Balmain leather motorcycle jacket - anything similar for (much) less?

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blackpearl

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This Balmain motorcycle leather jacket is pure perfection, well, maybe except for the chains. Problem is there is no way I would pay $12K :nuts: for a jacket no matter how perfect it is. Or anywhere close to $12K. Have you seen any jackets that look similar to this jacket for much, much less? If you did, please share.

I need something fitted but not too short to flatter my body type. I bought Mackage Nev jacket on the advice of ladies from this forum, and it looks great on me :P, if I may say so myself, so now I want more :graucho:.
 
I agree that there is too much going on. As I mentioned in the OP, I am hoping to find a motorcycle jacket without the chains but with similar styling. And I would not be prepared to pay even 50% of the retail price of this jacket.
 
Hmm, this is a very minimalist leather jacket but with the peaked shoulders, Helmut Lang's "strong-shouldered leather jacket" for $1450 on NAP. I think it's stunning:
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What about this one from Shopbop? It's by Robert Rodriguez and has a similar silhouette :smile: and no chains... Not sure if you had your heart set on all leather though... Apparently the sleeves are leather but the body is waxed denim? Anyhow... here's the link... http://www.shopbop.com/wax-denim-le...=2534374302164011&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall

BTW, Scubageek, I love your suggestion! This is a gorgeous jacket with a generally similar shape to the Balmain....and surprisingly "cheap" for Robert Rodriguez! Hmmmm.....[wheels turning]
 
I love Helmut Lang jacket that KristyDarling posted but it is still more than I am used to paying for a leather jacket. Of course, my comfort price point has been rising :graucho:... If it went on sale, I'd be really tempted. I'd have to see it in person to decide on the fit though.

Robert Rodriguez jacket is an interesting option but I'd prefer a jacket that is all leather rather than just sleeves and collar.