ELMC – ROADSTAR JACKET
Gary at Eastman Leathers has been making specialist vintage style flying jackets since 1984. His jackets are authentic to the original garments, matching every detail as closely as possible. The materials and method of manufacture are of the highest quality, with all their jackets made in the UK. Gary started the business from a passion to produce an authentic garment as good as it could be, and “…being proud of the end product”.
Gary, a life long biker, has taken this pride and uncompromising commitment to quality to his motorcycle clothing range, ELMC. The collection takes inspiration from West Coast motorcycle culture of the mid 20th century.
The Roadstar jacket in American Walnut literally had me salivating. It is simply a beautiful jacket. It’s early 50s styling hark back to the days of Brando and Dean. Inspired by the early Buco models J-21 and J-24, this was the catalyst for the ELMC brand.
It’s construction is near to perfection in every way, from the choice of leather, to the cut thorough to the stitching. The colour is stunning.
The Roadstar is made from 2.5oz Italian premium grade veg tanned horsehide, which is tough yet supple, and means the jacket will last decades if not a lifetime, and will stay intact in the unfortunate mishap of a slide up the road.
It’s lined in 100% wool plaid that will keep you warm on colder days. It has cotton silesia sleeve linings, and unbleached cotton drill pocket linings. The labels are (for you denim geeks) shuttle-loom woven, and the hardware is vintage dull nickel.
