This granite lightweight from Art just arrived in the mail today. Crown is a little shorter than I typically like, but I think the overall vibe works well. I welcome the community's thoughts...
i live in LA. re stores, here's a start:
The Stronghold in Venice, CA - they have great clothes, carry Stetson hats, and are one of the only US retailers of Lewis Leathers (I bought mine there)
Nick Fouquet in Venice, CA - amazing one of a kind hats
Mister Freedom in LA - this is one of the...
feel free to make me an offer on the Alessandria here - i can work a deal for a member. i also tried ordering a Gannon recently. Unfortunately he doesn't have long oval blocks. the nice thing about Borsalinos is how pliable the felt is - it almost always works for both standard and long oval...
wearing all seven of my hats today...
top row: Optimo Dearborn, Optimo Teardrop, Optimo International, Optimo Chicago
bottom row: Optimo Dearborn, Borsalino Alessandria, Borsalino Classico, Panama Hats Direct
I've owned and loved the boots from the following manufacturers (and I'm a shoe snob)...
Edward Green
Viberg
Trickers
Crockett & Jones
Alden
Whites
Wesco
Red Wing Heritage
Nine Lives makes quality stuff, but this jacket is overpriced. for a similar, but better style, i heavily favor the Lewis Leathers Corsair. With the right retailer, you can have the jacket custom sized and eliminate whether length is too long or short. I am also biased as I just received my...
there is good range of motion in arms and shoulders. this is a relatively slim fit, but not tight. Lewis makes this jacket in a slim fit for the Japanese market. i have their standard fit.
this particular jacket's leather does have some grain and character. i will photo later and post pics.
it's thicker and more substantial that lamb, but has about the same suppleness. it's a great right-out-of-the-box leather. it's no horsehide in terms of motorcycle riding protection, but there is little break in period.
my light brown sheepskin Lewis Leathers Corsair just arrived yesterday. i was custom fit at The Stronghold in Los Angeles and I think they dialed it in just right. Leather is just amazing, needing very little break in.
Here are a few angles:
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