johnwayne said:
I've also often wondered how many the likes of ELC and Goodwear might have made too?
I bought my 'house' ELC back in 1991 before Gary even had a brochure and when he'd send out actual photo's (of the one kind he started making) plus off cuts of the hide for colours. Think I've still got the receipt and photo's somewhere but the pocket label in the jacket is so worn I can't see a number or recall if there was even one stamped on it!! I remember just how good that feeling was when it first arrived, likewise my GW Doniger.
Ultimately I'm just curious based on the fact that I rarely see an A2 'on the street' (unless at air shows) and living in a major city like London I find that a little odd but I think prefer it that way, sort of makes me feel a bit different/special!!!
cheers
Wayne
Yes an interesting thought, I also vary rarely see A2s, G1s or any other mil spec jackets worn on the street. My only one experience was a few years back, when I was wearing my Wested Raiders Indy jacket and noticed a chap across the street wearing the same, we both gave each other a surprised glance and an awkward nod and went on our separate ways but that was it.
As Wayne says, it kind of make you feel special and I can go out in either an A2, G1, N1, M41 or Tanker and pretty much nobody has a clue what type of jacket you are wearing but you look unique.