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Hi all,

Hoping you can help me out with your expertise: I'm looking to invest in my first RO biker jacket, and need a little help narrowing down my options. I live in Texas and it doesn't get too cold here, and there isn't a store near me that carries RO. I called the NY store, and actually felt more confused with all the leather options.

Would appreciate your thoughts on which jacket/leather type you would recommend.

Thanks!!!
 
Hi all,

Hoping you can help me out with your expertise: I'm looking to invest in my first RO biker jacket, and need a little help narrowing down my options. I live in Texas and it doesn't get too cold here, and there isn't a store near me that carries RO. I called the NY store, and actually felt more confused with all the leather options.

Would appreciate your thoughts on which jacket/leather type you would recommend.

Thanks!!!

A blistered jacket is usually lighter weight/thinner jacket. I loved it for fall & winter in sf area of California. Not too heavy.
 
Hi all,

Hoping you can help me out with your expertise: I'm looking to invest in my first RO biker jacket, and need a little help narrowing down my options. I live in Texas and it doesn't get too cold here, and there isn't a store near me that carries RO. I called the NY store, and actually felt more confused with all the leather options.

Would appreciate your thoughts on which jacket/leather type you would recommend.

Thanks!!!

I ditto the comments on the previous post. Stick to jackets that are from the Spring Summer collections (have you looked at MyHabit? Nice $ and nice return policy since you are not near a RO boutique) and yes, blistered leathers are USUALLY lighter. There’s no slam dunk route to take as his leathers vary season to season.

IMPORTANT to keep in mind that his blistered leather jackets feel a lot like paper/fabric and NOT leather. At first, I was put off by this, but soon came to realize that the lightness and drape that I was looking for was more of a priority. So, blistered leathers came into my world. IF you are looking for a leather that is really lightweight and NOT blistered, that is even MORE of a challenge. Good luck.

As an example, here’s a blistered that is on the site - notice how it drapes. Oh, and the blistered leathers can also look irregular, as it shows the skin of the leather:

http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...x=18&discovery=search&ref=qd_designer_sr_1_18

in black:

http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...sindex=23&discovery=search&ref=qd_all_sr_1_23

Also in non blistered leather:

http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...8&sindex=5&discovery=search&ref=qd_all_sr_1_5


AND, after re-reading your post, I suggest that if you can, order several jackets in different styles to get a better idea of what style you prefer. The “classic” biker jackets are very narrow in the arms relative to other cuts. There are people who order this style that are not interested in zipping up the jacket. Body styles come into place as well. IF you have a bust, the classic style seems to be a boob smasher for many. If you are curvy, some of us really like the princess cut. GRRRR, I know - so confusing. Since this is an investment piece, you’ll have to do some work.

Good luck.
 
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A blistered jacket is usually lighter weight/thinner jacket. I loved it for fall & winter in sf area of California. Not too heavy.

Thank you for the recommendation 😀 I went ahead and ordered a few styles including the blistered. Keeping my fingers crossed that the perfect jacket is on its way to me!
 
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I ditto the comments on the previous post. Stick to jackets that are from the Spring Summer collections (have you looked at MyHabit? Nice $ and nice return policy since you are not near a RO boutique) and yes, blistered leathers are USUALLY lighter. There’s no slam dunk route to take as his leathers vary season to season.

IMPORTANT to keep in mind that his blistered leather jackets feel a lot like paper/fabric and NOT leather. At first, I was put off by this, but soon came to realize that the lightness and drape that I was looking for was more of a priority. So, blistered leathers came into my world. IF you are looking for a leather that is really lightweight and NOT blistered, that is even MORE of a challenge. Good luck.

As an example, here’s a blistered that is on the site - notice how it drapes. Oh, and the blistered leathers can also look irregular, as it shows the skin of the leather:

http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...x=18&discovery=search&ref=qd_designer_sr_1_18

in black:

http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...sindex=23&discovery=search&ref=qd_all_sr_1_23

Also in non blistered leather:

http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...8&sindex=5&discovery=search&ref=qd_all_sr_1_5


AND, after re-reading your post, I suggest that if you can, order several jackets in different styles to get a better idea of what style you prefer. The “classic” biker jackets are very narrow in the arms relative to other cuts. There are people who order this style that are not interested in zipping up the jacket. Body styles come into place as well. IF you have a bust, the classic style seems to be a boob smasher for many. If you are curvy, some of us really like the princess cut. GRRRR, I know - so confusing. Since this is an investment piece, you’ll have to do some work.

Good luck.

Wow, thank you!!!

I've done a lot of reading and 'research' but it definitely doesn't compare to your experience! Went ahead and ordered in different styles and sizes from my habit - thanks also for the links - to see what works. I've been waiting a really long time to pull the trigger on one of these, so very much appreciate you weighing in 😀
 
Wow, thank you!!!

I've done a lot of reading and 'research' but it definitely doesn't compare to your experience! Went ahead and ordered in different styles and sizes from my habit - thanks also for the links - to see what works. I've been waiting a really long time to pull the trigger on one of these, so very much appreciate you weighing in 😀

FANTASTIC!

Please be sure to come back and give us an update....we all love to see success stories and “scores”....... :p
 
Welcome back! What's the new job?

I agree, it just seems like the same things come out season after season with only a handful of really new and unique pieces. It's disappointing.

Having said that I'm considering this jacket... Do any of you have experience with the feather down pieces? It looks pretty warm and cozy but it'd be good to hear that it's warm and cozy in real life. I want something really toasty.

http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=483276284&pid=iOS_app_v3


I've kinda reinvented myself, im now CMO of two companies and a consultant for a third, so its a new adventure, but i have no life anymore really.... Im basically brioni by day and rick by night (on the rare night out)

He only experience i have is with a down filled leather mollino vest, warm, but i didnt keep it long as it wasnt really my style, gave it to a friend with better arm muscles hahahahaha

How are you liking the new Sphinx collection?
The sequin pieces, especially the jacket is breathtaking, the draping on the back is masterful imo.

Does anyone have any good mod-shots to show off?
I miss this thread and seeing all the great Rick looks,
When i was in Paris at the end of june i went to a Rick Owens party and it was so interesting to see people mix years of his different collections into looks...
 
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