What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

[jeo]

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Christmas came very early this year
Not one but two ELMC Californians were delivered today.

Both are second hand. The black one is unworn and the American Walnut is in gently worn condition, I would rate it 98/100.

Both are slightly heavier than the one I sold a year ago. I guess the one I sold was made from a thinner batch of hh because it was 1.8 kg. These are both approximately 2.5 kg.

The one I sold (left) was almost seal brown and featured tan contrast stitching. The new American Walnut (right) looks more like chocolate brown and features brown stitching.
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Always loved that jacket, especially the collar! They both look awesome. Can't wait to see fit pics.

I think the smallest size they make is 36. I would have tried one but I've never seen a 36.

 

[ABCD]

Always loved that jacket, especially the collar! They both look awesome. Can't wait to see fit pics.

I think the smallest size they make is 36. I would have tried one but I've never seen a 36.

I've searched all over the internet to find this one. Took me over a year. During my search I never came across a 36.

I could have bought one new from Eastman of course but although it's a great jacket, I feel £1200 is a bit steep. Especially when you know they were selling these for £800 not too long ago.

 

[jeo]

I've searched all over the internet to find this one. Took me over a year. During my search I never came across a 36.

I could have bought one new from Eastman of course but although it's a great jacket, I feel £1200 is a bit steep. Especially when you know they were selling these for £800 not too long ago.

True that. I also didn't want to pay full price for a new one just to try it. Wouldn't lose as much money second hand.

 

[Bfd70]

View attachment 300303 Received my new jacket from
Knakorn Piulueangsawat via the classifieds.
Chuffed to bits with it, really nice guy too, highly recommended future trades/purchases...

RMNZ D1 circa 96/97 made in the UK

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Perfect fit!

 

[willyto]

I haven't paid full price for my Eastman ones either. They're very expensive and they have raised prices over the years just because of Brexit looks like and when the pound took a hit so it feels a rather inflated price for the same quality product.

My two 3/4 lenght leather coats have small issues though. A Thread on the shoulder of the black one came loose and a leather button in the sleeve cuff of the brown one just broke off yesterday because it was very dry and brittle(The rest seem a bit dry too so I will condition).

I don't feel as bad as I didn't pay full price though, I just hope the leather buttons don't start falling off and the shoulder seam doesn't get worse. Otherwise I would have to send it to Eastman for repairs.

 

[Motocann]

^^ Yes. They are still operating. I have been to one of their factories in Kewanee, IL. For some time, until recently, they had a "factory store" there, however it seems to be closed now.

Their older products - such as your nice CR, are pretty decent. Newer ones were iffy in terms of quality.

To be honest, I don't know what to do with this jacket... I've had it so long. I'd like to bring it to someone to do some repairs. I'm thinking maybe Johnson Leathers?

 

[Motocann]

The picture was a few days ago, but that is the choice today at around 0 celsius.
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BURRRRR!

 

[Downunder G Man]

Mid week Harley ride. "Genuine" USA made 2006 HD branded Denim jacket today , for our 35C homeward leg.
Usual "burger" stop photo at the Peppermint trees.
Hidden snap down collar and relatively tight closing sleeves on this , a "proper" motorcycle denim jacket.
Tagged size "L" or large.

 

[Fonzie]

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Christmas came very early this year
Not one but two ELMC Californians were delivered today.

Both are second hand. The black one is unworn and the American Walnut is in gently worn condition, I would rate it 98/100.

Both are slightly heavier than the one I sold a year ago. I guess the one I sold was made from a thinner batch of hh because it was 1.8 kg. These are both approximately 2.5 kg.

The one I sold (left) was almost seal brown and featured tan contrast stitching. The new American Walnut (right) looks more like chocolate brown and features brown stitching.
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Congrats on the ELMC’s they are awesome, I love my Havana brown one too, but I must say that the walnut brown that you sold is probably the nicest one I’ve seen, the depth of color was incredible on that one.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Freewheelers Sunset:

 

[King B]

What's the deal with the underside of the wrists? Did they run out of leather?
It's weird to put a weaker material in a place that sees the most wear...

It's a fashion jacket so aesthetics come before practicality lol.

 

[ABCD]

New jacket, new hat. I LOVE the jacket. Beautiful design, great fit, great leather. I'm not sure whether I'm a hat guy though. Feels a bit like I'm cosplaying.

 

[MrProper]

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New jacket, new hat. I LOVE the jacket. Beautiful design, great fit, great leather. I'm not sure whether I'm a hat guy though. Feels a bit like I'm cosplaying.

Perfect fit, cool jacket. Top.
split at the hat

 

[Carlos840]

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New jacket, new hat. I LOVE the jacket. Beautiful design, great fit, great leather. I'm not sure whether I'm a hat guy though. Feels a bit like I'm cosplaying.

Love the jacket, not a fan of the hat....

 

[Robbie79]

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New jacket, new hat. I LOVE the jacket. Beautiful design, great fit, great leather. I'm not sure whether I'm a hat guy though. Feels a bit like I'm cosplaying.

Beautiful jacket and perfect fit but please don't destroy your nice hairstyle with that hat

 

[ABCD]

Beautiful jacket and perfect fit but please don't destroy your nice hairstyle with that hat

By popular vote, it has been decided, the hat experiment has failed.

If you don't try you don't know, right?

 

[Robbie79]

By popular vote, it has been decided, the hat experiment has failed.

If you don't try you don't know, right?

Wise decision I tried it either in the past and my wife said that I can wear the hat and go out alone....tbh it looked really bad on me whereas it looks much better on you but it makes you look older IMO

 

[ABCD]

Congrats on the ELMC’s they are awesome, I love my Havana brown one too, but I must say that the walnut brown that you sold is probably the nicest one I’ve seen, the depth of color was incredible on that one.

Do you think my new one is the Havana? I though it was the American Walnut just like the one I sold, but different batch.

 

[Tom71]

They both look really nice.
Also, i'm glad i'm not the only weirdo with the same jacket in two different colours anymore...
Welcome to the "I have a leather jacket problem" Club.

Dito. I was seriously considering another Himel "Imperial" in black oil-tan. Now I see, a blk Californian would also do...

 

[Tom71]

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New jacket, new hat. I LOVE the jacket. Beautiful design, great fit, great leather. I'm not sure whether I'm a hat guy though. Feels a bit like I'm cosplaying.

What hat?