Finally.....got a Levi’s Menlo

ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 603MI6 Agent
edited November 2018 in James Bond Memorabilia, Collecting & Props
I’ve been after a Levi’s Menlo jacket for a long time and finally got one today :) -{

First impressions are that the sheepskin is incredibly soft and the jacket lighter than I expected.

Thanks to James Brosnan for his advice and help -{

Here’s a couple of quick photos. What do you think?

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Yes. Considerably!

Comments

  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,248MI6 Agent
    Welcome to the club! Enjoy your new jacket! -{
    Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
    Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
  • ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 603MI6 Agent
    edited November 2018
    I read somewhere that the numbers on the CW- code on one of the white labels inside the jacket indicates the year it was produced. I contacted Levi’s and they confirmed this. Two numbers indicate the week in the year and two numbers indicate the year itself.
    Yes. Considerably!
  • ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 603MI6 Agent
    Enjoying Death wrote:
    Welcome to the club! Enjoy your new jacket! -{

    Many thanks -{
    Yes. Considerably!
  • Alec 006Alec 006 Sydney, AustraliaPosts: 211MI6 Agent
    I second Enjoying Death... Welcome to the club ichaice. A motley global mob of dapper, rugged and stylish gents.

    Here is my own Levi's 1930s Menlo... in cognac sheep leather. I am aware it's not the screen accurate colour, but as I have always said I never aim to copy 007. I just use the franchise's extremely expensive personal stylist for free :)) . I tend to think of my style as 007-inspired.

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    Oscar Wilde
  • CheverianCheverian Posts: 1,455MI6 Agent
    Alec 006 wrote:
    I just use the franchise's extremely expensive personal stylist for free 

    Love this! And my sentiments exactly.
  • ichaiceichaice LondonPosts: 603MI6 Agent
    My new Menlo get's it's first outing :)

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    Yes. Considerably!
  • walther p99walther p99 NJPosts: 3,416MI6 Agent
    ichaice wrote:
    My new Menlo get's it's first outing :)

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    You look great! It fits perfectly.
    @deanwdunlevy
  • bialebiale Posts: 2MI6 Agent
    Love it! Congrats on the new jacket.

    I've been trying to find a size Small or X-Small of the 1930s LVC Menlo Leather Jacket and I've had no luck.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
  • KladdaghKladdagh FrancePosts: 118MI6 Agent
    I am still looking on the Bay to find one but the prices are ... indecent 8-)
    ~Never Let Them See You Bleed~
  • Enjoying DeathEnjoying Death Toronto, ON CANADAPosts: 1,248MI6 Agent
    Kladdagh wrote:
    I am still looking on the Bay to find one but the prices are ... indecent 8-)

    I believe I saw one on eBay quite recently for about USD$900 in size S or M. Can't remember exactly. I'd say that's unfortunately the going rate for them now as they get rarer to find. I was lucky enough to get mine for around USD$700 IIRC but that was about 2 years ago.

    I see there is one available now that's XL but it's ludicrously priced at €1250. All I can say is happy hunting! -{
    Pussy Galore: “My name is Pussy Galore.”
    Bond: “I must be dreaming.”
  • KladdaghKladdagh FrancePosts: 118MI6 Agent
    Enjoying Death wrote:
    Kladdagh wrote:
    I am still looking on the Bay to find one but the prices are ... indecent 8-)

    I believe I saw one on eBay quite recently for about USD$900 in size S or M. Can't remember exactly. I'd say that's unfortunately the going rate for them now as they get rarer to find. I was lucky enough to get mine for around USD$700 IIRC but that was about 2 years ago.

    I see there is one available now that's XL but it's ludicrously priced at €1250. All I can say is happy hunting! -{

    Thanks ... The chase still continue for me ... :)
    ~Never Let Them See You Bleed~
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    biale wrote:
    Love it! Congrats on the new jacket.

    I've been trying to find a size Small or X-Small of the 1930s LVC Menlo Leather Jacket and I've had no luck.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

    A size Small Menlo has just been listed on eBay - i use the App so can't post a link but you should be able to find it - I remembered your post so thought I'd post this back to you. Good luck!
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,949MI6 Agent
    Charmed & Dangerous wrote:
    biale wrote:
    Love it! Congrats on the new jacket.

    I've been trying to find a size Small or X-Small of the 1930s LVC Menlo Leather Jacket and I've had no luck.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

    A size Small Menlo has just been listed on eBay - i use the App so can't post a link but you should be able to find it - I remembered your post so thought I'd post this back to you. Good luck!

    Yes, good price too:
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223532195128?ul_noapp=true

    I got one recently and I wanted to ask anyone who's had one for a while: how do they wear? It looks like the darker, for want of a better word 'crispier'(!) bits could wear off- is it hardier than it looks?
  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    It's by far the nicest jacket I possess, incredibly soft but tough too. I haven't had any 'crispy bit' issues at all. Granted I haven't worn it in all weathers, but it's been rained on more than once and I've taken it on a few overseas trips. It's lost that initial 'new Menlo' smell though, which is a shame, 'cos I loved that smell.
    "How was your lamb?" "Skewered. One sympathises."
  • bialebiale Posts: 2MI6 Agent
    Thank you!
    emtiem wrote:
    Charmed & Dangerous wrote:
    biale wrote:
    Love it! Congrats on the new jacket.

    I've been trying to find a size Small or X-Small of the 1930s LVC Menlo Leather Jacket and I've had no luck.

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

    A size Small Menlo has just been listed on eBay - i use the App so can't post a link but you should be able to find it - I remembered your post so thought I'd post this back to you. Good luck!

    Yes, good price too:
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223532195128?ul_noapp=true

    I got one recently and I wanted to ask anyone who's had one for a while: how do they wear? It looks like the darker, for want of a better word 'crispier'(!) bits could wear off- is it hardier than it looks?
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