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Browse all John Elliott jackets & outerwear →Leather Andes Bomber / Black
The verdict
Fit
Bomber fit means fitted through chest and shoulders with tapered waist and cuff. Leather will conform to your frame with wear. Black hides wear and patina development.
Quality
Made-in-LA construction with premium leather tanning. Long sales history suggests proven durability and appeal. Leather will age with character.
Is the price fair?
At 2498 USD, this is luxury tier. Consistent bestseller status and made-in-LA quality justify premium pricing for committed leather wearers.
Best for
Leather enthusiasts viewing this as a decade-long investment; fashion-forward dressers wanting heritage craftsmanship.
Care
Condition semi-annually. Store on a structured hanger to prevent creasing and sagging.
What owners report about John Elliott jackets & outerwear
Owners report that fit is the reason to buy John Elliott outerwear: a detailed owner review of the fleece jacket calls it one of the best-fitting fleece jackets in the reviewer's rotation, with a trim cut, heavyweight fleece that resists pilling, and no construction faults in regular wear. The recurring reservation is price for what you get — that same reviewer flags plastic zippers on jackets priced in the mid-$500s and up, and concedes the brand is not chasing value. Experiences with the brand cut both ways: one blogger whose shirt wore through on its second wear reported the brand refused to give him a proper reply.
- Strengths
- Trim, carefully considered cuts and sturdy, heavyweight materials that owners single out as the best-fitting pieces they own.
- Watch out for
- Price-to-quality is the recurring complaint — plastic zippers on jackets costing over $500, slim-short cuts that don't suit every build, and at least one documented case of the brand ignoring a defect complaint.
- Sizing
- Reviewers advise taking your normal size in the fleece jackets, while the leather jackets fit slim and short in the body — a plus for shorter torsos, tight for anyone wanting room.
About John Elliott's jackets & outerwear line as a whole. Sources: Curated Camo: John Elliott Fleece Jacket Review — Megaleaper · John Elliott moto jacket — The Fedora Lounge · John Elliott — expensive clothes, poor quality and awful customer service — Well Dressed Dad