Crave or Save
October 22nd, 2009
I’m not big into planes and come to think of it, I despise airports even more. What I am into though, are flying jackets. You can wear the simplest of outfits and throw on one of these and instantly up your cool factor two-fold. I had first professed my love for Phillip Lim’s Leather Flying Jacket here, but like most of the exorbitant items I listed, it was a bit out of my range. Forever 21′s Fleece Trim Moto Jacket has all the great details, but without the crazy price tag (plus I picked one up yesterday and it’s even cuter in person).
What’s your take: is this a crave or save situation?
See…the F21 jacket looks cheap. But $995 is a pretty hefty price to pay for [somewhat] of a trendy jacket. In this situation, I’d say keep looking, and go halfway in between. Like this jacket @ Bloomingdales…
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=437031&CategoryID=8965&PartnerID=SHP&cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Womens-_-JACKET-_-Aqua_Leather_Bomber_Jacket_with_Detachable_Lamb_Fur_Collar&utm_source=GoogleProduct&utm_medium=organic
Not quite as trendy w/the diagonal zipper and the big furry collar – but definitely classy, way more affordable, and I think the removable fur collar is a neat little trick to wear it different ways during different seasons.
i cant stand the feel of fake leather … so i’d crave in this situation! but man … almost $1000!
I think leather is usually worth the splurge.. there’s a tangible difference in the fit, feel, and look of the materials. Plus, a great leather jacket will last you for years!
XO SAUVAGE
I think in this case I’d go for the save.
I would totally cave for the crave… can’t beat that fur. I need it! mommy
I’m really liiking the Phillip Lim but I thnk you will definitely make the forever21 look like a million bucks. as you always do
Love a good bargain! Even the 21 version is divine. Perfect timing for the new Amelia Earhart movie : )
XX Kate
i’m usually all about the splurge especially when it comes to soft buttery leather, but i have to admit elastic cuffed leather is not a cute look! i say keep searching! i just got a really amazing leather biker jacket for $300!
there has to be something in between, no? the f21 looks cheap but the other one is so crazy expensive. it’s definitely a piece forever (pun!) but I’d spent that money on something else.
oy..this is why I can’t comment so late at night…what I meant to say is that the f21 doesn’t look cheap but the other one is so crazy expensive. lol
save! can’t wait to see how you style it.
I say save. Love the shape of the cheap version, anyway.
-meream
That Phillip Lim is positively delicious. I go crazy over anything by him. You can’t beat those details. Who knows, maybe you’ll find it at a Nordstrom Rack one day.
I really love these jackets. So great. Thanks for the post.
damn as much as I like to save… that F21 jacket is a big NO for me!
Islooks cheap =S.
I also agree with LITTLERUS, the collar on PL is better but F21 shape of the jacket is actually nicer.
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Not that I can afford it, but I would definitely have to say that I prefer the Philip Lim. It’s gorgeous! Very luxe. The Forever 21 version is lacking Lim’s detailing and richness.
love them both. leave in miami & JUST bought the Forever XXI version in Chicago TODAY. tremendously chick + a real silver fox collar (courtesy of my grandmother’s closet) tied with a silk bow and the new white + black silk taffeta cuffs from Chanel.
Crave, crave, crave !!!
Found this one – pretty cute/cheap as well! http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16960320&parentid=W_COLL_OUTERWEAR&sortProperties=+subCategoryPosition,&navCount=9&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_COLL_OUTERWEAR&popId=WOMENS_WHATSNEW&prepushId=
Definitely save! Hope they’re still at my local F21 when I go there tomorrow!!!
I’m a sucker for Phillip Lim. I’d wait to snag it on sale!
Most of the time, when you post the Crave or Save posts, I usually go for the Crave because there’s no real difference and the price is right and the style is great. But here, there’s a big difference in the quality and style as well. So definitely a SAVE!
I actually love the Forever 21 jacket better than the other one…
by the way the cookies look great!!!
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Hi there, are these jackets still around to purchase, I Love them, can’t find them anyway though