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Browse all John Elliott jackets & outerwear →Leather Bogota Bomber / Black
The verdict
Fit
Bomber fit with fitted shoulders and tapered waist. Black leather is classic and hides wear. Leather will soften and conform with time.
Quality
John Elliott leather with made-in-LA construction. Black hides aging beautifully. Suede finish softens over time with regular conditioning.
Is the price fair?
At 1698 USD, premium leather pricing. Consistent bestseller status and made-in-LA quality justify tier for serious leather wearers.
Best for
Leather collectors and minimalist dressers committing to a lasting, fade-resistant investment.
Care
Condition annually. Store on structured hanger to preserve bomber silhouette.
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