The Obtainer - 1/29/25, Wednesday

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The Obtainer

Wednesday,
January 29th Edition

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Jewlr

Presented by

Jewlr
Cory Ohlendorf

A high-quality leather jacket should be a staple in every man’s wardrobe, and the right one needs to be versatile, sturdy, and, of course, stylish.

- Cory Ohlendorf, Editor in Chief ⋯ @coryohlendorf

 

Good/Better/Best

Leather Jackets

When you think of hardwearing outerwear, it doesn't get more iconic, leading man or badass than a proper leather jacket. It's the modern equivalent to a suit of armor—just pulling one on will instantly give you a boost of confidence. Of course, a leather jacket isn't an inexpensive purchase. For good reason: It's not an easy or inexpensive thing to produce, so a good quality jacket is usually an investment. So you want to make sure you're buying a good one. But that doesn't mean you can't find quality jackets at reasonable prices. Here, we compare and contrast three similar jackets in a range of price points. They've each got great selling points, so depending on your personal style and budget, pick the one that works best for you.

 
Good 

The Surprisingly Affordable Jacket

+ Made from 100% top-grain sheep leather in a classic Harrington style

+ Fully lined with 100% poly satin lining

+ Sturdy YKK zipper front closure and functional welt pockets at waist

+ The leather is sturdy at first and breaks-in nicely over time

$199.90 by Quince

 
 
Better 

The Heritage Jacket

+ Made in the U.S. from natural pebbled cowhide

+ Fully lined with a diamond-quilted nylon lining

+ Oversized YKK zipper and zippered chest pocket

+ The leather is very soft and supple out of the box, no break in needed

$970 / $720 by Schott NYC

 
 
Best 

The Designer Jacket

+ Made from 100% Italian lamb leather, known as "plonge"

+ Lined with a smooth Cupro/Cotton fabric

+ Versatile two-way zipper front and four pockets: two at the hip, with separate side-entry options

+ The leather is luxe: lightweight and buttery soft, with a subtle pebble grain texture

$2,498 by Todd Snyder

 
 

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Smart Buys

The sales and discounts our team is currently watching.

 

Flint and Tinder brought this jacket back in 2024, now with a removable hood and warm flannel lining, while the popular moleskin-lined collar and cuffs remain.

$368 / $184
at Huckberry

 

This popular '70s-reissue low-top from Nike sports a streamlined profile and sleek autoclaved sole. And now it's nearly half off, so take advantage of the sale.

$90 / $58.80
by Nike

 

A workwear-inspired shirt from Everlane that's cut from a 5.8 oz cotton that's brushed on both sides for a soft-but-abrasion-resistant finish.

$90 / $36
by Everlane

 

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I don’t have technology. I only have a satellite dish on my house. I’ve never emailed or, what do you call it, Twittered.”

 

Christopher Walken Has Never Owned a Cellphone

 

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