This or That: Eastman or Rainbow Country

[Sloan1874]

Tricky, as both are lovely. If you're looking for something a bit more stripped down, I think I would be tempted towards the Rainbow - the lack of bi-swing with take some of the weight out of the back - and as Edward says, it's a little different from the usual. That said, I prefer the position of the cinch straps in terms of the overall body shape. I don't think you'd regret either, though, tbh.

 

[FAFOO68]

Hello,
I had the chance to try on the Californian at the T-BIRD shop here in Paris.
The hide is the same Warhorse hide used on some A2.
Very nice jacket, well made and tailored.
I'am a size 40 in ELC A2 design and the size 40 i tried was perfect.
My personnel choice would go to the Americn Walnut which is close to a Seal Brown.
Cheers,
F68

 

[Superfluous]

Hello,
I had the chance to try on the Californian at the T-BIRD shop here in Paris.
The hide is the same Warhorse hide used on some A2.
Very nice jacket, well made and tailored.
I'am a size 40 in ELC A2 design and the size 40 i tried was perfect.
My personnel choice would go to the Americn Walnut which is close to a Seal Brown.
Cheers,
F68

Thanks for the input!!! This has been a difficult decision because I like different aspects of both jackets. The deciding factor was the detail on the back of the jacket. I generally prefer simple designs. As much as I like the RC, I am on the fence regarding the Hercules stitching against the brown hide -- the stitching blends in against a black hide, but is more prominent against a brown hide (particularly given the contrasting color of the stitching). Therefore, favoring simple designs, I have elected to go with the Eastman. I am currently working out the details with Rob.

 

[GregO]

Thanks for the input!!! This has been a difficult decision because I like different aspects of both jackets. The deciding factor was the detail on the back of the jacket. I generally prefer simple designs. As much as I like the RC, I am on the fence regarding the Hercules stitching against the brown hide -- the stitching blends in against a black hide, but is more prominent against a brown hide (particularly given the contrasting color of the stitching). Therefore, favoring simple designs, I have elected to go with the Eastman. I am currently working out the details with Rob.

Wise choice. That Eastman design is great -- especially the collar construction. Really sets it apart from the pack.

 

[ProteinNerd]

I have elected to go with the Eastman.

You know this is coming....fit pics when you have it please.

 

[FAFOO68]

Good choice GregO, i'am a big fan of Eastman jackets and this Californian is very appealling !
So please post pics (even though i know the jacket...)
Cheers,
F68

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Where is the link for the Eastman jacket? I can't find it on their website anywhere. Thanks.

 

[Seb Lucas]

The Eastman looks better to my eye. How much is that jacket? I didn't know Eastman makes half-belts.

 

[Cole]

Someone over at the Filmjackets.com forum bought the Eastman and posted some pictures wearing it. That might help in your process to make a decision.

http://www.filmjackets.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=5963

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Sorry Cole..all I get with that link is asking for my password.
HD

 

[Cole]

Ah damn, it's in the non public members section. I'll ask him if it's OK for him if I post the pictures here.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Thank you.

 

[handymike]

I found the Rainbow Country one in Tan online.
That's a beauty!

 

[Cole]

OK, here we go. Thanks to El Hüsto. The color is Havana.

 

[GregO]

Now that's a damn nice jacket. Personally I would go for ELMC's darker option -- the walnut -- but the design and cut on that thing is fantastic. The only thing I see from the above pics is that the sleeves could use an extra inch on the guy wearing it.

 

[FAFOO68]

Hello, i agree the size 40 i tried was perfect in length (back and sleeve) but there was a guy who tried the same jacket (with longer arms) and it was on the short side to him.
You could contact Rob at ELC (or Charles at HPA ?), both will give you the measurements.
Cheers,
F68

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Are they all stock sizes..?? Seems at that price they would surely be made to measurements as other jacket companies offer for much less cost.
HD

 

[Carlos840]

Are they all stock sizes..?? Seems at that price they would surely be made to measurements as other jacket companies offer for much less cost.
HD

ELC does not offer made to measurements.

All you can do is add length, both in the body and sleeves, but the jacket is non returnable if you do so.

 

[Superfluous]

Where is the link for the Eastman jacket? I can't find it on their website anywhere. Thanks.

The Eastman looks better to my eye. How much is that jacket? I didn't know Eastman makes half-belts.

http://www.elmc.co/jackets/californian-american-walnut

Now that's a damn nice jacket. Personally I would go for ELMC's darker option -- the walnut -- but the design and cut on that thing is fantastic. The only thing I see from the above pics is that the sleeves could use an extra inch on the guy wearing it.

I went with the America Walnut.

ELC does not offer made to measurements.

All you can do is add length, both in the body and sleeves, but the jacket is non returnable if you do so.

I went with a long -- as you stated, longer both in the body and sleeves.

 

[Dinerman]

The Rainbow looks like a Highwayman and a half-belt got together and the DNA didn't mix well. I agree with others that the side belts should basically line of with the half-belt. If the half-belt was lower and the straps were higher to match up, it would flow better.

B

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