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Himel Brothers Leather Co.

Dr H

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Not a fan of the fur on this at all - seasonal though (puts me in mind of what Santa Claus might wear when getting off the sleigh to get on a bike...).
Ho, ho, ho...
 

Ishmael

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A lot of different images spring to mind with the white fur. The pockets look like rabbit's feet to me. And, since the jacket is goatskin, I keep thinking of the collar as the former beard of a billygoat.

Minus the fur, I think a two tone heron is a really cool nod to a "varsity" jacket, but without looking like you're trying to get back to your high school glory days, or like you should have a giant letter on your chest with wrestling medals pinned on.

Seriously considering a two tone Heron for my next jacket, whenever that may be........
 

Qinhan

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My little contribution to this thread. Let me just say that I'm a huge fan of David Himel's work and can't recommend his jackets highly enough.
 

Qinhan

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Thanks Ishmael! The materials, finishing and craftsmanship on Himel jackets are superb and I'm really happy with my Heron.
 

Qinhan

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Sorry, couldn't resist. I was just being mischievious but I'm glad that you took it with good humour the way it was intended.
 

Sloan1874

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Sorry, couldn't resist. I was just being mischievious but I'm glad that you took it with good humour the way it was intended.

Ah, ignore me. I have an Aero LHB in the pipeline - I'm expecting it sometime next week - so I'm feeling particularly protective of them. At least I'll know for sure that it used to whinny.
 

Ishmael

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David Himel was showcased in a previous edition of the Japanese magazine "Clutch", and also in the newest edition (v.11). Only a very short article on Himel Bros, but he's pictured on the cover in a herringbone tweed Heron (a-1) w/leather collar, cuffs and pockets, and alongside a woman in a brown Heron.

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http://www.sideriver.com/ec/products/detail.php?product_id=17316

Also some sneak pics in this edition of the Freewheelers new leather line-up!
 
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Qinhan

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Nice stuff. Thanks for posting, Ishmael. I'd love to know what "Clutch" have to say about HB. Wouldn't mind seeing some of the new Freewheelers' pieces either.
 

HorseHide

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Ishmael

I'm not sure how you find some of this stuff but I, for one, am grateful. I've been introduced to a whole world of leather jackets that I would not have known about thanks to your "research"! :eusa_clap

I too think that David Himel is making some fine looking garments, I just wish he did some shows, etc. so I could see the products first hand (I'm having trouble with the idea of sending someone $1500 for a jacket sight unseen - maybe I'm a little shell shocked).


HH
 

Sloan1874

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David Himel was showcased in a previous edition of the Japanese magazine "Clutch", and also in the newest edition (v.11). Only a very short article on Himel Bros, but he's pictured on the cover in a herringbone tweed Heron (a-1) w/leather collar, cuffs and pockets, and alongside a woman in a brown Heron.

12201822_50d2d8c67b596_zps522e5759.jpg


http://www.sideriver.com/ec/products/detail.php?product_id=17316

Also some sneak pics in this edition of the Freewheelers new leather line-up!

I love the job Google Translate makes of the page: "the brand is supported by history and saddle Danner, which celebrated 80 years of its founding, cyclists from around the world, I am faced with the charm of Brooks." It's almost poetic.
 

Graemsay

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Is it wrong that I really like this?

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I'm not convinced that it'd be practical to wear, as it would need to be part-zipped to stop you from looking like a prat.
 

Sloan1874

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Yeah, I kinda like it too, but there is a feeling that there was a black out in the cutting room, but the guy making the jacket just carried on regardless until the lights came on, he'd ended up with this...
 

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