How To Choose A Leather Jacket (Avoid EXPENSIVE Mistakes)

In this video I walk through famous menswear writer Derek Guy's recipe for picking your perfect first leather jacket.

Low Risk Jacket Recommendations:
Cockpit A-2: https://cockpitusa.com/products/u-s-a-f-21st-century-a-2-jacket?ktk=Yk9Wc09SLWE4ODQ2ZTQ2OGUx
Buzz Rickson's A-2: https://hinoya.shop/products/br80570hy?ktk=Yk9Wc09SLTRkZTI5YWIzZmRk
Buzz Rickson's A-1: https://hinoya.shop/products/br80649?ktk=Yk9Wc09SLTVlNjRiMWEzNzcy

Schott 530 Cafe Racer: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/cafe-leather-jacket.htm?partner=MrFrown
Schott 141 Cafe Racer: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/classic-racer-jacket.htm?partner=MrFrown

Aero Highwayman: https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/mens/highwayman/mto027
Rainbow Country Hercules: https://dudsbydel.com/product/rainbow-country-hercules-sports-jacket-in-seal-brown-shinki-hikaku-horsehide/
Schott 688: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/classic-heavy-cowhide-racer-motorcycle-jacket.htm?partner=MrFrown
Schott 689: https://www.schottnyc.com/products/mens-horsehide-racer.htm?partner=MrFrown


00:00 Introduction
00:31 Outsourcing Expertise
03:26 A Little Leather Jacket History
05:20 The Problem
06:25 The 3-Part Recipe for Success
07:30 Recipe Part 1: Style
12:57 Recipe Part 2: Material & Color
16:34 Recipe Part 3: Fit & Details
19:20 Recommendations