How to Buy a Fight Club Jacket (Part 2)

It is decision time - which Fight Club jacket do you actually want?  There are two versions of the jacket.  The first is the thrift store version, as found on screenused.com.

 

Notice the pockets.  This is the easiest way to see which jacket Brad Pitt is wearing in the movie.  There were duplicates of the jacket that were made, and the pockets have a different look. Replicas of this appear to be the most readily available.  Besides the jacket, the other difference is the shoulder detail.  There appears to be a seam in this version, and not in the duplicates that were made.  I actually prefer the duplicate, but so far I have only been able to locate this version.

One of the biggest concerns about this jacket is getting the color right.  What is right, though?  This jacket is old and has seen some years.  Some want it redder than others.  It appears to be red with a hint of brown in the movie, although sometimes it appears to be quite red.  It is never shown in natural light.

So, where to buy these jackets?  As I have mentioned before, Soul Revolver has this copy.  It's a fine jacket, and I own a copy.  I don't think the collar is quite right, but it's pretty close.  The color is quite red, so maybe that won't fit your taste.  When you get this jacket, it will be far too shiny and new.  It must be broken in to achieve the look, and that will take time.  I think the same is true of the fightclubjacket.com version.  I do not own a copy, nor have I seen anything other than photos of this jacket, but the same concerns remain.

Another option is to find a tailor in your area or online and have them custom make this jacket for you.  You can let them know which details you want, which version you prefer, and they should be able to help out.

Jonathan A Logan, as it turns out, is the creator of the jacket in the film.  His website is www.jonathanalogan.com, and you can order the jacket through him.  It's an amazing jacket.

Of course, this might not even be the best or most wear-able jacket in Fight Club.  I almost prefer the biker jacket, which barely gets any screen time.

Comments

[Paul]

This is an exactly similar jacket that I bought from celebswear.com, it is excellent leather jacket, and it provides comfort. I like it most. You also buy it from
http://www.celebswear.com/products/Brad-Pitt-Fight-Club-Jacket-.html

[Jonathan Leather]

I made the biker jacket too and many people like the biker one (called the Mayhem) as much as the 4-button style. Many people all over the world love the Mayhem jacket for its versatility.

Thanks for the mention-it was a pleasure working on such a historic film.

[Tsuyoi]

Thank you for making these jackets! It's awesome that you are connected to such an iconic film. I've come pretty close to putting in an order for the Mayhem jacket, actually. One of these days, I'm sure I will!