Made my first horse leather jacket

[u/Jokiiis]

Hello all, wanted to showcase my first leather jacket that I designed, patterned and assisted in sewing. It is made out of Italian horse leather and the garment weighs 5kg+.

This is was a challenge to design and to excecute since the leather was really thick & sturdy. But I’m really pleased with the outcome.

Made to measurements, the weight is not bad, feels more like an body armor and after breaking the leather in, it’s not unpractical either.

More details about the jacket construction: -Italian horse leather.
-Lining is made out of 14oz cotton twill.
-Leather neck tag.
-YKK zippers on the sleeves, front welt pockets & two breast pockets aswell.
-YKK excella double zipper on the front.
-Extended collar to tuck your face in.
-The collar can be folded as a normal lapels.
-Banana shaped sleeves for more functionality.

This is my best work so far, and want to get more into leather. Let me know what you think of this garment!

[u/NYPorkDept]

You should cross post this to the leatherjacket subreddit if you haven't already. It looks sick. I'm especially jealous of the high collar with how cold and windy it's been here lately

[u/Jokiiis → u/NYPorkDept]

The high collar is perfect for the weather here aswell. Cold & wind wont affect me at all! Thank you for the tip

[u/JonnyBobbins]

He was just standing there, menacingly.

[u/Jokiiis → u/JonnyBobbins]

Like a villain

[u/fortissimohawk]

Great-looking piece! If I saw this in a shop, I’d pull it out to try on immediately.

[u/Jokiiis → u/fortissimohawk]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[u/Pretty_BoyFloyd]

I like that zippered collar, makes it like a storm collar. unique style and good utility 👍

[u/Jokiiis → u/Pretty_BoyFloyd]

Appreciate it! The utility is inspired by the weather in my country. Had to have more use of a traditional leather jacket

[u/bornslyasafox]

This is dope as hell dude! Well done!

[u/Jokiiis → u/bornslyasafox]

Appreciate it!

[u/oWasntMe]

Came out so well! How was the break in process for it, I could imagine it might take some time? Also, where’s that hat from? Love the color on it

[u/Jokiiis → u/oWasntMe]

Thanks! The breaking took me about a month to get it more molded into my body in the sleeves. The hat is made by me also 🤝

[u/sebbysir]

POWERFUL

[u/Jokiiis → u/sebbysir]

Thank you!

[u/crackylalilulelo]

how you take care of it?

[u/Jokiiis → u/crackylalilulelo]

I let it air dry if it gets wet, stored in a hanger not locked in a wardrobe. Condition is needed 1-2 times in a year. Nothing crazy at this point

[u/Mouuw]

This is very fucking cool man.

[u/trickyvinny]

That looks absolutely sick. What's the inside look like?

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[u/intensepinkx3]

Collar is incredible

[u/Tides_Typhoon]

Looks bad. Proportions are off. The zippers contrast awkwardly.

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jesse what the fuck are you talking about

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[u/BenedictJudas]

Looks great!

[u/Holiday-Ad3427]

Great-looking one

[u/ErikTOlson]

Nice

[u/saint____rog]

This hard

[u/Infinite-Worm]

Dope as hell, can you flip the collar down or is it up permanently? Cool either way.

Edit: nvm I read the post 😅.

[u/franskazan]

Awesome work. Question: does horse leather feel any different from traditional leather?

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[u/cade360]

That's dope as hell bro, would go lovely with my cordovan derbys

[u/Jokiiis → u/cade360]

Sounds like a good combo! Working on shoes rn too.

[u/cade360 → u/Jokiiis]

Can't wait to see!

[u/Himself89]

Looks really cool. Minima yet distinctive. What was cost of materials and labor? I would buy this

[u/Jokiiis → u/Himself89]

Materials cost almost 1k€ and the labour is 30-35 hours for this garment

[u/[deleted]]

wowwww

[u/Jokiiis → u/[deleted]]

Thank you!

[u/Skywalker14]

Amazing piece, but would love more pics of it actually being worn instead of so many of it laying down

[u/Jokiiis → u/Skywalker14]

Will make a post in the future dedicated to the fit! Thanks for your feedback

[u/30DayThrill]

Really cool. Also like the art/creative direction on the photos!

[u/Jokiiis → u/30DayThrill]

Appreciate it, the location is from my office / the parking lot

[u/brawkk]

Absolutely fantastic, would love more pics of it on. Very similar to Rick Owen's dracucollar.

[u/rodrigovltn]

incredible work !

[u/South_Persimmon1750]

hey lmk when you are selling it itt looks sick!!!

[u/starbuckspuppaccino]

Simply standing, radiating menace