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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 Flying Jacket Restoration — Befo...

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 Flying Jacket Restoration — Befo...

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 & 1950s: A Legacy of Working Craftsmanship

French Leather Work Jackets of the 1940s & 1950...

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 & 1950...

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

How to Choose the Right Leather Conditioner for...

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.

How to Choose the Right Leather Conditioner for...

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.

Vintage Leather Jackets in Netflix’s SAS: Rogue Heroes

Vintage Leather Jackets in Netflix’s SAS: Rogue...

How vintage leather helped shape the authentic look of SAS: Rogue Heroes, and the role Revive & Restore played in bringing its wartime clothing to life.

Vintage Leather Jackets in Netflix’s SAS: Rogue...

How vintage leather helped shape the authentic look of SAS: Rogue Heroes, and the role Revive & Restore played in bringing its wartime clothing to life.

Swedish Military Leather Coats of the 1940s: Enduring Craftsmanship

Swedish Military Leather Coats of the 1940s: En...

Forged in the Cold: The Enduring Legacy of Sweden’s 1940s Military Leather Coats. Among the great icons of mid-century military tailoring, few garments capture the balance between discipline and design...

Swedish Military Leather Coats of the 1940s: En...

Forged in the Cold: The Enduring Legacy of Sweden’s 1940s Military Leather Coats. Among the great icons of mid-century military tailoring, few garments capture the balance between discipline and design...

Vintage 1950s German leather motorcycle jacket in dark green vegetable-tanned hide with belted waist and red Talon zipper, restored by Revive & Restore Vintage.

1950s German Leather Motorcycle Jackets: A Time...

Step back in time with Revive Restore Vintage as we explore the timeless allure of 1950s German leather motorcycle jackets. Born in an era of post-war reinvention, these rugged yet...

1950s German Leather Motorcycle Jackets: A Time...

Step back in time with Revive Restore Vintage as we explore the timeless allure of 1950s German leather motorcycle jackets. Born in an era of post-war reinvention, these rugged yet...