too small for him but fit me like a glove. It's been a great 3 season jacket that I've taken with me to all of the Nordic countries and survived multiple winters in Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden. I recently had it taken to a shop for some restoration because I've beat the hell out of it but I can't recommend these jackets enough.
Remember gents, going for used clothes is always an option instead of buying cheap clothes. I know it's a bit harder for men since men just don't sell their used clothes as often but I was an uni student and bought most of my clothes used and rebuilt my wardrobe on a very tight budget after losing weight. It's not uncommon to see stuff being sold for less than 10% of the price of a new one. Most of my dress shirts cost me 1€ / $ each and I just tailored them a bit myself for a good fit
I recently bought a bunch of old used leather jackets off eBay. The problem is it's often difficult to assess wear and tear from photos, so you're taking a gamble, and individual private sellers often don't want to deal with returns. Buying used in person would avoid all that, but then you're limited to a much smaller offering, which is basically a no-go if you have an uncommon body size (as I do, being skinny).
And if you buy used clothing either online or at a store, if in a store, look for a store that is located in a swankier part of town. Rich people donate things for tax write offs all the time and you can pick up high quality item so much cheaper than the off the rack price.
This is the only problem I had with this video. YKK is a huge zipper manufacturer and they have different quality levels of zippers. Their zippers are used by jacket makers all over the world. You find YKK zippers on many high quality jackets. I actually have never heard of the two zipper brands that were mentioned in the video as high end zippers.
@@ronpruitt3832 Agree. For quality leather jackets I always look for either YKK or Talon zippers. All my high-end moto leather jackets come with robust YKK zippers, there is a good reason why makers use those. The other two brands of zippers the video talks about I heard of, but were never linked with the top quality leather jackets, they are very common on high-end fashion brands which are unfortunately more about appearance and looks rather than function. Dissing YKK zippers was a big faux pas in this video.
I have never had a problem with YKK zippers. The other issue with this video was the statement “genuine leather and suede are the same thing”. That is completely false.
Schott leather jackets are some of the best hands down. I see one of their jackets in the video. Really heavy full grain leather and their hardware is exceptional. No wonder they offer lifetime warranty on hardware.
It all depends on many levels. In my country for example it is well known that store owners like to buy the things super cheap but sell them as top premium items. So paying top price for leathet jacket isnt always a guarantee that it will be durable. I have two of them, one was super expensive, the other was slightly above the med. price range. The second one appeares to be more durable. There is also the style that is available at the store. I remember asking the seller for a typical biker jacket (the one with belt at the waist and sholder epaulettes, rivets etc.) But ended up with different style because of what was available.
YKK is a solid choice for a heavyweight durable leather jacket. It wouldn't make sense to but a slim light zipper on a heavy leather. Also per this video, the jackets you make w J.L. Rocha use cheap polyester lining and have bad stitching are really poor quality lol
When I didn't have much money I used to buy cheap pants, and the zipper would always break. That's embarrassing to be out in public, when your zipper brakes and unzips itself and won't zip closed again. ha ha ha. I stopped buying that brand of pants.
I had cheap and have one of quality. Cheap like pu, fake leather, patch leather, etc... last about a year or two. Expensive quality jacket is still with me, soft, pliable, can stretch to some point, have it for like 6 years and still new. Stopped buying jackets every year.
The good thing of living in Mexico is that you can have leather clothes for a fraction of the prices of the USA, I mean , you can find genuine leather jackets here even for $70 usd, same with the boots , I have several for this reason , I can’t imagine paying 500-800 usd for a leather jacket …
imperfections. Only the finest quality hides make the cut for this category of leather. CE approved armour in the shoulders, elbows and back secure this jacket its CE Level A safety rating and the double layers of quilted leather at the impact zones (shoulder and elbows) add even more abrasion resistance. The leather will also mould to the shape of your body with time, but the accordion stretch leather panelling at the sides will help with movement right away. As with so many of their jackets, Helstons has added a hard to achieve seam-sealed membrane to the Tracker. Together with the inner thermal waistcoat that you can remove as temperatures dictate, this jacket is great at adapting to changeable riding conditions. Black
The baddest "leather" jacket I've ever owned cost like $20 bucks at a "going out of business" sale. It was fake but it's still badass years later and I get more compliments than my legit leather jacket I've had for 20 years.
Nah when I was stupid I bought 150 euro faux leather, it would of lasted longer but I was riding my bike every day and it just gave in one day, of course it was shit plastic.
Antonios's Team** .... As soon as they agreed to work for Antonio their freewill was revoked. Everything was stripped away from them. Antonio's really gotta rethink this whole "indentured slave" thing.
Good info. It pays to shop and be informed. Ive had several leather jackets for 20 years. Find a quality jacket, put some conditioner and waterproofing on it annually and it will last forever.
I've got a really nice, high quality leather jacket that uses a YKK zipper, and plenty of other higher end coats I own use YKK so I can't say I trust the channel after hearing that XD
I have 1 leather over 20yrs. old the pull broke last year right pocket lining torn, [right handed]. My youngest leather 'VERY'' heavy. my parents got it at a Wilsons Leather 5years ago.
My first leather jacket was less than 80 dollars brand new, artisan made here in Mexico, in lambskin, pretty nice, lightweight and supple, or the one i got in winter which is a black pebbled cowhide cafe racer cut from a larger jacket, i bought it used for 30 bucks and i gave the man in the thrift shop a pair of boots (Which i will try to buy if he has a good price...) and a leather coat in exchange, modding it in a specialized leather tailor workshop costed around 70 bucks and it's a jacket that will last decades so... Highly advice on you getting a cowhide or steer / horsehide leather jacket, they're great I am now having made a calfskin jacket, 75 bucks, already paid some of it, gonna pick it up in a couple weeks. Greetings
Hmmm interesting. I found a jacket that was beautiful and fit well. It says it’s real leather and it was $17 on a second hand site. I still can’t tell if it is considered quality but I do love it and it actually looks good on me!
My father gave me a leather jacket about 15 years ago he bought it back in the 90’s, I don’t know much of but it has held up very nice over the past decades
Favorite is probably my biker jacket, but it’s a hard choice. I have many. Racers are great, too, but the one I’m wearing the most atm is my new Peacoat, not leather, I know.
4:13. Bullshit. I bought a biker leather jacket from an old biker guy. The jacket is made from Cowhide, really hard, really heavy, really great quality and it has the haaviest hardware i've ever seen on a jacket. Its YKK.
Aero Leathers ($$-$$$), Himel Brothers ($$$$), Schott NYC ($-$$), Golden Bear ($-$$), Belstaff ($$$)(older versions are better as they became more of a fashion brand), Todd Snyder ($$), Baracuta ($$) (suede Harrington jackets especially)
YKK or (Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushiki gaisha) are actually an amazing Japanese made brand that more luxury brands use than not. Therefore I'd do a bit more research on the company's I was planning to misrepresent... Perhaps not a very reliable source gents
I used a plastic jacket as a rain coat for 3 years. it isn't that bad. that way i took care of my real leather jackets, one brown one black that is really all you need for life .
@@Jacob-pk4mc Aero Leathers, Himel Brothers, Schott NYC, Golden Bear, Belstaff (older versions are better as they became more of a fashion brand), Todd Snyder, Baracuta (suede Harrington jackets especially)
Average leather needed for leather jacket is 35 sqft, average price would be around 150PKR per sqft, which is below 1USD. So that's below 35usd for leather, you can add 6-8 usd for lining and YKK zippers (and people who know anything about leather jackets know YKK is one of the best in market, most people rank it as second best worldwide. This video got it completely wrong when it comes to YKK zippers), buttons etc. Labor in Pakistan is around 600 to 1000 pkr per jacket so that adds another 5 usd. Total cost is 46 to 48 usd for a good quality calf or lamb leather jacket. Cow leather and suede are cheaper, below 70 cents per sqft. Manufacturers normally keep 5usd to 10usd profit per jacket depending on your quantity. And of course if you buy in bulk, cost drop another 5 to 10 usd. You can add in taxes, shipment charges, delivery charges, marketing cost and still still get a really good profit around 70 to 75 usd if you sell around 150 usd. ((: I have two clothing brands, one in Pakistan and other in US, first was in US selling leather jackets online. We also do manufacturing. I personally sell my jackets around 220 to 350 USD in US, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and 60 to 90 usd in Pakistan. Some people might think my price is really high for international market, well tbh it is but not because I have a lot of profit margin, it's mainly because we only do made to order Jackets in US, we don't keep stock so that costs us a lot in delivery charges, around 80 usd normally to ship from Pakistan to US.
Great video, very informative, however the video falls short on one aspect. You don't actually tell anyone of good places to purchase quality leather jackets. That would have made the video complete.
@@RealMenRealStyle I have a suggestion for you guys. My problem with leatherjackets is that i don't rly know where to buy them. So it would be very helpful if you can make a video where you list good stores for high quality leatherjackets.
Boy, this video didn't say much and still managed to get a lot wrong. YKK produces some of the best zippers in the industry. Check out your highest end technical gear and they will all almost exclusively source from YKK.
Image search almost any current generic leather jacket on the market, you'll find the EXACT same jacket that varies by hundreds of dollars and most come from Pakistan, most of these companies just stitch their tag on it and jack up the price, 9 times out of 10 this is the case. Claims are made but in actuality youre just getting hosed. The only other option is to find a reputable company who makes in house and buy one off the rack or get one custom made so you know exactly what youre getting and that aint gonna be inexpensive by any means. If they made it they should know the type of leather and the thickness. Fit is everything and a leather jacket either fits you perfectly or it looks absolutely dumpy there is no in between.
Hello Antonio and RMRS team, I have several “Chevignon” leather jackets, you know this brand, what do you think of it? some aspects of the video left me thoughtful. thanks guys !!!
I had got mine for 100$. and the same day I got hit by a car, while having it on if I did not have it on I probably would have died. And the jacket is still in tact and has a great story.
As far as I have heard genuine leather is a loose term, it could mean low quality leather or fake leather with some leather mixed into it. Either way it is not recommended.
There are very qualitative leather jacket built in internally with polyester. Should not be cotton or whatever to prove its quality. Polyester can be more breathable then cotton!! See the athletic clothes mainly polyester! Anyway thanks
I have Hugo boss and belstaff leather jackets, Hugo are all lamb very soft and stylish but i have to say if you can pay for calf leather like the belstaff ones those are really forever jackets i called mine my tool jackets
Totally wrong about the YKK zippers. They're top-notch, thick, durable and stronger than any other brand of zippers, unless your paying thousands upon thousands for a over priced leather jacket. I purchased my biker leather jacket 32 years ago at the age of 18 and it's been through hell but it has that perfect broken-in look, aged very well, strong as the day I purchased it and the stitching is top-notch. It has outlasted everything that I've ever worn since and probably will ever own.
Op shops are a fantastic places for leather jackets. Perhaps leather being so durable, people want a style change after 2 decades and donate them. Unfortunately none of the details described in the first half are displayed on the sewn-in tags. Perhaps the leather type and sourcing is only found in up-market stores' labels.
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Suede and “genuine leather are NOT the same thing. Also, YKK zippers are not a sign of a cheap garment of any kind, they are actually quality zippers. Other than that, it was a good video.
Whats the difference?
@@cosmos1651 Suede is the side of the hide that faces the inner flesh of the cow. It's sanded such as that there is a raised nap on the surface (like tiny hair).
Genuine leather just means real leather. In typical mall items, genuine just means the lowest quality leather that qualifies as real leather. But in higher-end quality items that source their leather from the best tanneries such as Horween, genuine = high quality.
I don't know where this guy found his info on YKK zips being used on lesser quality garments 🤣
@@rmaxdiaz414 YKK's are among the highest quality zipps used by tailors here in my city XD
cheap quality leather jackets doesn't use ykk zippers.
I received a Schott Perfecto jacket from my father almost 7 years ago which was too small for him but fit me like a glove. It's been a great 3 season jacket that I've taken with me to all of the Nordic countries and survived multiple winters in Iceland, Denmark, and Sweden. I recently had it taken to a shop for some restoration because I've beat the hell out of it but I can't recommend these jackets enough.
@@louiscyfer6944 they might be sized for non-body builder arms chief
Remember gents, going for used clothes is always an option instead of buying cheap clothes. I know it's a bit harder for men since men just don't sell their used clothes as often but I was an uni student and bought most of my clothes used and rebuilt my wardrobe on a very tight budget after losing weight. It's not uncommon to see stuff being sold for less than 10% of the price of a new one. Most of my dress shirts cost me 1€ / $ each and I just tailored them a bit myself for a good fit
I do jackets and sometimes shirts only , never pants .I am not putting my crotch , where some other guy has had his , even if it has been washed .
I recently bought a bunch of old used leather jackets off eBay. The problem is it's often difficult to assess wear and tear from photos, so you're taking a gamble, and individual private sellers often don't want to deal with returns. Buying used in person would avoid all that, but then you're limited to a much smaller offering, which is basically a no-go if you have an uncommon body size (as I do, being skinny).
And if you buy used clothing either online or at a store, if in a store, look for a store that is located in a swankier part of town. Rich people donate things for tax write offs all the time and you can pick up high quality item so much cheaper than the off the rack price.
Stick to vintage USA made leathers and you will usually find better stuff than is available today new.
"YKK zippers are used on cheap leather jackets..." This statement couldn't be farther from the truth.
This is the only problem I had with this video. YKK is a huge zipper manufacturer and they have different quality levels of zippers. Their zippers are used by jacket makers all over the world. You find YKK zippers on many high quality jackets. I actually have never heard of the two zipper brands that were mentioned in the video as high end zippers.
@@ronpruitt3832 Agree. For quality leather jackets I always look for either YKK or Talon zippers. All my high-end moto leather jackets come with robust YKK zippers, there is a good reason why makers use those. The other two brands of zippers the video talks about I heard of, but were never linked with the top quality leather jackets, they are very common on high-end fashion brands which are unfortunately more about appearance and looks rather than function. Dissing YKK zippers was a big faux pas in this video.
Yes, YKK ranks on top when it comes to quality.
AMEN!!!
I have never had a problem with YKK zippers. The other issue with this video was the statement “genuine leather and suede are the same thing”. That is completely false.
Valstar, Lost Worlds, Real McCoy’s, Himel Bros, Aero Leather. These are the brands you should buy from if you can
They the top companies on the planet or something? I'm just getting into the market, and it is a bit overwhelming honestly.
Saint Laurent?
Suede and genuine leather aren't the same thing
Schott leather jackets are some of the best hands down. I see one of their jackets in the video. Really heavy full grain leather and their hardware is exceptional. No wonder they offer lifetime warranty on hardware.
It all depends on many levels. In my country for example it is well known that store owners like to buy the things super cheap but sell them as top premium items. So paying top price for leathet jacket isnt always a guarantee that it will be durable. I have two of them, one was super expensive, the other was slightly above the med. price range. The second one appeares to be more durable. There is also the style that is available at the store. I remember asking the seller for a typical biker jacket (the one with belt at the waist and sholder epaulettes, rivets etc.) But ended up with different style because of what was available.
One word: Argentina. Depending on the brands, real thick leather jackets at a reasonable price, I was totally impressed by the qulity and prices!.
Mismo los zapatos, el cuero brasilero tambien es muy bueno y sus productos tienen precios bastante razonables.
@@rodrigomiguelgamonszott9652 recomendame marcas buenas amigooo
Links to buy?
Any Online Links ?
@@esco7500 thats what we are asking but in spanish hahhaa
YKK is a solid choice for a heavyweight durable leather jacket. It wouldn't make sense to but a slim light zipper on a heavy leather. Also per this video, the jackets you make w J.L. Rocha use cheap polyester lining and have bad stitching are really poor quality lol
Oof
ykk nowhere near the quality of riri or raccagni
When I didn't have much money I used to buy cheap pants, and the zipper would always break. That's embarrassing to be out in public, when your zipper brakes and unzips itself and won't zip closed again. ha ha ha. I stopped buying that brand of pants.
I am 60 years old, and have always loved the WW2 bomber jackets. I finally got a good replica a few weeks ago and love it.
YKK are great zippers, never failed me. Absolutely not an indicator of cheapness
Great video. Currently deciding between the Schott 118 and 141. Pretty expensive, but from what I’m reading, high quality, heavy, and durable jackets.
I find allsaints leathers are excellent quality and can be found on sale at the 3-$500 range. My preferred brand for leathers.
AllSaints really good I have 3 leather jackets from AllSaints so cool and stylish
ive been using a leather jacket from the past 7 years straight that has a ykk zipper, still works like a dream
I make these type jackets in Pakistan and I want to do business if I make these type jackets in Pakistan coust is very low I sale 300 Us dollars
@@mohtishamraza2113 bhai jan kahan pe banate hen jackets
@@ahmadabdalkhan8743 Sialkot me
@@mohtishamraza2113 bhijwa na ek😂
I genuinely hate faux leather with a passion
I couldn’t help it so here it goes price is the difference. love your videos.
I had cheap and have one of quality. Cheap like pu, fake leather, patch leather, etc... last about a year or two. Expensive quality jacket is still with me, soft, pliable, can stretch to some point, have it for like 6 years and still new. Stopped buying jackets every year.
The good thing of living in Mexico is that you can have leather clothes for a fraction of the prices of the USA, I mean , you can find genuine leather jackets here even for $70 usd, same with the boots , I have several for this reason , I can’t imagine paying 500-800 usd for a leather jacket …
I make these type jackets in Pakistan and I want to do business if I make these type jackets in Pakistan coust is very low I sale 300 Us dollars
w h a t
Very impressed with the attention to details like the hardware and other types of leather. Learning something everyday. 👍🏻
i love my lamb skin jacket it is soo soft ! but i agree it is a bit fragile compared to other leathers
imperfections. Only the finest quality hides make the cut for this category of leather. CE approved armour in the shoulders, elbows and back secure this jacket its CE Level A safety rating and the double layers of quilted leather at the impact zones (shoulder and elbows) add even more abrasion resistance. The leather will also mould to the shape of your body with time, but the accordion stretch leather panelling at the sides will help with movement right away. As with so many of their jackets, Helstons has added a hard to achieve seam-sealed membrane to the Tracker. Together with the inner thermal waistcoat that you can remove as temperatures dictate, this jacket is great at adapting to changeable riding conditions.
Black
The baddest "leather" jacket I've ever owned cost like $20 bucks at a "going out of business" sale. It was fake but it's still badass years later and I get more compliments than my legit leather jacket I've had for 20 years.
😂
Nah when I was stupid I bought 150 euro faux leather, it would of lasted longer but I was riding my bike every day and it just gave in one day, of course it was shit plastic.
As of yesterday I received my J.L. Rocha Suede jacket. It fits great! I just may want to slim down a bit to keep it fitting great 🤣
Perfect!
RMRS team always producing high quality content.
Always! Thanks Greg
Antonios's Team** ....
As soon as they agreed to work for Antonio their freewill was revoked. Everything was stripped away from them. Antonio's really gotta rethink this whole "indentured slave" thing.
@@RealMenRealStyle that ad was so abrupt tho 😂
Best leather jacket brands today:
-Bill Kelso
-Goodwear
-Eastman Leather/ELMC
-Real McCoy’s
-Rainbow Country
-Freewheelers
-Thedi Leathers
-Mister Freedom
-Himel
-Aero Leathers
-Simmons Bilt
-Lost Worlds
-Schott
-Lewis Leathers
-Sugar Cane
-Pherrows
-Toys McCoys
-The Flat Head
Good info. It pays to shop and be informed. Ive had several leather jackets for 20 years. Find a quality jacket, put some conditioner and waterproofing on it annually and it will last forever.
Bad info if claiming a leather jacket with YKK is cheap & 100% wrong
I see he finally covers this topic. Also bison and buffalo are not the same just like cowhide leather
Just bought an inexpensive jacket on Poshmark 42 after shipping and wasn't bad! Lite weight but not that cheap weight if you know what I mean.
I've got a really nice, high quality leather jacket that uses a YKK zipper, and plenty of other higher end coats I own use YKK so I can't say I trust the channel after hearing that XD
YKK are like the best zippers I have ever come across, never seen one break
I have 1 leather over 20yrs. old the pull broke last year right pocket lining torn, [right handed].
My youngest leather 'VERY'' heavy.
my parents got it at a Wilsons Leather 5years ago.
My first leather jacket was less than 80 dollars brand new, artisan made here in Mexico, in lambskin, pretty nice, lightweight and supple, or the one i got in winter which is a black pebbled cowhide cafe racer cut from a larger jacket, i bought it used for 30 bucks and i gave the man in the thrift shop a pair of boots (Which i will try to buy if he has a good price...) and a leather coat in exchange, modding it in a specialized leather tailor workshop costed around 70 bucks and it's a jacket that will last decades so... Highly advice on you getting a cowhide or steer / horsehide leather jacket, they're great
I am now having made a calfskin jacket, 75 bucks, already paid some of it, gonna pick it up in a couple weeks. Greetings
Wow, very informative and straight to the point.
I love that pause for ad, TV commercial quality 📺
In zambia 🇿🇲 entry level cow leather is $100 😁
Hmmm interesting. I found a jacket that was beautiful and fit well. It says it’s real leather and it was $17 on a second hand site. I still can’t tell if it is considered quality but I do love it and it actually looks good on me!
My father gave me a leather jacket about 15 years ago he bought it back in the 90’s, I don’t know much of but it has held up very nice over the past decades
i like leather jackets but I have a dilemma in terms of choosing colors either black or brown so without giving a second taught I bought the two
Favorite is probably my biker jacket, but it’s a hard choice. I have many. Racers are great, too, but the one I’m wearing the most atm is my new Peacoat, not leather, I know.
@1:56, golden bear jacket....I can attest to the awesomeness of this leather....amazing and worth the price.
My favorite jacket is made from Foreskin, amazing durability!!!
Supple!
got one for 20 euro few weeks a go ,got one for 25 euro last week and an other for 10 euro today ,real deal 😁
Tom Ford. Really well built. Quality throughout. But of course expensive. Love TF leather racer biker jackets.
I have a wilson’s leather motorcycle jacket thats cowhide. Its hefty but its super warm and comfy.
Anh hát bằng cả trái tim bảo sao mà cứ ngọt lịm như vậy. Bài nào cũng cảm xúc luôn
Thursday I am looking at you for cheap jackets
Thanks
I have a leather jacket that I bought in France C and A
It was worth and it stands many years
It all comes down to buying a quality one that will last years
4:13. Bullshit. I bought a biker leather jacket from an old biker guy. The jacket is made from Cowhide, really hard, really heavy, really great quality and it has the haaviest hardware i've ever seen on a jacket. Its YKK.
This is helpful. I'd like it to go even further and recommend some brands at various price points
Aero Leathers ($$-$$$), Himel Brothers ($$$$), Schott NYC ($-$$), Golden Bear ($-$$), Belstaff ($$$)(older versions are better as they became more of a fashion brand), Todd Snyder ($$), Baracuta ($$) (suede Harrington jackets especially)
I make these type jackets in Pakistan and I want to do business if I make these type jackets in Pakistan coust is very low I sale 300 Us dollars
Isn't ykk a higher end zipper brand for high quality jackets? Nice video by the way!
Just bought myself an ovine leather bomber by Ted Baker.. So far loving it!
My favourite is biker style /collared withe a belt
I only wear a biker leather jacket , with YKK ZIPPER ,And I live in ILLINOIS and that jacket keeps me warm
YKK or (Yoshida Kōgyō Kabushiki gaisha) are actually an amazing Japanese made brand that more luxury brands use than not. Therefore I'd do a bit more research on the company's I was planning to misrepresent... Perhaps not a very reliable source gents
My favourite type of leather jacket is 3/4 length brown lamb skin
I make these type jackets in Pakistan and I want to do business if I make these type jackets in Pakistan coust is very low I sale 300 Us dollars
I like to see a video on leather jacket styling for older men.
What’s the jacket at 1:14?
Suede leather is expensive used in high end products
their are 2 grades of suede
Also, ykk are good quality zippers used in premium products
I used a plastic jacket as a rain coat for 3 years. it isn't that bad. that way i took care of my real leather jackets, one brown one black that is really all you need for life .
I appreciate the video but do you have links to sites with higher quality jackets?
yes someone could recommend some brands?
@@Jacob-pk4mc Aero Leathers, Himel Brothers, Schott NYC, Golden Bear, Belstaff (older versions are better as they became more of a fashion brand), Todd Snyder, Baracuta (suede Harrington jackets especially)
YKK zips are top quality
This was in fact very informative 😎
Average leather needed for leather jacket is 35 sqft, average price would be around 150PKR per sqft, which is below 1USD. So that's below 35usd for leather, you can add 6-8 usd for lining and YKK zippers (and people who know anything about leather jackets know YKK is one of the best in market, most people rank it as second best worldwide. This video got it completely wrong when it comes to YKK zippers), buttons etc. Labor in Pakistan is around 600 to 1000 pkr per jacket so that adds another 5 usd. Total cost is 46 to 48 usd for a good quality calf or lamb leather jacket. Cow leather and suede are cheaper, below 70 cents per sqft. Manufacturers normally keep 5usd to 10usd profit per jacket depending on your quantity.
And of course if you buy in bulk, cost drop another 5 to 10 usd.
You can add in taxes, shipment charges, delivery charges, marketing cost and still still get a really good profit around 70 to 75 usd if you sell around 150 usd.
((:
I have two clothing brands, one in Pakistan and other in US, first was in US selling leather jackets online. We also do manufacturing.
I personally sell my jackets around 220 to 350 USD in US, UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and 60 to 90 usd in Pakistan. Some people might think my price is really high for international market, well tbh it is but not because I have a lot of profit margin, it's mainly because we only do made to order Jackets in US, we don't keep stock so that costs us a lot in delivery charges, around 80 usd normally to ship from Pakistan to US.
Where can I look?
Great video, very informative, however the video falls short on one aspect. You don't actually tell anyone of good places to purchase quality leather jackets. That would have made the video complete.
JL Rocha is a favorite :)
Which brand and model is that first jacket featured in the video?
More leather jacket videos plz!
Noted Darri! Any topics about leather jacket that you want to see?
@@RealMenRealStyle I have a suggestion for you guys. My problem with leatherjackets is that i don't rly know where to buy them. So it would be very helpful if you can make a video where you list good stores for high quality leatherjackets.
@@RealMenRealStyle how to style a leather jacket plz
Boy, this video didn't say much and still managed to get a lot wrong. YKK produces some of the best zippers in the industry. Check out your highest end technical gear and they will all almost exclusively source from YKK.
Image search almost any current generic leather jacket on the market, you'll find the EXACT same jacket that varies by hundreds of dollars and most come from Pakistan, most of these companies just stitch their tag on it and jack up the price, 9 times out of 10 this is the case. Claims are made but in actuality youre just getting hosed.
The only other option is to find a reputable company who makes in house and buy one off the rack or get one custom made so you know exactly what youre getting and that aint gonna be inexpensive by any means. If they made it they should know the type of leather and the thickness. Fit is everything and a leather jacket either fits you perfectly or it looks absolutely dumpy there is no in between.
Good thing older jackets are not that popular where I live. You can get used ones in great condition very very cheap.
Hello Antonio and RMRS team, I have several “Chevignon” leather jackets, you know this brand, what do you think of it? some aspects of the video left me thoughtful. thanks guys !!!
A video on budget but good quality leather jackets would be awesome
I had got mine for 100$. and the same day I got hit by a car, while having it on if I did not have it on I probably would have died. And the jacket is still in tact and has a great story.
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I recently bought a leather jacket which it has an intense smell of leather so my question is. How can i remove the smell of leather from the jacket??
I am from Pakistan and I make leader jackets in Pakistan cheap labour and high quality leader I have need a business partner? Can you?
What’s your opinion on Napa Leather?
As far as I have heard genuine leather is a loose term, it could mean low quality leather or fake leather with some leather mixed into it. Either way it is not recommended.
Great breakdown
Awesome video
Thanks Antonio
Love it
My pleasure!
Kip and steerhide are great for baseball gloves , I would imagine boots too! Do they make jacket’s?
Ykk is the one used by Canada goose parkas at 1500$ lol
You sound so cool while speaking of cow buffalo goat calf etc etc skin … so many animals just for a ……..
Where can I buy this leatherjacket in minute 00:06?
I’ve heard that the younger the calf the softer the leather is this true? Cause from what I’ve gathered Kip is taken from baby calves?!
There are very qualitative leather jacket built in internally with polyester. Should not be cotton or whatever to prove its quality. Polyester can be more breathable then cotton!! See the athletic clothes mainly polyester! Anyway thanks
Thomas, please could you tell me what brand the black leather jacket is from?
I make leader jackets in Pakistan cheap If you have need because in Pakistan cheap labour and high quality leader
YKK make a quality zipper and does not indicate a cheap quality jacket.
I have Hugo boss and belstaff leather jackets, Hugo are all lamb very soft and stylish but i have to say if you can pay for calf leather like the belstaff ones those are really forever jackets i called mine my tool jackets
Great info
Nice video😎regular style
ykk is not a cheap zip and are regarded as industry standard and often specified unless zips are branded for more expensive pieces
What about the Napa Leather?
This was honestly the best guide to leather jackets I've ever seen. Other channels had me thinking YKK zippers was on the best leather jackets😒
3:57 where do i buy that jacket ?
I make leader jackets in Pakistan cheap If you have need because in Pakistan cheap labour and high quality leader
any brand suggestions that i can find a suede or leather bomber that isn't crazy designer prices.
I am from Pakistan and I make leader jackets in Pakistan cheap labour and high quality leader I have need a business partner? Can you?
I learnt a good deal.
Genuine leather will be pure luxury in a couple of years, if not forbidden.
I make leader jackets in Pakistan cheap If you have need because in Pakistan cheap labour and high quality leader
Totally wrong about the YKK zippers. They're top-notch, thick, durable and stronger than any other brand of zippers, unless your paying thousands upon thousands for a over priced leather jacket. I purchased my biker leather jacket 32 years ago at the age of 18 and it's been through hell but it has that perfect broken-in look, aged very well, strong as the day I purchased it and the stitching is top-notch. It has outlasted everything that I've ever worn since and probably will ever own.
Very good video 😍😍
Op shops are a fantastic places for leather jackets. Perhaps leather being so durable, people want a style change after 2 decades and donate them. Unfortunately none of the details described in the first half are displayed on the sewn-in tags. Perhaps the leather type and sourcing is only found in up-market stores' labels.
very useful video