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[Syinx]

Long time lurker, first time poster! Just got in this Innovator (with fur collar removed) done up in the same olive green as their N-1 Deck and A-2 Flight Jackets. Quoted 4 weeks rather than the usual 60 days, and they had it made within 2 weeks. It is noticeably darker of an olive compared to my A-2 I bought in February, but my understanding was the A-2 I bought from Hakuraido in Ueno was of an earlier batch and had sat in the store for a year or so, with some time partially in the sunny storefront, and may have faded.

 

[JonS1967]

Long time lurker, first time poster! Just got in this Innovator (with fur collar removed) done up in the same olive green as their N-1 Deck and A-2 Flight Jackets. Quoted 4 weeks rather than the usual 60 days, and they had it made within 2 weeks. It is noticeably darker of an olive compared to my A-2 I bought in February, but my understanding was the A-2 I bought from Hakuraido in Ueno was of an earlier batch and had sat in the store for a year or so, with some time partially in the sunny storefront, and may have faded.

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I’d say that Innovator is quite the way to make an entrance! Welcome and congratulations on your beautiful new jacket. You nailed the fit. Cheers, Jon

 

[Bennarion]

Just unboxed this seal brown Hugging the Curve. First impressions… It’s even better than I had hoped. The leather is so beautiful. The full aniline leather is softer than the black semi aniline used on my Innovator. I’m glad I opted for the copper stitching. This jacket ticks all the boxes for me. View attachment 785085 View attachment 785086 View attachment 785087 View attachment 785088 View attachment 785089 View attachment 785090 View attachment 785091 View attachment 785092

Nice jacket

 

[Herrvallmo]

Long time lurker, first time poster! Just got in this Innovator (with fur collar removed) done up in the same olive green as their N-1 Deck and A-2 Flight Jackets. Quoted 4 weeks rather than the usual 60 days, and they had it made within 2 weeks. It is noticeably darker of an olive compared to my A-2 I bought in February, but my understanding was the A-2 I bought from Hakuraido in Ueno was of an earlier batch and had sat in the store for a year or so, with some time partially in the sunny storefront, and may have faded.

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Woah! that leather looks stunning mate and the fit are spot on, well done!


Cheers

 

[Leathergato]

Just unboxed this seal brown Hugging the Curve. First impressions… It’s even better than I had hoped. The leather is so beautiful. The full aniline leather is softer than the black semi aniline used on my Innovator. I’m glad I opted for the copper stitching. This jacket ticks all the boxes for me. View attachment 785085 View attachment 785086 View attachment 785087 View attachment 785088 View attachment 785089 View attachment 785090 View attachment 785091 View attachment 785092

This looks amazing. I love the combination of the leather and the copper stitching. That will pop even more as the leather ages. You can already see nice grain and character in the leather. Congratulations!

 

[JonS1967]

This looks amazing. I love the combination of the leather and the copper stitching. That will pop even more as the leather ages. You can already see nice grain and character in the leather. Congratulations!

Thank you! I can’t believe it’s cold (for SoCal) & rainy here today so I can wear my new jacket to work. It’s very comfortable already.

 

[Bfd70]

Just unboxed this seal brown Hugging the Curve. First impressions… It’s even better than I had hoped. The leather is so beautiful. The full aniline leather is softer than the black semi aniline used on my Innovator. I’m glad I opted for the copper stitching. This jacket ticks all the boxes for me. View attachment 785085 View attachment 785086 View attachment 785087 View attachment 785088 View attachment 785089 View attachment 785090 View attachment 785091 View attachment 785092

Purrrrrrrfect

 

[marker2037]

Does anyone have experience with email communication with them? I emailed them 8 days ago and still no response yet…

 

[marker2037]

Just unboxed this seal brown Hugging the Curve. First impressions… It’s even better than I had hoped. The leather is so beautiful. The full aniline leather is softer than the black semi aniline used on my Innovator. I’m glad I opted for the copper stitching. This jacket ticks all the boxes for me. View attachment 785085 View attachment 785086 View attachment 785087 View attachment 785088 View attachment 785089 View attachment 785090 View attachment 785091 View attachment 785092

Absolutely beautiful. Congrats!

 

[ojaw]

Does anyone have experience with email communication with them? I emailed them 8 days ago and still no response yet…

Never had a problem on my end, we had a number of emails back and forth nailing down sizing.

 

[marker2037]

Never had a problem on my end, we had a number of emails back and forth nailing down sizing.

Maybe it got overlooked. I’ll send a reminder.

 

[JonS1967]

Maybe it got overlooked. I’ll send a reminder.

Matsuda is a great guy! He’s very responsive and helpful. We corresponded frequently when I ordered both of my jackets. I would definitely try again, your initial email must have slipped through the cracks.

 

[JonS1967]

There has been some criticism about the stock Hookless zipper on the HTC. So far mine works smoothly and it feels good when zipping and unzipping my jacket. No complaints so far.

 

[Bennarion]

If handled carefully, the zipper will last for many years.

 

[Vaggg1]

Just unboxed this seal brown Hugging the Curve. First impressions… It’s even better than I had hoped. The leather is so beautiful. The full aniline leather is softer than the black semi aniline used on my Innovator. I’m glad I opted for the copper stitching. This jacket ticks all the boxes for me. View attachment 785085 View attachment 785086 View attachment 785087 View attachment 785088 View attachment 785089 View attachment 785090 View attachment 785091 View attachment 785092

Woah impressive jacket and the fit seems great!!!

 

[Bfd70]

Maybe it got overlooked. I’ll send a reminder.

Adjusting for time change i have gotten very prompt replies via instagram

 

[Cyber Lip]

Long time lurker, first time poster! Just got in this Innovator (with fur collar removed) done up in the same olive green as their N-1 Deck and A-2 Flight Jackets. Quoted 4 weeks rather than the usual 60 days, and they had it made within 2 weeks. It is noticeably darker of an olive compared to my A-2 I bought in February, but my understanding was the A-2 I bought from Hakuraido in Ueno was of an earlier batch and had sat in the store for a year or so, with some time partially in the sunny storefront, and may have faded.

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How green is it? Is it kind of a muddy brown in most lighting, but green out in the daylight? And is the teacore turning to brown in spots, or is it pretty colorfast?

 

[Syinx]

How green is it? Is it kind of a muddy brown in most lighting, but green out in the daylight? And is the teacore turning to brown in spots, or is it pretty colorfast?

Mostly a muddy brown with green undertone in most lighting, inclusive of daylight. Pretty colourfast. If you're looking for a straight green olive, Y2 is the only place I've seen that has done an olive green to my liking.

 

[marker2037]

I reached back out to DH and promptly got a response to my email. Apparently the first one got sent to junk. Anyway, very friendly email and a good suggestion on sizing for me, so I think I am going to go for the size 44 and shorten the body and sleeves.

 

[ojaw]

Just so you know, very few would shorten the sleeves on DH jackets, but as long as you and they know the score it’s all good.