Leather jackets, off the peg or made to measure?

[Wrenchmonkey]

Hello Everyone,

I am looking to upgrade my rather tatty textile jacket for a nice new leather one.

As I don’t have your typical body shape ( to much timber at the front) I am thinking of going down the custom route. I wanted to know if any one has some good recommendations or experiences of custom leathers.

I know Daniese do a made to measure service and there are a few boutique manufactures like leathers of London etc.

Any help or recommendations would be great.

Edited September 12, 2018 by Wrenchmonkey

[Guest]

I've heard good things of hideout leathers near saffron in Essex.

[raesewell]

http://www.scottleathers.co.uk/made-to-measure.asp

[Wrenchmonkey]

I looked at hideouts website but it looks as if they only do 2 peice racing suits as a part of their bespoke service. I’m really only after a jacket although only being in Essex it would be convinient if I needed to go for any fittings.

[mikestrivens]

Another firm in your neck of the woods is:

https://www.goldtop.co.uk

[Guest]

Another firm in your neck of the woods is:

https://www.goldtop.co.uk

 

Had a good luck at their jackets at kempton autojumble and they are lovely, on my list of jackets when I have the spare money.