Opinions Eastman ELMC California Highway Leather Jacket

[jr30]

Hi folks,

A store - not exactly nearby, but still within reach - has the Eastman ELMC Horsehide California Highway in black and in various sizes for trying on. I’m not familiar with Eastman. Does anyone have experience with their leather jackets? Are they on the same level as Aero or Thedi....others?



I’d really appreciate if someone could share a photo and their firsthand experience, especially regarding the pattern and the stiffness of the horsehide. These jackets are priced around $1,200–1,300. Are they worth the money?


Thanks and best regards,
Roman

 

[Fonzie]

I have 4 Eastman’s at the moment (one I will be selling soon, a black ELMC Californian s. 40), and also own Thedi and Aeros.
In my opinion the quality is comparable in all three brands, but my favourites are the ELMC, I really like the leather they use and the construction is flawless.

Edit: if you’re interested in one like the photo you posted let me know.

 

[El Marro]

ELMC are first rate jackets, I have their horsehide G-1 and both the hide and the construction of the jacket are very nice.
I think you are mixing up the name of two models, the Californian and the Highway Star. Probably a good idea to go to the store and find out what jacket you are talking about and how you like the fit.

 

[Guppy]

Go for it, they're great jackets.

 

[Madhouse27]

I’ve had two Eastmans. An ELMC Roadstar and an Ostman Luftwaffe both in size 44. The Roadstar is one my all time favorites! Great pattern, a little more of a matte finish to the horsehide that looks and feels broken-in pretty early in the game. Great quality and exceptional workmanship. Roomy shoulder, pretty long-armed and a small waist. I’d really check the measurements on this one.

The Luftwaffe jacket was equally cool, great hide and nicely put together. I’ve struggled to find and aviator (ish) style that looks good on me and I was really hoping it would work. I feel that most of them make me look like Spongebob SquarePants. The pattern was better than many that I’ve tried but it still seemed kind of wide and short-armed for my build.. I‘ve seen pictures on here where this jacket looked great on others, usually a stockier built dude.

 

[Fonzie]

I’ve struggled to find and aviator (ish) style that looks good on me and I was really hoping it would work. I feel that most of them make me look like Spongebob SquarePants. The pattern was better than many that I’ve tried but it still seemed kind of wide and short-armed for my build.. I‘ve seen pictures on here where this jacket looked great on others, usually a stockier built dude.

You should try the ELMC Windward, I have one and the fit is great, and I’m a slim built not stocky at all.