ELMC Roadster - Review

[ProteinNerd]

I spoke to Charles from HPA about the ELMC Windward and inquired about the aging on that jacket. He said it is lightly "aged" and that it is very nicely done.

If this is what it is, he is understating it, it's not "nicely done" at all it's bloody amazing.

I'm floored that it looks so natural and real, it never crossed my mind that it was artificially aged. I just assumed it was a natural characteristic of the leather.

 

[Smithy]

Yup sounds like the timeworn finish. ELC brought this in a few years back originally on one of the A-2 models (possibly the 50 cal) but expanded it across the range. IIRC it's done by hand so not one of those "bung it in a washer with a bag of marbles and 3 pieces of sandpaper"

Your new jacket looks great PN and that grain, especially on the sleeves is going to look the dog's danglies with some more wear.

 

[Sloan1874]

Have to say, the idea of a pre-aged jacket is just not my cup of tea but it sounds as if you got a winner.

 

[TREEMAN]

NICE!!

 

[ton312]

Looks perfect PN. Great, detailed and honest review as well. Nothing beats a beautiful d pocket and you've got that in spades. Congrats man!

 

[Benny Holiday]

Looks perfect PN. Great, detailed and honest review as well. Nothing beats a beautiful d pocket and you've got that in spades. Congrats man!

+1!

 

[tropicalbob]

Beautiful jacket. The lines of the design are particularly nice in that frontal shot.

 

[Mysteryo]

This one I have not ;-)

 

[IXL]

WOWZERS!!!

 

[Worf]

Drool and slobber! That jacket is perfect! Well done!

Worf

 

[Plumbline]

Very, very nice ..

 

[Cooperson]

Very nice jacket, it's a young mans style and it suits you well. Wish I was 30 years younger

 

[technovox]

Very nice jacket, it's a young mans style and it suits you well. Wish I was 30 years younger

Okay. You got me thinking about this again. I often look at this style and tell myself if only I was younger. But screw it- it's not like there's some golden cut-off point for wearing this style is there? 30 years old? 40? Ralph Lauren seems to pull it off pretty well at his age. This seems like the perfect forum to ask a question like this, so I guess at the risk of hijacking this thread... the question is: are some leather jackets only age appropriate for a younger person to wear? Thoughts?

 

[ProteinNerd]

I also was going to reply to @Cooperson and inform him that at 43 this year, I'm now technically middle aged (when did THAT happen!)
but I'm sure he meant it in a nice way so just took it as a compliment.

Either way, its a great jacket, I like the fit so I'm going to wear the crap out of it (as much as my other jackets will let me)

the question is: are some leather jackets only age appropriate for a younger person to wear? Thoughts?

I think it boils down to confidence more than age, although I think that only really applies to the more classic, time proven styles. There are a lot of "designer" fashion jackets like the Goth Ninja styles that wouldn't look good on an older guy.......but then again, they don't look good on the younger guys either.

 

[technovox]

I also was going to reply to @Cooperson and inform him that at 43 this year, I'm now technically middle aged (when did THAT happen!)
but I'm sure he meant it in a nice way so just took it as a compliment.

Either way, its a great jacket, I like the fit so I'm going to wear the crap out of it (as much as my other jackets will let me)



I think it boils down to confidence more than age, although I think that only really applies to the more classic, time proven styles. There are a lot of "designer" fashion jackets like the Goth Ninja styles that wouldn't look good on an older guy.......but then again, they don't look good on the younger guys either.

I agree. Confidence...and attitude go a long way toward making a style work. Moreover, men have a longer lifespan these days, and the boundaries of what is age acceptable and appropriate keeps getting pushed and nudged. And finally, how can you go wrong with a time proven classic, with quality craftsmanship and materials from a hand made artisan? Theoretically it would seem reasonably appropriate at any age. Wear the crap out of it indeed!

 

[Sloan1874]

This guy suits it:

 

[ton312]

I plan to be buried in my bootlegger! Age is a number and nothing more.

 

[Cooperson]

ProteinNerd - Indeed it was a compliment, this style does suit you very well. I have 20 years on you so I tend to gravitate to more classic patterns, half belts, Highwayman etc.

 

[bn1966]

No plans here to join the Pak-a-Mac brigade anytime soon

 

[Insomnia]

PN Very cool jacket.