![]() ![]() If there was a Motorcycle Clothing (and Accessories) Hall of Fame (not a bad idea, that…) there are two jackets that would be on display at the front door. Manhattanites tell me these things are hotter than Kanye West with the fashionistas, and they are selling for $500 to $600…that is, when one can be found. Nothing like the end of an era to bring awareness to the masses! Motorcycling is filled with icons, and many of them are what draws people to the sport. as soon as it cools off a bit.This is it, folks – get ’em while you can. It’s the end of the ride for the very famous Belstaff Trialmaster jacket (which is also sometimes erroneously referred to as the Belstaff Trailmaster). We’ve been told that Belstaff has discontinued the manufacture of the Trialmaster waxed cotton jacket and pants and they are in the process of selling off the remaining worldwide stocks. the "Belstaff" label under the pocket flap). The other details on your jacket seems to be correct as well (e.g. It seems like if they were going to go to that trouble for a fake, they would also fake the zipper. I noticed that your snaps had "Belstaff" stamped on them (which mine does as well). Neither of mine is branded as YKK, but they do have an "R" in a circle on it. My version does not have contrast stitching. However, my winter Trialmaster has a single attachment point. My summer version has two attachment points. Since the brand was sold yet again, they are made all over creation. Even though Belstaff is a "English" brand, at that time the jackets were made in Italy. I know from my time on filmjackets, that their tagging was inconsistent. It's the same size as your inspected by tag (which mine doesn't have). Mine has a "Made in Italy" tag along with the other tags. I have worn mine once since I bought it, so it seems reasonable that someone could have worn theirs one less time than me. ![]() TLDR: It's probably real, but if it's a fake, the work is as good as the real one. I believe I own the summer version of the same jacket purchased from J. Sorry for the essay but would love to hear your opinions. I know there are some Belstaff savants on and I've seen some great discussion there, but the admins are asleep at the wheel and aren't approving new members at the moment. I can't remember if my previous one was or not, but is this cause for concern? I've never seen a 2011 Roadmaster in this color in person so don't know if this is normal or not.ĥ) The zipper is not branded YKK. "Antique Beige" Tourist Trophy and Brooklands jackets from 2011 definitely have lighter stitching. I know the summer Roadmaster has loops like this but was there ever a Malenotti winter version like this?Ĥ) Does not have contrast stitching. My previous jacket had normal belt loops attached at 2 points. I realize counterfeits have a fake "Made in Italy" tag but shouldn't a genuine jacket have it?ģ) The belt loops have one attachment point (last pic). I definitely remember my genuine jacket had this inside. Is it realistic that this either sat in someone's closet for 4 years or was somehow purchased as new old stock?Ģ) There is no "Made in Italy" tag anywhere on the jacket. While I take some comfort in this being an uncommon color and size (all the fakes I've seen are either black or dark brown), there are some details that concern me:ġ) This is a NWT unworn jacket that has not been sold since 2011. However, counterfeit Belstaffs are rampant on eBay and I've seen quasi-believable fakes that now have the Belstaff brand printed on the back of poppers, fake tags with bar codes, etc. This jacket has the same heft, smell, fit and feel of the original I remember. Have to say the quality appears to be there. I previously owned (but lost several years ago) a dark brown version of this same 2011 winter-version, purchased from the Belstaff store in New York. This appears to be a Malenotti era jacket from 2010/2011. After trolling the 'Bay for 4 months looking for size M in "Antique Beige," I finally pulled the trigger on a size S. Would appreciate your thoughts on this Belstaff Roadmaster I picked up from eBay. ![]()
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