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purseluv · Aug 25th, 2009, 02:03 PM

I'm obsessed with this jacket. Love the sleeve detail, everything -

http://www.farfetch.com/item10020211.aspx

Not so crazy about the price tag, though. Can any of you post alternative lookalikes to it (in black leather)?

Thank you!

katusha · Aug 26th, 2009, 01:24 PM

What about vince:
http://www.barneys.com/Motorcycle%20...efault,pd.html
or one by helmut lang:
http://www.intermixonline.com/p2p/se...lid=P196229535

or maybe SWORD jackets (i like voltera)

plain jane doe · Aug 26th, 2009, 01:54 PM

I have seen a ton and a half of jackets in this style lately! The Vince posted above as well as SWORD and Ever, among others. Look on Revolve and ShopBop? I'll find some links at home this eve if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

Fashion1 · Aug 26th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Lilac and Lilies boutique in Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a similar looking jacket in store and online for $172. It is the Plastic Island Moto Jacket. You can order online from them and they have free shipping too!

http://lilacandlilies.com/Moto-Jacket.html

plain jane doe · Aug 26th, 2009, 10:24 PM

This is the Ever jacket:
http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...ER-WO86&c=Ever

Not sure if you were looking specifically for cropped, though?

Now that I'm looking the SWORD jacket is quite a bit different, but here it is anyway:
http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?pro

Joie:
http://www.shopbop.com/ailey-leather...bysize-viewall

bulletproofsoul · Aug 27th, 2009, 11:33 PM

Maybe you'd like the SWORD Novara:

http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...R-WO42&c=SWORD

It's a motorcycle style like the Balenciaga, and it has zips on the sleeves.

The Joie one that Plain Jane Doe posted is great!

kmrosko404 · Aug 28th, 2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by bulletproofsoul

Maybe you'd like the SWORD Novara:

http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...R-WO42&c=SWORD

It's a motorcycle style like the Balenciaga, and it has zips on the sleeves.

The Joie one that Plain Jane Doe posted is great!

I think this is the same SWORD one (on left) but on sale if you are an XS or S
http://www.blaec.com/sword.shtml

purseluv · Aug 29th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Wow, thanks, everyone! Such great choices! You guys are the best.

I especially love the S.W.O.R.D Novara. Too bad I need an M (does S.W.O.R.D run big or TTS? If big, maybe I CAN get it), otherwise I'd snatch up the one on sale. I guess I'll have to wait for a great coupon code. The Ever is great, but I'm not too crazy about the crinkled style. I have no preference as to cropped or not cropped. :) Whatever resembles the Balenciaga the most, I guess.

I love how the Balenciaga jacket has these flared sleeves with the zippers on them. Here's a pic that shows this off well:

http://ninistyle.net/wp-content/uplo...balenciga2.jpg

Does anyone know if the S.W.O.R.D Novara jacket also has flared sleeves? It's kind of hard to tell from the stock pics. I also love the asymmetrical zipper on the Balenciaga...looks so great zipped or unzipped.

If anyone else comes up with another Balenciaga lookalike, please post here! Thank you!

mal · Aug 29th, 2009, 05:04 PM

oh, I love the Grey! have you seen that anywhere?

purseluv · Aug 29th, 2009, 05:19 PM

I haven't seen it around. But I've only looked for the black!

bulletproofsoul · Aug 29th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Purseluv, I have a couple SWORD jackets, though not the Novara. They are made in Italy and the leather is fantastic! The Novara is made to fit snugly (like the Lucca I have) and I would say they are TTS (remember they fit snug- if you like room for layers with bulk, you might want to size up).

It doesn't look like there is much flare on the Novara's sleeves. The Joie jacket looks to have more flare.

I used to have the gray Balenciaga. Really beautiful jacket, but I didn't like it on me. I felt it was too bulky on my small frame. I also have broad shoulders for my size so I try to stay away from padding and excess bulk. I love, love, love it on other people though! I prefer Rick Owens and SWORD on myself. The SWORD jackets are the perfect lighter, more feminine weight and cut, while still being just "hard" enough. Just my 2 cents. Hope you find something you love!

Prada_Princess · Aug 29th, 2009, 06:58 PM

OMG - sooo many fabulous leathers!

sillywahine · Sep 1st, 2009, 05:40 AM

found one thats pretty similar on topshop.com...in black
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/st...4511&langId=-1

jennyhicks · Sep 1st, 2009, 07:24 AM

New Look have an amazing one. They get the trends in there so fast these days.

reyrey · Sep 4th, 2009, 04:08 PM

i have this jacket:

http://www.mycatwalk.com.au/fashion/...ssbide317.html

the collar is more Rick Owens, but the sleeves are nice and long and the flare is more subtle. it has cotton panelling just on the arms though so not 100% leather. it feels as soft as my SWORD jackets :)

Aug 25th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#1
purseluv OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 584	Alternatives to Balenciaga leather jacket? I'm obsessed with this jacket. Love the sleeve detail, everything - http://www.farfetch.com/item10020211.aspx Not so crazy about the price tag, though. Can any of you post alternative lookalikes to it (in black leather)? Thank you!
purseluv OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 584

Aug 26th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#3
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,570	I have seen a ton and a half of jackets in this style lately! The Vince posted above as well as SWORD and Ever, among others. Look on Revolve and ShopBop? I'll find some links at home this eve if someone else doesn't beat me to it.
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,570

Aug 26th, 2009, 02:52 PM	#4
Fashion1 RM Obsessed! Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Sunny FL Posts: 823	Lilac and Lilies boutique in Ft. Lauderdale, FL has a similar looking jacket in store and online for $172. It is the Plastic Island Moto Jacket. You can order online from them and they have free shipping too! http://lilacandlilies.com/Moto-Jacket.html
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Aug 26th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#5
plain jane doe Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,570	This is the Ever jacket: http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...ER-WO86&c=Ever Not sure if you were looking specifically for cropped, though? Now that I'm looking the SWORD jacket is quite a bit different, but here it is anyway: http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?pro Joie: http://www.shopbop.com/ailey-leather...bysize-viewall
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Aug 27th, 2009, 11:33 PM	#6
bulletproofsoul Needs Chanel Rehab Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Viva! Las Vegas Posts: 3,724	Maybe you'd like the SWORD Novara: http://www.revolveclothing.com/Displ...R-WO42&c=SWORD It's a motorcycle style like the Balenciaga, and it has zips on the sleeves. The Joie one that Plain Jane Doe posted is great!
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Aug 26th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#2
katusha Member Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 143	What about vince: http://www.barneys.com/Motorcycle%20...efault,pd.html or one by helmut lang: http://www.intermixonline.com/p2p/se...lid=P196229535 or maybe SWORD jackets (i like voltera)

Aug 29th, 2009, 02:59 PM	#8
purseluv OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 584	Wow, thanks, everyone! Such great choices! You guys are the best. I especially love the S.W.O.R.D Novara. Too bad I need an M (does S.W.O.R.D run big or TTS? If big, maybe I CAN get it), otherwise I'd snatch up the one on sale. I guess I'll have to wait for a great coupon code. The Ever is great, but I'm not too crazy about the crinkled style. I have no preference as to cropped or not cropped. :) Whatever resembles the Balenciaga the most, I guess. I love how the Balenciaga jacket has these flared sleeves with the zippers on them. Here's a pic that shows this off well: http://ninistyle.net/wp-content/uplo...balenciga2.jpg Does anyone know if the S.W.O.R.D Novara jacket also has flared sleeves? It's kind of hard to tell from the stock pics. I also love the asymmetrical zipper on the Balenciaga...looks so great zipped or unzipped. If anyone else comes up with another Balenciaga lookalike, please post here! Thank you!
purseluv OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 584	Last edited by purseluv; Aug 29th, 2009 at 03:17 PM.

Aug 29th, 2009, 05:04 PM	#9
mal Devious Female Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 2,287	oh, I love the Grey! have you seen that anywhere?
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Aug 29th, 2009, 05:19 PM	#10
purseluv OP Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 584	I haven't seen it around. But I've only looked for the black!
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Aug 29th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#11
bulletproofsoul Needs Chanel Rehab Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Viva! Las Vegas Posts: 3,724	Purseluv, I have a couple SWORD jackets, though not the Novara. They are made in Italy and the leather is fantastic! The Novara is made to fit snugly (like the Lucca I have) and I would say they are TTS (remember they fit snug- if you like room for layers with bulk, you might want to size up). It doesn't look like there is much flare on the Novara's sleeves. The Joie jacket looks to have more flare. I used to have the gray Balenciaga. Really beautiful jacket, but I didn't like it on me. I felt it was too bulky on my small frame. I also have broad shoulders for my size so I try to stay away from padding and excess bulk. I love, love, love it on other people though! I prefer Rick Owens and SWORD on myself. The SWORD jackets are the perfect lighter, more feminine weight and cut, while still being just "hard" enough. Just my 2 cents. Hope you find something you love!
	__________________ Wishlist 1. 2005 Grey Reissue 227 Got it! 2. Black Metallic Reissue 227 3. Black J12 33 mm with diamond bezel or markers http://picasaweb.google.com/bulletpr...ndGinaSWedding

Aug 29th, 2009, 06:58 PM	#12
Prada_Princess Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 411	OMG - sooo many fabulous leathers!
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Sep 1st, 2009, 05:40 AM	#13
sillywahine <3 my Louboutins! Joined: Dec 2006 Location: SF:California Posts: 532	found one thats pretty similar on topshop.com...in black http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/st...4511&langId=-1

Sep 1st, 2009, 07:24 AM	#14
jennyhicks Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 5	New Look have an amazing one. They get the trends in there so fast these days.
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Sep 4th, 2009, 04:08 PM	#15
reyrey Member Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 120	i have this jacket: http://www.mycatwalk.com.au/fashion/...ssbide317.html the collar is more Rick Owens, but the sleeves are nice and long and the flare is more subtle. it has cotton panelling just on the arms though so not 100% leather. it feels as soft as my SWORD jackets :)
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