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Well, I finally did it. I bought my first Rick Owens "classic leather biker jacket"!! However, I am both overjoyed but simultaneously a bit distressed about whether to keep or return it. I bought it from MyHabit because it was listed for "only" $1470 while one of these would normally run between $2400-2800 at NetAPorter or elsewhere online. But I am torn over if it's really worth it. For others of you who own RO leather jackets, I have some QUESTIONS! I am not a RO expert so I really need your help!
Firstly, I could find no tag anywhere inside the jacket that would normally tell you what materials it is made out of and where it was made. All it had a subtle black "Rick Owens" sown in (photo below). Is this normal? Are there tags on the interior of your jackets?
The zippers are also devoid of any sort of label. Are they supposed to have "Rick Owens" on them? My memory might be faulty but for some bizarre reason, I thought I had seen ones with RO etched in them. What do your zippers look like?
Also, there are some discrepancies. In the description on MyHabit, it was listed as being "100% calf leather" and "made in Italy" but I noticed "Rep. Moldova" on the tag instead. The only information about the leather was a short paragraph saying "Garment made of 'Vintage' leather. The leather of this style has been manufactured with a particular 'stone wash' treatment...etc." (see photo below) So would this then be classified as the "washed leather" that I see sometimes used in descriptions? (on NAP, Barneys, etc). Where was your jacket made?
The leather itself is buttery soft, which really surprised me because my [albeit vague] recollection of the texture on the same kind of RO jacket was much "thicker" and "stiffer." It also has a very very slight sheen to it but I would still consider it relatively "matte." The tags say that it was from the "Mountain F/W 2012" collection so I was surprised at how "thin" it was after reading from others' posts about how the F/W stock should be thicker. But maybe it's just relative. Do any of you have a jacket with this leather? If so, how has it stood up against regular wear? Because it just feels so delicate to me and I'm so afraid that it'll get easily scratched up.
I'm also a bit surprised at how "short" it is because it didn't look so short on the models and it definitely doesn't look short in the photos I posted. In fact, I think they may be a bit deceiving... I'm only 5'2 and the bottom of the jacket hits me exactly at my waist (well, technically not my "true waist" but slightly lower, like where you would normally place your belt). It kind of wears like a cropped jacket (but it's not)...which is something I'm not that used to. Despite that, to me it feels like the perfect length but it got me wondering how taller people felt in it? Because I can't imagine it being any shorter and still feeling okay...
Other than those concerns, I do like the jacket. It fits true to size and the shoulder/arms actually also fit well (I was a bit afraid it would be too tight due to the complaints I've read). I'm not head-over-heels in love with it so I'm unsure about keeping it. I've been contemplating getting this classic biker for 2+ years so I guess in a way, it is a really good "steal." I probably won't ever find it at a lower price...But then maybe it is that way because it was made in Moldova? Is there really a difference in the leather depending on what region it's from?
I am also very curious about how the "blistered" version compares to this and was wondering if anyone had any photos that they could post?
And just a couple more photos...
Anyways, I would be really grateful if y'all could weigh in and help me decide... Also any comments or advice regarding the leather would be greatly appreciated.
Sorry for the super long post. Thanks!
