• Home
  • Start Here
  • Blog
  • Level Up Your Style
    • A Crash Course To Better Style
    • Expand Your Style Comfort Zone Series
    • How To Dress Well: 21 Important Style Tips
  • Lookbook
  • Manifesto
  • Live Deals
  • Contact + Work With Me
    • Contact Me
    • Work With Me

Gentleman Within

Dress Better & Feel Your Best

  • Buying Guides
  • Summer Style
  • Reviews
  • Life
  • Style
  • Dating
  • Fitness
  • Grooming
  • Drinks
  • Watches
  • Travel
  • Stylin Out
Home › Best Leather Jacket › The Jacket Maker Review: Biker & Bomber (Best Leather Jacket Series)

The Jacket Maker Review: Biker & Bomber (Best Leather Jacket Series)12 min read

By Khoi Nguyen — May contain affiliate links (Details)Leave a Comment


This is round 4 of our Best Leather Jacket Series, where I test out and review popular leather jackets from well-known and some lesser known brands in pursuit of the perfect fit. 

Review: The Jacket Maker Biker & Bomber (Best Leather Jacket Series)

In this The Jacket Maker leather jacket review, I’ll breakdown how their leather biker jacket and suede bomber jacket feels & fits, style & design, construction (hardware, lining, etc.), pros & cons, and whether or not they’re worth it. 

Let’s dive in.

THE JACKET MAKER REVIEW | Leather Biker & Suede Bomber (Best Leather Jacket Series)

Subscribe to the GW YouTube channel.

If you’re already sold on The Jacket Maker, be sure to use the code GW10 for 10% off your order.

Page Contents

    • About The Jacket Maker
  • Sven Mocha Suede Bomber Jacket Review
    • How Does It Feel & Fit?
    • Style & Design
    • Construction (Hardware & Lining)
  • Furton Black Leather Biker Jacket Review
    • How Does It Feel & Fit?
    • Style & Design
    • Construction (Hardware & Lining)
    • Is The Jacket Maker Good Quality?
    • The Pros & Cons
    • Is It Worth It?
    • Wrapping Things Up

About The Jacket Maker

The Jacket Maker was co-founded by CEO Syed Obaid. It started with none other than the search for a good leather jacket, similar to my goal with this series. Syed was fed up with choosing between fast fashion or overpriced luxury.

After thorough digging and research he realized that the explanation for higher priced outerwear was long supply chains, wholesalers, retailers coupled with costly marketing campaigns.

about the jacket maker homepage
Custom leather jackets? That’s what’s up.

Syed chose to go direct to consumer (DTC), cutting out the middleman and unnecessary expenses along with designing and manufacturing in-house — with the goal of making it easy for people to buy high quality leather jackets at fair prices.

Now without further ado, let’s start off first, with The Jacket Maker Sven Mocha Suede Bomber Jacket. 

Peter Manning Lambskin Leather Jacket Review (Best Leather Jacket Series)» Related: You might like this Peter Manning Lambskin Leather Jacket Review.

Sven Mocha Suede Bomber Jacket Review

How Does It Feel & Fit?

First thing’s first, you might be wondering, how does the jacket feel and fit? It actually has a similar feel and fit as my trusty Asos Design suede bomber jacket that I’ve had for over a handful of years now.

How it Feels

The suede is surprisingly similar; they both likely use the same leather skin or grain. They both also have ribbed cuffs and waistband, a clear difference being the collar construction. Enough of the comparison though and onto how the Sven Mocha Suede Bomber fares on its own.

the jacket maker how it feels
The Jacket Maker’s branding is pretty bold.

The mocha suede bomber is a mid-weight jacket, ideal for the middle of spring or fall, but not the best option for hotter and colder temperatures as there’s not much in terms of insulation. Basically, the suede feels super soft (like a baby’s skin) with a nap texture that varies in lighter and darker brown shades as you swipe your fingers across the leather.

How it Fits

And for how it fits, I’m quite impressed. As a shorter guy (just barely 5’6″), the ready to wear size XS fits me near flawlessly. They conveniently carry sizes XS-4XL. All crucial areas of fit are solid from the shoulders to the high arm holes without being constricting when I move my arms forwards and back.

sven suede mocha bomber jacket fit
OUTFIT DETAILS — The Jacket Maker Suede Bomber Jacket | Everlane French Terry Hoodie | Under 510 Black Slim Jeans | Oliver Cabell Black SB1 Boot | New Era Fitted Ball Cap 

Additionally, the jacket length is flattering for my 5’6″ frame, not too long or too short, hitting the sweet spot around mid-fly. The sleeves are also an appropriate length which is always nice since many OTR jacket sleeves (not including short guy brands like Peter Manning and Ash & Erie) often run several inches long. 

Furthermore, you’ll notice rib knit cuffs and hem details which is a clean aesthetic for a bomber jacket, adding style and functionality. And bonus points, since there’s enough room for me to layer a sweater or hoodie underneath which IMO is essential with a bomber jacket.

sven mocha suede bomber jacket how it fits
A streamlined, earthtone fit always hits the spot.

Overall the feel and fit of Jacket Maker’s mocha suede bomber is on point from top to bottom. No complaints here. An extra bonus for the fact that The Jacket Maker offers a made to measure (MTM) option for an additional $30. And so those who have measurements that are hard to fit for are in luck.

Style & Design

IMO, Bomber jackets with café racer style ooze an effortless casual cool. In a brown suede — correction, mocha suede nonetheless. Here’s a little men’s style secret, brown never left town and so you’re always safe in brown jackets, boots and shoes — don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

suede bomber band collar snap closure
Band collar, snap button closure details.

For the design, the Sven bomber is highlighted by a band collar with snap button closure. It’s got some motorcycle jacket inspired details too, like the double horizontal chest zips and super subtle crosshatch patterned panels along the shoulder and down the triceps. 

suede bomber crosshatch pattern panels shoulder
Crosshatch pattern details along the shoulder.

For the fit, I went with my trusty earth tone color scheme, opting for an olive green hoodie which complements the dark brown exceptionally well. For the bottom half, I went black slim jeans and black cap toe boots — stylishly rugged if you ask me.

sven mocha suede bomber jacket style design
The Jacket Maker Suede Bomber Jacket | The mocha suede is a rich brown, perfect for cooler weather. 

I feel the jacket is casual enough to wear with a fitted cap and so I went with a black and burgundy Temple (my alma mater) emblem cap. The burgundy acts as an accent color that livens the outfit’s overall muted look.

» Related Video

ASOS BARNEYS ORIGINALS Biker Jacket Review (Best Leather Jacket Series)

Subscribe to the GW YouTube channel.

Construction (Hardware & Lining)

According to The Jacket Maker, the Sven Mocha Suede Bomber is made with an outer shell of “real leather,” not encouraging to hear since that could literally mean any type of leather. Thankfully they specify that the leather type is goatskin suede. Tanned leather from goatskin is considered extremely durable and is commonly used to make rugs and carpet binding.

suede bomber quilted inner shell construction
100% polyester quilted lining with cleaning stitching throughout.

The jacket’s inner shell is a quilted 100% polyester lining. As I mentioned earlier there’s not much insulation beyond the polyester lining and a very thin wadding material so I wouldn’t’ expect to be braving the elements in this jacket.

All of the zippers are industry standard YKK in a matte bronze-esque finish. The zippers are on the smaller size which complements the jacket’s overall streamlined silhouette, though slightly more substantial zips would also be appreciated.

ribbed knit cuffs and bottom hem details
The knit ribbed cuffs and bottom hem are classic bomber jacket details.

In addition to the visible horizontal chest zip pockets, the jacket has two side pockets and two interior pockets for extra storage. And as mentioned prior, the cuffs and bottom hem are ribbed for precise fit and tailoring.

Check Out The Suede Bomber

The Bottom Line

The Sven Mocha Suede Bomber Jacket feels and fits great. It’s well made, well designed, and while it certainly places more emphasis on style than function, it is still a serviceable 2 season jacket. Come winter, just remember to layer up!


ASOS DESIGN Suede Biker Jacket Review (Best Leather Jacket Series) | GENTLEMAN WITHIN» Related: You might like this ASOS Design Biker Jacket Review.

Furton Black Leather Biker Jacket Review

How Does It Feel & Fit?

The Jacket Maker’s Furton Black Leather Biker Jacket is among their best-selling items. They categorize it as a winter jacket because of the removable fur collar (it’s a nice touch).

How it Feels

As for how the jacket feels, the leather is actually quite soft, despite being made of cowhide. The cowhide leather is much stiffer than the AllSaints’ Milo lambskin leather and so it’s not quite as comfortable at first and is taking much longer to break in.

the jacket maker furton leather jacket fur collar

The Furton does, however, feel more like you’re wearing an armored suit jacket because of the sturdier build. You can tell that the jacket can handle the elements and wear and tear over time, much like a true biker jacket should. It’s meant to be worn while riding after all.

How it Fits

I’m wearing the Furton biker in their smallest off the rack (OTR) size of XS, though I could’ve gotten a custom jacket as well, which would’ve likely resulted in an even better fitting jacket, but I wanted to see how their OTR pieces stack up.

the jacket maker furton leather jacket fit
OUTFIT DETAILS — The Jacket Maker Black Leather Jacket | Everlane French Terry Hoodie | Under 510 Black Slim Jeans | Oliver Cabell Black SB1 Boot | New Era Fitted Ball Cap 

Out of all the leather jackets I’ve reviewed thus far, the Furton jacket’s fit is most similar to the AllSaints Milo Biker. It has a well-fitted, streamlined silhouette with high arm holes and enough room underneath to layer a hoodie or light jacket. Just like the Milo biker, this jacket is slightly on the longer side, sleeves as well. 

I know many would say that the longer sleeves are intentional because when you’re riding a bike, the longer sleeves are meant to protect your wrists fully, but from the look of the model wearing the jacket, it’s clearly designed as a for fashion first. All in all, the longer sleeves don’t really bother me though a shorter jacket length would provide more of a fashion forward aesthetic which is what I’m going for.

the jacket maker furton leather jacket how it fits
Would you wear an outfit like this on a date?

Overall, the fit is solid here, no real complaints from me. And though ideally I would go custom with Jacket Maker’s MTM option, the XS is still highly wearable.

Quick note: If you’re enjoying this review of The Jacket Maker, then you’ll probably find my other writing on all things men’s style useful. Each week, I share updates, style tips and other things not shared on the blog through my free email newsletter.

To join now, just enter your email address below and click “Get Updates!”

Style & Design

It has similar style to the Asos Barneys Originals Biker Jacket I reviewed previously and the AllSaints Milo Biker Jacket that I reviewed in the first edition this best leather jacket series. From the asymmetrical front zip to the belt loops and the front ticket pocket on the Milo jacket and the diagonal chest zip on the Barneys jacket—all 3 are channeling what a moto jacket should be.

the jacket maker leather jacket belt detail
The removable belt adds style and functionality.

At the same time, while the Barneys and Milo jackets are more fashion oriented, the Furton Biker combines both fashion and function made with a more hard wearing cowhide leather. The Furton jacket also has a few additional bells and whistles not found on the other 2 jackets, like shoulder epaulettes and fur collar, a prime addition for wearing in colder temperatures.

There are many ways to style the iconic motorcycle jacket. Personally, I like to keep things simple. Oftentimes you’ll see guys rocking a basic white or black t-shirt under a moto jacket with skinny jeans and sneakers.

the jacket maker furton leather jacket style and design
The Jacket Maker Leather Biker Jacket | The Furton has all the classic moto jacket details.

But this time, I decided to opt instead for a fitted hoodie in olive, black slim jeans and a pair of black boots to match the jacket’s overall rugged/rakish aesthetic. I’m big on layering, especially as the temperatures begin to dip during the late-fall into winter season and a hoodie is an easy way to add even more effortless style to an already stylish outfit.

» Related Video

ALLSAINTS LEATHER JACKET Review | Milo Biker (Best Leather Jacket Series)

Subscribe to the GW YouTube channel.

Construction (Hardware & Lining)

Moving onto the Furton leather jacket’s construction, just like the Sven suede bomber it has an outer shell of “real leather,” more specifically cowhide with a semi-aniline finish.

the jacket maker black leather jacket ykk zippers
Standard YKK zippers throughout.

Semi-aniline leather is produced through a very similar process to full-aniline, but has a thin protective top coat added to protect it from wear and staining. Pull-up aniline leather has additional oil or wax applied to the leather to give it a distressed look.

furton black leather jacket shoulder epaulettes
Epaulettes accent the shoulders nicely.

The inner shell is made with a quilted viscose lining and a very thin wadding just like the suede bomber jacket. True to biker jacket form, the Furton has shoulder epaulettes, diagonal zip pockets with YKK zippers and a functional belt with belt loops. 

Additionally the notched lapel collar is standard for motorcycle jackets with the addition of the removable fur collar which is a fantastic functional addition for winter weather.

black leather jacket quilted lining errant threads
The inner lining has quite a few loose threads.

There are no real QC issues I noticed except for a few errant threads on the inner quilted lining which is disappointing since they pride themselves on crafting each jacket by hand. If this were the case, the jacket stitching would be impeccable.

Check Out The Leather Biker

The Bottom Line

In the end, I’m really feeling the fit of this jacket and like how it’s been wearing in over the past year. The leather is breaking in nicely, no cracking at all, just a well worn leather. 

If I had to choose between the Furton black biker or the Sven mocha bomber — can I say both? (haha). They both have different aesthetics, leaning casual that can take you from school to the town in effortless style.

AllSaints Milo Biker Jacket Review (Best Leather Jacket Series) | GENTLEMAN WITHIN» Related: You might like this AllSaints Milo Biker Jacket Review.

Is The Jacket Maker Good Quality?

Depending on who you ask, you’ll get differing opinions, but in my experience The Jacket Maker is legit. Their jackets are handcrafted one at a time (no mass chain production here). 

The Jacket Maker offers custom jackets which is more than most DTC brands and even the bigger brands offer. They may say bespoke, but made to measure isn’t quite bespoke (the differences between the 2 go far beyond the scope of this review).

the jacket maker tag care label
Jacket care details.

According to them, all of their jackets are made with full-grain natural leather, YKK zippers and polyester lining. It’s safe to say that the price to performance here is quite good. If you’re looking for an affordable, stylish leather jacket that’s well-made, The Jacket Maker is a great choice.

The Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Plenty of sizes to fit most men
  • Made to measure option available
  • Can request a custom design on all jackets
  • Affordable, well-made jackets with an emphasis on style
  • Leather is strong and seems made to last
  • Carries a vast selection of all types of leather jackets
  • Free worldwide shipping w/ 30 day return period

Cons:

  • No transparency on manufacturing or where the leathers are sourced
  • “Real leather” is rather vague leaving more questions than answers

Is It Worth It?

The Jacket Maker makes stylish, well designed jackets that are certain to bring the compliments. Coming in at $240 for the suede bomber and an even $300 for the leather biker, these jackets are hardly breaking the bank for a stylish, pretty well made leather jacket.

the jacket maker furton leather jacket no fur
The Furton biker jacket without the fur collar.

At these prices I wouldn’t consider them grail pieces, but they can be serviceable for many seasons to come, making them a fantastic value play in my eyes. At least I see them lasting for the long haul, but of course time will decide that. 

AllSaints Milo Biker is now $600 (inflation anyone?), approaching Schott NYC’s lower tier level prices. At half the price of AllSaints, The Jacket Maker is an incredible value and worth checking out if you’re in the market for your first real leather jacket.

Check Out The Jacket Maker


If you want to try out The Jacket Maker, be sure to use the code GW10 for 10% off your order.

Wrapping Things Up

It looks like I have my entry-level basics covered with The Jacket Maker, but I’m still in pursuit of more of a grail worthy leather jacket. Overall, I’m satisfied with how both jackets wear on my frame. I enjoy wearing them and seeing all the different ways that I can style them, which is the fun part.

Although The Jacket Maker hits the spot, my quest to find the best leather jacket continues. And of course, if you have any biker jacket recommendations, I’m open to suggestions. 

A note: The Jacket Maker sent me the jackets in this review. These are all my thoughts and opinions based on my experience. Gentleman Within holds all control over editorial content.

Review: The Jacket Maker Biker & Bomber (Best Leather Jacket Series)

What are your thoughts about The Jacket Maker?

Let’s continue the discussion over in the Gentlemen Within Private Facebook Community.

Looking forward to seeing you in there.

LIKE WHAT YOU READ?

Get more posts like this plus style tips & advice delivered straight to your inbox.

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

100% privacy. No spam. Unsubscribe at anytime. Powered by ConvertKit

Related


39
Shares

Filed Under: Best Leather Jacket, Best Of, Made To Measure, Review, Style Tagged With: Biker Jacket, Bomber Jacket, Leather Jacket, Motorcycle Jacket, Review, Suede Jacket, The Jacket Maker

About the Author

Khoi left the advertising industry, transitioning into a full-time style blogger. He created Gentleman Within as a way to document his own style journey while helping others along the way. He believes that style is worth caring about, and that through style, men can become their best selves. Connect with him on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Drop a Line! Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Some of Our Favorites

Twillory (Shirts & Pants)
Huckberry (Best Brands)
Everlane (Minimal Basics)
Uniqlo (Affordable T-Shirts)
Allbirds (Sustainable Shoes)
Public Rec (Athleisure Wear)
Mott & Bow (Premium Denim)
Todd Snyder (Style Essentials)
Tiege Hanley (Simple Skincare)
Black Lapel (Made-To-Measure)
Greats & Koio (Italian Sneakers)
Style GF (Online Personal Styling)
Amazon Aware (Conscious Clothing)
Prime Wardrobe (Try Before You Buy)
Beckett Simonon (MTO Shoes & Boots)
Ministry of Supply (Workleisure Wear)

POPULAR RIGHT NOW

  • How to Flirt with a Girl Over Text (and Still Stay Classy)
  • 6 Types of Shoes Every Man Needs (And a Few Nice to Haves)
  • How to Wear White Sneakers 5 Stylish Ways (Fashion Lookbook)
  • 10 Best Colors to Wear for Southeast Asian Skin Tone (Men’s Style Guide)
  • 10 Proven Techniques for Approaching and Meeting Women in 2022
  • 10 Men’s Dress Shoe Types: Oxfords, Not Brogues (Everything You Need to Know)
  • 10 Gym Essentials to Boost Your Workout and Look Good in 2022
  • Men’s Summer Fashion: 20 Menswear Essentials (The Style Guide)
  • How to Wear A Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt (Styled 5 Ways)
  • The Navy Blazer: Men’s Style Essential (How to Wear & Where to Buy)

INSTYLEGRAM

☀️ Exclusive Content ☀ GW's Best of Summer N ☀️ Exclusive Content ☀ GW's Best of Summer Newsletter 👉 Link in Stories. (https://gentleman-within.ck.page/posts)
Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸
As much as conferences take out of me, the connect As much as conferences take out of me, the connections made and insights gathered are always worth it. I love this quote from Michael Jordan, "once I made a decision, I never thought about it again." 

I made the decision to get out of my comfort zone and attend conferences. It's a mental drain and a financial commitment, but I know that the gain far outweighs the loss. I'm far from where I want to be, but know that I'm exactly where I need to be. Time to work.
If they underestimate you—show them what's possi If they underestimate you—show them what's possible ⚡.
Load More... Follow Gentleman Within on Instagram

VIỆT. DESIGNER. STYLE BLOGGER.

I left the advertising industry as a creative, transitioning into a full-time style blogger. Now I help regular guys dress better and live with more confidence. Read More…

RECENT

  • 8 Best Undershirts for Men that Stay Tucked In 2020 (Tested & Compared) | GENTLEMAN WITHIN12 Best Men’s Undershirt Brands 2022 (Tested & Compared)
  • Essential Men's Styles: 5 Types of T-Shirts & How to Wear Them with Style | GENTLEMAN WITHIN5 Types of T-Shirts & How to Wear Them with Style
  • Best Breathable Summer Fabrics to Keep You Cool (Men's Style Guide)Summer Fabrics Definitive Guide (Best Breathable Fabric to Keep You Cool)
  • Peter Manning Lambskin Leather Jacket Review (Best Leather Jacket Series)Peter Manning Lambskin Leather Jacket Review (Best Leather Jacket Series)
  • 53 Italian Phrases About Love (Romantic Sayings to Melt Her Heart)53 Italian Phrases About Love (Romantic Sayings to Melt Her Heart)
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
☕ You can support the blog by buying me a coffee.

© 2016-2022 Gentleman Within · Home · Start Here · Blog · A Crash Course To Better Style · Lookbook · Manifesto · Live Deals · Support · Contact · Work With Me · Disclosure Policy

 

Loading Comments...