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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    If you're interested in the Belstaffs, I've seen more than a few dark green roadmasters and trialmasters on eBay, both new and used. The current line has a color called "faded olive" that is actually dark green. The Stuarts of London website also has a few dark green Belstaffs, and you can...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    That is excellent! If only it came in beige...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Great stuff - on straight chest pockets though, you're thinking of the Belstaff Roadmaster which I think has been around since the 80's as the streetwear version of the Trialmaster. The Malenotti Trialmaster and its current incarnation, the Tourist Trophy from the Belstaff Motorcyle line, has...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    100% agree. I've seen Barbour in malls in the U.S. and it feels thin, oily and cheap. I've even ordered a Barbour from the UK and chose to eat shipping both ways because it felt cheap and for instance had a plastic neck buckle. I have heard that some Barbour is still good quality however...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Concur with everything here and can also attest that even in NYC, where I lived for 6 years, Belstaff is not recognizable by most people on the street. Pretty much only fashionistas, hipsters or bikers know what it is (granted, these types are more common in NYC than most cities). In Houston...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    I hear you and agree with the gist of what you're saying. But I'd add that premium brands sometimes (not always) are higher quality than low-end goods. There's certainly more of a mark-up for luxury goods but that's true in every segment, whether it's clothing, automobiles or house paint...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Agree Kate Moss and Beckham as ad campaigns is pitiful. And the Belstaff discussion on Filmjackets.com seems strongly opposed to the new brand direction, but strongly in favor of the old stuff up to 2011. Yes, the retail pricing of the new stuff is ridiculous but I don't think anyone actually...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    I thought the new Matchless jackets look nice but somehow familiar... Didn't realize they're now owned by Malenotti (who used to run Belstaff) and apparently made by the same workers who made Belstaffs prior to 2012: https://www.filmjackets.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5340 Might have to check...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Yes! The "Antique Beige" Mojave that apparently isn't popular and that you can get for cheap looks fantastic. Same color as my Roadmaster that I just spent 4 months trolling eBay to find. I don't understand why Belstaff, Barbour or Matchless don't make anything in this weathered tan anymore -...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Their current summer weight fashion line is. Their motorcycle line and the older Malenotti era stuff are the real deal. Belstaff, Barbour, Matchless, Drizabone and lots of other no-names all ripped off the same design for their "motorcycle jacket" anyway. Just a matter of personal preference...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Very nice. And looks more like a Roadmaster (flat pockets, straight reinforcement panel on shoulders) than the Trialmaster (poofed out pockets, curved shoulder panel) but with thicker fabric, which is what I wanted. Too bad it doesn't come in brown or beige, or I would have gone with this. I'm...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    That's a nice looking jacket - the Jacana looks just like a winter Roadmaster, which is what I have. My Belstaff appreciation is based on seeing and owning the Malenotti era stuff. The new stuff still looks good IMO, price aside. In your opinion, how does Drizabone quality compare to the...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    Labelux is trying to market it as a true luxury brand a la Burberry but I don't think they're there yet. Belstaffs have been appearing in movies and TV for years however, and look the part of the generic detective/hitman/superhero/badass jacket. I can't speak for everyone but despite watching...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    I think Belstaff wax-cotton is worth wearing as long as you're honest about its main attribute: looking really cool. Even for the Pure Motorcycle line, if you're after protection, you're best served with leather or synthetic technical fabrics. What you get with either the motorcycle or...
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    What's you all's opinion of Bestaff?

    I see this thread has stalled, but I'm a fan of their waxed cotton traditional designs i.e. Roadmaster, Trialmaster/Tourist Trophy. Like others in this thread, I wasn't always a fan of the style, but I got gifted a winter Roadmaster back in 2011 and was won over by the quality. Also, I'm not a...
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    Is this a real Belstaff Roadmaster?

    Thanks for the great feedback guys - like you say Wanz and l0fielectronic, the proof is in the product. It looks, feels, fits and has the same wax smell as my 8 oz cotton original, despite the slight variations noted. Like a proper dweeb, I've been turning up the AC and wearing it inside the...
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    Is this a real Belstaff Roadmaster?

    Hey folks, long time lurker here. Would appreciate your thoughts on this Belstaff Roadmaster I picked up from eBay. After trolling the 'Bay for 4 months looking for size M in "Antique Beige," I finally pulled the trigger on a size S. This appears to be a Malenotti era jacket from 2010/2011...

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