Marv
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Just noticed this up in the ELC site.....1944 pattern Irvin
http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastman ... 265011.stm
http://www.shopcreator.com/mall/eastman ... 265011.stm
Andrew said:Crazy price again. That's getting up to the prices paid for a very wearable large sized original in excellent condition, with label, original zips, no damage.
It has the look in terms of pattern and it's very nice wool but the ageing of the skin looks dry and fake to me.
ausreenactor said:Andrew said:Crazy price again. That's getting up to the prices paid for a very wearable large sized original in excellent condition, with label, original zips, no damage.
It has the look in terms of pattern and it's very nice wool but the ageing of the skin looks dry and fake to me.
I'm likeminded with regard to the finish. It looks waxy or pasty?? It has always puzzled me what the makers are trying to recreate. And the 1942 in a box slogan adds to the confusion. Are the jacket makers trying to make an item that is similar to what would have been issued during the war (1942 in a box) or similar to an original that has weathered 65 years of use and storage (1942 in a box, taken out, used, loved & savoured then put back in the 1942 box)?
Economics are driving these ELC finishes in my opinion. I think it just costs to much to apply the external finishes on the earlier lauded jackets to this ripper shearling?? IF I was ever going to pay the big (and getting bigger) bucks I would prefer the finish from older ELC offerings. Just my two cents..
Couchy
ausreenactor said:I live and breathe ELC but I am struggling to work out what they are doing.
asiamiles said:ausreenactor said:I live and breathe ELC but I am struggling to work out what they are doing.
I would say they are probably trying to meet the demands of the market. The opinions expressed on here (and like others, I love this jacket, it has real character, but don't much care for the time-worn finish) likely don't concur with sales reports. There must be a reason why ELC will not or cannot offer the jacket without the distressing...perhaps it's done prior to assembly?
Got a result ....ausreenactor said:Say Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!! Dare him..."You're scared, you wont do it??"
I live and breathe ELC but I am struggling to work out what they are doing.
Couchy
asiamiles said:I would say they are probably trying to meet the demands of the market. The opinions expressed on here (and like others, I love this jacket, it has real character, but don't much care for the time-worn finish) likely don't concur with sales reports. There must be a reason why ELC will not or cannot offer the jacket without the distressing...perhaps it's done prior to assembly?