New from Bill Kelso “Eastwood Leather Clothing”

[Shanghai-Mayne]

I've considered purchasing the B-11 parka to try out since the only other budget B-11 that I'm aware of is Gizemo's at more than twice the price ($700+ shipping IIRC). I'm not really seeing any huge differences between the two jackets based on photos. Aside from the branding problem, I just can't get over the shipping cost. $49.00 for the exact same shipping service that Bronson offers at no charge, with a 2-3 week turnaround. $49.00 should easily cover 3 day shipping through DHL or FedEx.

B11 from the RTWB , is the only budget and quality B11.
B11 from the Gizemo, is the not very much budget and high quality B11.
I know it, because I have considered to buy one.

 

[mulceber]

I've considered purchasing the B-11 parka to try out since the only other budget B-11 that I'm aware of is Gizemo's at more than twice the price ($700+ shipping IIRC). I'm not really seeing any huge differences between the two jackets based on photos. Aside from the branding problem, I just can't get over the shipping cost. $49.00 for the exact same shipping service that Bronson offers at no charge, with a 2-3 week turnaround. $49.00 should easily cover 3 day shipping through DHL or FedEx.

Just a thought, but would a Gizemo B-10 scratch the same itch and be more amenable to Oklahoma?

 

[coolhandluke]

Just a thought, but would a Gizemo B-10 scratch the same itch and be more amenable to Oklahoma?

Not sure about Gizemo, but my Buzz B-10 is pretty worthless in any temps below 40° F. While OK is pretty far south, we still have plenty of arctic air during January and February. The temp this morning was 12°F with a wind chill of -3°F. The high today is 28°F with a wind chill of 15°F.

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

The main difference is, liner material.
RTWB used 50% wool 35% alpaca blend, on their current vision
Gizemo used 80% alpaca
And in the hood, I am sure Gizemo gonna use better quality sheepskin , based on my experience with their B10 .

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If budget is crucial, perhaps, N3 from Bronson or wait until Real Simons release his N3.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[coolhandluke]

The main difference is, liner material.
RTWB used 50% wool 35% alpaca blend, on their current vision
Gizemo used 80% alpaca
And in the hood, I am sure Gizemo gonna use better quality sheepskin , based on my experience with their B10 .

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If budget is crucial, perhaps, N3 from Bronson or wait until Real Simons release his N3.

Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the helpful information @Shanghai-Mayne. You're a good man!

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Thanks for the helpful information @Shanghai-Mayne. You're a good man!

Luke ,you are welcome.

 

[denny@aero]

This is another low from the Bill Kelso lot, i'm sure Gary will be less than pleased and rightly so . The claim the name stems from Clint is total BS IMHO .

 

[bseal]

This is another low from the Bill Kelso lot, i'm sure Gary will be less than pleased and rightly so . The claim the name stems from Clint is total BS IMHO .

 

[Chandler]

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Avirex. Broke my heart when he picked it.

IIRC -- Tommy Lee was the only one who chose ELC.

Clint, Jim, and Donald all picked Avirex jackets from a selection made available.

 

[B-Man2]

Just wondering if I can now call my Avirex A2 my Clint Eastwood A2 ?

 

[Chandler]

Just wondering if I can now call my Avirex A2 my Clint Eastwood A2 ?

You have to get the "Team Daedalus" version to be "legit."

 

[ties70]

Website is „under construction“ for days now….

 

[Smithy]

Website is „under construction“ for days now….

Yup, it enthusiastically announces...

"We’ll be back soon!
Sorry for the inconvenience but we’re performing some maintenance at the moment."

"Maintenance" probably refers to them scrambling around like headless chooks after Gary (rightly) got his lawyers to send them a rather persuasive missive regarding their name.

 

[ties70]

There is already an Eastwood Leather Store in London, registered to some gentlemen from India or Pakistan… obviously they had no problems to Register their shop , despite naming their business so closely to Eastman‘s….