The Look for Less? | The All Saints Balfern leather jacket vs. a dupe from Quince | In depth review

Okay, is this $149 leather jacket from Quince an exact dupe for the $498 All Saints Balfern leather jacket?? Let's dish xo
F E A T U R E D
AllSaints Balfern leather jacket (size 6) go.magik.ly/ml...
Quince leather jacket (sz small) HTTP://RWRD.IO/C5FIEZL. Get $20 off your Quince purchase. Once logged in, search for “100% leather motorcycle jacket.”
S T Y L E D W I T H
Striped top go.magik.ly/ml...
Boots (similar) go.magik.ly/ml...
Aviators (no budget) go.magik.ly/ml... (budget) go.magik.ly/ml...
Jeans go.magik.ly/ml...
M Y O O T D
Sweater go.magik.ly/ml...
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Earrings HTTP://RWRD.IO/C5FIEZL. Get $20 off your Quince purchase. Once logged in, search for 14k gold everyday 25mm hoop earrings
M Y S T A T S:
5’4”, 130 lbs, 36-27-34
Tops: XS, S
Bottoms: 4/6
Dresses: XS, S
S H O P M Y C L O S E T: posh.mk/bipiQn...
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[@eneidaesser566]

I have a few All Saints leathers including two Balferns. It’s a worthwhile investment. Greatest leather jacket. Cost per wear makes it worth it.

[@KateBenz]

So true, Eneida! The quality is just… wow. Swoon worthy.

[@sharronwolfe7711]

GORGEOUS jacket! I have a hot pink moto jacket that I paid less for than the Quince, but it was a big sale! Ha! Think I got it about 10 years ago for $50 in a final sale - it had still been about $200 and still looks great. But if I were you and the All Saints were the I’ve I wanted, I would go for it! You’ll have it for years! And they will never go out of style! ☺️

[@KateBenz]

Oooh that sale sounds amazing! Isn’t that the best feeling?? I agree; it’s worth it to save my pennies xo

[@SouthernGirlinOH]

Hey Kate! I purchased the All Saints Balfern after your last video where you showed it and couldn't be happier! I immediately felt the quality the second I touched the leather and the styling details are impeccable. Granted it's pricey but so worth it in my opinion. Have a lovely week!

[@KateBenz]

Oooh Dawn, I might sneak into your closet!! Haha it really is stunning and I’m sure it looks gorgeous on you! xo

[@ellexusse]

Once a year, thanksgiving-30% off everything. It’s worth the wait. Or Poshmark!

[@KateBenz]

Yessss!! I just saw that and am already counting down. Thank you Elle xo

[@TheBohodiva]

Good to know!

[@SadieMay08]

I have the All Saints jacket. It did basically disintegrate after about five years and started showing wear within about a year. It is VERY delicate. I think I’m going to buy the Quince as my new “dressy jacket” as the All Saints is way too beat up now. I’ll wear the All Saints more casually.

[@KateBenz]

Oh wow, good to know! The AllSaints is definitely delicate but I’ll really be gentle with it now. Thanks for sharing! xo

[@2030bhusak]

@@KateBenz When does it go on sale?

[@2030bhusak]

Wow! I expect such an expensive jacket to last decades!

[@StayGold_Michele]

Just out of curiosity, were you oiling it and doing leather conditioner and all the maintenance stuff that they recommend you do? Because I've had faux leather jackets from Jou Jou and I expected that out of those, which they disintegrate after YEARS, and of course I didn't treat them or do anything because they WERE faux. That said, for a $500 All Saints, it better NOT disintegrate in my closet!!!

[@ynnejwhatever]

Love my quince one!

[@tracythomas343]

I have 2 of those All Saints jackets. One in olive green and the other in an eggplant color. Nordstrom anniversary sale has an All Saints in their sale every year. I think I paid $300 for each of mine. The thing I like most about their jackets, that they are petite friendly. The zippers on the sleeves are designed in a way that you can adjust the sleeve length.

[@KateBenz]

Oooh good to know! Thanks for the tip Tracy. xo

[@secondeve610]

Lol, it's hard once you feel the best! I'm glad I didn't do a comparison. I finally bought my first leather jacket, it is a Barney's jacket and I'm happy with it, seemed like the price was slashed to UNDER 100, it was about $89 and I'm thrilled with it. I won't run it with a comparison haha 😊 Thanks for vid♥️

[@KateBenz]

Haha right?? Talk about a blessing and a curse. Your Barney’s jac sounds fabulous xo

[@andreataylor4483]

i agree. there really is no comparing the two. the balfern looks STUNNING, like it costs $500. the other looks cheap and doesn't really fit

[@KateBenz]

It makes me sad Andrea haha. I thought for sure this was going to be an exact dupe. That Balfern is just dreamy xo

[@zerenamafdet]

Gurl! I just clicked your link for the ALL Saints one and GUESS what?? its on sale right now for $329 US/Size 6!!!! GET IT!

[@KateBenz]

Yessss!! Just snagged it in the N Sale… I about fell out of my chair when I saw how must they discounted it. And thank you for being sure to let me know!! xo

[@elizabethkashin8881]

Hi Kate! Yep, I agree w you…wait for the opportunity to get a Balfern. Your reasoning is sound. Why spend $149 to have something you won’t wear or won’t love wearing?

[@KateBenz]

Preach, sister! Totally agree xo

[@pytg4213]

I totally agree. The details are just as important as the feeling that you get upon wearing it. 🤩😎 Tfs 🌿🌹🌿

[@KateBenz]

So true!! Although I wish it weren’t. Ha!

[@pytg4213]

@@KateBenz 😊 I get it. Come on Anniversary Sale! 😁 🛍

[@KateBenz]

Amen sister!

[@pytg4213]

@@KateBenz 😂 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@cjenkins8785]

I will wait for the sale. The $149.00 could be the start of saving for the more expensive jacket. Your tall black boots wow!

[@KateBenz]

Great point! And thank you xo

[@tanyaandersen9167]

I love me All Saints leather jacket. Belstaff leather jackets are another level I think… if you have the chance to try and review, please do!

[@KateBenz]

Thanks for the rec! I am not familiar with Belstaff and look forward to doing a dive xo

[@CandidsAna]

I just got one on sale at nordstroms rack for a little over 300.00 originally its the Catch Biker jacket $498

[@KateBenz]

That’s a great deal!

[@purplemangablade]

You look with Black Leather Jacket and blue Jeans so Wonderful. Best Outfit Style Combination. ❤❤❤❤❤😍

[@KateBenz]

Thank you!

[@purplemangablade]

@@KateBenz No Problem and i hope you making more Videos with Black Leather Jacket. 💖💖😁

[@lifeoffive7043]

Take the All Saints Jacket. The Vetter choice.

[@CarolynandherClothes]

Once you have the Ferrari it’s hard to go back to the Camry.

[@KateBenz]

Hahaha I love it. Preach, sister! xo

[@ynnejwhatever]

I bought the quince jacket and love it! I went to all saints store and the fit of the jackets is too tight for me. I wouldn’t be able to wear a sweater underneath unlike the quince jacket. I like the comfortable fit. The leather is different. But I also have a $1200 Vince leather jacket and that one is a great fit and I can comfortably wear sweaters underneath it.

[@ynnejwhatever]

An update - I bought diff styles during Black Friday sales and got the Dalby vs the balfern which fit differently. I totally know what you’re saying with the heaviness of the leather. Glad I purchased!

[@KateBenz]

Yeah, I’m finding it very interesting, how different leather jackets fit. I recently purchased one from Sandro and it fits like a glove, including when it’s layered over sweaters. But I don’t always have the same experience with other leather jackets xo

[@wendychen2828]

I got the all saints balfern jacket during all saints black Friday sale it was 20% off. Also Nordstrom during their anniversary sale usually they will include an all saints jacket......in years passed both the dalby style as well as the balfern style were included..... discounted as slightly more than the ,20% off during the black Fri sales. But the color ways vary......

[@KateBenz]

I am keeping my eyes peeled for this years sale! I’ve heard that AllSaints knocks it down 30% during Black Friday. Thanks Wendy! xo

[@AdviceFromL]

Well Done! I love the All Saints jacket too. The details between the 2 were so well explained. I am looking for a chocolate or camel brown leather jacket... let me know if you know other places to look.

[@KateBenz]

Thanks Lynne! I definitely will xo

[@michellemohammed195]

Thank you, Kate. I love your work. Thank you for what you do for us!

[@KateBenz]

I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you guys, so thank you for sharing your time with me and for all of the encouragement xo

[@michellemohammed195]

@@KateBenz and so to honor you, I bought myself some organic cotton sheets from amazon ☺️

[@KateBenz]

Hahaha I love it!

[@neshachristian-hendrickson5598]

I live in the Caribbean so I can't justify paying 500 for a jacket I will wear like 3 or 4 times a year. But you definitely gave me some food for thought

[@KateBenz]

Oh wow! What an amazing place to live.

[@lennytheghost4484]

Bro i live in the Caribbean too and in my city you can use them almost everyday.....🙂 Unless you live in the beach or Panama. Its totally worth it

[@johnroberts1141]

Quality, style, and fit is what you pay for.

[@KateBenz]

That definitely proved true with this one!

[@sviatlanayakavets2277]

How the jacket should fit? On the video it looks like you can’t zip it, it is too tight. When I tried jackets, the smaller sizes fit better on shoulders and arms, but almost impossible to zip them up. The bigger sizes look to bulky. So how it supposed to fit? I am talking about moto jacket style only.

[@KateBenz]

Hi friend! I tend to wear leather jackets open, not zipped. So for me, I typically go with my normal size small and I’m OK with that. What tends to be tricky for me, and others from what I hear, is often times leather jackets can fit beautifully in the body but fit very tight in the arms when you try to layer them over a sweater. I would just read all of the reviews of the jacket you’re interested in, and as a general rule of thumb figure that if you are going to layer it over heavier clothing like sweaters and sweatshirts you may want to consider sizing up one size. I hope this helps! xo

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

excellent channel you have

[@lisab2543]

Oh that figures. 💜

[@marybethstawarz3705]

Nice video!! I actually have a NYC Blanc a vegan option… much cheaper and what they do with vegan leather is truly awesome. I also purchased a Walmart Scoop blue vegan leather jacket for 40 dollars. Lots of leather/ vegan options to enjoy for way less. ❤️

[@KateBenz]

Hi Mary Beth! Thank you so much. Your jackets sound amazing. Vegan leather has come a long way and it’s wonderful to have the option. Especially for a great price! xo

[@karlamullen9723]

Kate you seem to be conscientious about sustainability in clothing. Why would you buy sheep skin? I only buy leather that comes from animals we eat! Just wondering. Trying to not be confrontational.

[@KateBenz]

Hi Karla! It’s a great point and I don’t mind you asking at all. I should have mentioned this, but All Saints is committed to responsible sourcing of their leather, including sheepskin. It certainly would be worth reaching out to their CS for clarification, but I took it in good faith xo

[@lennytheghost4484]

@karla Mullen, you know fake leather is wayyyy worse than real one... If you really care for the environment buying fake leather is the worse thing you can do

[@annaa2200]

Lamb may not be eaten frequently in the States, but as someone that comes from New Zealand, there is a huge industry surrounding sheep. The meat is eaten, the skin is sold for sheepskin (fleece lined items), as well as leather. Nothing goes to waste. There is no difference in buying cow leather vs. sheep leather in terms of sustainability.