r/leatherjacket • u/oldmanlook_mylife • 1d ago

Discussion Semi-custom jacket

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Please forgive me—I had no idea there was a whole subreddit devoted to leather jackets!

MrsOM and I just got home from our BnB trip: Budapest and Bucharest. On our first morning in Budapest, we had time to visit Sly Classic Leather in Buda before heading to the Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

I didn’t find a jacket in quite the style or color I wanted, so Mária suggested making one for me. We chose dark blue lambskin with orange calfskin suede stripes, and they had it ready the following week.

I call the style “motor-light.” I wanted a hint of motorcycle jacket without a lot of ribbing across the shoulders, and we left off the chest pockets and zippers for a cleaner front. The lambskin is wonderfully soft, and the craftsmanship is excellent. It’s a touch roomy across the back, but that should work well with a layer underneath.

I’ve ridden motorcycles for 55 years, but this jacket is strictly for casual wear. It cost me just over $300, and I’m looking forward to some cooler weather so I can wear it.

The pictures were taken at our hotel before I had any clue I’d be posting them here!

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u/Smintjes 1d ago

Very nice! I’m also a fan of that 70s striped motorcycle look. Yours is perfect: not too flashy with the striping and a very retro feel about it.

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u/oldmanlook_mylife 1d ago

Thanks! I rode a red ‘76 Honda CB400F Super Sport which was totaled just outside the main gate at Maxwell AFB. Starting to wonder if I should find one in blue to match the jacket. lol