The State of the Art in Japanese Outerwear: Freewheelers and Co 2012-13 Collection!

[Superfluous]

has that been marked up by the retailer cause their jackets are cheaper on some global rakuten shops

Yes. The FW A-1 is 195,000 Yen, which is approximately $1,700 USD or 1,475 British Pounds:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/old-goat/10001542/

http://www.thewildone.jp/item/freewheelers_jeatherjacket_leathertogs_TYPE-A-1_tatankabrwon/

 

[Americanaaa Mark]

Yes. The FW A-1 is 195,000 Yen, which is approximately $1,700 USD or 1,475 British Pounds:

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/old-goat/10001542/

http://www.thewildone.jp/item/freewheelers_jeatherjacket_leathertogs_TYPE-A-1_tatankabrwon/

what gives?

 

[Superfluous]

what gives?

Supply, demand, competition, knowledge of options, and willingness to mail order expensive, luxury items. I don't think there are any other retailers in London selling FW. Thus, SofS has a monopoly (or close to it) for brick and mortar shoppers. Most shoppers are unaware of the Japanese retailers that offer the same jackets for much less. Moreover, among the few that are are aware of the mail order options, many are reluctant to pursue this option for a variety of reasons, including concerns about fraud, fit, inability to return, customs, etc.

 

[Blackadder]

Supply, demand, competition, knowledge of options, and willingness to mail order expensive, luxury items. I don't think there are any other retailers in London selling FW. Thus, SofS has a monopoly (or close to it) for brick and mortar shoppers. Most shoppers are unaware of the Japanese retailers that offer the same jackets for much less. Moreover, among the few that are are aware of the mail order options, many are reluctant to pursue this option for a variety of reasons, including concerns about fraud, fit, inability to return, customs, etc.

Japanese sales tax is 8%. European sales tax and trade barrier like import duties alone will likely account for 30%.

 

[red devil]

I don't think it will an easy sell at that price... even for people unaware of the other options

 

[Sir Jacket]

Just found the guys of Son of a Stag are selling the FW A-1, lovely jacket IMO. The price though... Wondering if Aero could make me one with the same slim cut and details for one third of the price.

Gasps, fans face.

That price must be a record for Son of a Stag.

Aero probably could do you something not dissimilar in the Vicenza. Still love Real McCoy's olive knits, though.

 

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[Americanaaa Mark]

who made those two?

 

[Superfluous]

who made those two?

Freewheelers

 

[ProteinNerd]

I can't work out how they do it. On anyone else those sleeves (and perhaps the back) would look too short and it would look off, yet these guys consistently make it look awesome..... is it just wearing a similar dark shirt underneath so it's not so obvious?

 

[Cyber Lip]

I can't work out how they do it. On anyone else those sleeves (and perhaps the back) would look too short and it would look off, yet these guys consistently make it look awesome..... is it just wearing a similar dark shirt underneath so it's not so obvious?

It's the photography plus the fact that a small skinny japanese fellow can make certain looks work

 

[Blackadder]

Yes photography to show off all his accessories and coordination. He's wearing and showing his leather cuff/bracelet intentionally. Sleeve does not look short on his left side. His mid rise Mister Freedom jeans are worn very low because he is also wearing a stud belt which he also wants shown not to mention the wallet in his hand.

 

[Superfluous]

Freewheelers Gold Digger deerskin jacket -- the details and craftsmanship are extraordinary.

 

[Americanaaa Mark]

Looks like the same deerskin used for the iron heart leather western by 4speed jp.

Amazing leather to say the least

 

[Superfluous]

Looks like the same deerskin used for the iron heart leather western by 4speed jp.

Amazing leather to say the least

I am not sure how much variation there is in terms of black deerskin. My black deerskin RMC Oklahoma looks the same.

 

[Americanaaa Mark]

All these pieces mentioned were made in japan. perhaps the same tannery?

I don't think I've seen deer skin offered by american makers

 

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Freewheelers Sunset. @ton312, this could be your next jacket:

 

[handymike]

I've admired this model for a while.

 

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