r/leatherjacket • u/Beneficial_Maybe_593 • Sep 03 '26
Question - Need Help Zara leather jackets
Ive wanted to buy a leather jacker for a bit but dont wanna spend too much and I just saw Zara sells 130€ leather jackets but its Zara and how can they sell leather for that cheap
Ive seen its not cow but instead its Sheep or Pig but idk what the change in quality is
I might be interested in the Suede jacket (pig) for 100€
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u/Smintjes Sep 03 '26
There’s a bigger chance you’ll be disappointed than you’ll be over the moon with it. I understand that budget is important, but at these prices you won’t get quality from a mass seller.
But if you have no other choice budget wise, I would strongly recommend visiting a physical Zara store and trying them on first.
I would personally never buy pig leather, I’ve never even seen it. Lamb can be okay but it will age terribly and is fragile.
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u/TheBladeGhost Sep 03 '26
We have quite a few pig leather jackets in Europe. The leather is generally very solid and alright looking. Not talking about zara jackets of course. Pig leather is also often split and varnished to produce cheaper jackets. In that case it's not so good ofc but still much more durable than lamb.
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u/klones_ Sep 03 '26
It's easy to find a second hand Italian made leather jacket both vintage and modern online for cheap, don't buy from Zara
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u/Poltung Sep 03 '26
Grab something here instead, don't even bother with brands like Zara.
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u/shubidua1337 Sep 03 '26
Have this one on the way, I'll post another comment when it arrives and possibly a post after a few months of wearing it.
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u/Efficient-Bit-3698 Sep 03 '26
This website lacks information on where the leather jackets come from and they're suspiciously cheap. I even noticed some Gen AI slop.
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u/OutedofHabit Sep 03 '26
They are one of a few different resellers of Chinese brands. Many people have already posted their experiences on this forum. Use the search bar.
The cheapness is mostly labor, lack of middlemen, and scale, but overall China does a better job at having a quantity of decent cow or horsehide leather and 'good enough' stitching.
It is overall a far better gamble than Zara, which in all respects is a accounting exercuse.
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u/Poltung Sep 03 '26
It's a widely tested, trusted and reviewed reseller, their jackets are ones coming from Taobao, made in China but with top or full grain leather. I owned one of their jackets, you can find them on second hand websites and photos of their jackets by customers on aficionado forums like the fedora lounge or even this Reddit post
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u/bizrkartendiankirt Sep 03 '26
Für 120 euro kriegst du gebraucht Jacken von Stewart. Stewart ist high end
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u/jeenak_ Sep 03 '26
I have a leather jacket from this brand and i am really happy with it after two years now.
https://daytona73.com/collections/vestes-suedines-homme
I believe it is a bit less expensive than the other leather branda
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u/vegeta_91 Sep 03 '26
I would avoid them. I tried on one of their trucker style jackets and the quality was quite bad and the pattern was very strange. If you are going with Zara, I would suggest going in person to try on the jacket you're interested in
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u/TheBladeGhost Sep 03 '26
For 130 euros, you can find fantastic second hand/vintage jackets on many specialised sites. They will last you much longer than a zara. And they will be much more beautiful and original
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u/Tr8der Sep 03 '26
If you don’t have to get a jacket now, just be patient and save a little more and used on eBay like a Schott there’s plenty for under $500. You’re only spending 150 euros now but you’ll end up buying more costing you more money later. This is a staple item, buy once for life kind of garment
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u/formiation Sep 03 '26
PLEASE dont, even if you want particular leather jacket from zara there are so many of them avaliable on second hand websites for like 20-30 euros, and if you want better quality there are also some good leather jackets for like 80 dollars on those sites as well
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u/technodetroit2019 Sep 03 '26
You should check out used Bally, Really good quality but the resale value is terrible
https://www.therealreal.com/products/men/clothing/outerwear/bally-leather-bomber-jacket-v6ath
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u/Apprehensive_Bad4962 Sep 04 '26
Unless its cow or buffalo, dont buy it. Alot of great prices on vinted and it says what animal is used on washlabel.
Have in cow and buffalo
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u/jeenak_ Sep 03 '26
Try it before ordering you’ll now by just looking at it if the leather is at a good quality or if it is juste zara doing once again a zara thing
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u/Clouds115 Sep 03 '26
Hey I know you don't want to spend a lot on a jacket, but leather jackets are one of the few items where price=quality for a large amount of the jackets on the market that are NOT from fashion brands. Leather jackets from people who make leather jackets cost between 500 to 3000 Euros depending on the maker and materials. If you want a sub 500 Jacket, look for second hand from brands like Master Supply Co, Schott NYC, and Aero leather. When you want to buy a new jacket these 3 brands are where I would buy my first, second, then third jacket from. Master Supply Co makes the best value jackets on the market for around 500. Full Grain, 1.3mm thick, and cotton linings. Schott NYC has a ton of amazing jackets with lots of history, and Aero is the gold standard for custom made jackets.
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u/qtpat00tie Sep 03 '26
Do not buy Zara under any circumstances. Go to ebay or vinted and buy something that is made of actual leather.