Show off your Straight To Hell ( STH) Jackets!!

#31
yellowsuitcase said:
I think it would be really hard to do something like that.

The main thing that bothers me is the squelching though. I mean, the rest is a question of aesthetics. I want something more slouchy but sharp isnt a bad look. The noise (literal noise) is something that kills the jacket because it gets really embarrassing.

To members who also have this jacket, does the squelching go away ever?
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My blk one makes a little noise but doesn't bother me, it's new so with anything it takes use And time to break in, since it's Buffalo leather it's very durable, a lot more stiffer than calf or lamb, its not lambskin like the bal jackets! I love mine, can't wait to wear it when it gets cold!
I still can't believe you washed it, omg I really thought it would be destroyed! I heard of people taking the Bal jackets in for leather cleaning and it got messed it.
 
#32
I was hoping that it would be destroyed! Haha.

However, it's still damp right now so it's probably too early to tell if there are any lasting damages, but from what I can tell, not much.

Perhaps the horrendous squeaking is the because I've washed it too much?
 
#33
Lvgirl71, hi!
I need your advice! I know that this post is too old and maybe you are not reading this forum now.. But I hope that you do! I'm going to buy a straight to hell jacket in Internet, because I'm from Russia and we don'et have STH shops here..
I'm really mad about the sizes.. I can't understand what size do I need.. I'm usually US size 4, but I'm tall and slim and hands are long :smile: Though I usually wear size s ... And here according to STH size chart I see that size s measurements are not like mine...Could you please tell me do the measurements of the real jacket match the measurements they write on the site? Chest: 36 inches, shoulder 14,5 inches.... I'm really confused.. Because my chest is 36 inches,,, But my shoulders are 40 santimetres , it's about 15,5 inches... But this measurement means size L.... :sad:(( Please could you advice, just tell the measures of your women's jacket.. So that I could realize and choose a size for me... Please! Will be very grateful!
Thanks in advance,
Best wishes,
Janie
 
#34
Lvgirl71 said:
My blk one makes a little noise but doesn't bother me, it's new so with anything it takes use And time to break in, since it's Buffalo leather it's very durable, a lot more stiffer than calf or lamb, its not lambskin like the bal jackets! I love mine, can't wait to wear it when it gets cold!
I still can't believe you washed it, omg I really thought it would be destroyed! I heard of people taking the Bal jackets in for leather cleaning and it got messed it.
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Lvgirl71, hi!
I need your advice! I know that this post is too old and maybe you are not reading this forum now.. But I hope that you do! I'm going to buy a straight to hell jacket in Internet, because I'm from Russia and we don'et have STH shops here..
I'm really mad about the sizes.. I can't understand what size do I need.. I'm usually US size 4, but I'm tall and slim and hands are long :smile: Though I usually wear size s ... And here according to STH size chart I see that size s measurements are not like mine...Could you please tell me do the measurements of the real jacket match the measurements they write on the site? Chest: 36 inches, shoulder 14,5 inches.... I'm really confused.. Because my chest is 36 inches,,, But my shoulders are 40 santimetres , it's about 15,5 inches... But this measurement means size L.... :sad:(( Please could you advice, just tell the measures of your women's jacket.. So that I could realize and choose a size for me... Please! Will be very grateful!
Thanks in advance,
Best wishes,
Janie
 
#35
Hi there!
You are my size, I wear a Small in the women's defector size and a 32 or 34 in the unisex size. 32 is fit and snug but cannot zip and 34 I can zip and have room to layer clothes or a sweater. Yes the measurements are pretty close to chart, I have a 34 inch chest.
 
#36
yellowsuitcase said:
Bad news.

The above.

Despite what I did, the leather is barely distressed at all. It's not, and probably never will be, a drapey motorcycle jacket. The leather is just too tough and thick for that.

The cut is also rather weird. The back around the shoulders/armpit area is cut very generously while the waist is cut a little small so the shoulders look at least 2 sizes too big from the back and when the jacket is zipped, it looks like I have a tummy.

The jacket is also rather noisy. The buckles, zips and even the leather itself makes a lot of noise whenever I move. The leather "squelches" A LOT.

I was looking for a cheaper alternative to the bal moto jacket -- a drapey motorcycle jacket and I don't think this is it.
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This is the correct cut of a true motorcycle jacket. It enables the rider to reach the handlebars without feeling confined in the jacket. The sleeves of a moto should also be extra long too, so that when you reach out in front you (like you're riding) the end of the sleeve doesn't ride up your arm.

LOL, I surprised it's still squeaking after washing. You are brave to put in washer! I have been tempted to put a leather I've had for 27 years in the washer but I'm too afraid! I used to wear Chloe perfume and the jacket smells like it. That jacket and I have been through alot together.

Thanks for posting this jacket. I never heard of these. I'll try to post my jackets in the other thread this weekend. I only have my phone camera and it's kinda crappy.
 
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#41
Lvgirl71 said:
Here's my Ladies Defector in black size Small.
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Do you notice a difference in leather between Unisex Defector & Ladies Defector?
I ordered a Unisex maroon for my son's GF and it's too small and I need to exchange. I was thinking about exchanging it for a ladies Defector blue.
The unisex leather is stiff, was hoping the ladies is softer. :smile: The website says the leather is different...just curious if it's true.
 
#42
Lvgirl71 said:
Here is me in in my casual outfits wearing the pink and maroon jackets! Wow for only $285!! It's the best value for your money$$$

Pink jacket fits loose, size 34, can zip
Maroon jacket fits snug, size 32, can't zip
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Do you still have these jackets? If so, how are they breaking in? I'm thinking about the maroon so I can stop obsessing over finding a Margaux Bal jacket in my size at a reasonable price.
 
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