Electric Leather Studio

[MickeyPunch]

That looks great on you, I think the sleeves will sit nicer once you wear it in a bit more.

Just to confirm, this one has the new smaller collar, correct?
Also, how big are the pockets and does it have inner pocket(s)?

I’m glad I waited to see your fit pics, should post one of the back when you get a chance.

Sorry, I forgot: I don’t even know if there’s inner pockets, I’ll have to check but tomorrow, everyone is asleep now. I’m not a fan of those as they can add some bulk and I put everything (keys, phone and wallet, everything else -mostly toddler stuff lol- goes in my backpack) in my trouser pockets anyway, I actually asked that my Aero didn’t have any inner pockets.

 

[floater]

Sorry, I forgot: I don’t even know if there’s inner pockets, I’ll have to check but tomorrow, everyone is asleep now. I’m not a fan of those as they can add some bulk and I put everything (keys, phone and wallet, everything else -mostly toddler stuff lol- goes in my backpack) in my trouser pockets anyway, I actually asked that my Aero didn’t have any inner pockets.

Yeah I don’t like inner pockets on thick leather either, but I do like the hand warmers to be a decent size, more so if they’re zippered.

 

[Tom71]

Aero must be using japanese sizing then in the Premier range as that one is also a 40 and feels more restrictive!

Quite right. Aero uses an inconsistent sizing system:

Premier Line: fits one size down
1930 patterns: TTS
1950 patterns: fits one size up

Part of the magic, right?!

 

[Tom71]

Long overdue pics of my ELS.

Sorry for the bad quality of the pictures, sadly days are short now and by the time I get to put on my jackets and go out (I work from home in my pyjamas) it’s already dark so artificial light was needed.

Much better pics (but non-fit ones) of my jacket can be found in ELS Insta:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9t4mAXPobK/?igsh=MTE0aGQyc2tnZGZraQ==

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAIHamyTcty/?igsh=MWcxdHNlYXI4YnN0eA==

https://www.instagram.com/p/C9hmShFPrTf/?igsh=MWcwbzF0ZndwbWZpbg==

I love it, by far my most special jacket. Much better pattern than the Aero I got right before this jacket (custom Premier Highwayman, which I also love), leather is much more pliable which might be a factor but it just “sits right” compared to that one. I wish the sleeves were a tad slimmer.

Initially it came out a bit longer than I wanted (I like short jackets) so he chopped off an extra 3cms/1.25 inches.

Leather as I say is pliable, much more than the Badalassi in my Aero, it’s calfskin. I don’t go through every stitch but couldn’t see anything out of place.

It wasn’t cheap but there’s a lot of stitching involved:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CiULKHQvgdw/?igsh=MXA0NXJucDFwNG1wOA==

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My Aero, for comparison:

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This is a fantastic jacket! I wouldn’t change a thing, including the sleeves. Fits to perfection!

 

[Graemsay]

Is it wrong that I'm having bad thoughts about the two-tone leather shirt that I posted a few months ago?

 

[tuanhng614]

Is it wrong that I'm having bad thoughts about the two-tone leather shirt that I posted a few months ago?

What do you have in mind? That is still a very lovely piece of garments. Very unique!!!

 

[Graemsay]

What do you have in mind? That is still a very lovely piece of garments. Very unique!!!

There's a genre of reversible leather shirts from the seventies. Since the Electric Leather piece is unlined, it might be possible to add double sided snaps, make a few changes to the collar and sleeve seams, and be able to wear it both sides out.

 

[tuanhng614]

There's a genre of reversible leather shirts from the seventies. Since the Electric Leather piece is unlined, it might be possible to add double sided snaps, make a few changes to the collar and sleeve seams, and be able to wear it both sides out.

That’s an interesting take. Are you planning to have double layer with leather on both side? We have a member here did a reversible hoodies in horsehide by Johnson Leather. He probably can show us some update on his jacket too .

 

[Graemsay]

That’s an interesting take. Are you planning to have double layer with leather on both side? We have a member here did a reversible hoodies in horsehide by Johnson Leather. He probably can show us some update on his jacket too .

If you look at the original picture of the shirt, it's unlined. The outside has been sprayed a more uniform colour, which I think will wear off over time, whilst the inside is the back of the black and red leather strips it's sewn from.

I'd have it as a single layer, and just allow the inside to be exposed when it's flipped.

 

[Canuck Panda]

The unlined jacket looks really nice. This guy is very detail oriented I can see he did a nice job with all the seams inside and out.

It can easily be reversible just by changing the snaps.

Unlined leather jackets can be tricky though, I had two and now only one after putting a cotton lining in one of them. The nap is a bit grabby and it can sometimes leaves some fibers on the shirt that needs a bit of lint rolling.

 

[X83]

Considering I am seeing interest in this maker, I thought we might as well make a dedicated thread. I have been interested in their jackets for a while because they have a unique flair and are hitting a different style, mainly the 70s. Another aspect to note is the creativity that oozes from each of their jackets, these are not reproductions.

As some of you may know, I have been to the shop in Tokyo and have a jacket on order already. But we will get back to this later, here are the models I know of:

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Probably the model that screams the most 70s rocker, the lightning

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A jacket I have been eyeing for a long time, Leaf

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Kept mistaking the name if this jacket with the previous one, this is Twist

What’s the wait time on one of these I sent a message on instagram to them if you can pm with the process I would highly appreciate it

 

[tuanhng614]

What’s the wait time on one of these I sent a message on instagram to them if you can pm with the process I would highly appreciate it

It looks like you can’t resist their design cue after all of those nice JL jackets.

One thing with ELS jackets is that they are fairly slim. My typical size for Japanese jackets is 36, and ELS 36 is very very tight on the chest and armhole for me.

 

[X83]

It looks like you can’t resist their design cue after all of those nice JL jackets.

One thing with ELS jackets is that they are fairly slim. My typical size for Japanese jackets is 36, and ELS 36 is very very tight on the chest and armhole for me.

I’m in the range of 40 and 42 but I can get the exact numbers of what Jl uses and send it over I actually have Jl cooking something up as we speak should be ready come January

 

[red devil]

What’s the wait time on one of these I sent a message on instagram to them if you can pm with the process I would highly appreciate it

Not sure, as it has been some time, but I would suspect about 4 months nowadays.

I have a fun idea to make with ELS, but I need to first get at my target weight

 

[X83]

Not sure, as it has been some time, but I would suspect about 4 months nowadays.

I have a fun idea to make with ELS, but I need to first get at my target weight

They actually just messaged me this morning quoted me about 1200 I’m sure that’s not with shipping I will get my exact measurements from Jl and send it over but just wanted to pick some brains here about quality and thickness of jackets

 

[MickeyPunch]

They actually just messaged me this morning quoted me about 1200 I’m sure that’s not with shipping I will get my exact measurements from Jl and send it over but just wanted to pick some brains here about quality and thickness of jackets

I’d say don’t expect super heavy leather a la CXLHH.

 

[X83]

I’d say don’t expect super heavy leather a la CXLHH.

I agree luckily I have a few jackets built like tanks I would like a mid weight hh preferably

 

[red devil]

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They actually just messaged me this morning quoted me about 1200 I’m sure that’s not with shipping I will get my exact measurements from Jl and send it over but just wanted to pick some brains here about quality and thickness of jackets

Which jacket are you looking at?

 

[X83]

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Which jacket are you looking at?

I looked at the leaf and the lightning they also have a pea coat that they did custom job for someone. It was very nice.

 

[red devil]

I looked at the leaf and the lightning they also have a pea coat that they did custom job for someone. It was very nice.

Both great choices, they normally come in calf leather. Mid weight and reasonably firm, it is a nice jacket to use everyday.

What does the peacoat look like?