Captain America Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Where would a classy gent go to buy a leather jacket in Aberdeen? Eduardo's leather up town looks shit. I don't want an old mannish one with a proper collar and the ones in the likes of topman and next etc all have rank material stretchy wrists/collar-bits and wierd/too many pockets.So, any suggestions? Like biker style but with out the logos and protective padding etc (i.e not for an actual biker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 look up ebay, i got a proper plain black leather biker jacket for 6, ten years old and it didnt have a mark on it, it had been worn so the leather was nice and loose but not as much as youd think of a jacket of that age Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 I looked at ebay, I kinda want to be able to try it on first though, as im not 100% on what colour, fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Easy Wishes Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I looked at ebay, I kinda want to be able to try it on first though, as im not 100% on what colour, fit.Try on similar (but more old-mannish) jackets at Eduardos to get your size and then order online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tam o' Shantie Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 For proper, decent 'normal' clothes (ie just not whatever is fashionable with students and spotty teenagers), slater menswear is probably the best place in aberdeen. Topman's 'serious' section (normally hidden behind some neon garb, trilby hats/pointed shoes and whatever else the Exodus playlist is currently wearing) sometimes has nice jackets and suits so worth a look. You've not mentioned what style you're looking for though. If it's a 'vintage' style, my advice would be charity shops and eBay, rather than 'vintage' shops who buy 'vintage' style leather jackets from charity shops and eBay, then sell them at 1500% markup.I also may have 2 'Ramones' style leather jackets for sale. One worn by a far fatter incarnation of my current self, during my teenage years (so probably traces of semen on it, along with pins of half the Lookout! records roster, love letters and many, many crumbs) which is nice and soft and really punk rock if you want to show those 'normies' how the other half lives. The other is the same style of jacket, virtually unworn as it was too small for me at the time (but I'd say it was between a medium & large, as it now fits me about right at 6' and 13 stone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofdeon Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Pure Man on Union Street is pretty good, may cost you a bit but worth it. You dont want a shit leather jacket. Also try All Saints... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest droid Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Kafka...Rosemount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 I sold a biker jacket on eBay a few years ago accompanied by probably the gayest, drippiest picture of me in existence "modelling" it. Somehow it actually sold."Buy this jacket and you could look this much of a skinny tosser"I hadn't worn it in about 10 years, but I kinda miss it since i sold it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 Hmm good suggestions. As for style not biker style like Luckys. More like modern biker with the one button on the round collared neck. But plain, not garish bike colours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubbs Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 If there is a biker jacket that you like (they're not all sports or harley styles), you can just remove the armour and the thermal lining. It's easy peasy; the armour is just in a velcro pocket and the lining zips out.Try AberdeenBikers.co.uk • Portal if you want a second hand, worn in leather jacket. They usually advertise ones at reasonable prices and the items are usually in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 If there is a biker jacket that you like (they're not all sports or harley styles), you can just remove the armour and the thermal lining. It's easy peasy; the armour is just in a velcro pocket and the lining zips out.Try AberdeenBikers.co.uk • Portal if you want a second hand, worn in leather jacket. They usually advertise ones at reasonable prices and the items are usually in great condition.Anywhere in town to get a niec new one? If it's easy to take out all the stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubbs Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 There's Hein Gericke, Shirlaws, Ecosse, Bike Smart... loads of motorbike clothing stores in and around Aberdeen. If you're not sure how to remove the armour just ask the shop assistant to do it for you, you could probably sell it on via ebay if it's no use to you.Depending on how much you want to spend, my work have started doing men's jackets and there's a gorgeous one in stock just now - Furygan Blade Evo jacket in black/white. I'm biased though, I love Furygan's range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 Anyone walk home down past Eduardo's? I want to try some of his jackets on to gauge size and I can't get into town in my lunch time myself to check.Just to see if it's till 6, otherwise I'll wait till Thursday I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 I was mooching about TK Maxx in Glasgow the other day and they had heaps of leather jackets of various styles. I assume Aberdeen would have similar. I tried one on and looked instantly gay so I think its best to try before you buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Bought one from Eduardo's, he was cool. Had 40% off so it wasn't too horrific priced, also managed to barter off an extra 10%. Nice guy, like shopping when you're on holiday he was shooting the shit and he is touchy feely in that friendly Spanish type of way. Good service though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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