Experience in Freewheelers leather sizing?

[Ole K. Vik]

A Deerskin La Brea would be so heavenly. Is it the Ochre one, or is it black? I know they made a black Deerskin Centinela if memory serves me, but not 100% certain on the La Brea?

I have the La Brea in ochre deerskin. So,so soft and sweet...

 

[Jin431]

That is a sweet deal! Congratulations! May I ask how on earth you managed to order a Mulholland in Auburn? Are they taking special orders from anyone willing to pay or is it an inside deal? I would order the La Brea in Auburn tomorrow if I had the chance!

I'm thinking this is the one being sold at Genco, I think the jacket was made in 2016 so it's very surprising the jacket only sold now lol but happy for @dudewuttheheck to get this piece

 

[dudewuttheheck]

That is a sweet deal! Congratulations! May I ask how on earth you managed to order a Mulholland in Auburn? Are they taking special orders from anyone willing to pay or is it an inside deal? I would order the La Brea in Auburn tomorrow if I had the chance!

First of all, I'm an idiot. It's the La Brea, not Mulholland. I actually live in LA and have driven both streets (La Brea I drive on quite often) and I still get the names mixed up, especially because I had three Mulhollands haha.

Funny enough, @Jin431 is still correct and it was the one from Genco. Interestingly, it's the only place I have bought Freewheelers jackets from and not sold any on from. Hopefully that luck holds this time. The Mulholland they have their is 38z bit it's vintage brown, not Auburn. I think its slightly different

 

[red devil]

First of all, I'm an idiot. It's the La Brea, not Mulholland. I actually live in LA and have driven both streets (La Brea I drive on quite often) and I still get the names mixed up, especially because I had three Mulhollands haha.

Funny enough, @Jin431 is still correct and it was the one from Genco. Interestingly, it's the only place I have bought Freewheelers jackets from and not sold any on from. Hopefully that luck holds this time. The Mulholland they have their is 38z bit it's vintage brown, not Auburn. I think its slightly different

You should visit his shop next time you are in Japan, there were quite a few older models, including Jelado repros of East West, none of which was my size at the time sadly.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

You should visit his shop next time you are in Japan, there were quite a few older models, including Jelado repros of East West, none of which was my size at the time sadly.

I would like to very much. If nothing else, I would like to meet him haha.

 

[red devil]

I would like to very much. If nothing else, I would like to meet him haha.

Definitely worthwhile, he came to get me from the station because it was too far to walk. I will try to see him when Japan finally opens up. The list of things to do and buy keeps growing lol

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Definitely worthwhile, he came to get me from the station because it was too far to walk. I will try to see him when Japan finally opens up. The list of things to do and buy keeps growing lol

Damn that's awesome. Makes me want to go even more!

 

[Johnkimm]

Does FreeWheelers make size bigger than 44 for leather jackets? I am considering to buy La Brea or Mulholland. I usually wear 46 for leather jackers, and going with size 44 would be too small. Do they make size 46 or above for their leather jackets?

 

[Aloysius]

Does FreeWheelers make size bigger than 44 for leather jackets? I am considering to buy La Brea or Mulholland. I usually wear 46 for leather jackers, and going with size 44 would be too small. Do they make size 46 or above for their leather jackets?

IMHO these makers usually fumble when they try to make large sizes. We've discussed Jason Momoa's custom Freewheelers here before; they clearly didn't know how to handle such a size and the jacket is weirdly proportioned.

The Mulholland is a straight-zip 1940s CHP with side adjusters at the hem instead of laces. Johnson Leathers in San Francisco can make you one that will fit amazingly, while giving you exactly the aesthetic details you want. I'd suggest giving them a call or an email. I checked out their straight-zip 1940s CHP when I was at the store and it's up there with the best of them.

Alternatively, you can keep an eye out for vintage CHPs but you might run into a similar problem to me in terms of not quite being 40s height/sizing!

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Does FreeWheelers make size bigger than 44 for leather jackets? I am considering to buy La Brea or Mulholland. I usually wear 46 for leather jackers, and going with size 44 would be too small. Do they make size 46 or above for their leather jackets?

I can't remember ever seeing a 46. They may have made 46 at some point, but I can't personally remember seeing anything above a 44.

 

[red devil]

There have been Freewheelers in size 46, seen them before. Not sure if they are still making them.

That being said, I would take @Aloysius advice on this one. JL will get you an amazing fit.