ELC 1942 Irvin arrived!

[Hawkeye]

Finally its here! Coincidently the postmans knock on the door came as I was dialing Eastman to obtain the tracking number :lol: . Absolutely incredible jacket, the vintage finish is really well done, very subtle. Fits like a dream. I wont post myriads of detail pics, James has already covered those pretty well in his own post. I think my jacket cravings are satisfied for this winter at least .

 

[Roughwear]

This is a great jacket and I sure it was worth the wait-just in time for Chirstmas! I especially like the '42 Irvins with honey-coloured fleece. I am delighted with my size 42. You can wear it hard and not worry about damaging it, unlike an original Irvin.

 

[rich]

Top drawer Hawk, looks like it was worth the wait

 

[Jamesp]

Looks good on you Sir.

Knew you would be pleased.

Hope you have a lot of wear from it.

But a warning:
Moving around the house the other day I kept hearing a faint squeak. When I stopped to listen it went. When I went about my business again it reappeared. Again I stopped only to find it had stopped again. This went on for some time and I was fearful for my sanity. Eventually I realized it was the belt buckle on the unzipped ELC Irvin I had on! Needs some oil!!

Cheerio
James.

 

[Swing]

Looks good! What size is it and the ELC B-10 you bought recently?

~Swing

 

[Hawkeye]

The Irvin is a 42 long, my buzz rickson B-10 is a 44.

 

[Andrew]

Looks like an excellent fit HE and a real keeper- another iteration of 1942 in a box. An original set of zips would really complete it but only if it were done by Eastmans. Did you ever consider using any of your originals and having them install them?

 

[donsom]

Coincidently the postmans knock on the door came as I was dialing Eastman to obtain the tracking number

Ha ... told you so ... :lol:

Well worth the wait, Hawkeye. I can see why you're extremely pleased ...

 

[Hawkeye]

good eye, it certainly is. Very comfortable sweater.

 

[Hawkeye]

Looks good on you Sir.

Knew you would be pleased.

Hope you have a lot of wear from it.

But a warning:
Moving around the house the other day I kept hearing a faint squeak. When I stopped to listen it went. When I went about my business again it reappeared. Again I stopped only to find it had stopped again. This went on for some time and I was fearful for my sanity. Eventually I realized it was the belt buckle on the unzipped ELC Irvin I had on! Needs some oil!!

Cheerio
James.

Today as the jacket was getting its first public outing I heard this mysterious squeeking sound as well, luckily there was no need to question my own sanity as I just remembered back to this post :lol:

 

[Cliff]

They have certainly improved on the colour of the fleece since I bought mine. I had to bleach mine in the sun for a year to get rid of the very reddy brown that my fleece once was.

They really do make stunning Irvins !!

rgds

cliff

 

[dujardin]

splendid jacket you have there...
normally i'm focused on US jacket (and more USN) but i have to recognise that a little Irvin would please me; especially the one of the coastal command with yellow hood. but having no cents this time; it would be for later later laterrrrrrrrrr

byeeeeeeeeee marcel

 

[marc philips]

Hello

Is this irvin a regular of a long?
I just order a 46 long
Thanks

Regards

Marc

 

[Hawkeye]

Marc, its a 42 long. I think a plain 42 would have still fit me fine in torso length, but the arms would have been a bit short otherwise.

 

[Marv]

nice jacket - I also have the 42 pattern vintage finish but yours looks slightly different from mine in the sense that the sheepskin finish has a lovely hint of shine to it and the fleece seems lighter compared to mine where the sheepskin is very matt - dry looking even, with no shine and the fleece is a rusty brown colour.
Looks as though ELC have improved their 42 pattern Irvin yet again and it definately looks impressive..........