mulceber
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So, we've all pretty well canvased the topic of Eastman's pricing. Jeff's had a series of threads assessing their problems with accuracy. All together, these have done a pretty good job of expressing our (reasonable) frustrations with Eastman Leather Clothing. I think we could use a palette cleanser, not because any of those frustrations aren't valid, but because this hobby should be fun, and belabored grumpiness isn't fun for anybody.
So, leaving aside all issues with pricing and accuracy, I think it'd be fun if we each shared one Eastman product that we own and/or one product that we don't own (yet?) that still knocks our socks off, and tell us why you think it's so damn cool.
For me, one that I own would be:
Officer Pinks (seen here before I had them hemmed): so glad I managed to find a pair of these. The slightly stretchy, heavy weave of wool is like no other fabric I've experienced, and is spot on for the (rather moth-eaten) pair of originals in my collection. They scream AAF and are just what the doctor ordered when the mercury plummets.
And one that I don't own:
Poughkeepsie AN-J-4 - Yes, I know capeskin reinforcements are stupid and inaccurate. The pocket flaps look nothing like the originals. And I don't think I've ever seen an original AN-J-4 with nickel talon M-42 zipper. And I know it costs about as much as two months' rent where I live. But damn it, it's just too damn cool! The drape of the collar, the buttons at the bottom of the zip, the shearling-lined cuffs:
Will I ever get one? Nah, probably not - JC makes one that's equally cool, and only costs 1.5 months' rent. But it sure is some nice eye candy.
So, leaving aside all issues with pricing and accuracy, I think it'd be fun if we each shared one Eastman product that we own and/or one product that we don't own (yet?) that still knocks our socks off, and tell us why you think it's so damn cool.
For me, one that I own would be:
Officer Pinks (seen here before I had them hemmed): so glad I managed to find a pair of these. The slightly stretchy, heavy weave of wool is like no other fabric I've experienced, and is spot on for the (rather moth-eaten) pair of originals in my collection. They scream AAF and are just what the doctor ordered when the mercury plummets.
And one that I don't own:
Poughkeepsie AN-J-4 - Yes, I know capeskin reinforcements are stupid and inaccurate. The pocket flaps look nothing like the originals. And I don't think I've ever seen an original AN-J-4 with nickel talon M-42 zipper. And I know it costs about as much as two months' rent where I live. But damn it, it's just too damn cool! The drape of the collar, the buttons at the bottom of the zip, the shearling-lined cuffs:
Will I ever get one? Nah, probably not - JC makes one that's equally cool, and only costs 1.5 months' rent. But it sure is some nice eye candy.
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