ELC Popup store London 2018

[Greg Gale]

So, who is going? Please share as many photos, fit pics and measurements as you can with those of us who can't make it there.

I wonder how the price increases since last year will impact the No. of jackets sold.

 

[Officer Dibley]

No point in going as i can't justify that level of expense.
But like you, i look forward to seeing the exertions of those who do have the dosh.

 

[colekwok]

No point in going as i can't justify that level of expense.
But like you, i look forward to seeing the exertions of those who do have the dosh.

I was there every single time, but I would probably skip it from now on, same reason as you, the prices are out of my reach.

 

[s4rmark]

I may go on Friday but I won't be buying.

 

[Officer Dibley]

I was there every single time, but I would probably skip it from now on, same reason as you, the prices are out of my reach.

No point in putting temptation inyour way is there ?
Nor do you go to a pub not to drink right...?

 

[stanier]

I work about a 15 or 20 minute walk from the location so I’ve no doubt I’ll have a look once or twice!

 

[zhz44]

I live about 20 minutes walk from the location, so I may have a look and buy Gray's A2 book.

 

[Boyo]

Are there ever factory seconds, or returns available? it would seem impossible that every jacket made is perfect. does anyone know how Eastman handle these "mistakes"

 

[Grant]

If only he'd open a pop up shop in New York City!

 

[colekwok]

No point in putting temptation in your way is there ?
Nor do you go to a pub not to drink right...?

Absolutely.

 

[Southoftheborder]

Are there ever factory seconds, or returns available? it would seem impossible that every jacket made is perfect. does anyone know how Eastman handle these "mistakes"

Don't know, but they sent me one once. I sent it back and I don't know what they did with it. They don't have a sale page like most places to shift them.

 

[MeachamLake]

I'll be going next Friday to pick up my custom made M-422A Exciting times indeed.

This time next year they'll be charging an entrance fee at the rate we're going!

 

[MeachamLake]

Don't know, but they sent me one once. I sent it back and I don't know what they did with it. They don't have a sale page like most places to shift them.

I have often wondered this too. Maybe they do a friends and family sale? Or offer them to employees at cost price?

I will ask Rob and see what kind of a diplomatic answer he gives

 

[gav]

I went today. Tried on several.
Redskin B-3
House B-6
ELC B-10
New winter lined RW A-2

All beautiful of course. Loved the lined A-2 and B-6. New leather is something to behold, maybe not for everyone.

Bought some buzz rickson 1943 service shoes.

Can’t afford jackets

 

[blackrat2]

There is a pic on Instagram of Quartermaster rack, wasn’t that the place for “cheaper” items

 

[s4rmark]

My good lady and myself went on a jolly up to the big smoke yesterday. We did visit the pop up shop and I tried on two jackets, a Buzz Ricksons B-15D and the elite series 23rd fighter group A-2, fell in love with both but £1299 for the A-2!! Came away empty handed. They didn’t have many USAAF sheepskins or original maker A-2’s , worth a visit but wow those prices! Last year I ordered a M422a at the shop and paid considerably less than the price now.

 

[B-Man2]

My good lady and myself went on a jolly up to the big smoke yesterday. We did visit the pop up shop and I tried on two jackets, a Buzz Ricksons B-15D and the elite series 23rd fighter group A-2, fell in love with both but £1299 for the A-2!! Came away empty handed. They didn’t have many USAAF sheepskins or original maker A-2’s , worth a visit but wow those prices! Last year I ordered a M422a at the shop and paid considerably less than the price now.

Sounds like ELC is slowly pricing themselves out of the Western market. They lost a few sales from guys right here on the forum.

 

[MeachamLake]

When I go there to collect my jacket next week, I shall do so carrying a large stereo system booming out the following:

 

[Ken at Aero Leather]

When I go there to collect my jacket next week, I shall do so carrying a large stereo system booming out the following:

It worked for Superdry

 

[bn1966]

Went & enjoyed it last year, have a Monarch contract A-2 that's just began break in purchased from ELC in the spring. Might be 'priced out' though the way things are going...then again maybe not if the 'want' is strong enough