I bought a jacket from these guys, http://sacramento.citysearch.com/profile/1287059/yuba_city_ca/purple_hog_leathers.html over 20 years ago and it's still in good shape. The price was right and I got lifetime repairs if I ever need them.
It's a little on the heavy side as compared to the ones you get from the "Buy a lifestyle" boutiques, but that is all the better.

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