Schott NYC ... Jeans?

[blm14]

I love schott. I believe they are credited with the modern leather motorcycle jacket design, and I own one of their reproduction 40oz wool USN peacoats. But I had no idea that they made jeans for the japanese market:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/bas-clothing/c/0000001622/

Has anyone seen these in person? at 16oz they seem like a pretty good deal - cheaper than a pair of evisu no2.

[Paul T]

I haven't seen these. Altho I don't think Schott get enough love around here.

If you can pick one up at decent prices, eg a biker store, they're amazing value. I particulalry like their Café racer, which I've seen going for good prices. I don't know if their modern leather is as good, but the ones I've seem from a few years ago, were all excellent - in the right design and cut, they match some of the Aero items in their no-nonsense feel.

Maybe we should keep this as an all-purpose Schott thread?

[DoitsuJin]

i like the leather patch. any fit pics for these anywhere?

[blm14]

Not a bad idea. I'm also a huge huge fan of theirs in general. Maybe this thread will garner some more love.

[Megatron1505]

Great idea, I'm a huge fan of Schott. My vintage 602, Police issue Perfecto is my favourite item of clothing that I have ever owned.

Here are some comparison pics of a modern, made for the Japanese market, 602 in comparison to my vintage jacket.

Mine is made from thick, stiff steerhide, and has a talon zipper. I was fortunate enough to pick this up at a very good price last year, you can see where the Police badges have been unstitched from the upper sleeve. It was issued to the NYPD in the mid 70's according to Jason Schott, who regularly communicates with customers and collectors on the Schott website forum.

Modern

Vintage

[lostinthesupermarket]

Epaulet got them to do a version of that in horsehide this winter. It was very fairly priced although very few units were made. I think they have more collabs with them planned.

[A Beard of Stars]

me too!

me too!!

[coleslawyum]

Hopefully this can turn into a schott thread. Anyone got a peacoat?

[mitchL]

Just bought this jacket last week and absolutely love it. The leather has kinda a stiff tough feel while wearing it but it is supple and soft to the touch. I can't stop wearing it. imo schott is very underrated

http://www.schottnyc.com/products/men/easy-rider/vintage-motorcycle-jacket.htm

[Maynard Friedman]

Hopefully this can turn into a schott thread. Anyone got a peacoat?

I've got 2, although one is a bit big (size 40) so I bought a 38 for a more fitted look. I really like them and think they're good value. Should sell the 40 really.

[Paul T]

Hopefully this can turn into a schott thread. Anyone got a peacoat?

Their P coats are good.

The leather ones have excellent hide; more pics on my sig.

[blm14]

I'll post some pix of my 740N 40 ounce wool P later this week.

[borkborkbork]

i've got a peacoat, it's fantastic. they do have long/tall sizes so for those who find the regular cut too roomy, you can always size down in the body but go for a tall size to get the proportions you want. customer service is second to none; i'd recommend ordering direct from schott even though you can get their peacoats cheaper on the bay...

[blm14]

My one complaint about mine is that the sleeves are a bit too short. Are the sleeves longer in the long sizes or just the body?

If the sleeves are longer I may trade up!

[borkborkbork]

sleeves are also longer