I have found my leather jacket place! And in Paris of all places! I highly recommend DKS CUIR to buy an already made jacket or get a custom jacket. I will be visiting them on my next trip later this year or 2024.
I visited this store on 12/22/22 wanting to buy a mc jacket of some sort after having researched their website. On 12/26/22, I walked out with a bespoke navy leather jacket that had particulars that I wanted for under $1000. This would not have been possible in the U.S. I looked online at other Parisien leather stores but when contacted did not have a store front and did custom just from measurements you give them via email. I wanted to see the product, feel the leather. I wanted an actual store.
I knew I as a U.S. size 14-16 and saw that DKS had equivalent sizes. (48 - 50). I was surprised that I was a 54. The jacket I tried on was basically the design that I wanted but did not fit well under the arm and bust area to my satisfaction. The gentleman told me that if I waited 30 mins his partner and tailors could come and measure me and give me a cost of a custom jacket. I said why not. I got measured and told them what I wanted from the jacket I was wearing BUT also told them of details I wanted that I saw on other jackets and of course details that I didn't want. They asked if I wanted silver or gold tone zippers and other specifics. I chose a fun muted printed lining and asked for an inside pocket.
I was told to come back at 3pm on 12/26/22 to try on the jacket before they sewed it to make sure I was happy with the fit and to make any other necessary changes. I returned a little after 5pm to try on the finished jacket expertly sewn, not rushed. I was SO amazed that I asked if they could copy a jacket I have and they said yes but that it would cost more because they have to make the patterns. My jacket was reasonable because they already had the patterns.
I wish I had asked for the gentlemen's names to give them a shout out. They were professional, nice, - one guy new English well but I did try to speak some French where I could during the process.
Merci beaucoup pour ma tres belle veste en cuir. Je vais revenir dans un an. read more