A collection of rare vintage leather jackets, each with a history of its own.

Every piece is selected for its leather, construction and character, then restored by hand, keeping the marks of its past and preparing it for the years ahead.

RECENTLY RESTORED

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RESTORED & PRESERVED

An original WWII Irvin flying jacket, shaped by more than eighty years of age, wear and deterioration.

Our restoration centred on preserving what survived, retaining the original sheepskin, hardware, patina and character wherever possible, while carefully addressing the damage that threatened its future.

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STORIES WORN & REMEMBERED

  • WWII French Army M35 Tank Crew Leather Jacket

    ★★★★★

    “One of the best vintage leather workshops I’ve come across. Properly restored jackets that deserve to be preserved, and packed with real care.”

    — Robert, New South Wales, Australia

  • 1970s Schott Perfecto 619 Naked Cowhide Leather Jacket

    ★★★★★

    “Delivered within 36 hours. Carefully packed and better than expected. Highly recommended.”

    — Rodney, Cornwall, England

  • 1940s German Wehrmacht Horsehide Leather Trench Coat

    ★★★★★

    “Exactly as described and beautifully presented. A fantastic piece and a pleasure to wear.”

    — John, Boston, USA

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THE WORKSHOP JOURNAL

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  • Original WWII RAF Irvin sheepskin flying jacket with honey fleece collar and brown leather panels before restoration by Revive & Restore Vintage.

    WWII RAF Irvin Restoration: Before & After

    An original WWII RAF Irvin flying jacket, worn by a pilot shot down in the war, arrived in a fragile state, salt bloom, cracked shearling, and seized zips. This is...

    WWII RAF Irvin Restoration: Before & After

    An original WWII RAF Irvin flying jacket, worn by a pilot shot down in the war, arrived in a fragile state, salt bloom, cracked shearling, and seized zips. This is...

  • French Leather Work Jackets of the 1940s & 50s

    French Leather Work Jackets of the 1940s & 50s

    Explore the history and craftsmanship of 1940s and 1950s French leather work jackets, from their practical origins and distinctive construction to their characteristic patina.

    French Leather Work Jackets of the 1940s & 50s

    Explore the history and craftsmanship of 1940s and 1950s French leather work jackets, from their practical origins and distinctive construction to their characteristic patina.

  • Revive & Restore Vintage Sheepskin Leather Conditioner – Workshop Blend tin on wooden surface

    Choosing a Conditioner for Vintage Leather

    A practical guide to choosing the right conditioner for vintage leather, based on hands-on restoration experience and the principles we use in our workshop.

    Choosing a Conditioner for Vintage Leather

    A practical guide to choosing the right conditioner for vintage leather, based on hands-on restoration experience and the principles we use in our workshop.

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