{"title":"Motorcycle Jackets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom belted leather jackets to simple café racer styles, this collection reflects decades of motorcycle clothing. Distinctive cuts, substantial leather, and practical hardware define the collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-ww2-german-horsehide-leather-motorcycle-despatch-rider-jacket-large-42-44-copy","title":"Vintage 1940s German Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eBuilt during the 1940s, this German motorcycle leather jacket sits firmly within the category of privately acquired dispatch rider garments worn alongside issued equipment. Jackets of this type were favoured for motorcycle use due to their wind resistance, durability, and secure fit, offering protection that standard uniform pieces could not. Intended for hard use rather than display, they were designed to perform in demanding conditions while maintaining a sharp, functional silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eThe jacket is cut from heavy black horsehide, a material widely chosen for motorcycle wear due to its density and abrasion resistance. Over time, the hide has softened while retaining its structure, developing a deep, authentic patina with natural creasing and tonal variation throughout. The leather remains strong and supple, showing honest wear consistent with age and service rather than weakness or fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eDesign details point clearly toward motorcycle use. The asymmetric single-track front closure offers improved wind protection when riding, while the angled pocket layout allows for easy access when seated. Original OPTI zippers remain fitted throughout, with the exception of the left sleeve zip, which has been professionally replaced in keeping with the period and function. The waist is fitted with original adjustable hardware, allowing the jacket to be drawn in for stability and warmth on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in moleskin, chosen for its durability and insulating properties. This lining remains intact and serviceable, providing comfort without compromising authenticity. Stitching and seams throughout are sound, and the jacket retains its intended shape and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003eCleaned and conditioned in house using specialist workshop methods, the jacket has been preserved rather than altered. The leather has been nourished to restore flexibility while retaining its original surface character, ensuring it remains wearable while respecting its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2391\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003eIn very good vintage condition for its age. The horsehide remains supple and structurally sound, with surface wear, creasing, and patina consistent with long-term use. The professionally replaced left sleeve zip is functional and discreet. All remaining original hardware operates as intended. The moleskin lining is intact and serviceable, with light age-related wear only. No rips, tears, or structural issues present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2841\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"3212\"\u003e• Heavy black horsehide with natural ageing and patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003e• Asymmetric single-track motorcycle closure\u003cbr data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003e• Original OPTI zippers throughout, with one professionally replaced sleeve zip\u003cbr data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3029\"\u003e• Moleskin interior lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003e• Adjustable waist hardware for riding stability\u003cbr data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3109\"\u003e• Pocket layout designed for motorcycle use\u003cbr data-start=\"3152\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003e• WWII-era German private purchase dispatch rider style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3250\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3252\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 22 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3289\" data-end=\"3292\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 19 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3332\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 14 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3438\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 23 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3487\" data-end=\"3608\"\u003eBest suited for a small frame, approximately a 38 regular or 40 short. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52172287934787,"sku":"EB4740","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_1917.jpg?v=1736531955"},{"product_id":"authentic-vintage-1950-german-motorcycle-leather-jacket-small-38-40","title":"Vintage 1950s German Motorcycle Leather Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eGerman motorcycle jackets produced during the 1950s reflect the continuation of post-war functional design into civilian riding wear. Built for durability and protection rather than fashion, jackets of this type were intended for everyday use by motorcyclists and outdoor workers who required reliable clothing in exposed conditions. This example sits firmly within that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eThe jacket is constructed from heavyweight cowhide, selected for its density and resistance to wear. The leather has aged naturally, developing a settled patina with surface creasing and tonal variation consistent with long-term use. It remains strong and structurally sound throughout, with no areas of weakness or collapse. The hide retains body while allowing movement, typical of well-made mid-century German riding jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eDesign details are practical and restrained. The jacket features Gutos buckles, a common component in German motorcycle clothing of the period, used for adjustment and durability. A quilted lower panel provides additional insulation and protection, while zippered external pockets offer secure storage. The overall cut is compact and controlled, producing a clean silhouette without excess material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in moleskin, chosen for warmth, durability, and comfort. The lining remains intact and functional, with wear present at the lower hem consistent with age and use. This area has been assessed as stable, and no intervention was carried out in order to preserve the jacket’s originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, using processes appropriate for historic leather. The cowhide has been nourished to maintain flexibility while retaining its original surface character. All zippers have been refurbished and lubricated for smooth operation, and the hardware remains secure and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eOverall condition is very good vintage. The leather shows honest wear rather than deterioration, the structure remains sound, and all components function as intended. This is a well-preserved example of mid-century German motorcycle clothing, suitable for careful wear or inclusion in a focused collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2510\" data-end=\"2835\"\u003e• 1950s German motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2545\"\u003e• Heavyweight cowhide with mature patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e• Gutos buckles\u003cbr data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003e• Quilted lower panel\u003cbr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e• Zippered external pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e• Original moleskin lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003e• Refurbished zippers and serviced hardware\u003cbr data-start=\"2732\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house\u003cbr data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003e• Very good vintage condition with honest wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2873\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"3105\"\u003e• Chest armpit to armpit: 21.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e• Sleeve length underarm seam to cuff: 17.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2967\"\u003e• Sleeve length shoulder seam to cuff: 25.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e• Shoulders seam to seam: 18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3055\" data-end=\"3058\"\u003e• Back length collar seam to hem: 23.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3107\" data-end=\"3209\"\u003eBest suited to approximately a 38 to 40 inch chest. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3419\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis jacket represents a disciplined example of post-war German motorcycle tailoring, defined by durable materials, functional design, and well-preserved originality rather than restoration-driven appearance\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52240008282435,"sku":"EB4744","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/1_c28b93c2-dd47-42ef-9159-91c897b32abd.webp?v=1736971150"},{"product_id":"vintage-wwii-german-horsehide-leather-dispatch-rider-jacket-medium-40-42","title":"Vintage 1940s German Horsehide Leather Dispatch Rider Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"731\"\u003eProduced in the early to mid 1940s, this German despatch rider jacket by Lebesto Qualität belongs to the class of privately supplied leather garments worn by military couriers operating beyond the limits of standard issue. These jackets were designed for men required to travel fast and often alone, carrying orders across exposed terrain where protection, durability and freedom of movement were critical. The extended cut, asymmetric fastening and heavy leather construction align closely with documented despatch rider equipment used during the latter years of the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThe horsehide is heavyweight and densely grained, displaying the strength and abrasion resistance associated with wartime German production. Finished in an uncommon deep green tone, it departs from the more typical black and brown examples of the period and reflects early dye processes that have matured naturally over time. The surface shows pronounced grain, creasing and tonal depth, with a rich patina developed through decades of use rather than artificial ageing. Despite its age, the hide retains excellent structure and integrity throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eThe cut is functional and purposeful. The asymmetric zip front provides added protection against wind while riding, while the longer body length offers coverage without restricting movement. Flap pockets and hand-warmer pockets are positioned for practicality, button tab cuffs allow adjustment, and reinforced rear seams speak to the precision and durability expected of German wartime tailoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eInside, the original moleskin lining remains present and serviceable. Chosen for its warmth and resilience, it confirms this jacket as a working garment rather than a civilian fashion piece. The original Lebesto Qualität label is intact, firmly placing the jacket within wartime production. All hardware functions correctly, with the main zipper pull replaced during the jacket’s working life, a pragmatic repair consistent with continued use rather than later restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in house using specialist workshop methods, the leather is supple, strong and full of natural character. Stitching, seams and structural components are all sound. Overall condition is very good vintage, with honest age-related wear and no structural issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e• 1940s German despatch rider jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003e• Lebesto Qualität original maker’s label present\u003cbr data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003e• Heavyweight full grain horsehide with pronounced natural grain\u003cbr data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003e• Uncommon deep green finish with matured wartime patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003e• Asymmetric zip front with extended body length\u003cbr data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e• Flap pockets and handwarmer pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"2853\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e• Button tab cuffs\u003cbr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e• Reinforced rear seam construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2915\"\u003e• Original moleskin lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e• All hardware functional, main zip pull replaced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 21.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 19 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3114\" data-end=\"3117\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 25 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 29 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3295\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eBest suited for a medium frame, approximately a 40 to 42 inch chest. Please compare measurements with a similar jacket for best fit accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52245383414083,"sku":"EB4741","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_1951.jpg?v=1737016801"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-haelson-horsehide-biker-jacket","title":"Vintage 1940s German Leather Biker Jacket Dispatch Rider","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eBuilt in Germany during the late 1940s to early 1950s, this motorcycle jacket reflects the continuation of wartime and pre war protective clothing into the post war civilian period. Jackets of this type were worn by motorcyclists, dispatch riders, and pilots who required durable, close fitting outerwear capable of withstanding wind, road exposure, and prolonged use. The design language is purposeful and confident, shaped by function rather than fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eThe jacket is cut from mid weight, tight grained horsehide, a material favoured for its strength, abrasion resistance, and ability to hold structure over time. The leather remains firm yet flexible throughout, with no areas of collapse or weakness. Surface wear has developed evenly, resulting in a settled patina with natural creasing and tonal depth. The deep green finish is distinctive and period correct, setting the jacket apart from more common black or brown examples while remaining understated and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eThe cut is compact and well balanced, designed to sit close to the body for protection while riding. An asymmetrical zip front provides wind resistance, while the adjustable belt with its leather covered buckle allows the waist to be drawn in securely. Buttoned leather cuff straps offer further adjustment and protection. Across the back, a pronounced yoke adds both structure and visual definition, reinforcing the shoulders and contributing to the jacket’s strong silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1910\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eInside, the jacket retains its original moleskin lining, a durable and comfortable fabric commonly used in German utilitarian garments of the period. The lining shows light, even wear consistent with age and remains fully intact and serviceable. The original Haelson label is present, confirming maker and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eIn terms of condition, the jacket shows honest age related wear consistent with long term use. The main front zip was replaced decades ago with a period correct example and functions smoothly. The original pocket zips remain intact and operational. Stitching and seams remain strong throughout, and the jacket retains its original shape and protective character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in house using specialist workshop processes suitable for heritage horsehide. This has restored flexibility and comfort while preserving the leather’s natural surface character and patina. No attempt has been made to over restore or remove signs of age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"3204\"\u003eOverall, this is a well preserved and authentic example of post war German motorcycle clothing, combining disciplined design, high quality materials, and practical longevity. It remains a wearable garment with presence and integrity, equally suited to careful use or inclusion in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3680\"\u003e• Late 1940s to early 1950s German motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e• Made by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHaelson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e• Mid weight tight grained horsehide\u003cbr data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e• Distinctive deep green finish with mature patina\u003cbr data-start=\"3430\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003e• Asymmetrical front zip closure\u003cbr data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3468\"\u003e• Original moleskin lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003e• Adjustable waist belt with leather covered buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3551\"\u003e• Buttoned leather cuff straps\u003cbr data-start=\"3581\" data-end=\"3584\"\u003e• Pronounced rear yoke\u003cbr data-start=\"3606\" data-end=\"3609\"\u003e• Original pocket zips intact\u003cbr data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003e• Period correct replacement main zip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3682\" data-end=\"3718\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3943\"\u003e• Chest armpit to armpit: 22 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3758\"\u003e• Sleeve length underarm seam to cuff: 17 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3806\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003e• Sleeve length shoulder seam to cuff: 24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3857\" data-end=\"3860\"\u003e• Shoulders seam to seam: 18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3898\"\u003e• Back length collar seam to hem: 29 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4053\"\u003eBest suited to approximately a 38 regular or 40 slim fit. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eA beautifully preserved example of early post-war motorcycle wear, functional, rare, and full of presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736003703107,"sku":"EB4819","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4897.jpg?v=1741604592"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-german-leather-motorcycle-jacket-side-lacing","title":"Vintage 1950s German Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eDeveloped during the post-war years, this authentic 1950s German motorcycle jacket reflects a period when riding clothing was shaped by experience rather than fashion. As motorcycling expanded across Europe, jackets like this were produced to offer protection, longevity, and control, balancing robust materials with practical, rider-focused design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eThe jacket is cut from mid-weight black cowhide, a leather chosen for its ability to provide structure without excessive stiffness. Over time, the hide has softened naturally, developing an even patina with gentle creasing and depth across the surface. It remains supple and strong throughout, holding its shape while moving comfortably on the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eConstruction details are purposeful and deliberate. The asymmetrical front fastens with original brass zippers, selected for reliability and ease of use while riding. A classic lapel collar offers protection when worn closed, while the interior moleskin lining provides comfort and durability against the body. Diamond-quilted panels across the lower back reinforce an area subject to wear, reflecting the practical thinking behind the jacket’s design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eAdjustment is built into the structure. Dual white buckle fastenings at the waist allow the fit to be drawn in securely, while side lacing threaded through metal grommets offers further control without compromising movement. These elements contribute to the jacket’s distinctive silhouette, serving a functional role rather than decorative intent. Multiple pockets and sleeve zips are positioned for accessibility and use on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2236\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally leather cleaned and conditioned, preserving its original finish while improving flexibility and handling. All hardware has been serviced and remains fully functional. The zippers operate smoothly, the buckles are intact, and the lacing is complete. No unnecessary replacements have been made, ensuring the jacket retains its originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2499\"\u003eThis is a well-preserved and wearable example of 1950s German motorcycle clothing, defined by material quality, thoughtful construction, and honest age. It carries presence without excess, and remains suited to careful wear or inclusion in a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eIn very good vintage condition. The cowhide remains supple and structurally sound, showing natural patina, light creasing, and surface wear consistent with age and use. The moleskin lining is intact and serviceable. Stitching and seams are secure throughout. All zips, buckles, and lacing function as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003e• 1950s German motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003e• Mid-weight cowhide leather with natural patina\u003cbr data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e• Asymmetrical front with original brass zippers\u003cbr data-start=\"2992\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e• Classic lapel collar for wind protection\u003cbr data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3040\"\u003e• Diamond-quilted lower back panel\u003cbr data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3077\"\u003e• Dual white buckle waist adjusters\u003cbr data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3115\"\u003e• Side lacing with metal grommets for fit adjustment\u003cbr data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e• Moleskin lining for durability and comfort\u003cbr data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3217\"\u003e• Multiple functional pockets and sleeve zips\u003cbr data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3265\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned in-house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3318\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3572\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 21 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e• Underarm to cuff: 16.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 24.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3525\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 23 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3668\"\u003eBest suited to a 38 regular or 40 slim fit. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA remarkable example of authentic 1950s European motorcycling heritage—presented in excellent vintage condition with the natural character that makes these jackets increasingly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149323002179,"sku":"EB4834","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5913.jpg?v=1747388560"},{"product_id":"vintage-schott-lc-bl71-two-tone-cafe-racer-leather-jacket-large44","title":"Vintage Schott Cafe Racer Leather Biker Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eProduced in the late 1990s to early 2000s, this Schott LC BL71 café racer jacket represents a later evolution of the brand’s motorcycle heritage, where traditional American construction meets more contemporary detailing. While rooted firmly in classic café racer design, this model stands out through its use of contrasting leather panels, giving it a distinctive visual depth beyond purely utilitarian riding wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eConstructed from full grain cowhide, the leather is dense and naturally pebbled, offering durability alongside a supple hand. Finished in deep black with tan contrast panels across the shoulders, trims and quilted elbow patches, the jacket carries a confident, balanced aesthetic. The surface shows a soft natural sheen with light patina developed through wear, reflecting age and quality rather than artificial distressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eThe cut is clean and purposeful, with a minimal front zip and a stand collar secured by twin Schott press studs. Lines through the body and sleeves are sculpted yet restrained, resulting in a silhouette that feels substantial without being bulky. Proportions remain well judged, making the jacket equally suited to riding or everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined with a quilted black nylon lining, providing warmth, structure and durability. The lining remains clean and intact, with no issues affecting comfort or wearability. Heavy duty Schott zippers and reinforced stitching are present throughout, reinforcing the jacket’s reputation for long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003eThe jacket remains in excellent vintage condition. The leather is supple and strong, with light, age appropriate wear consistent with use. There are no structural flaws, damage or deterioration. The lining is clean, all zips and hardware function correctly, and the jacket retains its original integrity throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e• Schott LC BL71 café racer jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e• Late 1990s to early 2000s production\u003cbr data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e• Made in USA\u003cbr data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003e• Full grain pebbled cowhide leather\u003cbr data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003e• Two tone design with tan leather contrast panels\u003cbr data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2540\"\u003e• Quilted tan leather elbow patches\u003cbr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e• Stand collar with twin Schott press studs\u003cbr data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e• Heavy duty Schott zippers\u003cbr data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e• Quilted black nylon lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e• Reinforced stitching throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 23 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 19 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2840\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 26 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 18.5 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003eBest suited for a slim 44 inch chest or a more relaxed fit on a 42 inch chest. Please compare measurements with a similar jacket for best fit accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53792533578051,"sku":"EB4915","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_0321.jpg?v=1760611356"},{"product_id":"vintage-german-leather-police-jacket-large-44","title":"Vintage 1970s German Leather Police Motorcycle Jacket - Large (44)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"662\"\u003eCrafted for the rigours of law enforcement, this German police motorcycle jacket embodies the precision and durability of West German manufacture during the Cold War era. Constructed from thick, full-grain cowhide with a commanding double-breasted front, it reflects the functional design language of the Bundesgrenzschutz and Polizei units of the mid-1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eEvery element serves purpose and endurance. The jacket features a removable collar strap and internal storm cuffs for weather protection, a concealed internal belt to secure the garment while mounted, and passthrough pockets allowing access to trousers or sidearms beneath — details synonymous with serious duty wear. Heavy brass buttons, a PRYM main zipper, and reinforced seams complete a build that speaks to professional-grade craftsmanship and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eThe interior combines a dual-layered construction with moleskin and striped cotton lining, offering both insulation and breathability. The hidden internal pockets and utility loops appear designed for holsters, torches, or patrol gear, adding to its tactical authenticity. Despite its age, the jacket remains remarkably supple with a deep, natural patina that reflects decades of careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eThis jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house, the hide has been nourished to preserve its density and sheen without compromising the original finish. The result is a rare piece of German utilitarian design that feels as robust as the day it was issued.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eCondition is\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eexcellent vintage, showing light, honest wear consistent with age but no damage or structural issues. The interior remains clean and intact, with all hardware functional and original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eVintage German Police motorcycle Jacket – circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eHeavy full-grain cowhide construction – structured and durable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eDouble-breasted front with brass buttons and throat latch fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003ePRYM zipper and metal hardware throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eInternal belt and utility loops for equipment or holster attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003ePassthrough pockets to inner garments – original Polizei feature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eDual-layer moleskin and striped cotton lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eInternal storm cuffs and reinforced shoulder seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage – supple, strong, and full of character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2707\"\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2710\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 20.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 31\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for a size 44 regular fit. Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"3187\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare and authentic example of Cold War–era German police design, built for endurance and precision. Exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding condition — a true collectible for connoisseurs of vintage military and motorcycle leathers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53797147803971,"sku":"EB4917","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_0384.jpg?v=1760688206"},{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-brooks-caf-racer-leather-jacket-with-talon-zippers","title":"Vintage 1960s Brooks Café Racer Leather Jacket Talon Zippers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eThis original Brooks Café Racer leather jacket embodies the spirit of late-1960s to early-1970s American motorcycling, an era defined by minimalist design, durable materials, and the pursuit of speed. Produced in Detroit, Michigan, this piece reflects Brooks’ reputation for crafting jackets that balanced utility and understated style, becoming a mainstay among riders seeking both performance and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eConstructed from mid-weight black leather, the jacket carries a deep, naturally developed sheen, patina and lightly distressed character that speaks to decades of authentic wear. The tailored silhouette features Brooks’ signature curved front seams, high mandarin collar with branded snaps, and a clean zip-through front, offering a sleek and aerodynamic profile. Functional details include original Talon zippers, side waist adjusters, and angled hand pockets, each reinforcing the precision and durability that define Detroit-era craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house to restore suppleness and depth while preserving the original surface finish. The leather remains strong and flexible with light creasing and subtle tonal variation throughout. All Talon zippers operate smoothly, and the lining is intact, clean, and structurally sound. Every seam holds firm, maintaining the jacket’s original fit and integrity. Overall, it presents in excellent vintage condition, wearable, collectible, and true to its legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eLate 1960s to early 1970s Brooks café racer motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eHeavyweight black leather with rich, natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eOriginal Talon zippers to arms and pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eMain zip replaced with YKK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eBrooks-branded collar snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eDistinct curved front seam design unique to Brooks Detroit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eSide waist buckle adjusters for custom fit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eVery good vintage condition — strong, supple, and beautifully aged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 21.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 17.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis jacket is best suited for a 40 regular chest, small frame size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53886339678531,"sku":"EB4937","price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_1225.jpg?v=1763028453"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-german-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ritsch-zippers-medium-42","title":"Vintage 1940s German Leather Motorcycle Jacket Ritsch Zippers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"859\"\u003eBuilt for riders who braved unforgiving roads during the war years and the difficult reconstruction that followed, this German motorcycle jacket captures the grit, urgency, and resourcefulness of the 1940s. During this era, motorcycles became indispensable for both military and civilian use, ridden by dispatch couriers, mechanics, auxiliary personnel, and essential workers who needed fast, reliable transport in a country under immense strain. Jackets like this were not fashion pieces. They were relied upon daily, serving as practical armour in a time defined by scarcity, rationing, and necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eConstructed from substantial chrome-tanned cowhide, the jacket was engineered for durability in harsh conditions, wind, cold, rain, and the constant vibration of the machine beneath its rider. Its straight, functional motorcycle cut, four zip pockets, and reinforced collar reflect the practical needs of wartime riders and post-war workers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eInside, the original blue-grey cotton lining remains intact, showing natural wear and colour loss from decades of use, as seen in the images. It retains the presence and quiet history expected of a garment worn through a defining period of German history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1972\"\u003eWhat firmly grounds this piece in the 1940s is its hardware. This jacket features original Ritsch zippers, the same wartime-era hardware used extensively across German military and civilian gear. Ritsch zips appeared on dispatch riders’ jackets, field equipment, private-purchase motorcycle garments, and essential workwear throughout the war and immediate post-war years. Their presence is a clear indicator of early-mid 1940s manufacture and situates this jacket within the material culture of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003eMore than a vintage garment, this is a survivor of the war years, carrying the weight, story, and tactile authenticity of those who depended on it. Today, it stands as a rare example of wartime\/post-war German motorcycle craftsmanship, original, evocative, and historically meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eProfessionally Cleaned and Restored\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, the jacket retains its strength, suppleness, and tactile richness while preserving its historical integrity. The leather handles beautifully and all components function smoothly. The original lining shows natural age-related wear and colour loss but remains fully intact. The left pocket zip was replaced by the previous owner with a period-correct wartime style zipper, maintaining full authenticity. Condition is very good vintage overall, with no structural issues or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2845\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eAuthentic 1940s German motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eLikely used during the wartime or immediate post-war years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eHeavy chrome-tanned cowhide construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eFunctional four-pocket motorcycle configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003e1940s Ritsch zippers used across wartime German military and civilian gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eLeft pocket fitted with a period-correct replacement zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eOriginal blue-grey moleskin cotton lining with natural wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eStrong, clean stitching consistent with 1940s manufacture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2881\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eClassic wartime\/post-war motorcycle silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3405\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3407\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3447\"\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 17.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eBest suited for a Medium frame 42 inch chest size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"4070\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA rare and evocative German motorcycle jacket from the 1940s, complete with wartime era Ritsch hardware and period construction. Built for riders who depended on their equipment during challenging years, and restored with respect for its history, this is an exceptional piece for collectors seeking true wartime authenticity in a wearable, investment grade garment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53935822504259,"sku":"EB4954","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_1905_9681f205-fb20-4e2c-8b01-c3c1f1429e3c.jpg?v=1764253601"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-german-leather-dispatch-rider-jacket","title":"Vintage 1940s German Leather Motorcycle Dispatch Rider Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavyweight dark green goatskin, cut for the road. This is a German dispatch rider style jacket from the late 1940s to early 1950s, still belted, still on its original moleskin lining, and still every bit as sound as the day it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatch riders carried messages by motorcycle, and German jackets for the job were built to take weather, speed and long days in the saddle. After the war that construction carried straight on into civilian riding gear. The cut, the belt and the four-pocket layout stayed exactly as they were, because they worked. This jacket comes from those early post-war years, made by people who still built for function first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goatskin was chosen for strength and flexibility, and it shows. The hide holds its shape across the body and sleeves, with even, settled creasing and gentle tonal variation from years of honest wear. Inside, the moleskin lining has a few careful hand-stitched repairs where the sleeves meet the body, a known stress point on jackets of this age. They're confined to the lining and don't touch the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe German zips are original and have been serviced to run smoothly, and the belt and buckle are the ones it left the factory with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goatskin is structurally sound throughout, with no tears or holes, and the stitching is solid and secure. The original moleskin lining shows age-related wear, with sympathetic hand-stitched repairs and small reinforcements where the sleeves meet the body lining. These are stable, fully functional and confined to the lining. The original German zips have been serviced and run smoothly, and the belt, buckle, pockets, cuff straps and fastenings are all intact and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house. Nothing has been reconstructed or covered up, so its age and construction remain clear to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavyweight dark green goatskin leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman production, late 1940s to early 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-war dispatch rider motorcycle design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal moleskin lining with period hand-stitched repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal belt and buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod German zips, serviced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-pocket road jacket layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable cuff straps with original fastenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasured laid flat:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 22 in \/ 56 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 18 in \/ 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve (shoulder seam to cuff): 27 in \/ 69 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve (underarm seam to cuff): 16.5 in \/ 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 30 in \/ 76 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to a 40 inch chest, with room for a jumper underneath. The belt draws it in at the waist for that classic motorcycle silhouette, and the 30 inch back length sits at the hip. Please compare these measurements with a jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54105177948483,"sku":"EB4964","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_3391_9187ae52-7efa-45e3-9805-f55cdcae054f.jpg?v=1769187237"},{"product_id":"1950s-dutch-horsehide-leather-motorcycle-jacket-verha-amsterdam","title":"1950s Dutch Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket Verha Amsterdam","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eProduced in Amsterdam by Verha, this leather jacket dates to the early 1950s, a period when motorcycle jackets in Europe were shaped by necessity rather than image. These were working garments, worn by riders who needed protection from wind and weather while still allowing freedom of movement and everyday wear beyond the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1074\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eCut short and close to the body, it sits neatly at the waist to reduce bulk when seated. The front closes with a zip fastening, reinforced by a single snap fastener at the hem to take strain during use. Adjustable waist straps with metal buckles on either side allow the fit to be drawn in, a practical feature commonly found on early motorcycle jackets. The collar is compact and functional, offering coverage without excess material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003eConstructed from horsehide leather, it shows the kind of wear that can only be earned through long-term use. The leather remains dense and resistant through the main body panels, particularly at the front, while softer wear has developed naturally at points of movement such as the sleeves, shoulders, and hem. The surface displays a deep, worked patina with rolling creases and abrasion built gradually over time. This contrast between firmness and flexibility is characteristic of horsehide that has aged through real riding rather than later processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003eFitted with a Swift zip appropriate to the period, it operates smoothly and sits naturally within the garment. While it is not possible to confirm whether the zip is original, it suits the jacket well. Inside, the original Verha label remains intact, confirming its Amsterdam origin. The lining shows age consistent with use but remains complete and functional, with no holes or tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2205\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and carefully conditioned, it has been preserved for continued wear without unnecessary repairs or replacements, and remains true to its age and working history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2490\" data-start=\"2207\"\u003eA strong and wearable example of an early 1950s European motorcycle jacket, this Verha piece reflects a time when leather garments were built for endurance. Compact, purposeful, and shaped by years of riding, it remains a sound jacket with genuine motorcycling heritage and presence.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2470\" data-start=\"2456\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2822\" data-start=\"2472\"\u003e• Verha leather motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"2508\" data-start=\"2505\"\u003e• Early 1950s production\u003cbr data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003e• Amsterdam manufacture\u003cbr data-end=\"2561\" data-start=\"2558\"\u003e• Horsehide leather\u003cbr data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003e• Swift front zip fastening\u003cbr data-end=\"2625\" data-start=\"2622\"\u003e• Single snap fastener at front hem\u003cbr data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2660\"\u003e• Adjustable waist straps with metal buckles on either side\u003cbr data-end=\"2725\" data-start=\"2722\"\u003e• Short, close-fitting motorcycle cut\u003cbr data-end=\"2765\" data-start=\"2762\"\u003e• Original Verha label present\u003cbr data-end=\"2798\" data-start=\"2795\"\u003e• Fully lined interior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2864\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"2866\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 20.5\"\"\u003cbr data-end=\"2900\" data-start=\"2897\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 18.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"2934\" data-start=\"2931\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 25\"\u003cbr data-end=\"2976\" data-start=\"2973\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 26\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3018\" data-start=\"3015\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3157\" data-start=\"3061\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest suited to a 36 Regular or slim 38 chest. Please compare these measurements with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54151313752387,"sku":"EB4972","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_3667.jpg?v=1769779391"},{"product_id":"vintage-yugoslav-sheepskin-leather-jacket-visoko-1956-cold-war-period","title":"Vintage Yugoslav Sheepskin Leather Jacket Visoko 1956 Cold War Period","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eThis jacket dates to 1956, produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKTK Visoko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, one of Yugoslavia’s principal leather and textile manufacturers during the post-war period. It comes from a moment when clothing was designed with clear intent, shaped by climate, material availability, and the practical demands of everyday use rather than fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eThe design is restrained and purposeful. The cut is relaxed but considered, built around raglan sleeves that allow ease of movement and a half-belt back with buckle that offers subtle adjustment without forcing structure. The silhouette is grounded and balanced, reflecting mid-century European utility design where function and longevity came first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eA defining feature is its modular construction. The jacket is fitted with a zip-out sheepskin liner and a removable shearling collar, allowing it to be configured for varying conditions. With the liner in place, it becomes a serious winter jacket built for cold climates. Without it, the jacket wears lighter and more flexible, extending its usefulness beyond deep winter. This adaptability speaks directly to post-war Yugoslav production, where versatility mattered as much as durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eMaterials are substantial and honest. The leather outer shows natural grain and surface character developed through time rather than wear, while the shearling components remain dense and insulating. Weighing approximately 3kg, the jacket has a reassuring heft that underlines its winter-focused intent. Hardware is utilitarian and period-correct, including an RR main zip and PADOPA press studs, details consistent with Eastern European state production of the mid-1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eThe jacket is in excellent condition for its age. The leather remains supple and structurally sound, and the sheepskin liner and collar are clean, full, and evenly retained. All elements sit as they should, and the jacket presents as a well-preserved example rather than one that has been overworked or altered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2699\"\u003eIt has been professionally cleaned and carefully conditioned, carried out with restraint to support the leather and sheepskin without altering colour, texture, or surface character. No heavy dressing or cosmetic intervention has been used. The focus throughout has been preservation rather than enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eRather than a specialist or ceremonial piece, this jacket represents everyday Cold War-era production from a country operating outside the dominant power blocs. Practical, adaptable, and quietly confident, it stands today as a strong example of mid-century Yugoslav leatherwork, valued for the clarity of its intent and the integrity of its construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3075\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e• Yugoslav leather jacket, Cold War period\u003cbr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e• Dated 1956\u003cbr data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e• Manufactured by KTK Visoko\u003cbr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003e• Heavy leather outer with natural grain\u003cbr data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3210\"\u003e• Zip-out sheepskin liner\u003cbr data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003e• Removable sheepskin collar\u003cbr data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3269\"\u003e• Raglan sleeve construction\u003cbr data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003e• Half-belt back with buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"3328\" data-end=\"3331\"\u003e• RR main zip\u003cbr data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3347\"\u003e• PADOPA press studs\u003cbr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003e• Approx. 3kg in weight\u003cbr data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3396\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned\u003cbr data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3439\"\u003e• Excellent condition for the age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3511\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3712\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 24\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 20\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3582\"\u003e• Raglan sleeve length (neck seam to cuff): 32.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3629\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 17.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 32\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3714\" data-end=\"3842\"\u003eBest suited to a 44 chest, with a long arm length. Please compare these measurements with a similar garment for best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54170821067075,"sku":"EB4981","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4106_21b46795-d044-4eac-b9d8-4f3c2af01ef2.jpg?v=1770377823"},{"product_id":"lewis-leathers-bronx-horsehide-motorcycle-jacket-model-384-aviakit","title":"Lewis Leathers Aviakit Bronx Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket Model 384","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis Lewis Leathers Bronx stands as Britain's most iconic motorcycle jacket. Made in England from heavy horsehide, it represents the design that has defined British motorcycle culture since 1956. The Bronx was Lewis Leathers' answer to the Cafe Racer era, a jacket built for speed, style, and serious riding that remains in production today to the same exacting standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis example comes from a private purchase and has been seldom worn. The horsehide is substantial throughout, dense and tight-grained Aviakit leather with a deep, rich tone. Horsehide is heavier and more durable than cowhide, developing character and patina over time in a way that other leathers simply don't. This jacket shows minimal wear, retaining the clean surface and crisp lines of a piece that has been carefully kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe design is pure function. Double-breasted front for wind protection and warmth. Expandable back panel that allows a forward riding position without restriction. Built-in half belt with leather-covered buckle to cinch the fit and prevent tank scratches. Multiple pockets positioned where you can reach them with gloved hands. Inside, the quilted scarlet lining remains vibrant and intact, a signature detail that marks this as genuine Lewis Leathers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Bronx was based on D Lewis flying jackets from the 1920s, adapted for the youthful motorcyclists who adopted it as the ultimate Ton Up jacket in the mid-1950s. It became the standard for British motorcycle jackets for three decades and continues to be made in England today using traditional methods and premium materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCondition is excellent. The horsehide is strong and supple with no structural issues. The lining is clean and intact. All hardware functions properly. The leather-covered buckle, zips, and snaps show minimal wear. This jacket has been looked after and is ready to develop its character with the next owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLewis Leathers Bronx jackets in horsehide represent the pinnacle of British motorcycle jacket construction. Horsehide examples command a premium for good reason: the material is superior, the aging process is distinctive, and the end result is a jacket that will outlast its owner. This seldom-worn example offers the opportunity to break in a premium piece from the beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"932\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e• Lewis Leathers Bronx motorcycle jacket (Model 384)\u003cbr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e• Aviakit horsehide construction\u003cbr data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003e• Made in England\u003cbr\u003e• Double-breasted front with zip closure\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e• Quilted scarlet lining\u003cbr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e• Expandable back panel for forward riding position\u003cbr data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1168\"\u003e• Built-in half belt with leather-covered buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e• Multiple external pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003e• Clix-zips\u003cbr data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e• Seldom worn, excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 22\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 19\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 26.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 18.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eBest suited to a 40 chest (Small\/ Medium). Please compare these measurements with a similar garment for best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54179284287811,"sku":"EB4984","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4219_a8101d41-a76b-418c-9925-1fb66985b5f2.jpg?v=1770663001"},{"product_id":"vintage-1990s-avirex-red-blades-russian-ice-hockey-leather-jacket","title":"Vintage 1990s Avirex Red Blades Russian Ice Hockey Leather Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"423\"\u003eThis Avirex Russian Hockey Federation jacket reflects the bold graphic direction the brand embraced during the 1990s. Heavy black leather, oversized embroidery and strong varsity proportions give it immediate presence. It is unapologetically graphic and unmistakably period Avirex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eCut in a relaxed varsity silhouette, the jacket carries real weight and structure through the shoulders and body. The black leather is dense and substantial with pronounced natural grain across the panels. Contrast piping sharpens the lines through the chest and sleeves, while striped ribbed cuffs and waistband frame the silhouette cleanly. The back is dominated by large Russian Hockey Federation embroidery, supported by additional chest and sleeve patches that reinforce the theme. The detailing is confident and deliberate, rooted firmly in late twentieth century American sportswear culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eInternally, the jacket features a printed graphic lining consistent with Avirex USA production of the period. It has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in house to refresh the leather while preserving its original finish and character. The front zip has been replaced to ensure smooth and reliable operation, fitted cleanly and in keeping with the original construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eCondition is very good vintage. The jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in house to refresh the leather while preserving its original finish and character. The leather remains strong, supple and structurally sound, showing natural creasing and grain character consistent with wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eThere are small period repairs to areas of the inner lining around the pocket edges, carried out during its life. These are visible in the images and are solid and secure, with no ongoing damage or structural concern. There is also a discreet repair to one wrist rib, positioned behind the cuff and not visible when worn. It is secure and does not affect wearability. The lining remains intact overall. Ribbed cuffs and waistband retain good elasticity, and all press studs and hardware are secure and fully functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eA rare XXL example with strong visual impact, honest age and excellent structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e• Avirex USA production\u003cbr data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e• Russian Hockey Federation oversized back embroidery\u003cbr data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003e• Additional embroidered chest and sleeve patches\u003cbr data-start=\"2340\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e• Heavy black leather construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2380\"\u003e• Contrast piping detail\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e• Striped ribbed cuffs and waistband\u003cbr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e• Printed internal graphic lining\u003cbr data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003e• Front zip replaced for reliable operation\u003cbr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned\u003cbr data-start=\"2568\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e• Rare XXL size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2854\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 28 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 24 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Raglan sleeve length (side of neck seam to cuff): 34 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 19 inches\u003cbr\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 28 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2856\" data-end=\"2964\"\u003eBest suited to a 48 inch chest. Please compare measurements with a similar garment to ensure correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235505295683,"sku":"EB5003","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5055.jpg?v=1772189659"},{"product_id":"1950s-italian-police-motorcycle-jacket-goatskin-leather-riri-zippers","title":"1950s Italian Police Motorcycle Jacket Goatskin Leather Riri Zippers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"628\"\u003eThis Italian police motorcycle jacket belongs to the disciplined early post war period when patrol units defined visible state authority across Italy’s expanding road networks. It was built as uniform equipment, not civilian fashion, cut to function at speed and in adverse conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eThe proportions are deliberate. Short through the body to prevent bunching when mounted, firm across the shoulders for stability, drawn in at the waist with side buckle adjusters to control movement in the wind. The snap adjustable stand collar closes securely at the neck, reinforcing its operational intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eThe goatskin is the defining quality. Dense, tight grained and structurally confident, it retains the fibre strength that mid century Italian uniform production demanded. It does not collapse or drape softly. It holds form. Surface distress across the sleeves and high contact areas reflects honest service character, yet the hide remains intact and balanced. There is depth in the leather rather than fragility. All seams are strong and stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1720\"\u003eAll hardware is Riri and consistent with Italian manufacture of the era. The central front zip anchors the jacket cleanly. Vertical chest zips provide secure access while mounted. Angled waist zips follow the natural line of the hand. Sleeve zips allow adjustment over gloves. Nothing is decorative. Every element serves a function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eInside, the original wool lining remains in place, substantial and insulating. It reflects the cold weather demands of motorcycle patrol work. The internal construction remains sound and undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned to remove decades of surface soiling and residual odours. Conditioning has been carried out sparingly using our workshop blend leather dressings, preserving suppleness while maintaining original tone and finish. Hardware has been cleaned carefully without over-polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eOverall condition is very good for a service garment approaching seventy years of age. The leather retains structure, the seams remain secure, and the form of the jacket remains correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eA genuine early Italian police motorcycle jacket with the proportions, material integrity and period hardware that serious collectors recognise immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003ePerfect for collection, display and occasional wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e• Mid 1950s Italian police motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e• Dense goatskin leather construction\u003cbr data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"265\"\u003e• Compact short motorcycle body cut\u003cbr data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"303\"\u003e• Snap adjustable stand collar\u003cbr data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e• Side waist buckle adjusters\u003cbr data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"368\"\u003e• Riri front zipper\u003cbr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e• Riri chest pocket zippers\u003cbr data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e• Riri sleeve zippers\u003cbr data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e• Vertical chest zip pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e• Angled waist zip pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e• Original wool lining\u003cbr data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"529\"\u003e• Distressed leather consistent with service use\u003cbr data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e• Strong seams and structurally sound throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 21\"\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e• Raglan shoulders (seam to seam): 17.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e• Raglan sleeve length (side of neck seam to cuff): 29.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 24\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eBest suited to a 38 inch chest \/ small frame, slim fit. Please compare measurements with a similar garment to ensure correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242277622083,"sku":"EB5007","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5209.jpg?v=1772459381"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-french-leather-motorcycle-jacket-eclair-zippers","title":"Vintage 1950s French Leather Motorcycle Jacket Éclair Zippers","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"691\" data-start=\"272\"\u003ePurposeful and unmistakably European in its character, this mid century French motorcycle jacket reflects a period when riding gear was built primarily for protection and practicality. Produced during the years when motorcycles formed an essential part of everyday transport across post war France, jackets like this were designed to shield riders from wind and weather while allowing freedom of movement in the saddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"693\"\u003eThe jacket follows a classic French motorcycling silhouette, cut short through the body with a belted waist that allows the fit to be tightened securely when riding. The asymmetric front zip closes across the chest to reduce wind penetration, a practical configuration commonly seen on European motorcycle jackets of the period. Across the front sit two distinctive pockets, a slanted snap pocket at the chest and a vertical zipped pocket positioned for access while seated on a motorcycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1742\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003eThe hardware is particularly notable. The jacket retains its original Éclair zippers, a historic French fastener manufacturer founded in 1924 near Rouen. Éclair became the dominant zipper producer in France throughout the mid twentieth century, and their fasteners are widely used today as a reference point when dating vintage French garments. During the 1940s through the 1970s Éclair zippers appeared across workwear, aviation clothing and luxury leather goods, making them one of the most recognisable details of authentic French outerwear from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2087\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eThe waist is secured by an integrated leather belt which fastens through a large D ring buckle, a robust and utilitarian detail commonly associated with European motorcycle and police inspired jackets of the period. The overall construction reflects the practical engineering of garments intended for riders who relied on their clothing daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2391\" data-start=\"2089\"\u003eThe leather has a smooth, supple character with a natural grain that has developed gentle creasing through decades of wear, giving the jacket depth while maintaining flexibility and comfort. Jackets of this type were designed to be practical riding garments, balancing protection with ease of movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2629\" data-start=\"2393\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined with a traditional plaid wool lining which provides warmth while remaining breathable when worn. Linings of this type were commonly used in civilian motorcycle jackets produced across France during the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3060\" data-start=\"2631\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned to ensure it is ready to wear. The leather remains strong and supple with natural creasing and signs of age consistent with a well preserved vintage garment. The original Éclair hardware remains in place and functions as intended. The lining shows age related wear and has been repaired where necessary to maintain integrity while preserving the character of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3344\" data-start=\"3062\"\u003eA compelling example of post war French motorcycle clothing, representing a period when riding gear was designed for real use rather than fashion. Pieces of this type are becoming increasingly scarce today and remain highly sought after by collectors of European motorcycle jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3374\" data-start=\"3346\" data-section-id=\"es5bte\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3727\" data-start=\"3376\"\u003e• Vintage French motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"3413\" data-start=\"3410\"\u003e• Likely dating to the 1950s\u003cbr data-end=\"3444\" data-start=\"3441\"\u003e• Supple black leather construction\u003cbr data-end=\"3482\" data-start=\"3479\"\u003e• Asymmetric motorcycle front zip\u003cbr data-end=\"3518\" data-start=\"3515\"\u003e• Original Éclair zippers\u003cbr data-end=\"3546\" data-start=\"3543\"\u003e• Integrated waist belt with D ring buckle\u003cbr data-end=\"3591\" data-start=\"3588\"\u003e• Slanted snap chest pocket\u003cbr data-end=\"3621\" data-start=\"3618\"\u003e• Vertical zipped chest pocket\u003cbr data-end=\"3654\" data-start=\"3651\"\u003e• Plaid wool interior lining\u003cbr data-end=\"3685\" data-start=\"3682\"\u003e• Professionally cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3765\" data-start=\"3729\" data-section-id=\"1do4eyv\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3958\" data-start=\"3767\"\u003e• Chest (Armpit to Armpit): 24\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3797\" data-start=\"3794\"\u003e• Shoulders (Shoulder Seam to Shoulder Seam): 22\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3845\" data-start=\"3842\"\u003e• Sleeve Length (Shoulder to Cuff): 25\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3883\" data-start=\"3880\"\u003e• Sleeve Length (Underarm to Cuff): 17.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3921\" data-start=\"3918\"\u003e• Back Length (Collar Seam to Hem): 25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3958\" data-start=\"3767\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe jacket is best suited to approximately a large frame 44 inch chest. Please compare the measurements with a similar garment to ensure the correct sizing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263475798339,"sku":"EB5026","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6115.jpg?v=1773159299"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-yugoslavian-leather-motorcycle-jacket-belted-moleskin-lined","title":"Vintage 1950s Yugoslavian Leather Motorcycle Jacket Belted Moleskin Lined","description":"\u003chr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eThis 1950s Yugoslavian motorcycle jacket reflects the functional construction of post war Eastern European workwear. Produced in the years following the Second World War, it belongs to a period when leather garments were expected to endure sustained wear, exposure and daily use in demanding conditions. The cut is direct and controlled, with practical features placed where they were needed rather than added for effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eThe jacket was produced by Kožarski Kombinat Visoko, a state-run leather works in former Yugoslavia. Pieces of this type were commonly worn by riders, transport workers and industrial trades, where protection from weather and long-term durability were essential. The belted waist, storm-backed zip and adjustable cuffs reflect that requirement, allowing the jacket to be secured and adjusted while in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eThe leather is a dense combination tanned hide, offering both resilience and the ability to develop surface character over time. The jacket has taken on a deep, uneven patina, with natural tonal variation across the body and sleeves. High contact areas show lighter wear, while the underlying tone remains rich and intact. The finish sits matte, with a softened, broken-in character that reflects long use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eThe construction is straightforward and purposeful. A full length metal zip runs through the front, backed by an internal wind guard designed to retain warmth and block exposure. The angled chest pocket is positioned for access without interrupting the front. Raglan sleeves allow for ease of movement through the shoulders, while the belted waist provides structure and adjustment when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eInternally, the jacket is lined in a dense moleskin fabric, selected for warmth and durability. It adds weight and insulation without compromising wearability. The original Visoko label remains in place, confirming its production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eThe jacket has been professionally leather cleaned and lightly conditioned in the workshop to maintain suppleness while preserving the original tone and patina of the hide. A replacement zip pull has been fitted where required, allowing the zip to function correctly. The lining shows a small number of age-related stitch repairs and remains structurally sound. Wear is present throughout, consistent with long-term use and appropriate to the garment’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eOverall condition is very good for a mid century motorcycle jacket of this type. The leather remains strong with natural ageing throughout, the hardware functions correctly, and the jacket retains the character expected from a working garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eA solid example of Yugoslavian leather production from the post war period, defined by function, material and use rather than design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"18hq2du\" data-start=\"3188\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3560\"\u003e• 1950s Yugoslavian leather motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003e• Kožarski Kombinat Visoko manufacturer label\u003cbr data-start=\"3313\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003e• Combination tanned leather with developed patina\u003cbr data-start=\"3366\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003e• Full length metal front zip\u003cbr data-start=\"3398\" data-end=\"3401\"\u003e• Internal wind guard behind zip\u003cbr data-start=\"3433\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e• Belted waist with original buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3474\"\u003e• Raglan sleeve construction\u003cbr data-start=\"3502\" data-end=\"3505\"\u003e• Adjustable cuff straps\u003cbr data-start=\"3529\" data-end=\"3532\"\u003e• Moleskin interior lining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"106v0hz\" data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"216\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e• Chest (Armpit to Armpit): 24\"\u003cbr data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"252\"\u003e• Shoulders (Shoulder Seam to Shoulder Seam): 20\"\u003cbr data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"304\"\u003e• Sleeve Length (Shoulder Seam to Cuff): 25.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e• Sleeve Length (Underarm to Cuff): 16\" - SHORT\u003cbr data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"393\"\u003e• Back Length (Collar Seam to Hem): 30\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest suited for a 42–44 inch chest (Medium to Large, short fit). Please compare with a similar jacket for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54285017284931,"sku":"EB5029","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6447.jpg?v=1773845227"},{"product_id":"vintage-ralph-lauren-rl67-leather-rider-jacket-horsehide","title":"Vintage Ralph Lauren RL67 Single Rider Leather Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eA Ralph Lauren RL67 leather rider jacket from the 1990s, informed by mid-century American single rider patterns and executed with a more refined, modern sensibility. The design draws clearly from classic motorcycle and cafe racer jackets, retaining the essential elements while presenting a cleaner, more controlled silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eThe cut follows a traditional single rider configuration, sitting naturally on the body with a slim profile that remains structured without feeling restrictive. The front is defined by a straightforward zip closure, complemented by horizontal chest zip pockets that reference earlier American utility and rider jackets. A stand collar with snap fastening completes the design, maintaining a functional and composed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eConstructed from heavy full grain cowhide, the leather has a dense, well defined grain and a firm, substantial handle. The surface carries a burnished dark brown finish, with natural tonal variation developed through wear. This has produced a rich, lived-in patina across the panels, giving the jacket depth and character while maintaining strength and long-term stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eInternally, the jacket is finished with a diamond stitched quilted lining, providing light insulation and structure without adding bulk. The lining sits cleanly within the garment and complements the weight and balance of the outer leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eHardware is fitted with Conmar zips throughout, a detail closely associated with mid-century American jackets and consistent with the design language. All components remain fully functional and correctly aligned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eWhile not a mid-century original, this is a well resolved late twentieth century interpretation of the American rider jacket, produced with quality materials and a more considered approach to fit and finish. The influence of classic motorcycle jackets is evident, while the execution reflects Ralph Lauren’s ability to reinterpret heritage design with restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eA strong example of the RL67 line, combining material quality, balanced construction and clear reference to established American patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"pjkara\" data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eCondition and Preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eThe jacket presents in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eThe leather remains firm, stable and evenly toned, with a naturally developed burnished patina across the surface. Visible wear and tonal variation are consistent with use and contribute to the overall character without compromising performance. There are no signs of cracking, dryness or structural weakness, and all panels retain full integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eThe sleeve zips have been professionally removed by a previous owner to improve comfort through the forearm. This work has been carried out to a high standard behind the wrist area, is difficult to detect, and results in a more practical and wearable sleeve opening while preserving the original structure and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003eHardware is complete and functions as intended. The quilted lining is clean, intact and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3200\" data-end=\"3368\"\u003eThe garment has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in our workshop to maintain suppleness and protect the surface. No structural restoration has been required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"es5bte\" data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3796\"\u003e• 1990s Ralph Lauren RL67 leather rider jacket\u003cbr data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3449\"\u003e• Classic single rider configuration\u003cbr data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3488\"\u003e• Heavy full grain burnished cowhide\u003cbr data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3527\"\u003e• Dense, well defined natural grain\u003cbr data-start=\"3562\" data-end=\"3565\"\u003e• Developed natural patina\u003cbr data-start=\"3591\" data-end=\"3594\"\u003e• Slim profile\u003cbr data-start=\"3608\" data-end=\"3611\"\u003e• Conmar zips throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"3635\" data-end=\"3638\"\u003e• Horizontal chest zip pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3671\"\u003e• Zip front closure with stand collar and snap fastening\u003cbr data-start=\"3727\" data-end=\"3730\"\u003e• Diamond stitched quilted lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003e• Weight approximately 1.9kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pcvy06\" data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3832\"\u003eGarment Measurements Laid Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3834\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003e• Chest armpit to armpit: 22\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003e• Approximate shoulders width: 18\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3903\"\u003e• Sleeve length shoulder to cuff: 25.5\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3945\"\u003e• Sleeve length underarm to cuff: 18\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3982\" data-end=\"3985\"\u003e• Back length collar seam to hem: 26\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4169\"\u003eBest suited to approximately a 40\" regular chest or a 42\" with a slim profile. Please compare measurements with a similar garment for accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54320563224899,"sku":"EB5038","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7158.jpg?v=1775041981"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-german-leather-motorrad-biker-jacket","title":"Vintage 1950s German Leather Motorrad Motorcycle Biker Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a particular kind of object that carries its history on the surface. This is one of them. The leather is olive-brown, a tone that sits somewhere between field green and tobacco, and it has shifted and deepened unevenly across decades of use. The shoulders have lifted to a warmer khaki where the light has caught them longest. The stress points have darkened and tightened. Across the back, the hide has developed a fine, irregular grain that no tannery produces deliberately. It is the result of repeated compression, weather, and movement, and it gives the surface a texture closer to geography than fabric. This is not patina as a selling point. It is simply what happens to good leather when it is used the way it was made to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTo understand this jacket, it helps to understand the context it came from. In post-war Germany, motorcycles were not a hobby. They were the primary form of personal transport for ordinary people. Cars were expensive, scarce, and largely out of reach. Bikes were practical and widespread, and the jackets worn to ride them were working clothes, put on every morning and worn in all conditions. The construction of this jacket reflects that entirely. Nothing in it was made for occasional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe influence of wartime military construction is direct and visible. During the war, Wehrmacht dispatch riders and reconnaissance units were issued close-cut leather riding gear built for protection and function at speed. The post-war civilian Motorrad jacket drew heavily on that tradition. The tight cut designed to stay anchored rather than billow, the waist belt cinching the fit down, the quilted sleeve panels providing structured arm protection, the cuffed zip closures sealing out wind at the wrist. These are not stylistic choices. They are solutions carried forward from a culture that had learned what riding in all conditions actually required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBut this jacket goes a step further than pure utility. The red zip tape running through every closure and the braided red and brown leather worked along each epaulette are details associated with the organised club riding culture that emerged strongly in 1950s Germany, a period when motorcycle clubs became a significant part of working life and community identity across the country. The braided epaulette in particular has echoes of club insignia and rank traditions. It is possible this jacket was made for, or at least worn within, that world. Either way, it places the piece within a specific and well-documented strand of mid-century German motorcycling rather than anonymous everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe epaulette braid itself is hand-worked, alternating red and dark brown leather along the full length of the shoulder seam before terminating in a neat knot. It is entirely intact. It is the kind of detail that takes time to produce, and it survives here in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe construction throughout is consistent with serious mid-century German manufacture. The asymmetric front zip closes off-centre in the classic Motorrad tradition. Twin chest pockets sit at an angle across the front, positioned to be reached without removing a glove. Two further pockets run below the waist belt. The pocket zips and cuff zips are original Ries throughout, a German zip manufacturer whose hardware was widely used across domestic garment and motorcycle gear production during this period, and their presence here is entirely correct for both the age and origin of the jacket. The main zip pull has been replaced with a period-appropriate brass pull. All zips have been professionally refurbished and waxed in the workshop and run cleanly from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in the body with warm tan moleskin, a material that would have provided comfort against the skin during long periods in the saddle. The sleeves carry a separate quilted lining throughout, adding a layer of insulation and structure to the arm without restricting movement. Both linings remain fully intact, clean, and wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe leather is strong. There is no cracking, no structural weakness, no area where the hide has thinned or separated. Wear is present and visible at the collar, the cuffs, and the hem, and it is entirely consistent with the age and use of the piece. The jacket has been professionally cleaned, conditioned, and fully prepared in the workshop. It is ready to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eExamples of this quality are not easy to find. Original Ries hardware throughout, red tape uncorroded, lining undetached, leather still with genuine body and movement. The colour alone makes this piece unusual. Most surviving Motorrad jackets of this period come in black. This one does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGerman mid-century Motorrad motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFull-grain leather, olive-brown tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePost-war construction with military design influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAsymmetric front zip with period-appropriate brass replacement pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal Ries zips throughout pocket and cuff closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll zips professionally refurbished and waxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwin angled chest zip pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTwin lower waist zip hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal red zip tape throughout all closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBraided red and brown leather epaulette detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eQuilted elbow panels to sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRed zip cuff closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLeather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTan moleskin body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eQuilted sleeve lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 21.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 18.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHem: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBest suited to a 38 regular or a slim fit 40\" depending on desired fit. Please compare with a similar garment to ensure an accurate sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54370508767555,"sku":"EB5057","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_8550.jpg?v=1776931804"},{"product_id":"1973-tt-leathers-easy-rider-motorcycle-jacket-barnard-castle","title":"Vintage 1973 TT Leathers Easy Rider Motorcycle Jacket, Agnewtree Ltd, Barnard Castle","description":"\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e1973 TT Leathers motorcycle racing jacket in original wearable condition. Fifty years on a bike. The stripe is intact, the Clix hardware runs throughout, and the lining carries the road inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe hide is black and close-grained. Across the back it has held well, deep and even, the surface largely unbroken. Across the shoulders, chest and arms it has settled permanently into the shape of a rider leaning forward, the creases fixed by decades of the same position over the same machine. This is not surface wear. It is the jacket remembering its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTT Leathers was founded by enduro rider Len Thwaites in Barnard Castle, County Durham, and operated under the name Agnewtree Ltd. In 1973, the year this jacket was made, the company was at the height of its early output, producing serious riding gear for serious riders, in a town that had no business making motorcycle clothing and did it anyway. The quality of the hide in the early jackets is consistently noted by collectors. This is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThree separate strips of coloured leather, white, red, blue, are stitched flush to the body, running diagonally from the right shoulder to the lower left hem. The same sequence wraps the left sleeve at the bicep. The style drew directly from the jacket Peter Fonda wore in Easy Rider, which by 1973 had moved fully from cinema into the visual language of British motorcycling. Lewis Leathers released their Racing Jacket No. 442 the same year on the same template. The colours on this jacket have held. The strips are sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe cut is racing short, pulled tight at the waist by a strap and buckle adjuster at each side of the hem. Both are original and functional. The hardware throughout is Clix, aluminium-toothed and correct for the period, running cleanly on every closure. Front zip, chest pocket, lower pockets, cuff zips. New-England press studs at the collar. Nothing replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOpen it and the lining is duck-egg blue, a plain satin weave, original. The fabric has darkened and mottled across the upper back and shoulders where oil and road residue has soaked through the leather and settled into the weave over decades. It has not moved evenly. It has pooled and shifted in irregular patches, heavier at the shoulder blades, lighter toward the lower back, the accumulated record of fifty years between a rider and a machine. The sleeves carry the same saturation, darkest at the top where contact with the leather was greatest. The inner collar is original suede, conditioned and supple, aged to a deep ochre. This is what the inside of a seriously ridden jacket looks like and it has not been touched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe leather is sound. No cracking, no structural failure, no seam that has given. Wear is present, honest, and concentrated where it should be. The jacket has been professionally cleaned and conditioned in the workshop and every zip has been refurbished and waxed to run cleanly from end to end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOriginal Clix hardware throughout. Tricolour racing stripe complete and strong. Duck-egg lining behind near-black leather, carrying everything the previous owner left in it. These things do not arrive together often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e1973 TT Leathers motorcycle racing jacket, made by Agnewtree Ltd, Barnard Castle, County Durham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDense close-grained leather, near-black throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTricolour racing stripe, white, red, blue, original, diagonal from right shoulder to lower left hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMatching tricolour stripe to left sleeve at bicep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRacing short cut with waist adjuster straps and buckles at each side of hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eConstruction consistent with Lewis Leathers Racing Jacket No. 442 of the same year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOriginal Clix aluminium zips throughout, front, chest pocket, lower pockets, cuffs, professionally refurbished and waxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNew-England press studs at collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePlain satin weave lining in duck-egg blue, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSuede inner collar, original, conditioned and supple, aged to deep ochre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOil saturation to lining consistent with fifty years of road use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll hardware original and functional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 20\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 17.3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 16.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 22.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHem: 17.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBest suited to a 38\" chest slim fitting. Please compare with a similar garment to ensure an accurate fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54373422989635,"sku":"EB5058","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_8477.jpg?v=1776850989"},{"product_id":"german","title":"Vintage 1950s German Cowhide Leather Motorrad Motorcycle Jacket","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eAn early 1950s black leather motorcycle jacket by Elsöber Lederkleidung, a southwest German manufacturer producing civilian and motorcycling garments in the postwar decades. The label reads Lederkleidung · Fabrikation · Direktverkauf · Versand, indicating in-house manufacture and direct sale with postal dispatch, and describes the company as a leading enterprise of its kind. The construction, hardware and silhouette place this example firmly within a period when German civilian motorcycle culture was rebuilding rapidly and demand for well-made riding jackets was high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eThe front closes on an asymmetric zip running left to right in the classic Motorrad tradition, with a secondary chest zip set into the right facing panel. This configuration allows for adjustable ventilation and ease of movement when riding. The zip pulls are marked Ruhr, a West German manufacturer of the period, with the characteristic broad shield-shaped pull. The remaining zips carry brass-coloured teeth consistent with early postwar German production. A wide pointed collar sits open at the neck, finished in matching leather to the underside. Two angled zip pockets sit at the lower front, positioned for gloved access, while cuff zips run to both sleeves at the outer wrist. Vertical seam detailing runs through the chest and continues across the back, giving the jacket its structured shape without unnecessary hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eThe waist is finished with a broad integral belt and a plain rectangular buckle marked Gutos, a West German hardware manufacturer whose fittings appear across leather goods of the period. It draws the jacket in at the waist and provides additional protection when worn on the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eThe lining is a mustard, brown and grey cotton flannel tartan, with a lighter plain weave used through the sleeves. The Elsöber label is sewn directly into the body lining and remains present and clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003eThe leather is a heavy, firm cowhide, originally dyed black. Over time, wear has drawn variation through the surface. The front panels and belt retain good depth, while the shoulders, sleeve heads and seam edges show dry wear with brown undertones and a slight tonal shift in certain light. The back panel holds more of its original colour. This is consistent with long use and typical of well-tanned hides of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eThe structure is sound throughout. All seams are secure and all zips function as intended. The original zips have been retained and carefully serviced in the workshop to ensure smooth operation while preserving their original components. The jacket has been cleaned in house and lightly conditioned to support the leather while maintaining its natural surface and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m039v\" data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2881\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2883\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003e• Early 1950s West German leather motorcycle jacket by Elsöber Lederkleidung\u003cbr data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e• Original Elsöber label present and legible\u003cbr data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e• Heavy cowhide, originally black with natural brown undertone patina\u003cbr data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e• Asymmetric front zip closure with Ruhr-marked pulls\u003cbr data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3137\"\u003e• Secondary chest zip to right facing panel\u003cbr data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003e• Wide pointed collar\u003cbr data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3207\"\u003e• Integral waist belt with Gutos-marked buckle\u003cbr data-start=\"3253\" data-end=\"3256\"\u003e• Two angled lower front zip pockets\u003cbr data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3295\"\u003e• Cuff zips to both sleeves\u003cbr data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3325\"\u003e• Cotton flannel tartan body lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003e• Plain weave sleeve lining\u003cbr data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003e• Original zips retained and serviced for smooth operation\u003cbr data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3454\"\u003e• Structure sound throughout\u003cbr data-start=\"3482\" data-end=\"3485\"\u003e• Cleaned and lightly conditioned in house\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1do4eyv\" data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 19.75\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3606\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 16\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3637\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 16\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3679\" data-end=\"3682\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 23\"\u003cbr data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3729\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 21.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003eBest suited to a 36\" chest (XS). Like most German Motorrad jackets of the period, this was cut to sit close to the body when worn on the bike. Please compare against the measurements above before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54437338284355,"sku":"EB5069","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_8855_11713296-bfb5-4c73-bfe9-18d7437806ac.jpg?v=1777117589"},{"product_id":"redskins-1980s-buffalo-leather-motorcycle-jacket-france","title":"Vintage 1980s Redskins Buffalo Leather Motorcycle Jacket, Made in France","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eA Redskins buffalo leather motorcycle jacket, made in France during the 1980s. The label reads Cuir Leder, leather in both French and German, typical of French brands distributing across European markets at the time. The arm carries the Redskins 1984 patch, placing this within the brand’s early output.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"926\" data-start=\"589\"\u003eRedskins emerged in France in the early 1980s and quickly built a following through the decade, known for producing jackets with real weight and presence. Their pieces were closely tied to moto and street subcultures of the period, defined less by fashion and more by material, construction and attitude. This is a clear example of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1340\" data-start=\"928\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe buffalo leather is the defining feature. Heavier and more textured than cowhide, it wears differently. The surface breaks and lifts over time, creating variation and contrast rather than simply softening. On this jacket, that process has developed naturally across the body and sleeves, giving it a worn-in look while the underlying structure remains strong. Nothing artificial, just years of proper use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1735\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eThe construction is direct and purposeful. A full-length front zip runs clean through the body, with twin chest pockets and inset vertical zip compartments. Ventilation zips sit at the sides and cuffs, and there is a small snap pocket on the sleeve. The contrast stitching in natural cream thread gives the jacket its definition, a signature detail of the period that remains crisp and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1737\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in cotton denim, printed with the Redskins lion graphic, wings and lettering in the brand’s red and grey. The original label is present and clearly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1936\" data-start=\"1923\" data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2095\" data-start=\"1938\"\u003eThis piece is in excellent vintage condition for its age. The buffalo leather remains strong and structurally sound throughout, with no cracking or weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eThe wear across the surface is entirely natural and consistent, giving the jacket its character without compromising its integrity. Seams are solid, all zips run cleanly, and the lining remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2462\" data-start=\"2300\"\u003eIt has been specialist cleaned and lightly conditioned in our workshop, carried out with restraint to preserve the original surface, tone and feel of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2573\" data-start=\"2464\"\u003eA first-generation Redskins jacket in buffalo leather, carrying decades of genuine wear exactly as it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2578\" data-start=\"2575\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2580\" data-section-id=\"m039v\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3124\" data-start=\"2597\"\u003e• 1980s Redskins buffalo leather motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2647\"\u003e• Made in France, label reads Cuir Leder\u003cbr data-end=\"2693\" data-start=\"2690\"\u003e• Redskins 1984 arm patch\u003cbr data-end=\"2721\" data-start=\"2718\"\u003e• Buffalo leather with natural wear and patina\u003cbr data-end=\"2770\" data-start=\"2767\"\u003e• Full-length front zip\u003cbr data-end=\"2796\" data-start=\"2793\"\u003e• Twin chest patch pockets with inset vertical zips\u003cbr data-end=\"2850\" data-start=\"2847\"\u003e• Ventilation zips at hem sides and cuffs\u003cbr data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2891\"\u003e• Snap pocket on left sleeve\u003cbr data-end=\"2925\" data-start=\"2922\"\u003e• Contrast cream topstitching throughout\u003cbr data-end=\"2968\" data-start=\"2965\"\u003e• Cotton denim lining with Redskins lion graphic print\u003cbr data-end=\"3025\" data-start=\"3022\"\u003e• All zips functional, all seams sound\u003cbr data-end=\"3066\" data-start=\"3063\"\u003e• Specialist cleaned and lightly conditioned in workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3126\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3159\" data-start=\"3131\" data-section-id=\"17zg2ap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3349\" data-start=\"3161\"\u003e• Chest (armpit to armpit): 21.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3194\" data-start=\"3191\"\u003e• Shoulders (seam to seam): 18.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3227\" data-start=\"3224\"\u003e• Sleeve length (underarm to cuff): 18.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3268\" data-start=\"3265\"\u003e• Sleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 25\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3309\" data-start=\"3306\"\u003e• Back length (collar seam to hem): 25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-render-count=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-streaming=\"false\" class=\"group relative relative pb-[var(--msg-assistant-pb,0.75rem)]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"font-claude-response relative leading-[1.65rem] [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:bg-bg-000\/50 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-0.5 [\u0026amp;_pre\u0026gt;div]:border-border-400 [\u0026amp;_.ignore-pre-bg\u0026gt;div]:bg-transparent [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [\u0026amp;_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe jacket is a slim-fit cut with a 40 inch chest. Please measure carefully and compare against the measurements above before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54597166268739,"sku":"EB5076","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_2476.jpg?v=1782817874"},{"product_id":"1950s-german-kraftfahrer-motorcycle-jacket-brown-leather-zipp","title":"Vintage 1950s German Kraftfahrer Motorcycle Jacket, Brown Leather, ZIPP Hardware","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"555\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA German Kraftfahrer motorcycle jacket in dark brown leather, dating to the 1950s. The Kraftfahrer became the defining German motorcycle jacket of the post-war period, built specifically for riders and recognised for its close-fitting silhouette, robust construction and practical detailing. This example retains all the defining characteristics of the style and presents in very good condition for its age.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eThe cut is purposeful throughout. A stand collar fastens neatly at the throat with two original Bakelite snap buttons, while the body tapers through the waist using an integral leather belt with a brass buckle, helping the jacket sit close to the body for protection against the wind. The rear is finished with a quilted diamond-stitched panel, adding both warmth and structure, while padded shoulder reinforcements provide another distinctive feature of mid-century German motorcycle clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eOne of the jacket's highlights is its original period hardware. The main front zip is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003eZIPP\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with the desirable lightning-bolt pull associated with German production during the late 1940s and 1950s. The angled chest pockets retain \u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eULTRA\u003c\/strong\u003e zippers, while the lower hand pockets are fitted with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eRuhr\u003c\/strong\u003e zippers. Together, these original components firmly place the jacket within post-war German manufacture and remain an important part of its authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eThe leather is a substantial dark brown hide which has remained supple and structurally strong over the decades. Years of genuine wear have produced a rich, natural patina across the surface, with subtle variation in tone that gives the jacket real depth and character. Inside, the original charcoal fabric lining remains clean and intact. No maker's label survives, something commonly encountered on German motorcycle jackets of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eThe jacket presents in very good vintage condition throughout. The leather remains free from cracking or structural weakness, all seams are secure and every zip operates smoothly. It has been professionally cleaned and lightly conditioned in our workshop using specialist leather-safe products, preserving the original finish, tone and character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eA genuine 1950s Kraftfahrer jacket retaining its original period hardware, distinctive construction and honest decades of wear. Increasingly difficult to find in this condition, it remains one of the most recognisable and sought-after European motorcycle jackets of the post-war era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s6t9g0\" data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dct0jx\" data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e1950s German Kraftfahrer motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19rrxfl\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2721\"\u003eDark brown cowhide leather with natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"69b4ul\" data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eStand collar with twin Bakelite snap buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yf90bs\" data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2822\"\u003eOriginal ZIPP front zipper with lightning-bolt pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2mq4t3\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2860\"\u003eOriginal ULTRA chest pocket zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ubjdni\" data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003eOriginal Ruhr lower pocket zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g67xof\" data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2939\"\u003eIntegral leather belt with brass buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"biqhh4\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eQuilted diamond-stitched back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15cxlka\" data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"3010\"\u003ePadded shoulder reinforcements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q99xsk\" data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003eZip-adjustable cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v7bala\" data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eOriginal charcoal fabric lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j28gao\" data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3094\"\u003eNo maker's label present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gym1gg\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and lightly conditioned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"aubwkp\" data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003eAll zips fully functional and seams secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nqf5u\" data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3222\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"givwon\" data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3254\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ju7cj\" data-start=\"3255\" data-end=\"3285\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dd8e26\" data-start=\"3286\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm to cuff): 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bqmt46\" data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3363\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff): 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vp0grw\" data-start=\"3364\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3580\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe jacket is 40 inch chest. Please measure carefully and compare against the measurements above before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54597328175427,"sku":"EB5077","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_2513.jpg?v=1782824186"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-raka-german-motorcycle-jacket-cowhide-ruhr-zips","title":"Vintage 1950s RAKA German Motorcycle Jacket Cowhide, RUHR Zips","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"497\" data-start=\"189\"\u003eA genuine 1950s German motorcycle jacket, built by RAKA, a manufacturer known for producing robust workwear and garments constructed to military-level specifications. Designed for real riding rather than fashion, this is a true mid-century motorcycle piece with the weight, structure, and detailing to match.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"499\"\u003eThe cowhide is the defining feature. It has worn exactly as it should over time, now soft and supple with a natural, time-earned surface character that reflects decades of use. There is no stiffness or brittleness, just a well-broken-in handle that speaks to the quality of the original hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"793\"\u003eThe construction is direct and purposeful. An asymmetric zip-and-button front sits beneath a broad storm collar, fastened with a heavy-duty RUHR zipper, a known German maker of the period. Leather-wrapped ball buttons and braided leather loop closures at the shoulder add further character, with some elements reflecting period repairs and modifications rather than original factory finish, evidence of a jacket that remained in active service rather than being retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1634\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eThe shoulders and upper sleeves are reinforced with diamond-quilted stitching, a hallmark of protective motorcycle wear designed to reduce abrasion. Multiple zip pockets are set across the chest and waist, trimmed in contrasting tan leather. A belted waist completes the silhouette, giving the jacket its structured, functional fit typical of riding jackets of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1958\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003eInside, the jacket is lined in a teal green tartan flannel with red and cream overcheck, a classic mid-century pattern that adds warmth and character while remaining true to the period. Wear is visible internally, with repairs to the underarm lining only, consistent with a jacket that has been maintained and kept in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2323\" data-start=\"1960\"\u003eAll hardware has been professionally serviced. The zips have been cleaned and lubricated, and the original pull has been retained. It has a slight catch at the very base, typical of age, but functions properly in use once engaged. The leather has been specialist cleaned and lightly conditioned in-house to restore suppleness while preserving its original finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2477\" data-start=\"2325\"\u003eThis is not a decorative piece. It is a genuine 1950s motorcycle jacket with a working history, honest wear, and construction that reflects its purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2482\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2504\" data-start=\"2484\" data-section-id=\"pm8yra\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2504\" data-start=\"2488\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3000\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003e1950s RAKA German motorcycle jacket\u003cbr data-end=\"2544\" data-start=\"2541\"\u003eHeavyweight cowhide leather, naturally worn and softened\u003cbr data-end=\"2603\" data-start=\"2600\"\u003eAsymmetric zip and button front\u003cbr data-end=\"2637\" data-start=\"2634\"\u003eBroad storm collar\u003cbr data-end=\"2658\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eRUHR zips throughout, cleaned and lubricated, original pull retained\u003cbr data-end=\"2729\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eDiamond-quilted shoulder and sleeve reinforcement\u003cbr data-end=\"2781\" data-start=\"2778\"\u003eBraided leather shoulder trim with ball button closures\u003cbr data-end=\"2839\" data-start=\"2836\"\u003eMultiple zip pockets with contrasting leather trim\u003cbr data-end=\"2892\" data-start=\"2889\"\u003eBelted waist with buckle\u003cbr data-end=\"2919\" data-start=\"2916\"\u003eTeal green tartan flannel lining with red and cream overcheck\u003cbr data-end=\"2983\" data-start=\"2980\"\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3005\" data-start=\"3002\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"3007\" data-section-id=\"pfehcl\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3024\" data-start=\"3011\"\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3065\" data-start=\"3026\"\u003eGood vintage condition for age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3245\" data-start=\"3067\"\u003eThe cowhide remains strong, supple, and fully wearable, with natural surface wear from decades of use. The leather has softened well and shows no cracking or structural weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3447\" data-start=\"3247\"\u003eAll zips have been professionally cleaned and lubricated. The original main zip pull is present and functional, with a slight catch at the base typical of period hardware but not affecting normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3607\" data-start=\"3449\"\u003eSeams are secure throughout, and the jacket holds its structure well. Exterior wear is consistent and honest, adding character without compromising integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3751\" data-start=\"3609\"\u003eRepairs are present to the interior lining at the underarms only, not visible when worn and typical of a jacket that has been kept in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3831\" data-start=\"3753\"\u003eSpecialist cleaned and lightly conditioned in-house using our own leather formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3836\" data-start=\"3833\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3870\" data-start=\"3838\" data-section-id=\"1ugzxr5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eMeasurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4050\" data-start=\"3872\"\u003eChest (armpit to armpit):21\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3903\" data-start=\"3900\"\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 17.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3934\" data-start=\"3931\"\u003eSleeve length (shoulder to cuff):25.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"3973\" data-start=\"3970\"\u003eSleeve length (underarm to cuff): 18.5\"\u003cbr data-end=\"4012\" data-start=\"4009\"\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 22.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4111\" data-start=\"4052\"\u003eBest suited to 38\" chest. Please compare with a jacket you own to ensure correct fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54607186067779,"sku":"EB5080","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_2937.jpg?v=1783093787"},{"product_id":"vintage-1990s-chevignon-buffalo-leather-trucker-jacket","title":"Vintage 1990s Chevignon Buffalo Leather Trucker Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChosen for its exceptional character and beautifully developed patina, this vintage Chevignon Original Leather jacket is a particularly handsome example of the leather outerwear for which the French brand became known during the late twentieth century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the 1990s, the jacket is constructed from mid-weight 100% buffalo leather, giving it a pleasing balance of structure and wearability. Decades of genuine wear have transformed the original dark brown surface into deep chocolate and rich brown tones, with warmer tobacco colouring developing naturally around the sleeves, seams, cuffs and other high-contact areas. Pronounced buffalo grain, fine creasing and subtle variation between individual panels give the leather a depth and individuality that artificial distressing simply cannot reproduce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChevignon was founded in France in 1979 by Guy Azoulay and built much of its identity around a distinctly European interpretation of vintage Americana. Aviation clothing, workwear, motorcycles, automobiles and collegiate style became central to the brand's visual language, with leather jackets particularly associated with Chevignon throughout the 1980s and 1990s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on the wider fascination with post-war American culture, from the leather jackets associated with figures such as James Dean and Steve McQueen to the motorcycle, automotive and garage culture of the 1950s and 1960s, Chevignon reinterpreted familiar American references through a distinctly French fashion perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis jacket captures that approach particularly well. Its silhouette sits somewhere between an American garage jacket, leather trucker and civilian flying jacket, combining elements from several traditions while retaining a distinctive identity of its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial point collar gives the jacket a clean, purposeful profile above the heavy metal front zip, which retains its leather pull. A horizontal zipped chest pocket provides secure storage, while two angled hand pockets sit naturally at the waist, keeping the front practical and uncluttered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the back, a broad shoulder yoke introduces a strong trucker and workwear influence before meeting the large panels below, divided by a vertical centre seam. Button-adjustable leather tabs at either side of the waist provide a degree of adjustment to the silhouette, while buttoned leather cuffs create a cleaner, more structured finish than the knitted ribbing of a conventional bomber jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, the body is lined in brown 100% cotton with quilted sections, leather reinforcement and multiple utility pockets, including a zipped internal pocket for secure storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most distinctive interior detail is the large leather “Auto Body Custom Garage Service – Chevignon Inc. – 1957” patch. Its automotive graphics directly express the American garage imagery running through the design. The 1957 marking forms part of Chevignon's nostalgic branding and is not the manufacture date of the jacket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Chevignon Original Leather branding, composition label and size M tab are all retained.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a jacket in which Chevignon's fascination with American workwear and automotive culture has been complemented by decades of genuine use. Its history is now genuinely written into the hide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition. The buffalo leather remains strong, supple and structurally sound, with age-related surface wear consistent with genuine use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house using our neutral leather conditioner. The main front, chest and internal zips have also been carefully refurbished, polished and lubricated to support smooth operation while retaining their original vintage appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo recolouring or artificial refinishing has been undertaken. The naturally developed surface has deliberately been left intact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cotton interior remains well presented, and the buttoned cuffs and adjustable waist tabs remain present and in good order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease study the detailed photographs, which form an important part of the description and show the overall condition closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Identifying Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Chevignon Original Leather jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from the 1990s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrench Chevignon design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-weight 100% buffalo leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep chocolate, rich brown and tobacco colouring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePronounced natural buffalo grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint collar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy metal front zip with leather pull\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal zipped chest pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo angled hand pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkwear-style rear shoulder yoke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanelled back with vertical centre seam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButton-adjustable waist tabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eButtoned leather cuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrown 100% cotton body lining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuilted interior sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple internal utility pockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZipped internal pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Auto Body Custom Garage Service – Chevignon Inc. – 1957” leather patch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Chevignon branding and labels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal size M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarment Measurements (Laid Flat)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 22\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 18.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve length (shoulder seam to cuff): 25\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve length (underarm seam to cuff): 18.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack length (collar seam to hem): 25.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal size label M. Best suited to approximately a 42\" chest for a slim fit. Please compare the measurements with a similar garment you own to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54790681723203,"sku":"EB5091","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4510_80c56c12-d1f2-4be9-a0b1-cfcebfcaebc0.jpg?v=1788523959"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-schott-684sm-steerhide-a2-flight-jacket-size-46","title":"Vintage 1980s Schott 684SM Steerhide A-2 Flight Jacket Made in USA","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Schott 684SM is a substantial American-made leather flight jacket from the brand's A-2 inspired civilian range, combining classic aviation styling with the heavier steerhide construction associated with vintage Schott flight jackets.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the 1980s, this example is made in the USA from black steerhide. The leather has matured particularly well, remaining strong and supple while developing natural grain, creasing, light surface marks and the subtle character that comes through genuine age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 684SM follows the familiar short flight-jacket silhouette, with a broad leather collar, shoulder epaulettes and knitted cuffs and waistband. Two substantial patch pockets sit across the lower front, each with a shaped snap-fastened flap and additional side-entry access. Original Schott-branded snap hardware remains throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA leather storm flap covers the main zipper when closed, giving the front a clean, purposeful appearance. Inside, the original black Schott-logo lining is exceptionally well preserved, while the internal pocket retains its original identification label with the 684SM model reference and Size 46 marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 684SM forms part of Schott's long-running family of civilian flight jackets influenced by American military aviation clothing. Its substantial steerhide construction, practical pocket configuration and knitted trim give it a recognisable A-2 influence while retaining the distinctive construction and character of a Schott jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has retained the character accumulated through decades of use. Light marks, grain and hardware patina remain visible, while the underlying steerhide, lining and knitted components have survived extremely well. The result is a highly wearable vintage Schott with the individuality and presence expected from an original 1980s leather flight jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition, with genuine age-developed character consistent with a 1980s Schott jacket. The black steerhide remains strong and supple throughout, retaining natural grain and creasing with some light surface scratches and marks from use, as shown in the photographs. These are relatively minor and form part of the established character of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the original Schott-branded snaps show light age-related oxidation. These have been carefully cleaned to remove the majority of the surface corrosion, with some minor patina remaining. The original Schott-logo lining is exceptionally well preserved with no rips or tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left knitted cuff has received a small, discreet stitch repair which is difficult to notice unless inspected closely. The original knitted cuffs and waistband remain strong, retain excellent elasticity and have been carefully refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house in our workshop. Accumulated soiling has been carefully removed from the leather, cuffs and waistband before the steerhide was conditioned to restore nourishment and flexibility while preserving its established surface character. The original zipper has also been refurbished, waxed and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1980s Schott 684SM flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-2 inspired civilian flight-jacket design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack steerhide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged Size 46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal internal 684SM identification label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal black Schott-logo lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather flight collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder epaulettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather storm flap over front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo large front patch pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped snap-fastened pocket flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-entry hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Schott-branded hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal knitted cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbing retains excellent elasticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural age-developed grain and creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, shoulder seam to cuff: 26.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, underarm seam to cuff: 19.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to bottom of waistband: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to a 46 chest (XL). Please compare these measurements against a similar garment you own to confirm fit before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54797418824003,"sku":"EB5096","price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4647_f2166e73-e376-41c1-b802-36bb713e342b.jpg?v=1788857032"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-schott-184sm-naked-cowhide-a-2-flight-jacket-made-in-usa","title":"Vintage 1980s Schott 184SM Naked Cowhide A-2 Flight Jacket Made in USA","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Schott 184SM belongs to the American tradition of civilian leather flight jackets that evolved from military aviation clothing. Drawing heavily on the proportions and practical character of the A-2, the 184SM combines a compact blouson silhouette with the substantial construction for which Schott's American-made leather jackets became known.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to approximately the late 1980s, this example is constructed from Schott's naked cowhide and retains its original 184SM identification label. The design incorporates a broad leather turn-down collar, shoulder epaulettes and large front patch pockets with shaped snap-fastening flaps and separate side-entry hand pockets. Knitted cuffs and waistband complete the familiar flight-jacket profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular jacket was chosen for its exceptional natural patina and character. Decades of genuine wear have transformed the original black cowhide, creating a complex surface of charcoal, softened brown and tobacco-toned variation. The shoulders, sleeves, pocket edges, seams and back have each aged differently, leaving pronounced grain, creasing, rubbing and individual markings across the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is especially striking across the shoulders and sleeves, where years of use have gradually worn and softened areas of the original black finish, contrasting against the darker sections that have received less wear. Across the back, broader areas of tonal variation give the leather considerable depth and make the history of the jacket immediately apparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing artificial about this surface. The softened edges, exposed undertones and changes in colour have developed naturally through decades of genuine wear. It is precisely this irregularity that gives the jacket its appeal and separates naturally aged vintage leather from a modern jacket manufactured to appear worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, the cowhide retains a firm, substantial handle. Combined with the established patina, original details and classic Schott construction, it gives this late 1980s 184SM the unmistakable character of a jacket that has been genuinely worn and matured over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black naked cowhide remains strong, firm and structurally sound, retaining a substantial handle. The extensive natural patina includes pronounced grain, creasing, rubbing, softened areas of colour and numerous small age and wear markings. Brown, charcoal and tobacco-toned undertones have become visible in areas where the original black surface has naturally worn over time. These are genuine characteristics acquired through use and form an important part of the jacket's appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been professionally cleaned and subsequently conditioned in-house using our Heritage Conditioner. Particular care was taken to replenish the aged leather while retaining its naturally firm character and preserving the established patina. No attempt has been made to recolour or homogenise the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original zipper has been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operates smoothly. All remaining hardware has also been carefully cleaned. The original knitted cuffs and waistband have been refurbished and remain strong and serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior lining remains in good vintage condition. There are a couple of very small, discreet stitch repairs towards the lower section of the lining. These are minor and do not affect the structure or use of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, a very good and highly characterful vintage Schott 184SM, retaining the genuine markings and surface variation that make this particular example so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca late 1980s Schott 184SM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchott naked cowhide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, substantial leather handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional naturally developed patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharcoal, brown and tobacco-toned surface variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced natural grain and creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine age-developed markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-2 inspired civilian flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather turn-down collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder epaulettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge front patch pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped snap-fastening pocket flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-entry hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal knitted cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Schott hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 184SM identification label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged Size 46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, underarm seam to cuff: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to bottom waistband: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagged Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46, XL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare these measurements against a similar garment you own to confirm fit before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54801326997827,"sku":"EB5098","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4733_a111f860-624b-4f94-bed7-bc58bb2aca6d.jpg?v=1788945708"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-german-wehrmacht-kradmelder-goatskin-motorcycle-jacket","title":"Original 1940s German Goatskin Kradmelder Motorcycle Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDating from the 1940s, this original German goatskin motorcycle jacket is an exceptionally well-preserved example of wartime-era riding clothing. Its long belted silhouette, deeply overlapping asymmetric front and surviving German hardware place it firmly within the tradition of early motorcycle and dispatch-rider clothing.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from substantial dark brown goatskin, the jacket has developed a superb natural patina over more than eighty years. Deep chocolate tones move into warmer brown and chestnut across exposed areas, while the distinctive natural grain of the goatskin gives the surface remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shoulders, sleeves, pocket edges, seams and belt have each aged differently. Fine creasing, subtle rubbing, softened edges and individual markings remain visible throughout, creating a richly varied surface developed through more than eighty years of genuine age and use. Beneath this patina, the goatskin remains remarkably strong, supple and structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts most distinctive feature is the heavy asymmetric front closure. Rather than meeting conventionally at the centre, the substantial zipper sits well to one side, allowing the goatskin to overlap deeply across the torso when closed. The resulting double layer of leather across much of the chest is a particularly purposeful piece of early motorcycle construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full leather waist belt draws the long body closely around the waist. Above it sits a broad leather turn-down collar and a distinctive arrangement of shaped shoulder and chest panels that gives the jacket its unmistakable period profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vertical ZIPP-fastened breast pocket sits high on the chest, with two substantial shaped flap pockets positioned lower on the body. Period ZIPP hardware survives throughout, including the imposing asymmetric main zipper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original full leather belt retains its distinctive Gutoz PATENT metal fitting, another particularly good piece of surviving period hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden inside the sleeves are the original concealed storm cuffs, an unusual and purposeful detail that remains remarkably well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the original brown moleskin lining remains in place, together with an internal pocket and the original woven label bearing the Modell 306 designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variations in colour, grain, creasing and wear have developed naturally through decades of genuine age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than eighty years on, it remains an unusually complete German motorcycle jacket, with the original goatskin, hardware and construction carrying the character of its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark brown goatskin remains remarkably strong, supple and structurally sound, with pronounced natural grain and a deeply established patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface carries extensive genuine age and wear, including fine creasing, rubbing, small marks, softened edges and natural tonal variation. Deep chocolate tones give way to warmer brown and chestnut across the shoulders, sleeves, seams, pocket edges and belt. These characteristics are clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, with particular care taken to preserve the original surface, grain and established patina of the goatskin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe period ZIPP fasteners have been carefully refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operate smoothly. The remaining metal hardware has also been carefully cleaned while retaining its age-developed appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sympathetic replacement buttons have been fitted to the upper front flaps where the originals were missing. These were carefully selected to sit appropriately alongside the surviving period buttons and restore the intended appearance and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Gutoz PATENT belt fitting has a break to one side but remains functional and the belt can still be fastened. We believe we have a suitable period spare within our workshop stock and are attempting to locate it. If found, we will either undertake an appropriate repair or replacement before dispatch, or supply the spare fitting with the jacket for its new owner. The original Gutoz fitting will remain with the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original brown moleskin lining is exceptionally well preserved for its age. The internal pocket, woven label and concealed internal storm cuffs remain present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photographs show the actual jacket offered for sale and form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1940s German construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWWII-era motorcycle \/ dispatch-rider design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKradmelder historical association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial dark brown goatskin leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally developed patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate, brown and chestnut tonal variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced natural goatskin grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong belted motorcycle silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy asymmetric overlapping front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod ZIPP main zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional period ZIPP hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical zipped breast pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo substantial shaped lower flap pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull leather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Gutoz PATENT belt fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather turn-down collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped shoulder and chest panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcealed internal storm cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurviving period buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sympathetic replacement buttons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal brown moleskin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal woven label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition for its age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, underarm seam to cuff: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to hem: 31\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to approximately a size S\/M or 40\" chest, depending on preferred fit and intended layering. For the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54801546772803,"sku":"EB5099","price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4763.jpg?v=1788950605"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-schott-684sm-steerhide-a2-flight-jacket-size-48","title":"Vintage 1980s Schott 684SM Steerhide A-2 Flight Jacket Made in USA","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDating to the mid-1980s, this Schott 684SM is a particularly characterful example of the American maker's A-2-inspired civilian flight jacket. Made in the USA and tagged Size 48, it combines heavyweight steerhide construction with the practical proportions and detailing that made Schott's civilian flight jackets enduring classics.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 684SM draws heavily on the traditional American A-2 flight jacket without being a military-issued garment. Schott adapted the familiar aviation silhouette into a substantial civilian leather jacket, retaining many of the details associated with the classic form while giving it the robust construction expected from the New York manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broad leather turn-down collar sits above the central front zipper and leather storm flap, with shoulder epaulettes completing the upper profile. Two large patch pockets feature shaped snap-fastened flaps together with side-entry hand-warmer access, adding everyday practicality without disrupting the traditional flight-jacket appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnitted cuffs and a deep knitted waistband draw the jacket closely around the wrists and body. At the rear, a horizontal leather reinforcement panel runs across the lower section, adding structure to the broad steerhide back. Schott-branded hardware completes the construction, including the substantial main zipper with its SCHOTT USA marked puller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this particular 684SM is the extraordinary surface that has developed across its steerhide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately four decades of genuine wear have transformed what was once a much more uniform dark brown jacket. The steerhide has developed extensive tobacco-brown tones alongside areas of warmer brown and lighter tan, particularly across the shoulders, sleeves, seams, pockets and exposed edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variation is remarkably organic. Pronounced grain and creasing run through the sleeves, while rubbing, fine scratches and softened edges record years of movement and use. Individual panels have aged at different rates, producing a depth and complexity across the garment that could only develop through prolonged wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its dramatic appearance, the steerhide remains strong, substantial and structurally sound. This contrast is what makes the jacket particularly compelling. It carries approximately forty years of visible history while retaining the reassuring weight and integrity of its Schott construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing specialist work in our workshop, this mid-1980s 684SM is ready for continued wear while retaining the character it has accumulated over the decades. It is an exceptional example of how heavyweight steerhide can age, and a Schott whose individual history is immediately visible in the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavyweight steerhide remains strong, substantial and structurally sound. Extensive naturally developed patina is present throughout, including surface rubbing, scratches, pronounced grain, creasing, softened edges and considerable tonal variation consistent with approximately four decades of genuine wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, with particular care taken to preserve the established character of the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schott zipper has been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operates smoothly. The remaining hardware has also been carefully cleaned. The knitted cuffs and waistband have been refurbished and remain strong and serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown lining is exceptionally well preserved and remains in excellent condition with no rips or tears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca mid-1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchott 684SM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTagged Size 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate modern fit: 2XL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA-2-inspired civilian flight jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavyweight steerhide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark brown with extensive tobacco-toned natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather turn-down collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder epaulettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather front storm flap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSCHOTT USA marked zipper pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo large patch pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped snap-fastened pocket flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-entry hand-warmer pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal lower rear reinforcement panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnitted cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown lining in excellent condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, underarm seam to cuff: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to hem: 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended fit: approximately 2XL \/ 48\" chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease compare these measurements against a similar garment you own to confirm fit before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54801747247427,"sku":"EB5100","price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4798_0e2db96e-271f-4d71-ba3c-55d59703f366.jpg?v=1788959864"},{"product_id":"vintage-1940s-german-wwii-goatskin-kradmelder-motorcycle-jacket","title":"Original 1940s German WWII Goatskin Kradmelder Motorcycle Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDating from the 1940s, this remarkable goatskin motorcycle jacket is a survivor from the world of wartime European riding clothing. Long, belted and built for hard use, it is the type of substantial leather outerwear closely associated with German military motorcyclists and Kradmelder during the Second World War.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKradmelder, or motorcycle-mounted military messengers, carried orders and communications between units, making practical and protective riding clothing an essential part of the role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from tough, substantial goatskin, the jacket wears a deep bottle-green finish, burnished by more than eighty years of use. Warmer brown tones have emerged naturally along the collar, seams and cuffs, while pronounced grain, creasing and tonal variation run across the larger panels. Despite its age, the hide remains exceptionally strong and supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is purposeful. A shaped yoke gives structure across the chest, with two horizontal zipped breast pockets beneath and a further pair of angled zipped pockets lower on the body. Four secure external pockets provided genuine utility on the road, while period brass-toned ZIP hardware survives throughout, naturally darkened and mellowed with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA full leather belt draws the long body firmly into the waist, fastening through a leather-covered rectangular buckle. Broad button-adjustable cuffs close the sleeves, while the turn-down collar completes a silhouette shaped by practical riding rather than fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the original moleskin lining remains in place, substantial and practical, with gathering through the waist beneath the outer belt. Its survival alongside the goatskin shell and period hardware adds considerably to the integrity of a working jacket now more than eight decades old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no surviving maker's labels, military issue stamps or identifying marks, so the jacket cannot be attributed to a particular manufacturer, German formation or original wearer. What remains is the physical evidence of the garment itself: its period construction, ZIP hardware, original moleskin lining and long belted form, all characteristic of European motorcycle clothing associated with German riders and dispatch personnel of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket carries extensive evidence of its age and use in the grain, rubbing, creasing and changing tones of the green leather, while remaining remarkably substantial and structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusually complete and evocative example of 1940s wartime riding clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition for a goatskin motorcycle jacket dating from the 1940s, retaining extensive original character and naturally developed patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goatskin remains exceptionally tough, substantial and structurally sound throughout. The deep bottle-green surface displays pronounced natural grain, creasing, rubbing and age-developed tonal variation, with warmer brown tones visible around the collar, cuffs, seams and other areas of repeated contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of small nicks and surface marks to the leather consistent with its considerable age and history of use. These form part of the jacket's established patina rather than significant structural damage and are clearly shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original moleskin lining remains in place and shows age-related wear consistent with a garment of this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve the strength of the hide and its established surface character. The period ZIP fasteners have been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operate smoothly. Remaining hardware has also been carefully cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the jacket remains remarkably strong and wearable for its age, with the nicks, rubbing, creasing and tonal variation forming part of the genuine character developed over approximately eighty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photographs show the actual jacket offered for sale. Please study them carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWWII-period European motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType associated with German wartime motorcyclists and Kradmelder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough, substantial goatskin construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep bottle-green leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm brown tones developed naturally through wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced original grain and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, close-cut riding silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped upper chest yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad turn-down leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod ZIP main zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo horizontal zipped breast pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled zipped lower pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour secure external zipped pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull leather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-covered rectangular buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad button-adjustable cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod brass-toned hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal moleskin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo surviving maker's label or military markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 18.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, underarm seam to cuff: 17.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to hem: 31.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for approximately a 40\" chest \/ S\/M, depending on your preferred fit and intended layering. For the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54803517866307,"sku":"EB5104","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4911_bd55ede1-a253-43a7-b533-1fab83c5c17e.jpg?v=1789041066"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-austrian-motorcycle-police-leather-jacket-ries","title":"Original 1950s Austrian Motorcycle Police Leather Jacket RIES Hardware","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDating from the late 1950s to early 1960s, this original Austrian police motorcycle jacket comes from the post-war period when leather riding clothing was still in service with Austrian Gendarmerie motorcycle units. Cut from heavily grained cowhide, its compact proportions, reinforced kidney section and adjustable waist reflect a garment designed around the practical requirements of motorcycle patrol.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is firm and substantial, with years of service wear revealing warmer brown beneath the dark surface, particularly across the shoulders, sleeves, seams and edges. Scuffs, scratches and deep creasing give the hide considerable character while leaving it strong and structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts most distinctive construction is found around the lower body. A broad diamond-quilted kidney panel reinforces the back, with the same treatment continuing around the front. Twin leather straps with metal D-rings allow the waist to be drawn closer to the body, a practical detail well suited to riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour zipped external pockets provide secure storage, with two horizontal pockets across the chest and two angled below. Period RIES zipper hardware survives throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad turn-down collar retains one of the jacket's most interesting traces of its former service life. Stitching and ghost marks remain where police badges or insignia were once fitted. The insignia themselves are no longer present, but the original marks have been left undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the original body lining shows considerable fading and surface wear from use but remains remarkably complete, with no rips or tears. Contrasting lighter sleeve linings also survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo maker's label or identifying internal markings remain. Based on its construction and period details, the jacket dates to approximately the late 1950s or early 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly characterful example of post-war Austrian police motorcycle clothing, retaining the wear, construction and traces of service that distinguish an original working garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cowhide remains strong, substantial and structurally sound. There is extensive genuine wear throughout, including rubbing, scuffs, scratches, creasing and areas where the dark surface has worn through to reveal the warmer brown leather beneath. These are clearly visible in the photographs and form an important part of the jacket's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original body lining remains intact with no rips or tears despite considerable fading and surface wear. The contrasting sleeve linings also remain in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original main zipper pull was missing when the jacket arrived with us. A closely matched replacement pull has been fitted in our workshop to sit sympathetically alongside the surviving period hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve the established surface of the leather. The zippers have been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operate smoothly. The remaining hardware has also been carefully cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the jacket remains remarkably strong and wearable for its age, with the wear to the leather and lining consistent with a piece of working motorcycle clothing from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photographs show the actual jacket offered for sale and form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate 1950s to early 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Austrian police motorcycle patrol jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-war Austrian service riding clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, heavily grained cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark leather with warmer brown undertones exposed through wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced original grain and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact riding cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped front and rear yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad turn-down leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhost marks from former police badges or insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour zipped external pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo horizontal zipped chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled zipped lower pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod RIES zipper hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted kidney reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted lower front construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin leather waist adjusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal D-rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting original sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosely matched replacement main zipper pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo surviving maker's label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, shoulder seam to cuff: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, underarm seam to cuff: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to hem: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to approximately a 42 inch chest for a regular fit, or a 44 inch chest for a closer, slimmer fit. For the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54803935756611,"sku":"EB5105","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_4939_4a33b34e-e6a2-4ef0-a5fc-3f5a279d4217.jpg?v=1789048719"},{"product_id":"vintage-1973-italian-police-goatskin-leather-motorcycle-jacket-riri-zip","title":"Vintage 1973 Italian Police Goatskin Leather Motorcycle Jacket Riri Zip","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from 1973, this Italian police motorcycle jacket comes from an era when leather patrol clothing was still designed first and foremost as working equipment. Before modern technical riding fabrics became commonplace, substantial leather provided motorcycle officers with protection from wind, weather and the demands of long hours on the road. The result was clothing built around function, durability and freedom of movement rather than fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from black goatskin leather, this example has survived more than half a century in remarkably well-preserved condition. The hide retains a deep, consistent black colour, with the pronounced natural grain characteristic of goatskin. Gentle creasing across the sleeves and body records the age of the garment without giving it a heavily distressed appearance, while the leather itself remains supple, substantial and reassuringly strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction is restrained and purposeful. A broad pointed collar sits above the original Riri metal front zipper, a quality piece of period hardware that remains with the jacket. Two angled hand pockets are worked discreetly into the lower front, keeping the silhouette unusually clean for a motorcycle garment. There is little unnecessary decoration, giving the jacket the direct, functional appearance expected of professional Italian police patrol clothing of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sleeves finish with broad leather cuffs secured by buttons, rather than an adjustable arrangement. At the rear, twin leather waist adjustment straps pass through individual metal buckles, allowing the lower body to be drawn inward and helping control the jacket around the waist while riding. The broad rear panels also provide an uninterrupted view of the naturally pebbled grain of the goatskin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the original warm tan lining remains exceptionally well preserved. Its surviving composition label records a 60% wool and 40% acetate blend, while a separate original internal label carries the date 26\/11\/1973. These surviving labels provide a particularly valuable period reference and leave no need to estimate the jacket's age from style alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this example particularly appealing is its level of preservation. The goatskin remains strong, the original lining survives in excellent condition, the Riri zipper and period hardware remain in place, and the clean Italian patrol silhouette has lost little of its original presence. More than fifty years after it was made, it remains an exceptionally well-preserved example of 1970s Italian police motorcycle clothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black goatskin leather remains strong, supple and structurally sound throughout. The surface retains a remarkably consistent depth of colour, with pronounced natural grain and gentle age-related creasing. There are minor marks consistent with an original working leather jacket dating from 1973, but no heavy surface deterioration or significant colour loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original tan 60% wool and 40% acetate lining is exceptionally well preserved, remaining clean and remarkably complete. The original dated internal label remains present and clearly records 26\/11\/1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve the original surface character and natural grain of the goatskin. As part of the restoration, the leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Riri main zipper has been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operates smoothly. The buttons, rear waist adjustment buckles and remaining hardware have also been carefully cleaned while retaining their naturally aged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the jacket presents exceptionally well for an original working leather garment now more than fifty years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1973 Italian police motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDated 26 November 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack goatskin leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep, consistent black colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced natural goatskin grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad pointed leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Riri metal front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather cuffs with button fastening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin rear leather waist adjustment straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual metal waist buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, functional motorcycle patrol construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad panelled back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal warm tan lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60% wool \/ 40% acetate lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal dated internal label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal period labels retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod buttons and hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist restored in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam 19inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder to cuff: 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm to cuff: 17.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 26.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fit: 40R \/ Small to medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806498869571,"sku":"EB5109","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5191_3cbe0ce0-4e50-4619-bb2c-04012235dec4.jpg?v=1789185481"},{"product_id":"original-1950s-french-vachette-leather-motorcycle-jacket","title":"Original 1950s French Vachette Leather Motorcycle Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1950s France, the motorcycle represented something more immediate than leisure. For many riders it was everyday transport, a way through towns, across country roads and between cities in an era when the person in the saddle remained completely exposed to the elements. Good riding clothing therefore had a simple job: keep out the wind, withstand hard use and allow the rider to move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original French motorcycle jacket was built for that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from substantial chrome-tanned vachette, it has the compact, purposeful shape of post-war European riding clothing, but without the bulk or overt military character found in many jackets of the period. There is an elegance to it too. Worn open, the broad pointed collar and clean four-pocket front give it the appearance of a particularly handsome civilian leather jacket. Fasten it properly and its original purpose becomes much clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main zipper runs high into the collar, closing the leather closely around the neck against wind and weather. At the opposite end, a substantial press-stud leather tab crosses the base of the zipper and secures the jacket at the waist. Long leather straps buckle around the cuffs. Together these details effectively close the jacket at the neck, waist and wrists, precisely where a rider would otherwise feel the wind working its way inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the pockets have character. Two shaped breast pockets are secured by unusual brass-tone turn-latch fastenings, with two further welt pockets positioned below. They are small pieces of period engineering, practical rather than decorative, and among the details that make this jacket so distinctive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there is the vachette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than seventy years have changed it completely. Deep brown survives in the protected areas, while the shoulders and sleeves have gradually opened into chestnut, warm cognac and golden amber-brown. Creases follow the movement of the arms, edges have softened through handling and fine scratches and rubbing remain scattered across the surface. None of it follows the predictable pattern of a manufactured distressed finish. The colour has developed according to where the jacket was touched, flexed, exposed and worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the contrast is remarkable. The brown diamond-quilted body lining remains exceptionally well preserved, accompanied by red and cream striped cotton sleeve linings. It gives us a glimpse of how complete and substantial the jacket would have felt when first worn, even as the exterior now carries the evidence of the decades that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts working life can also be read in the main fastening. The original zipper was replaced long before the jacket came to our workshop, and a vintage metal YKK zipper is now fitted. Earlier stitch tracks remain visible behind the current zipper tape. Rather than disguise them, they remain part of the jacket's history, evidence that someone considered it worth keeping in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no surviving maker's label and no name connecting it to the person who wore it. We will not invent that history. What the jacket itself tells us is enough: the protective collar, secured cuffs and waist, unusual hardware, substantial French vachette and the extraordinary wear left by more than seventy years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives not as a reproduction of 1950s motorcycle culture, but as a piece of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBuilt for the road in post-war France, and carrying every decade since.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition for an original 1950s leather motorcycle jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chrome-tanned vachette remains strong, supple and structurally sound. Decades of wear have produced extensive natural colour variation, from deeper brown and chestnut through warm cognac to golden amber-brown across the most exposed areas. Fine scratches, rubbing, creasing, softened edges and areas of finish wear remain visible and form part of the jacket's established character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brown diamond-quilted body lining is remarkably well preserved. There is some minor localised loose stitching internally, but this is limited and does not materially affect its use. The contrasting red and cream striped cotton sleeve linings also survive particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original main zipper is no longer present. A vintage metal YKK zipper was fitted earlier in the jacket's life, before it came to us. Earlier stitch tracks remain visible behind the current zipper tape, documenting this historic replacement. The YKK zipper operates correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house. As part of the restoration, the leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction or removing the character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vintage YKK zipper has been cleaned and serviced, while the breast-pocket fastenings, cuff buckles, waist fastening and remaining hardware have also been carefully cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1950s French motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome-tanned vachette cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial, supple and naturally broken-in leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact post-war European riding cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep brown, chestnut, cognac and golden amber natural colour variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad pointed leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-closing zip-through neck for weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo shaped breast pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass-tone turn-latch breast-pocket fastenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo lower welt hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage YKK metal replacement main zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress-stud leather tab securing the zipper at the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather cuff straps with metal buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown diamond-quilted body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and cream striped cotton sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist restored in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to a 42\" chest, medium size. For the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812490924355,"sku":"EB5114","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5335_11f88d35-13bc-40e1-9bbf-38cb18fea004.jpg?v=1789383083"},{"product_id":"original-1950s-french-canadienne-barnstormer-mackinaw-jacket-xl","title":"Original 1940s French 'Canadienne' Barnstormer Mackinaw Jacket","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIn the France of the late 1940s and early 1950s, the Canadienne belonged to a generation of outerwear built when protection from the weather was still a serious consideration. Descended from the heavy cold-weather coats associated with North American workwear, travel and early motoring, the idea developed a distinctly French character and became known simply as \u003cem\u003ela Canadienne\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original example survives from that world, and it is an unusually complete one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut from substantial dark brown leather, its long body and overlapping double-breasted front were designed to put material between the wearer and the weather. Three pairs of distinctive leather football-style fastenings close the front, a shaped yoke sweeps across the shoulders and around the back, and four useful pockets give the coat the purposeful character of serious mid-century outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the real ingenuity is hidden inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial real sheepskin liner can be completely removed from the leather shell, while the deep brown sheepskin collar is detachable in its own right. Fully assembled, the Canadienne becomes formidable winter clothing. Dense cream fleece insulates the body, the broad pile collar protects the neck and the overlapping leather front provides another barrier against cold and wind. Remove them and the same garment becomes a considerably lighter leather coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat adaptability tells us much about the thinking behind clothing of this period. The long body provides coverage, the double-breasted construction gives additional protection across the torso and the generous pockets offer genuine utility. Button-fastened leather tabs close the sleeves, while the removable insulation allows one garment to follow its owner through changing seasons. Nothing feels added simply for appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than seventy years have now left their mark on the leather. The dominant colour remains a rich dark brown, with warmer brown emerging naturally around the shoulders, seams, cuffs, pocket edges and hem. Fine scratches cross the hide, edges have softened and creases record years of movement. The wear does not follow a neat or predictable pattern because it was never designed to. It accumulated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no surviving maker's label and no identifiable manufacturer's marking on the fastening, so we would rather leave its maker unresolved than manufacture a provenance the garment cannot support. Its construction tells enough of the story: a French Canadienne from the late 1940s to early 1950s, still accompanied by the removable sheepskin components that allowed it to perform the job for which it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, coats of this general family are sometimes described by collectors using terms such as Mackinaw or Barnstormer, reflecting their relationship with earlier cold-weather, motoring and outdoor clothing. For this French example, however, its original cultural identity is better expressed by the name under which the form became established in France: \u003cem\u003ela Canadienne\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than seven decades later, it remains exactly what good winter clothing was intended to be: substantial, adaptable and built to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA survivor from an era when winter clothing was equipment first, and style followed naturally.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition for an original French leather Canadienne dating from approximately the late 1940s to early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe substantial dark brown leather remains strong and structurally sound, with a well-established surface developed through decades of genuine use. Natural creasing, rubbing, fine scratches and areas of finish wear are present throughout, with warmer brown emerging principally around the shoulders, seams, cuffs, pocket edges and hem. These marks are consistent with the garment's age and form an important part of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportantly, both of the removable cold-weather components remain with the coat. The substantial real sheepskin body liner retains dense natural cream fleece, while the detachable deep brown sheepskin collar is also present and remains particularly well preserved. Together they allow the Canadienne to be worn in its complete winter configuration or stripped back to the lighter leather outer shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no surviving maker's label, and the fastening carries no identifiable manufacturer's marking. No specific maker has therefore been attributed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve its naturally aged surface and established character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs part of the restoration, the leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction or removing the character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive leather front fastenings, sleeve hardware and remaining fittings have also been carefully cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal French Canadienne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca late 1940s to early 1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial dark brown leather shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong protective cold-weather cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-breasted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree pairs of distinctive leather football-style fastenings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable deep brown real sheepskin collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable real sheepskin body liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense natural cream fleece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be worn with or without its winter components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped shoulder yoke extending across the front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo upper slash pockets with pointed leather reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo substantial lower flap pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-pocket front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButton-fastened leather sleeve tabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally developed period wear and surface character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo surviving maker's label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist restored in-house\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic French mid-century cold-weather outerwear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 21.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest suited to approximately a 46\" chest, Size XL, allowing for a comfortable fit with the sheepskin liner in place. For the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54812762079555,"sku":"EB5115","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5362_5254d5f4-fddf-47c6-b910-fc93a586f59b.jpg?v=1789392489"},{"product_id":"original-1940s-german-horsehide-leather-belted-jacket-zipp-hardware","title":"Original 1940s German Horsehide Leather Belted Jacket ZIPP Hardware","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn original German horsehide leather jacket dating from the 1940s, built during a period when substantial leather outerwear was still made as practical equipment rather than fashion. Long in the body, belted at the waist and constructed from broad panels of heavyweight horsehide, it has the purposeful proportions associated with European leather jackets of the wartime and immediate post-war years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe construction is particularly good. A broad pointed collar sits above a full metal front zipper, while a horizontal yoke runs across the chest and continues around the back. A zipped breast pocket provides the only detail across the upper front, balanced by two angled lower hand pockets. The full leather waist belt passes through substantial leather loops and closes through a simple rectangular metal fitting, drawing the otherwise straight body into the waist. At the rear, gathering beneath the belt gives the lower section additional movement and produces a distinctly period silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOriginal hardware adds considerably to the jacket's character. The main fastener carries period ZIP-marked hardware, with a substantial brass-toned chain that has developed the muted surface expected from age. The smaller breast zipper survives alongside it. Neither dominates the design, which is characteristic of a jacket whose appeal comes primarily from its leather, proportions and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside is one of the jacket's most distinctive surviving details. The body retains its original green, tan, cream and yellow checked lining, complete with an Edelweiß Lederbekleidung woven label. Rather than the plain brown or grey interiors commonly encountered in period leather jackets, the checked cloth gives this example a particularly individual identity and remains an important part of the garment's originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe horsehide itself is beautifully preserved. Deep brown across the larger protected panels, it moves into warmer brown around the collar, seams, sleeves, belt and other areas repeatedly handled during wear. Fine scratches, gentle rubbing and natural creasing remain visible across the surface, but the leather has avoided the heavy deterioration that can affect jackets approaching eighty years old. The hide remains strong and supple, with the dense grain and substantial feel expected of good period horsehide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat survives here is a remarkably complete piece of 1940s German leather outerwear, with its original character still very much intact. The period ZIP hardware, full leather belt, unusual checked interior and labelled German manufacture give it far more individuality than an anonymous vintage leather jacket, while the restrained design makes it entirely wearable today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for an original leather jacket dating from the 1940s. The horsehide remains strong, supple and structurally sound, with no significant damage to the leather. There are the expected light surface marks, rubbing, creasing and areas of naturally developed patina associated with genuine age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAs part of the restoration, the jacket's seams have been carefully inspected throughout. Where age had weakened individual areas of stitching, they have been sympathetically strengthened with discreet hand stitching. The work has been deliberately kept unobtrusive and is difficult to distinguish during normal wear, preserving the jacket's original appearance and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original checked body lining remains remarkably well preserved for its age, together with the original Edelweiß Lederbekleidung label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house, with care taken to preserve its established character. The leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction or removing the character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe period ZIP fasteners have been refurbished, cleaned, waxed and polished and operate correctly. The belt fitting and remaining hardware have also been carefully cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal German leather jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirca 1940s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavyweight horsehide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep aged brown colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally developed period patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong belted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad pointed leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal front and rear shoulder yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod ZIPP main zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped breast pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled lower hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal full leather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular metal belt fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGathered rear waist construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal checked body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Edelweiß Lederbekleidung woven label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest (armpit to armpit): 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders (seam to seam): 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length (base of collar to hem): 30.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Regular, size small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54814519492931,"sku":"EB5120","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5538.jpg?v=1789488276"},{"product_id":"vintage-1990s-red-tips-made-in-italy-cognac-steerhide-leather-single-rider-jacket","title":"Vintage 1990s Red Tips Made in Italy Cognac Steerhide Leather Single Rider Jacket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMade in Italy by Red Tips during the 1990s, this is a particularly well-made single rider cut from substantial cognac steerhide. It has the clean, understated pattern associated with the style, with the quality coming through in the leather, hardware and construction rather than unnecessary decoration.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe steerhide is excellent. Substantial without being overly rigid, it has developed pronounced grain and natural creasing across the sleeves, shoulders and body. The cognac finish has mellowed with wear, creating subtle variation across the surface while retaining plenty of depth and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe single-rider design is deliberately clean. A small turn-down collar sits above the straight centre fastening, with a horizontal zipped breast pocket and two neatly welted hand pockets. The absence of large lapels, an offset closure and excessive hardware gives it the simple, purposeful profile that defines the single-rider pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSome of the best details are in the hardware. The breast pocket retains its distinctive linked-chain zipper pull ending in a circular metal ring. The same chain-and-ring arrangement appears on the internal zipped pocket, a small but excellent detail that gives the fittings a consistency throughout the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAcross the back is a broad leather half-belt terminating in adjustable buckle straps at either side. The buckles allow the waist to be drawn in and give some definition to the otherwise straightforward cut. Large sections of steerhide are used across the back with relatively little interruption, allowing the grain of the leather to show particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside is a substantial camel check wool lining with black, white and red overchecks. It is one of the nicest details of the jacket and gives the interior considerably more substance than the lightweight synthetic linings commonly encountered in leather jackets of the period. The internal zipped pocket is neatly bound in leather and retains its matching chain pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe original Red Tips label remains beneath the collar, identifying the jacket as genuine steerhide and Made in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor a 1990s piece, it has all the details we look for in a good leather jacket: substantial steerhide, a proper wool lining, generous leather panels, welted pockets, adjustable side buckles and distinctive original hardware. The years have done the rest, leaving the leather with the grain and character that make this example particularly appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe steerhide remains supple and substantial, with natural grain, creasing and variation throughout. There is expected wear around the sleeves, elbows, seams, pocket openings and other areas of regular contact, all of which sits naturally with the cognac finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe check wool lining presents very well and retains its structure. The original Red Tips label remains present and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe distinctive chain zipper pulls remain present on the breast and internal pockets. The adjustable side buckles and associated hardware are also present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAll photographs show the actual jacket offered for sale and form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s Red Tips single-rider jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine steerhide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCognac leather finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced natural grain and creasing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic straight-zip single-rider pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall turn-down collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorizontal zipped breast pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal chain-and-ring zipper pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo lower welted hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leather rear half-belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable side buckle straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous steerhide back panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped multi-panel sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial check wool lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-bound internal zipped pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching chain-and-ring internal zipper pull\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eGarment Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 23.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, underarm seam to cuff: 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to hem: 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest suited to a size Large \/ 44 Short, with proportions cut specifically for a shorter fit. For the most accurate indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket that fits you well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54816228147523,"sku":"EB5122","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5639.jpg?v=1789564399"},{"product_id":"vintage-1990s-red-tips-leather-windward-style-rider-jacket-made-in-italy","title":"Vintage 1990s Red Tips Leather Windward Rider Jacket Made in Italy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA seriously heavy Red Tips rider jacket from the 1990s, made in Italy from thick cowhide and based around the old Windward-style pattern.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leather is what drew us to this one. It is dense, weighty cowhide with a very dark finish that has worn through naturally to the brown underneath. You see it most strongly around the collar, piping, pocket edges, shoulders and sleeves. There is plenty of grain and creasing as well, but it is the contrast between the dark surface and exposed leather that gives the jacket its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Windward influence is easy to see in the short body and pocket layout. Two diagonal zipped pockets sit across the chest, with the large curved D-pockets below. The lower pockets also have separate hand-entry openings at the sides, so there is considerably more going on here than the front initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRed Tips used piping extensively through the jacket, including around the pockets and through the shoulder and sleeve construction. After thirty-odd years of wear, those raised edges have taken most of the rubbing and now stand out against the darker leather. It gives the jacket a great shape when worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are some great little hardware details too. One of the chest zips has a chain-and-ring pull, while the other uses a long cylindrical pull. The main front zip is substantial and fitted with a leather tab. Inside, the zipped pocket has another simple ring pull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTurn it around and the back is much simpler. A broad panel of cowhide dominates the upper body, leaving a large area of uninterrupted leather where the grain can really be seen. The waist is finished in leather rather than knit, with rows of elasticated shirring drawing in the sides and back. It gives the jacket that compact, slightly rounded rider shape without losing the weight of the leather at the hem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe dark diamond-quilted lining is substantial and continues through the sleeves, with a zipped internal pocket. The original Red Tips “On The Road” label remains at the neck, together with the Made in Italy identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is a great piece of 1990s Italian leatherwear. Heavy, unusual and already properly broken in, with a pattern that looks back to the great mid-century rider jackets without losing the character of the period in which it was made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has undergone specialist leather cleaning and conditioning as part of our workshop preparation. The treatment has refreshed and nourished the cowhide while leaving the established patina exactly where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe zippers have been refurbished, cleaned, serviced, waxed and lubricated and are operating smoothly. Metal fittings have also been carefully cleaned without polishing away their aged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe quilted lining has been cleaned and refreshed. Pockets, fastenings and the elasticated waist have all been checked and are functioning as they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eReady to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1990s Red Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWindward-style rider pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally worn dark finish with brown leather showing beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort blouson cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold-down leather collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin diagonal zipped chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge curved D-pockets with separate hand entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive leather piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain-and-ring zipper pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong cylindrical zipper pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy centre zip with leather tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped leather sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad cowhide back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticated shirred leather waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted body and sleeve lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped internal pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Red Tips “On The Road” label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 20.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 24.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, underarm seam to cuff: 18.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to hem: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest suited to a size Large \/ 44 chest, with regular proportions through the body and a characteristically short back. For the most accurate indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket that fits you well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54816333005123,"sku":"EB5123","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5666_e6eb1422-0c19-45e2-aef8-e0ad74a2d7a4.jpg?v=1789567509"},{"product_id":"original-1940s-german-horsehide-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ries-zippers","title":"Original 1940s German Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket, RIES Zippers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuilt in Germany during the 1940s, this heavyweight horsehide motorcycle jacket comes from an era when riding leathers were serious protective equipment. Its long belted body, high-closing collar and extraordinary asymmetric front were designed around the practical problem of spending hours exposed to wind and cold on an open motorcycle.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis was the world of civilian motorcyclists, professional riders and motorcycle-mounted services. German military dispatch riders, known as Kradmelder, demonstrated the value of substantial protective leather clothing, while police and other professional riders faced many of the same demands. This jacket has no known service provenance and is not presented as an issued garment, but its construction belongs to that same functional culture of mid-century German motorcycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe asymmetric front is the defining feature. A period RIES zipper closes beneath a broad overlapping section of horsehide, providing substantial coverage across the chest. The full leather belt draws the jacket firmly into the waist, while adjustable cuff straps and a high collar further reduce exposure. At the rear, multiple rows of gathering create a pronounced narrow waist beneath the broad shoulders, giving the jacket its unmistakable early European riding silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePractical details include a vertical zipped chest pocket and two large lower flap pockets, one incorporating an additional zipped side entry. The substantial leather-covered belt buckle, raised piping and surviving RIES hardware all contribute to the purposeful construction. Inside, the jacket retains its brown moleskin lining, a robust period cloth entirely appropriate to heavyweight riding outerwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDecades of genuine wear have given the horsehide tremendous character. The very dark brown surface moves into warmer brown and chestnut tones around the collar, piping, belt, seams and other high-contact areas. Deep creasing and grain run through the sleeves and body, while the raised piping carries pronounced distressed edge wear. Crucially, beneath all that history the horsehide remains strong and supple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally characterful survivor from 1940s German motorcycling, retaining the long asymmetric construction, RIES hardware, moleskin interior and heavily developed horsehide that make jackets of this period so compelling. It has not been made to look new. It has been preserved so that its history remains visible while the jacket remains entirely wearable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for an original 1940s motorcycle jacket. The heavyweight horsehide remains strong, supple and structurally sound, with extensive genuine patina, creasing, rubbing and surface wear consistent with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is pronounced distressed wear to the raised piping, revealing warmer brown beneath the darker surface. A historical repair is present at the right shoulder seam. This appears to have been carried out many years ago and remains strong, secure and discreet. It requires no further attention and has deliberately been left undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lower left cuff button is worn but remains present. One lower pocket has an additional zipped side entry where the original zipper pull is no longer present, although the zipper itself remains functional. The brown moleskin lining shows age and wear but remains serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house. The horsehide is beautifully supple and ready to wear, with its established patina and historical wear carefully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1940s German motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavyweight horsehide leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod RIES zipper hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric overlapping front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-closing motorcycle collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong belted riding construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull leather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGutoz buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-covered rectangular buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical zipped chest pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin lower flap pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional zipped side-entry pocket\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGathered rear waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised leather piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown moleskin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep natural grain and period patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 29\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fit: Size Medium, approximately a 42\" chest, Regular fit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54818988523843,"sku":"EB5124","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5691_d0383416-fc00-4397-b66b-16d9b189814f.jpg?v=1789639353"},{"product_id":"original-1950s-german-horsehide-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ries-zippers","title":"Vintage 1950s German Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket, RIES Zippers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis is an original 1950s German motorcycle jacket, made from exceptionally heavy black horsehide and fitted with period RIES zipper hardware. It comes from a fascinating period in German motorcycle history, when machines from BMW, NSU, DKW and Zündapp were still everyday transport for huge numbers of riders. Before modern technical riding clothing, protection relied heavily on substantial leather, secure fastenings and a practical cut, and this jacket is a particularly impressive example of that approach.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe horsehide is the first thing you notice when handling it. It is remarkably heavy, firm and dense, retaining tremendous structure through the shoulders and body after more than seventy years. Deep creases have settled into the sleeves, while the black surface has rubbed naturally around the collar, pocket edges, seams and hem. Scratches and smaller marks remain throughout. The jacket has clearly been worn, but beneath that surface the hide remains exceptionally strong. It is this contrast between a heavily lived-in exterior and the formidable leather underneath that gives the jacket so much character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front is built around a substantial RIES zipper, accompanied by four secure zipped pockets, two horizontal across the chest and another pair angled towards the waist. The relatively short body works naturally in a seated riding position, while the high-closing front and substantial pointed collar provide useful coverage around the neck. Around the waist is an unusual full leather belt arrangement, originally designed to travel around the jacket and pass through a buckle at either side of the back. Both rear buckles were removed many years ago, with the surrounding wear showing this to be a longstanding alteration. We have left the surviving belt arrangement exactly as found rather than attempting to recreate hardware that has been absent for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside, the faded blue-grey cloth lining carries several old stitched repairs around the armhole and upper body. These are straightforward historical repairs that appear to have been in place for many years. Rather than disguise them, we have left them as part of the jacket's working history. They are evidence of a substantial piece of leather clothing that somebody considered worth repairing and continuing to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eToday, the jacket survives much as you would hope to find an old German motorcycle jacket: not untouched, but honest. Its period RIES hardware, unusual belted construction, remarkable horsehide, old repairs and decades of genuine wear remain together, giving it an individuality that a cleaner example simply would not possess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for an original 1950s German motorcycle jacket with considerable genuine period wear. The exceptionally heavyweight horsehide remains strong and structurally sound, retaining its characteristically firm, dense handle and substantial body.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is established creasing, rubbing, scratching and surface wear throughout, particularly around the collar, pocket edges, seams and hem. The original full leather waist belt remains present, although the two rear buckles through which it originally passed were removed many years ago. This is a longstanding alteration and the surrounding leather has naturally worn accordingly. Internally, the blue-grey cloth lining shows age and carries several old stitched repairs around the armhole and upper body. All significant areas of wear are represented in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house. As part of the restoration, the original zipper hardware has been carefully freed, refurbished and waxed to improve ease of operation while retaining the original components. Our work has been deliberately restrained, preserving the original surface, structure and established character of the horsehide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1950s German motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally heavyweight black horsehide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm, dense and highly structured hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod RIES zipper hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy RIES centre-front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour secure zipped front pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin horizontal chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin angled lower pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-closing front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial pointed collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort practical riding cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal full leather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual wraparound belt construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin rear belt positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal rear belt buckles historically removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue-grey cloth lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical interior repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive genuine period wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 regular chest size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819663446339,"sku":"EB5126","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5763.jpg?v=1789654156"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-german-cowhide-leather-motorrad-motorcycle-jacket-copy","title":"Vintage 1950s German Cowhide Leather Motorrad Motorcycle Jacket ZIPP","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eIn post-war Germany, the motorcycle occupied a place in everyday life that is difficult to imagine today. It was an affordable alternative to the car, expected to be robust enough for the daily journey to work and capable of carrying its owner much further when required. Smaller machines were routinely pressed into service for heavy loads and long holiday journeys, and motorcycles actually outnumbered passenger cars in West Germany until 1957. German motorcycling also had an established social culture of its own, with organised riders' associations stretching back well before the war. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis jacket belongs to that world, but it is far more elaborate than a simple leather riding coat. Made from heavyweight grained brown leather, it closes high across the chest with an asymmetric front and is drawn firmly around the waist by a full leather belt. Diamond quilting extends across the shoulders and sleeves before appearing again in a broad section across the lower back. Sweeping piped seams shape the rear body towards the waist, producing a compact, purposeful silhouette that makes particular sense when seen as clothing intended to be worn on a motorcycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts extraordinary amount of zipper hardware gives the jacket much of its identity. Four zipped pockets are arranged across the front, with further zipped pockets incorporated directly into the sleeves. These are separate from the long cuff zippers, which open the lower sleeves considerably before allowing them to close closely around the wrists. The asymmetric main fastening retains its original ZIPP zipper teeth. Its original slider was no longer serviceable and has been replaced with a period German RIES example, keeping the repair sympathetic to the age of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leather tells the rest of the story. What would originally have presented as a much more uniform brown has developed into a remarkable mixture of deep brown, oxblood, burgundy, russet and lighter rubbed areas. The change is particularly pronounced across the shoulders, sleeves, collar, pocket edges and belt, with scratches, scuffs and deep creasing throughout. It has plainly seen a great deal of use, yet the leather beneath remains substantial and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside is a brown moleskin lining with general age-related wear, localised fraying and several old stitched repairs. These appear to have accumulated during the jacket's working life and have been retained rather than disguised. By the end of the 1950s, increasing prosperity was beginning to put the car within reach of more West German households, and the motorcycle's position as essential everyday transport was starting to disappear. This jacket survives from the period before that change, when motorcycle clothing could still be serious working equipment, and its unusually involved construction makes it a particularly interesting example. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for an original 1950s German motorcycle jacket. The leather remains solid and structurally sound, with the main seams and construction strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe brown moleskin lining shows general age-related wear, localised fraying and several longstanding stitched repairs. These remain serviceable, with relatively minor areas of damage considering the age and obvious use of the garment. Please study the photographs carefully for the overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house. The damaged original main zipper slider has been replaced with a period German RIES example, while the original ZIPP teeth remain in place. The zipper hardware throughout has been carefully freed, refurbished and waxed for ease of operation. Our restoration has otherwise been deliberately restrained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1950s German motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavyweight grained brown leather, believed to be cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep brown, oxblood, burgundy and russet patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric high-closing front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod ZIPP and RIES zipper hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour zipped front body pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional zipped sleeve pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate long sleeve-opening cuff zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubstantial pointed collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull leather waist belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted shoulder and sleeve construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad diamond-quilted lower rear panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping piped rear seams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, shaped riding silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown moleskin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 21\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff: 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 25\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e small size, 38 chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the best indication of fit, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54819869688131,"sku":"EB5127","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5810_8e7363c1-22b8-4ad6-bb07-a7948114df63.jpg?v=1789661116"},{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-east-german-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ewa-zips","title":"Vintage 1960s East German Leather Motorcycle Jacket, EWA Zippers","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFounded in Elsterwerda in 1958, PGH Elstermode belonged to a particular world of East German leather manufacture in which specialist clothing was still made for practical use. The company’s surviving history records leather clothing among its early production and illustrates motorcycle clothing from around 1960. This jacket appears to come from that early period, and unlike the darker German riding jackets more commonly encountered, there is very little conventional about its appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe leather is a wonderful deep bottle green, now varying considerably in tone as the surface has aged. Bright red-orange piping follows the main front fastening, both chest pockets and the long cuff openings, sharply outlining the substantial metal EWA zippers. The effect is unusually graphic, but the construction around it is thoroughly purposeful. Curved rows of reinforcement stitching cross the shoulders, further shaped reinforcement appears at the elbows, and the sleeves are cut with enough articulation to make sense as riding clothing rather than simply decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eTurn the jacket around and the construction becomes even more distinctive. A broad shaped rear yoke sweeps down into a point across the upper back, below which the body is formed from large uninterrupted leather panels. The waist is gathered internally across the rear, drawing the jacket closer to the body and giving it the compact, slightly flared silhouette visible from the front. There is no belt and little unnecessary hardware. Almost everything has been concentrated around movement, reinforcement and closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe EWA hardware is an important surviving detail. A large metal zipper runs through the centre front, accompanied by two long zipped chest pockets and substantial cuff zippers that allow the sleeves to open before closing closely around the wrists. Rather than using the hardware alone to assign an earlier date, the Elstermode label provides the more useful context. PGH Elstermode was established in 1958 and later became VEB Elstermode in 1972, placing this style of early labelled production firmly within the post-war East German clothing industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eInside, the contrast continues with a brown cloth lining, lightly padded sleeve sections and a leather-trimmed internal breast pocket. The original woven ELSTERMODE label remains stitched above it. Decades of wear have softened the green leather and produced areas of lighter colour across the shoulders, sleeves and body, yet its unusual colour combination remains remarkably vivid. It is a striking survivor from the early years of Elstermode, combining the practical construction of a motorcycle jacket with a design language quite unlike the black and brown German riding leathers of the same period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for an early Elstermode leather motorcycle jacket. The green leather remains strong, supple and structurally sound, with natural creasing, rubbing, surface marks and considerable tonal variation consistent with age and genuine wear. The lighter areas across the shoulders, sleeves and body are part of the jacket's established surface and character.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe brown cloth lining shows general age-related wear, particularly around the sleeve lining and armhole areas, but remains serviceable. The original woven Elstermode label remains present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house. As part of the restoration, the leather has also been carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the jacket's original construction or removing the character of the hide. Our restoration has been deliberately restrained, preserving the original green leather, contrasting red-orange piping, period hardware and established patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage East German Elstermode motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly PGH Elstermode production, dating approximately to the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep bottle-green leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal woven ELSTERMODE label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod EWA zipper hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty centre front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin zipped chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting red-orange zipper piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong zipped cuff openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced multi-row stitched shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped reinforced elbow panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad pointed rear shoulder yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGathered elasticated rear waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaped riding silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown cloth body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-trimmed internal breast pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive genuine vintage patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSend me the five measurements for this one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 21.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder seam to cuff\" 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 16.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 28\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately a 38\" chest \/ size small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54821340545347,"sku":"EB5129","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5878.jpg?v=1789718773"},{"product_id":"original-1950s-swiss-leather-motorcycle-jacket-riri-zipp-hardware","title":"Original 1950s Swiss Leather Motorcycle Jacket, Riri \u0026 ZIPP Hardware","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eBefore the motorway made distance easy, crossing Europe by motorcycle was a different kind of journey. The rider travelled exposed to weather, changing roads and long hours in the saddle, and the clothing worn along the way was expected to work just as hard as the machine beneath it. Dating from around 1950, this remarkable Swiss leather motorcycle jacket survives from that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts construction immediately separates it from the simpler leather jackets of the period. The body is cut short and drawn tightly around the waist by three individual leather buckle straps, with elasticated sections gathering the rear beneath a considerably broader upper body. Several curved rows of stitching reinforce the shoulders, while large shaped leather panels continue across the elbows and forearms. Braided leather shoulder straps sit above the sleeves, and unusually long zipper openings allow the cuffs to open well up the arms. It is a complicated piece of riding clothing, built around the position and movement of the rider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThen there is the leather. More than seventy years have changed it completely. What began as a much firmer riding hide has become exceptionally soft and supple, yet remains strong throughout. Deep folds have settled permanently into the sleeves, the edges have worn smooth and the surface carries scratches, rubbing and smaller marks from years of use. No two areas now look quite the same. The jacket has taken on the shape and movement of something that was genuinely worn rather than simply stored away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe hardware brings another layer to its history. A period Swiss Riri metal zipper closes the front, while the two high diagonal chest pockets and long cuff openings retain ZIPP zippers with distinctive teardrop pulls. These are exactly the sort of small details that make an early jacket interesting to examine, but one detail is more personal than all the others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePinned to the chest is an old TCS badge for the Touring Club Suisse. By the time this jacket was being worn, the organisation had already been part of Swiss road culture for decades, serving motorists and motorcyclists travelling at a time when touring could still represent a considerable undertaking. We do not know who attached the badge, or the journeys on which they wore it. We only know that it was there when the jacket came to us. We have left it exactly where we found it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOpen the jacket and there is a final surprise. The original checked body lining remains in very good condition, with darker material through the sleeves and a leather-trimmed internal breast pocket. Against an exterior carrying so much evidence of use, its survival is particularly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are plenty of vintage motorcycle jackets that survive because they were put away. This one is interesting for the opposite reason. Its leather, construction, hardware and the small badge left behind by an earlier rider all suggest a jacket that actually participated in the culture for which it was made. More than seventy years later, that history is still visible every time it is worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eVery good vintage condition for an original motorcycle jacket dating from approximately c.1950. The leather remains strong and structurally sound, with extensive age and wear throughout. The original checked lining remains in very good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist leather cleaned and conditioned in-house. Following cleaning, the leather was carefully reshaped to reduce undesirable set-in creasing caused by prolonged wear and storage, restoring a more natural structure and drape without altering the original construction or removing the established character of the hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Swiss leather motorcycle jacket, c.1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptionally soft and supple aged leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, shaped period riding silhouette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree individual leather waist straps with metal buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticated rear waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved multi-row shoulder reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge shaped elbow and forearm reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraided leather shoulder straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod Swiss Riri centre-front zipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin diagonal zipped chest pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod ZIPP pocket and cuff zippers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive ZIPP teardrop pulls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong zipped cuff openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevious-owner TCS Touring Club Suisse badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal checked body lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarker sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-trimmed internal breast pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 23\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 16.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately a 38\" chest \/ Size Small, particularly on a smaller frame. The jacket has a deliberately short back, characteristic of its period motorcycle cut.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54821917819203,"sku":"EB5131","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_5943_1eeadfd8-2cf2-4d0a-b926-1d8bbdda46d7.jpg?v=1789730558"},{"product_id":"vintage-stagg-of-melbourne-sheepskin-leather-motorcycle-jacket","title":"Vintage Stagg of Melbourne Sheepskin Leather Motorcycle Flight Jacket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in Australia by Stagg of Melbourne, most likely in the 1980s, this black leather motorcycle jacket is lined throughout in genuine sheepskin for riding in the cold. It comes from a maker whose Melbourne workshop cut leather for the army, the police and the country's motorcyclists for more than half a century, and it has survived in a condition rarely seen in sheepskin of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStagg dates its business to 1929. In its early years it was a partnership between Thomas William Stagg and Sidney Edward Ramsden. The partnership was dissolved in 1935 and Stagg carried on alone. From the 1930s the company worked from a single-storey brick factory at 33 Spensley Street in Clifton Hill, in Melbourne's inner north, where it made gloves, mitts and leather jackets, some of them lined with rabbit fur. During the Second World War it made leather jackets for military use, and it went on to supply gloves and jackets to both the army and the police. Motorcycle jackets and trousers became the heart of the business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe factory's foreman and clicker from the 1930s onwards, Cecil Blewett, cut every pattern by hand with curved knives. His son later remembered him wrapping a hide around his body and twisting it to stretch it before he cut. Cecil's wife and daughter worked there as machinists. The Clifton Hill factory was still advertising for machinists in 1973 and lasted into the 1980s. After that, Stagg's production moved overseas. Jackets made in Melbourne, with the black and gold \"Made in Australia\" label, now exist in a fixed number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe sheepskin is the heart of this jacket. It lines the whole body, not just the collar and hem, so the warmth runs right round the torso. The wool is thick, springy and cream, and after some forty years it has kept its full depth, which is the first thing sheepskin usually loses. At the hem it rolls out into a deep band, and at the neck it forms a broad collar that stands up to the ears against the wind or lies open in wide lapels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cut is a working riding pattern. The zip runs off-centre so it sits clear of the chest when leaning forward over the tank. A buckled leather belt with metal eyelets pulls the hem in against the cold, the cuffs zip closed at the wrist, and the two hand pockets are angled so they can be reached from the saddle. The back is shaped with a yoke and twin vertical seams, and the black leather has a soft, even sheen across the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the sleeves are lined in burgundy quilted nylon so the arms slide on easily. The zips are YKK throughout and all run smoothly. Stagg's earlier jackets used Australian-made Lightning zips or large Talons, so the YKK zips help place this one in the later Melbourne years. The label, with its gold antler motif, sits between the shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA piece of Melbourne's leather trade, from a workshop that was cutting hides by hand before the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is supple and even, with no significant marks. The sheepskin is full and soft throughout, with only the lightest natural toning to the wool. The quilted sleeve linings are clean and intact. All zips run smoothly, and the belt and buckle are complete and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eProfessionally cleaned and conditioned in-house, with the sheepskin brought back to its full, clean depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage 1980s Australian-made leather motorcycle jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Stagg of Melbourne, established 1929\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal black and gold \"Made in Australia\" label with antler motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the Melbourne-made years, before production moved overseas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine sheepskin lining throughout the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized shearling collar, worn up or open as lapels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep shearling trim at the hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffset front zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckled leather waist belt with metal eyelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled zip hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurgundy quilted nylon sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYKK zips throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22\" \/ 56 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 20.5\" \/ 52 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 26\" \/ 66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 19\" \/ 48 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 25.5\" \/ 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" chest \/ Size Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A short, close cut that sits at the waist. The sheepskin lining takes up room inside, so it wears smaller than the chest measurement suggests and will suit a smaller frame with a 38\" chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54846115578179,"sku":"EB5141","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6760.jpg?v=1790591583"},{"product_id":"vintage-schott-nyc-126-leather-goose-down-jacket-convertible-vest-made-in-usa","title":"Vintage Schott NYC 126 Leather \u0026 Goose Down Jacket, Convertible Vest, Made in USA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade in the USA by Schott of New York, most likely in the [1980s or 90s], this is the Schott 126, a jacket that pairs a tan leather front with a body of green nylon filled with goose down. The sleeves zip off, so it can be worn as a full jacket or as a leather-fronted down vest. It carries the \"Down by Schott N.Y.C., The Finest Insulation\" label, with a Made in USA flag tag marked size 44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSchott is one of the great names in American outerwear. The brothers Irving and Jack Schott started the company in 1913 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and in 1928 Irving designed the Perfecto, the motorcycle jacket that became famous through \u003cem\u003eThe Wild One\u003c\/em\u003e and the Ramones. During the Second World War Schott made pea coats for the US Navy, and the company is still owned by the Schott family and still makes much of its clothing in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis jacket takes its shape from the American West. Down jackets with leather yokes were made famous by Rocky Mountain Featherbed of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, from the 1960s onwards, and were worn by skiers and ranchers who needed warmth with something tougher across the shoulders. Schott's version puts leather across the whole front as well as the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is the heart of this piece. It's a warm tan with a soft, even sheen, and it has started to take on the gentle creasing and colour of real wear around the front edges and pockets. The front closes with five copper snaps, each stamped Schott, over a full-length zip. There are two welted hand pockets, with \"Schott\" embroidered in green script beneath the left one. Across the back, a pointed Western yoke in the same leather sits over quilted down panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe fill is 60\/40 goose down and feather, full and lofty throughout. A tall stand collar closes with two more Schott snaps, and the sleeves are finished with elastic cuffs. They zip away at the shoulder in a moment, turning the jacket into a vest. Inside the pocket, the original Schott factory production ticket is still in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn American two-way jacket from a New York maker that has been dressing people against the cold for more than a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is supple and sound, with a few light marks from normal wear. The zips, including the sleeve zips, and all the Schott snaps work as they should, and the labels are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, and the down has been cleaned and fully restored to its original loft. The jacket is now full, plump and warm, just as it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchott model 126, confirmed by the original factory production ticket inside the pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Schott N.Y.C., Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Down by Schott N.Y.C., The Finest Insulation\" label and flag size tag, size 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan leather front panels with Western-style leather back yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen nylon body with 60% goose down, 40% goose feather fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown restored to full loft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZip-off sleeves, wearable as a jacket or a vest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive Schott-stamped copper snaps over a full-length zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand collar with two Schott snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo welted leather hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen embroidered Schott script on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 24\" \/ 61 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 19.5\" \/ 49.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 27\" \/ 68.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 21\" \/ 53.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 26.5\" \/ 67.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\" chest \/ Size Large\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A relaxed down jacket fit, sitting at the hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the best indication of sizing, please compare the measurements above with a similar jacket you already own. For any sizing questions, please get in touch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54850782363971,"sku":"EB5145","price":235.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_6875.jpg?v=1790680330"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-german-leather-motorcycle-jacket-black","title":"Vintage 1950s German Motorrad Leather Motorcycle Jacket RIES Zip","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn 1950s West Germany, the motorcycle was how ordinary people got about. Cars were still out of reach for most families, and by 1955 NSU in Neckarsulm was building around 350,000 machines a year, more than any other maker in the world. BMW, Zündapp, DKW and Horex were busy too. It was also the decade of the \u003cem\u003eHalbstarke\u003c\/em\u003e, the young Germans who took their style from Brando and James Dean and rode out in leather jackets and jeans. For most riders, though, a jacket like this was simply the best protection money could buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe first thing you notice is the shoulders. Strips of black and cream leather are plaited together into braided epaulettes and finished with a domed leather button. Below them, rows of parallel quilting run across the top of each sleeve, padding the point that would take the impact in a fall. The same thinking runs down the arms: at each elbow, the leather is stitched in a series of curved arcs, one inside the other, adding padding and letting the joint bend without the leather bunching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe front is cut asymmetric. The heavy diagonal zip runs from the collar down to the hem, so the left panel overlaps the right across the chest and the wind has no straight line in. Zip it fully and the long, pointed collar folds over to seal the throat. Unzip it and the front falls open into wide lapels. The collar points are edged in cream piping, and the same cream frames all four zip pockets, two angled at the chest and two lower down, and runs up both sides of each cuff zip. Against the black, it gives the whole jacket a crisp, deliberate look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTurn it round and the back tells you this was made for riding. The upper back is cut from a single smooth panel under a stitched yoke. At the waist, it’s gathered tight on elastic, and below that the leather is quilted in a diamond pattern to form a kidney panel. Lean forward over the tank and the jacket stays snug to the body, with the lower back covered and warm. The belt is a proper piece of work in its own right: double rows of stitching along both edges, brass eyelets, a roller buckle, a leather keeper and a pointed tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cowhide is heavy and tough, as a riding jacket should be, and it’s still supple, with a soft sheen and just a little softening at the shoulders and elbows. The original German RIES zips, with their long, slim pulls, had rusted over the years. They’ve been cleaned, polished and lubricated in the workshop, and every one runs smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the front is faced in black leather, and the body is lined in warm moleskin cotton, gathered at the back waist to follow the shape of the jacket. There’s a leather-trimmed welt pocket for papers, and the sleeves are lined in brown. The lining is still in really good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWithin a few years, Germans had traded their bikes for cars. BMW’s motorcycle sales fell from around 30,000 in 1954 to just 5,400 in 1957. Jackets from those peak years, in this condition, are getting harder to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eReady to wear, and ready to ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe leather has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cowhide is strong, supple and structurally sound, with light natural creasing and gentle softening at the shoulders, elbows and back. The cream piping shows some fine age cracking at the back of the collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe original RIES zips have been refurbished in the workshop. They’ve been cleaned, polished and lubricated, and they now run smoothly. The belt and buckle are present and sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe moleskin cotton body lining and brown sleeve linings show light wear only and are in really good condition for their age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1950s German Motorrad leather jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy black cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal German RIES zips, refurbished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric diagonal front zip, opens to wide lapels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong pointed collar with cream piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraided black-and-cream leather epaulettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted shoulders and stitched elbow arcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour cream-piped zip pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream-piped zipped cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticated back with diamond-quilted kidney panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather belt with brass eyelets and roller buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoleskin cotton lining, brown sleeve linings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather-trimmed inside pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 21.5\" \/ 54.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 17.5\" \/ 44.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 25.5\" \/ 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17\" \/ 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 26\" \/ 66 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" chest, regular \/ Size Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e A close riding cut, made to be worn snug to the body for protection. It’s drawn in firmly at the waist by the belt and elasticated back, and it’s cut short to finish at the top of the hip, with long sleeves for reaching forward to the bars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54891636851011,"sku":"EB5153","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7190_32941525-56b8-41ba-b63f-c9a654b2f308.jpg?v=1791542190"},{"product_id":"vintage-1950s-german-motorrad-leather-motorcycle-jacket-ruhr-black","title":"Vintage 1950s German Motorrad Leather Motorcycle Jacket RUHR Zip","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA West German motorcycle jacket from the late 1950s to early 1960s, made by Leder Wagner of Wiesloch, near Heidelberg, and still carrying its original maker’s label. It’s cut from heavy black cowhide and built to the full specification of a serious riding jacket of the period, with a feature rarely found on jackets of this type: a leather kidney belt built into the lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe kidney belt is wide, backed with elastic, and fastens across the stomach with two steel buckles. Riders of the period usually bought these separately, to support the lower back and keep out the cold on long journeys. Here it’s part of the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe outside is made for protection. The shoulders are quilted in raised rows under braided leather epaulettes with woven leather buttons, and the elbows are padded with concentric stitched rings. At the back, a pointed yoke and panelled construction allow movement across the shoulders when leaning forward over the tank. Below that, a diamond-quilted kidney panel curves over the hips to a scalloped hem. The front closes on the diagonal, overlapping across the chest, under a broad stand collar. Cream piping picks out the chest seams and every zip opening. There are three zipped pockets on the body, one on each forearm, and zips at the cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe hardware supports the dating. The outer belt fastens with a buckle stamped “Gutos Pforzheim D.B.P. 822025”. Pforzheim was the centre of the German jewellery and metalwork trade, and D.B.P. (\u003cem\u003eDeutsches Bundespatent\u003c\/em\u003e) is the West German patent mark, used only after 1949. Collectors generally date Gutos buckles carrying this mark to the 1950s. The zips are German RIES, with a RUHR main front zip. All of them have been cleaned, polished and lubricated in the workshop after years in storage, and they run smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the body is lined in black moleskin cotton, quilted across the lower back to follow the outer panel, with grey sleeve linings and a leather-welted chest pocket with a button tab. The green and gold woven label reads: Leder Wagner, Wiesloch, Hauptstr. 92. A named and addressed maker’s label is uncommon on German riding jackets of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe leather has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cowhide is strong, supple and structurally sound, with natural creasing and a soft sheen from age. The cream piping is intact, and the braided epaulettes and buttons are complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll the zips, both RIES and RUHR, have been cleaned, polished and lubricated in the workshop, and they run smoothly. The Gutos buckle and the kidney belt buckles show light surface age to the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe moleskin lining is complete, with light wear and some marks from age. The lining seams around the armholes show some wear. The original Leder Wagner label is present and clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal late 1950s–60s German Motorrad leather jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker’s label: Leder Wagner, Wiesloch, Hauptstr. 92\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy black cowhide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in leather kidney belt with twin buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGutos Pforzheim buckle, stamped D.B.P. 822025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRIES zips, RUHR main front zip, all refurbished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagonal front zip, stand-up collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCream piping across the chest and zips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraided leather epaulettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuilted shoulders and padded elbows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamond-quilted back panel with scalloped hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive zipped pockets and zipped cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack moleskin lining, quilted at the lower back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements, laid flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 22\" \/ 56 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 18.5\" \/ 47 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 17\" \/ 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 25.5\" \/ 65 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\" chest, regular \/ Size Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The label reads German size 52, which would normally convert to a UK 42. Sizing from this period runs small, though, and riding jackets were made to be worn close to the body for protection, so it fits like a UK Medium, around a 40\" chest. It sits snug at the waist with the belts fastened and finishes at the top of the hip. Please go by the measurements above rather than the label, and compare them with a jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54895532310851,"sku":"EB5154","price":495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7231.jpg?v=1791548037"},{"product_id":"vintage-diesel-leather-racer-jacket-burnished-brown-patches","title":"Diesel Vintage Burnished Leather Racer Jacket, Stereo Aces Patches","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiesel made its name by refusing to make anything look new. This jacket shows it. It’s a midweight leather racer from the brand’s late-1990s and early-2000s heyday, cut slim and close, with the leather hand-burnished so the dark brown wears through to tan along every seam, edge and raised panel. It looks like it’s already done twenty years on a motorcycle, which was exactly the idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRenzo Rosso founded Diesel in 1978 in Molvena, a small town in northern Italy, after starting out sewing jeans on his mother’s machine. By the 1990s it had become one of the most talked-about brands in the world, famous for its “Guides for Successful Living” campaigns and for treating denim and leather until they looked lived-in. Diesel’s leather from this period borrowed openly from old racing and motorcycle gear, and this jacket wears those influences on its sleeve, literally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere are three embroidered patches, each hand-whipped onto the leather with contrasting thread. On the left sleeve is a black felt shield reading “Diesel Stereo Aces”, finished with a lightning bolt and a hexagonal stud. On the right is a cream patch with the Diesel name in chain-stitched script, edged in turquoise. On the chest is a yellow roundel with a stitched racing number. They’re styled like the club and sponsor badges riders sewed onto their jackets in the 1950s and 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe construction is full of detail. Pointed yokes front and back are picked out with cream piping and scattered with eyelets and Diesel-branded rivets. Two angled zip pockets sit across the chest, their welts left with raw, deliberately frayed edges. Below them, two large curved panels hold vertical zip pockets framed with eyelets. The forearms zip open, and the main zip and every pocket closes on a heavy metal zip with Diesel’s D logo cut into the pull, each finished with a leather tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is midweight and soft, with a heavy burnish that gives it real depth: near-black in the hollows, worn back to caramel on the high points. Inside, it’s lined in a warm, lightly quilted silver-grey twill, making it a jacket you can wear well into the colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe original Diesel label is still sewn in at the collar, marked size XXL, 100% leather and made in China, along with US and Canadian registration numbers (RN 93243, CA 25594). Those numbers show it was labelled for sale in North America, which helps explain why it’s so seldom seen on the UK market. Patched Diesel leather from this era turns up rarely here, and this design, with its full set of original patches, isn’t one you see often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eVery good condition. The leather has been specialist cleaned and conditioned in-house, with the original burnished finish fully preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is soft and supple, with the deliberate distressing and burnishing Diesel applied when the jacket was made. The patches are complete and secure. All the zips work smoothly. The lining is complete and in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiesel, late 1990s to early 2000s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidweight burnished brown leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree original embroidered patches, including “Diesel Stereo Aces”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed front and rear yokes with cream piping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyelets and Diesel-branded rivets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo angled chest zip pockets with raw-edge welts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo vertical zip pockets set in curved panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped forearms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy metal zips with Diesel D-logo pulls and leather tags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, lightly quilted silver-grey twill lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Diesel label, marked XXL, made in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS and Canadian registration numbers (RN 93243, CA 25594)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements, laid flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 21.5\" \/ 54.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 17\" \/ 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 23\" \/ 58.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 19.5\" \/ 49.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 23.5\" \/ 59.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" chest, regular \/ Size Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The label reads XXL, but this jacket was made in China and follows the smaller Asian sizing used there, so it fits like a UK Small, around a 38\" chest. Combined with Diesel’s slim, close-fitting racer cut, it comes up much smaller than the label suggests. Please go by the measurements above rather than the label, and compare them with a jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54908138815811,"sku":"EB5158","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7412_9435526f-2777-4748-9523-23f62e2bd3a8.jpg?v=1791900233"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980s-schott-141-cafe-racer-brown-leather-jacket","title":"Vintage 1980s Schott 141 Café Racer Naked Cowhide, Made in USA","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe age of this jacket is in its zip. The solid brass IDEAL on the front, stamped on a stippled pull, comes from before Schott switched to nickel, and it marks this 141 café racer as one of their older New York-made pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe naked cowhide has done exactly what it should. With no heavy coat on the surface, it has deepened to a dark chocolate across the body and worn to honey along the zip, pocket edges, collar and cuffs. The grain still shows, the creases at the elbows have softened into the hide, and it has the kind of sheen that only years of wear can give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEverything about it is built for the bike. The cuffs zip closed over gloves. The chest pocket has a brass ring pull on a short chain that you can find without looking. The band collar snaps flat, the side buckles draw the waist in, and action-back pleats open across the shoulders as you reach for the bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe shape began with British riders racing stripped-down bikes between transport cafés, where a belted biker jacket with wide lapels was more than anyone needed at speed. Schott, making leather in New York since 1913, answered in 1956 with a “Leather Racing Shirt”, sold through Beck for $28.95. The 141 follows the same thinking: nothing to flap, nothing to catch the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInside, the original tag is stamped 141, and the care label sends the first owner to Leathercraft Process, a Manhattan leather specialist since 1938. It’s a small piece of New York sewn into the lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSpecialist cleaned and conditioned in-house. The cowhide is soft and supple, with a rich, even patina and natural creasing at the elbows and pocket edges. The stitching is tight and even throughout. The IDEAL brass main zip, the pocket zips and the cuff zips all run smoothly. The snaps close firmly, and the side buckles and straps are complete. The lining is clean and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchott style 141 Classic Racer, original white tag stamped 141\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown naked cowhide, aniline dyed, with a deep natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIDEAL solid brass main zip with a stippled pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMandarin band collar with snap tab, to stop the collar lifting at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlanted chest zip pocket with a brass ring pull on a chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo slanted zipped hand pockets with ring pulls, easy to open in gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped cuffs, closed over riding gloves to keep the wind out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide adjuster straps with brass buckles, to draw the waist in on the bike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAction-back pleats behind the shoulders, for reach to the handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnaps stamped SCHOTT throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTan satin lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeathercraft Process, New York, care label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarment Measurements, Laid Flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 24\" \/ 61 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 21\" \/ 53.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, shoulder seam to cuff: 27\" \/ 68.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve length, underarm seam to cuff: 18\" \/ 45.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, collar seam to bottom hem: 25\" \/ 63.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e46 Regular (XL)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit: \u003c\/strong\u003eCut in the true café racer way, slim fitting and to be worn close to the body for protection on the bike, with sleeves made for reaching forward.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54909422633283,"sku":"EB5159","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7431.jpg?v=1791977227"},{"product_id":"vintage-1970s-tt-leathers-easy-rider-cafe-racer-jacket-barnard-castle","title":"Vintage 1973 TT Leathers “Easy Rider” Café Racer Jacket","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThree bands of yellow, red and black run down the front of this jacket and around the arm, and riders in 1970s Britain knew it from a distance. It’s the “Easy Rider” racing jacket, and this one was made by TT Leathers in Barnard Castle, County Durham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTT Leathers wasn’t a fashion house. It was a small northern firm run by people who rode. Len Thwaites ran the company, and the road racer Jimmy Aird joined around 1970. In 1973 TT pioneered coloured motorcycle clothing, bringing reds and greens into a sport that had only ever worn black. This jacket comes from the same period and carries the same idea: strong colour, built for real riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe design takes its name from the film \u003cem\u003eEasy Rider\u003c\/em\u003e. Its striped racing jackets caught the mood of the early seventies, and British riders took the look and made it their own. Here the stripes are panels of coloured leather stitched into the black hide, not painted on. They run vertically down the left front and wrap around the right sleeve. The asymmetry is deliberate, and it gives the jacket its identity at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe cut is pure café racer. It’s short in the body and clean through the chest, with a low stand collar that fastens with a snap tab so nothing lifts at speed. A slanted chest pocket and a low hand pocket close with zips. The cuffs zip tight over gloves, and buckled straps at each side of the back draw the waist in against the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe details date it. The main zip is a heavy British Clix, the maker that supplied the best motorcycle jackets of the period, and the collar snaps are stamped “Newey England”. These are the parts collectors check first, and every one is original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA 1970s Barnard Castle racer that still turns heads fifty years on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe leather is thick, strong and supple, with a deep, even black and a natural sheen from age. There’s light, honest wear in the usual areas, as you’d expect from a jacket of this era. The coloured stripes are still bright and well defined, and the seams are sound. All the hardware works as it should: the original Clix main zip runs smoothly, the Newey snaps close firmly, and the waist straps and buckles show only light wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe jacket has been specialist cleaned in-house and lightly conditioned to support the leather while keeping its original look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine 1970s TT Leathers “Easy Rider” racing jacket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by TT Leathers International (Agnewtree Ltd), Barnard Castle, County Durham\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow, red and black striped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsymmetric design, with vertical stripes down the left front and a banded right sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavyweight black leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic short café racer cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand collar with snap tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Clix main zip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod-correct Newey England snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped chest and hand pockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZipped cuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuckled waist adjusters at each side of the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavy lining with inside zip pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize \u0026amp; Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements, laid flat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest, armpit to armpit: 20.5\" \/ 52.1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulders, seam to seam: 17\" \/ 43.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleeve, shoulder seam to cuff: 23.5\" \/ 59.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderarm seam to cuff: 16.5\" \/ 41.9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBack length, base of collar to hem: 26.5\" \/ 67.3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited to:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38\" chest, regular \/ Size Small\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut in the true café racer way, made to be worn close to the body for protection on the bike. The waist straps draw it in for a closer fit. Sizing from this period runs small, so please go by the measurements above rather than any label, and compare them with a jacket you already own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Revive Restore Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54951198228803,"sku":"EB5165","price":795.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/files\/IMG_7640.jpg?v=1792580053"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/2232\/7107\/collections\/IMG_1799_e1640d3b-4c4c-4ace-9100-c3584d740970.jpg?v=1761680169","url":"https:\/\/reviverestorevintage.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-biker-leather-jackets.oembed?page=4","provider":"Revive \u0026 Restore Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}