New! ELMC Jacket Highway Star®️ Horsehide

[Carlos840]

It's not just us. The Paris shop owner told me right away the tabs were non-functional.

About the leather... I absolutely loved it. No top coat. It's a bit heavier than what they use on their other elmc jackets but not too heavy. No break in required. I also liked that it feels oily to the touch. @Carlos840 is this what shinki leather looks/feels like? (I dont have a shinki jacket, yet. So I can't tell)

All the Shinki i have has a pigment finish and doesn't feel oily.
Honestly there is nothing in common between my 5 Shinki jackets, they all have different thicknesses and different grain characteristics, if i didn't know they came from the same tannery i would be unable to say so.
They look completely different from one another, which means i can't really tell you "yes this is what shinki looks/feels like" because there is no common look/feel between all my shinki...
It's not like CXL, where even thought you have variation between batches one can still recognise CXL as being CXL and having a certain sets of characteristics.

From what i could tell, Shinki is on average slightly thicker than what ELC uses, but thats as much as i feel confident saying.

 

[Tom71]

I'm in Paris for the weekend, trying on the Highway Star. I've already made up my mind but I wonder what you guys think of the fit. This is a size 42, wearing a thin sweater underneath. View attachment 246573 View attachment 246574 View attachment 246575

Shame that you didn´t like the fit. I think size 42 looks great on you , and personally, I didn´t really notice the slight flare at the hem, before the discussion started.

That said: Only you knwo what works for you and if you don´t get THAT LOOK in your eyes, I guess that´s all that matters. I have yet to handle a Highway Star in the flesh, and for a number of reasons I hope things reamins that way for a while longer...

 

[El Marro]

I’m surprised that ELMC didn’t opt for the side laces, which to me are a defining characteristic of the CHP jacket. Not only do they complete the look but they are very functional when it comes to shrinking or expanding the waist of the jacket.
I get that the button tabs they opted for instead are visually pleasant and also seem less “hardcore” than the laces. Still it seems like they sacrificed function in pursuit of form. Too bad.

 

[ProteinNerd]

From what i could tell, Shinki is on average slightly thicker than what ELC uses, but thats as much as i feel confident saying.

I agree with @Carlos840 , although I'd add that the 3-4 shinki jackets I've owned have all been slightly stiffer than the ELMC jackets that I own as well, all of my ELMC jackets have a softer hand, if that's the term.

The other difference is my The Flat Head jacket and from memory my DD J100 (both Shinki) also feel a bit "drier" than any of the ELMC jackets I have (I'm up to 6 I think).

They are quite similar in weight but when you really look for differences there are some.

 

[willyto]

I have the DB leather coats in both brown and black and the horsehide is so nice.

My brown one is a bit stiffer and “dry” while the black is very flexible and soft. Both are great to the touch.

 

[Marc mndt]

Dear Marc,

Thank you very much for providing your fit pics - very much appreciated!

Would it be thinkable for you to also share your body measures, like:

- shoulder width
- arm length (shoulder to wrist)
- chest circumference
- waist circumference
- hips circumference

That would be really helpful to better understand the fit of the jacket and to "build the bridge" to my own measures. ;-)

The jackets you've tried were standard length or long versions?

Thank you very much in advance,
GoAround

Pm sent

 

[AeroFan_07]

Kicking this back up to the top again. Anyone ever pick one of these up?

 

[ProteinNerd]

Someone getting an itch @AeroFan_07 ?

 

[Marc mndt]

Kicking this back up to the top again. Anyone ever pick one of these up?

Size 40. €800 on German ebay.
https://m.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-a...r-jacke-40uk-aero-leather/1485947131-160-1112

 

[AeroFan_07]

Someone getting an itch @AeroFan_07 ?

I'd love to but having just recieved the new Aero, I have to resist. I am not buying another jacket. I am not buying another jacket. I am not buying another jacket.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Size 40. €800 on German ebay.
https://m.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-a...r-jacke-40uk-aero-leather/1485947131-160-1112

Thanks Marc - it would need to be a "44" to even stand a chance for me.

It's interesting that the US stockist - History Preservation Associates does not seem to carry this model, just the Roadstar, Californian and Windward that I can find.

 

[nick123]

I'd love to but having just recieved the new Aero, I have to resist. I am not buying another jacket. I am not buying another jacket. I am not buying another jacket.

I can tell by the tone in your repeated chants that you in fact are buying another jacket. The poor little Ridley, all alone. Sometimes a bird needs a companion...

 

[nick123]

Now I want one of these. Would probably have to be a 44 or 46 long over here. Damn the side flares; it's too cool.

 

[AeroFan_07]

^^ that's sort of my thoughts at least. Just really wish there was a place in the US I could try one on at least. It's quite a bit of change to plunk down to "try" one out.

Don't worry Nick, the Ridley is in great company, and getting the start of break-in as it desires. We are full on into fall here and lots of opprotunites to wear any of the jackets.

 

[ProteinNerd]

For any smaller members here there is a 38 going for a good price on eBay uk

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eastman-...332913?hash=item3b4f3aef71:g:6nIAAOSwz~ZfchMq

 

[Marc mndt]

Interesting that Eastman states the Highway star has a flattering cut which is easy to wear. Of course they're not going to say the fit is hard to pull off and those side waist adjusters are pretty much useless, but imo that would be closer to the truth.

Did anyone else have the opportunity to try the highwaystar on?

 

[Imuricecreamman]

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Interesting that Eastman states the Highway star has a flattering cut which is easy to wear. Of course they're not going to say the fit is hard to pull off and those side waist adjusters are pretty much useless, but imo that would be closer to the truth.

Did anyone else have the opportunity to try the highwaystar on?

I've never seen a picture of somebody owning one ever....

 

[JMax]

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Interesting that Eastman states the Highway star has a flattering cut which is easy to wear. Of course they're not going to say the fit is hard to pull off and those side waist adjusters are pretty much useless, but imo that would be closer to the truth.

Did anyone else have the opportunity to try the highwaystar on?

@Carlos840 is your huckleberry

 

[Marc mndt]

I'm actually hoping that at some point they'll update the fit of this jacket. Just like they did with the Californian. The earlier ones were really really short: a size 42 having a 22.5 inch back length.

 

[El Marro]

I've never seen a picture of somebody owning one ever....

Very true. At least two of our members have tried on the Highway Star and both decided to pass. That tells me all I need to know for now.