Finally "enjoying" the Menlo club

_Stocks · April 2017

Picked up a Levi's Menlo recently (James Brosnan will know all about this saga!) from a fellow member who in the process has become a friend. It's a piece I didn't think would ever come my way, but I'm so glad it did. If you have the fortune to get a chance to own one of these, don't hesitate. Not for a second.

Worn here with only a fairly close blue alternative to the ED shirt until the original finds its way to my shores and paired with light coloured jeans.

The hunt continues...

The Domino Effect · April 2017

Well done! I still get lots of compliments on mine.

James Brosnan · April 2017

Freaking hell man, you're killing it! It looks great on you man, perfect fit! It was a pleasure being apart this journey, and I hope I was helpful. Still totally jealous of the season you were able to snag, that thing looks so sweet man. Be careful of getting caught in an elevator alone with the ladies. Something about that jacket and confined spaces makes the ladies say the darndest things. Cheers man! {[]

Bond44 · April 2017

I do love the beaten up look of the Menlo - looks good!
Now where is mine and the nearest elevator?

Cheers :007)

Enjoying Death · April 2017

I'm still looking for a Menlo in XL; if anyone is selling one please PM me. -{

_Stocks · April 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

Freaking hell man, you're killing it! It looks great on you man, perfect fit! It was a pleasure being apart this journey, and I hope I was helpful. Still totally jealous of the season you were able to snag, that thing looks so sweet man. Be careful of getting caught in an elevator alone with the ladies. Something about that jacket and confined spaces makes the ladies say the darndest things. Cheers man! {[]

Thanks mate. I had your mantra in my head the whole time ("just buy it man!") and remember that offer of borrowing it to wear to the pub over a pint of Guinness is still on should you touchdown in the UK any time soon.

_Stocks · April 2017

Bond44 wrote:

I do love the beaten up look of the Menlo - looks good!
Now where is mine and the nearest elevator?

Cheers :007)

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Commandant · April 2017

Agree, this is one of my favorite jackets. -{ -{ -{

ichaice · April 2017

Well done that's a great jacket -{

If anyone has one in a size small I would be very interested

James Brosnan · April 2017

_Stocks wrote:

James Brosnan wrote:

Freaking hell man, you're killing it! It looks great on you man, perfect fit! It was a pleasure being apart this journey, and I hope I was helpful. Still totally jealous of the season you were able to snag, that thing looks so sweet man. Be careful of getting caught in an elevator alone with the ladies. Something about that jacket and confined spaces makes the ladies say the darndest things. Cheers man! {[]

Thanks mate. I had your mantra in my head the whole time ("just buy it man!") and remember that offer of borrowing it to wear to the pub over a pint of Guinness is still on should you touchdown in the UK any time soon.

I will hold you to that if I'm in the area in the future. Let's just make sure we pick up Bond44 on our way to the pub so we can make certain he gets to that elevator

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Greg137blue · April 2017

ichaice wrote:

Well done that's a great jacket -{

If anyone has one in a size small I would be very interested

There's a size small on eBay right now !

ichaice · April 2017

Greg137blue wrote:

ichaice wrote:

Well done that's a great jacket -{

If anyone has one in a size small I would be very interested

There's a size small on eBay right now !

Do you have a link? I've had a look and can't find it.

chriscollins007 · April 2017

totally agree , i love it took 2 purchases to get it right.
worth the pain :007)

canoe2 · April 2017

Looks great! -{ Cool if I put the photo in the Gallery?

I'm really starting to think I need to get me a Menlo ... :v

Greg137blue · April 2017

ichaice wrote:

Greg137blue wrote:

ichaice wrote:

Well done that's a great jacket -{

If anyone has one in a size small I would be very interested

There's a size small on eBay right now !

Do you have a link? I've had a look and can't find it.

Looks like the size small has been sold. There is a size large avalible.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/322484397933

_Stocks · April 2017

canoe2 wrote:

Looks great! -{ Cool if I put the photo in the Gallery?

I'm really starting to think I need to get me a Menlo ... :v

Of course my friend. Come join the Menlo club as soon as you can, I can't recommend it enough.

nafets47 · April 2017

_Stocks wrote:

Come join the Menlo club as soon as you can, I can't recommend it enough.

Agreed, I did it twice

canoe2 · April 2017

_Stocks wrote:

canoe2 wrote:

Looks great! -{ Cool if I put the photo in the Gallery?

I'm really starting to think I need to get me a Menlo ... :v

Of course my friend. Come join the Menlo club as soon as you can, I can't recommend it enough.

Thanks! I will let you know when it's posted

I'm seriously thinking about it. The problem is where I live is so hot almost year-round that I'd maybe get 1 or 2 days of use out of it a year. Now, those would be good days! But it's that classic conundrum: Buy it just because I want it vs. buy it because I want it and would actually use it. And there are still LOTS of things I both want and would use ....

James Brosnan · April 2017

canoe2 wrote:

_Stocks wrote:

canoe2 wrote:

Looks great! -{ Cool if I put the photo in the Gallery?

I'm really starting to think I need to get me a Menlo ... :v

Of course my friend. Come join the Menlo club as soon as you can, I can't recommend it enough.

Thanks! I will let you know when it's posted

I'm seriously thinking about it. The problem is where I live is so hot almost year-round that I'd maybe get 1 or 2 days of use out of it a year. Now, those would be good days! But it's that classic conundrum: Buy it just because I want it vs. buy it because I want it and would actually use it. And there are still LOTS of things I both want and would use ....

Oh my god. Story of my life man! I end up deciding based on availability. Like with my Menlo, I needed an XS and pretty much the last one on earth was on eBay for $600, so I dropped some more usable purchases for getting the Menlo. I sleep at night by looking at it as a long term investment in a rare item that I will be able to use during trips to cold places or if I ever live in one. The jacket is light enough for the 70's at night, so I get decent use out of it here in Florida. That might not be the case for you. But, really, you should just get one so you can join the club man! Come one, peer pressure!

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_Stocks · April 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

canoe2 wrote:

_Stocks wrote:

Of course my friend. Come join the Menlo club as soon as you can, I can't recommend it enough.

Thanks! I will let you know when it's posted

I'm seriously thinking about it. The problem is where I live is so hot almost year-round that I'd maybe get 1 or 2 days of use out of it a year. Now, those would be good days! But it's that classic conundrum: Buy it just because I want it vs. buy it because I want it and would actually use it. And there are still LOTS of things I both want and would use ....

The jacket is light enough for the 70's at night, so I get decent use out of it here in Florida. That might not be the case for you. But, really, you should just get one so you can join the club man! Come one, peer pressure! )

I'd always back someone's decision to grab one of these so JB's post is a +1 from me.
That also reads like an open invite to a pub night in Florida too, so the benefits of the club just keep on coming!

nafets47 · April 2017

James Brosnan wrote:

canoe2 wrote:

_Stocks wrote:

Of course my friend. Come join the Menlo club as soon as you can, I can't recommend it enough.

Thanks! I will let you know when it's posted

I'm seriously thinking about it. The problem is where I live is so hot almost year-round that I'd maybe get 1 or 2 days of use out of it a year. Now, those would be good days! But it's that classic conundrum: Buy it just because I want it vs. buy it because I want it and would actually use it. And there are still LOTS of things I both want and would use ....

Oh my god. Story of my life man! I end up deciding based on availability. Like with my Menlo, I needed an XS and pretty much the last one on earth was on eBay for $600, so I dropped some more usable purchases for getting the Menlo. I sleep at night by looking at it as a long term investment in a rare item that I will be able to use during trips to cold places or if I ever live in one. The jacket is light enough for the 70's at night, so I get decent use out of it here in Florida. That might not be the case for you. But, really, you should just get one so you can join the club man! Come one, peer pressure! )

Totally agree with you James, that is why I joined the club twice. And sadly left it twice. Florida is just ridiculous, it can be crazy cold for weeks then hot as summer the next morning. X-(

All those who have seasons or at least some predictable cold should absolutely own this one. It is such a cool and classic design.

Best,
Stefan

Charmed & Dangerous · May 2017

I finally managed to get hold of one at a decent price and I have to say, it's the coolest jacket I've ever owned, there's just something about it! The fit is spot on, the quality of the leather is fantastic and I didn't expect it to be so lightweight.

I agreed with Mrs C&D that I'd put it away until my birthday and need to flog a couple of Bond-related items on eBay to help finance it, but I'm so glad I did.

Gents, I will have to find my way to the pub to join you (via an elevator of course).

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Chri360936 · May 2017

I have a small that sadly doesn't fit me any more. Would be willing to trade for a medium if anyone is interested.

Bond_Ambitions · May 2017

Planning to sell an XL menlo and a pair of the Topman chinos (W34 L32), If anyone is interested please PM me.

McCoy · May 2017

Bond_Ambitions wrote:

Planning to sell an XL menlo and a pair of the Topman chinos (W34 L32), If anyone is interested please PM me.

PM'd

Alec 006 · June 2017

Ah the Menlo Club fantastic.
Preferring not to dress "as Bond" but more "inspired by"... I got my LVC Menlo 1930s jacket in cognac.
I will add though it is beautifully made, fits like a glove, is a pleasure to wear, get tons of compliments and the more duffed up and worn in it becomes the better it looks and feels.

Charmed & Dangerous · June 2017

Nice! Looks great in that colour -{

The Bond Experience · June 2017

That color is amazing!

Alec 006 wrote:

Ah the Menlo Club fantastic.
Preferring not to dress "as Bond" but more "inspired by"... I got my LVC Menlo 1930s jacket in cognac.
I will add though it is beautifully made, fits like a glove, is a pleasure to wear, get tons of compliments and the more duffed up and worn in it becomes the better it looks and feels.

James Brosnan · June 2017

Alec 006 wrote:

Ah the Menlo Club fantastic.
Preferring not to dress "as Bond" but more "inspired by"... I got my LVC Menlo 1930s jacket in cognac.
I will add though it is beautifully made, fits like a glove, is a pleasure to wear, get tons of compliments and the more duffed up and worn in it becomes the better it looks and feels.

Totally agree, that color is great! I didn't know they made it in that color. Fantastic man!

Lee John · June 2017

That looks great! Great fade too, haircut wise.

Bond_Ambitions · June 2017

I was at my local art gallery yesterday and spotted a bloke wearing a black Menlo and outfit clearly inspired by bond's enjoying death ensemble which looked fantastic.
I was a able to snap a pic without getting his face. Would it be uncool for me to post said picture for everyone to see?

Finally "enjoying" the Menlo club

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