Schott Aged Perfecto for Sale NEW

I recently purchased this Schott Perfecto 626VN at the Schott Pop-Up shop in Soho.  Made in America, New Jersey to be exact at Schott's factory, its an aged version of the classic 618 in a washed leather.  It started its life as the Perfecto 626 and is then fully washed and dried at Schott.  It is similar to the colab line they did for Barney's last year as well as the 618V1 which retails for $900 on Schott's website.  All of the hardware is aged and has really nice patina and the lining is nice and soft as well.

The only difference that was noted to me is that the version for Barneys had the Brass zippers where this one has the nickel colored one, but again since it has been washed has suck nice finish.

The size is XL, it fits tighter than a 626 in Large since it is washed and dried.  Below all of the detailed pictures of the jacket you can see a comparison of my size 40 618 Perfecto (which is the standard biker jacket fit) and this one.  About 2-2.5 inches longer and the body fits only a smidge bigger than the size 40, probably similar to a 42 without being super baggy.

Tags are in the pcket of the jacket.  They were removed, and it was only worn 3 times, not on the bike.

Asking $500 for a $650 jacket.  And again, if you compare it to the 618V1 or the Barney's edition that retail for $900, its a great deal.  mattlandman@gmail.com or text 760-213-5366

buying/owning American made goods part 1

Its no secret, we don't have to BS around it.  there's no kidding anyone, seriously, its totally OK......If you're reading this blog, you're probably not part of the 1% that controls 90% of the wealth of this country or world.  its fine.  I'm cool with it if you are though.  For me, I've thought very differently about consuming for a while now and when I can, I try to buy American.  No, its not easy, Apple doesn't make a computer here, I'm also not a hypocrite, so I know that I buy things made in China.  I work for a company that makes 95% of its products here in the USA.  Almost 70% in NYC, Rhode Island and New Jersey.  This is a personal choice that I'm proud of.

Here are a few things/brands/companies that are proud of it as well.  And some don't even let you know up front.

Allen Edmonds 

Red Wing

Filson

Schott

LL Bean Belts.  this was an interesting one.  Just put Made in USA in their search bar.

164 results.  If you can't find a gift there, you're crazy.  and with their guarantee, its a win-win. 

Room and Board 

Furniture and Accessories

 Obviously, I can go on and on, and that's not what I'm trying to do.  All I'm saying is that I like to take the time to take a step back and if there 'might' be an option to go made in your home country, I try to do it.  If it turns out the final cost of the product is just too much (because you know the labor cost is more, this shouldn't be a secret) then pass, and get something else.  Note, I did not say YOU should do this.  this is just how I approach things.  And I thought I'd pass it along, that's all.

happy holidays.  Happy Chanukah today.  word up.  more tomorrow......